Category Archives: Americana News

A mega crossover hit in the making. Ella Langley is officially sending her country hit “Choosin’ Texas” to US Pop Radio, and it will officially impact US Pop Radio on February 3rd (via her label, Columbia Records). She previously scored #1s at country radio with  “Don’t Mind If I Do” and “You Look Like You Love Me,” both of which are duets with Riley Green. This move marks her first song to be promoted at the Pop format, and considering how […]

The post Ella Langley Eyes First Hit At Pop Radio As “Choosin’ Texas” Becomes An Official Single On The Mainstream Format first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

So is the electrical substation near the San Francisco 49ers practice facility to blame for all of the injuries or not? It depends on who you ask. If you ask any NFL fan, they’d at least tell you that the 49ers do seem to have the most injured team in the league. That’s because year after year, the pro football team in Southern California racks up an unreal amount of injuries, and this past season was much of the same. And […]

The post Science Or Superstition? Why Fred Warner & Kyle Juszczyk Are Questioning The Link Between Electrical Substation & 49er Injuries first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Actress Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71 on January 30, 2026. She is probably best known for her portrayal of the mother, Kate McCallister, in the first pair of Home Alone films, per Us Weekly. She and Macaulay Culkin, 45, cultivated a deep bond that lasted long after filming wrapped. Her passing […]

The post Macaulay Culkin Delivers Gut-Wrenching Tribute to His Late ‘Home Alone’ Mother, Catherine O’Hara appeared first on Wide Open Country.

It may not be making national news, but we’re talking about it: Nashville is not weathering Winter Storm Fern well. Tens of thousands of people are still without power or heat; trees are down and roads aren’t cleared. This, of course, impacts the musical community, as

O’Hara also starred in ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘The Studio,’ and many more great movies and shows. Continue reading…

Editor’s Note: Mon Rovîa, whose debut LP Bloodline came out January 9 via Nettwerk, is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for January 2025. Check out an original poem-essay he wrote here and stay tuned for more from Mon

Ella Langley and Emily Ann Roberts are good friends, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make music together. Read more below.

The post Would Ella Langley Ever Collaborate With This Country Singer? It’s Definitely a Possibility appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Legendary former college football coach Lou Holtz is reportedly in hospice care. Fans and admirers are looking back at his career.

The post “A National Treasure”: Former Notre Dame Football Coach Lou Holtz Reportedly in Hospice Care appeared first on Wide Open Country.

A unique collaboration that gets your attention, “McArthrur” matches up slightly strange bedfellows to tell an epic story across generations, while remaining starkly relevant to a contemporary audience.

The post Song Review – Hardy, Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen – “McArthur” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Dolly Parton’s 80th spin around the sun has been off to a good start.  On her big day, she released an update of her classic song, “Light of A Clear Blue Morning.” The track includes vocals from Queen Latifah, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus, and Lainey Wilson, and some piano from mega-producer David Foster.  Proceeds from the […]

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