Category Archives: Americana News

Bills quarterback Josh Allen has achieved rockstar status for his on-field achievements and rallied the Buffalo crowd once more at the Sabres game. Allen, 29, pounded the ceremonial drum before Game 2 of the first-round playoff matchup against the Boston Bruins, and chugged an entire beer in front of a sold-out KeyBank Center. After guzzling […]

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He won’t be in Pittsburgh…but it’s for the best possible reason. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 8 PM eastern, and there’s not a whole lot of drama surrounding who’s going to be the top overall pick. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is pretty much guaranteed to picked at #1 by the Las Vegas Raiders, who are in desperate need of a quarterback after moving on from Geno Smith following the 2025 season. The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to […]

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Ever wonder what artists get up to backstage while they’re waiting for the show to start? Bailey Zimmerman recently inked a tattoo on somebody for the first time. Continue reading…

Every once in a while, the releases on a given Friday get so hectic, it becomes imperative to offer an addendum to the regular Release Radar. Friday, April 24th is one of those days.

The post April 24th is a Busy Day for New Country Albums first appeared on Saving Country Music.

The designer gown that Sunday Rose wore to prom once cost nearly $13,000. Continue reading…

Passante shared an emotional social media statement after Darrell Sheets’ death on Wednesday (April 22). Continue reading…

Michigan songwriter Rachel Brooke has long been known as “The Rattlesnake” for lyrics that pack a venomous punch, but on This One’s For You she sheds her skin to deliver a poignant, but direct collection of classic country missives with modern flare.

This retro modern approach

Love or hate Struggle Jennings or this album specifically, he is part of the extended family of Waylon Jennings and country music through his real grandfather Duane Eddy. He’s definitely also wrestled with demons.

The post Album Review – Struggle Jennings – “Last Name” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Terry Allen has been many things across eight decades of living, including an artist and musician. Since his 1975 debut Juarez, Allen’s made more than a dozen albums that have established him as one of the all-time great Texas songwriters, one with a perspective and style like none

Bailey Zimmerman just had a pretty unforgettable moment with a fan that involves baby names and a little humor—stick around for the details. Continue reading…