Category Archives: Americana News

Marshals’ first season isn’t even over, and another Yellowstone spinoff is already on the horizon. What a time to be alive! Despite what actor Cole Hauser has said in the past, the new show’s name is Dutton Ranch, and it will focus on the characters of Beth Dutton and Kip Wheeler after the events of Yellowstone’s finale in Dec. 2024. What Will […]

The post Check Out the Trailer for “Yellowstone” Spinoff “Dutton Ranch” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Luke Combs is taking a stand against the industry’s networking game, prioritizing family over awards and fame. What does this mean for his future in country music? Continue reading…

Country music superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, both of whom are 58, have been happily married for three decades with no end in sight. Their 30th anniversary is later this year. They have three daughters – Audrey, Maggie, and Gracie. One of them, Audrey, 24, who is a singer following in her famous parents’ […]

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One of my favorite singles from Luke Combs…and it almost never happened. Luke Combs scored his 18th straight #1 song at country radio back in 2024 with “Where The Wild Things Are.” The nostalgic hit, written by Randy Montana and Dave Turnbull, was featured on Luke’s Gettin’ Old album and quickly became a fan-favorite, going viral on TikTok and becoming a staple of his live shows. But the song had been floating around Nashville for a while, waiting on somebody to pick […]

The post Luke Combs Reveals How “Where The Wild Things Are” Almost Never Even Happened first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

What could have been. If you’ve been to a Texas Roadhouse, you know how special the eatery is. The steaks. The rolls. The southern, Texas atmosphere. I don’t think it’s controversial to say that the restaurant brand has cracked the code for running a successful, American franchise. While other chain restaurants shutter, Texas Roadhouse only grows stronger. If you haven’t been to a Texas Roadhouse… go right now. I’m not kidding. Stop missing out on life and go get yourself […]

The post Did You Know That Texas Roadhouse Originally Set Out To Have Live Country Music At Each Of Its Locations? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Yellowstone fans weren’t the only ones surprised by the passing of Monica Dutton in Marshals. The Kayce Dutton-focused Yellowstone spinoff has already begun airing on CBS. There are four episodes out as of right now, and much of the early storyline revolved around Luke Grimes’ character moving on after the death of his wife, Monica. Many fans have expressed that they were happy that Kayce’s wife was killed off… and it seems to me like that was going to happen, regardless of […]

The post “My Reaction Was ‘No’”: One ‘Yellowstone’ Star Couldn’t Believe That ‘Marshals’ Killed Off Monica Dutton first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

How could anyone not love Dolly Parton? Blasphemy, in my humble opinion… The country icon has a truly incredible story, coming from practically nothing deep in the Smoky mountains of East Tennessee to become one of the most iconic and beloved musicians of all-time. While she’s known for her larger-than-life personality and signature platinum blonde hair, at the end of the day, she’s a simple, salt-of-the-earth girl who loves God, her family, and country music, and I think those three […]

The post Dolly Parton Says She Was The Most Popular Girl In School… “In The Wrong Way” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Taylor Sheridan captured the emotions of tragedy with unthinkable precision. That might be the problem. Continue reading…

SXSW continues to be both an enigma and a mess. But Saving Country Music continues to approach the event like it was initially meant to be: to discover and reveal musical talent that deserves more recognition.

The post New Discoveries and Biggest Takeaways from SXSW 2026 first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Rick Shea Smoke Tree Road Rick Shea’s recently released album Smoke Tree Road is a warm, unhurried, and deeply human collection that showcases his strengths as a songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller. Released on Tres Pescadores Records, the album moves with a gentle confidence across twelve tracks that blend Americana, folk, and Mexican‑influenced styles. Shea’s vocals […]

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