Category Archives: Americana News

That didn’t last long. The iconic Ernest Tubb Record Shop has closed once again in Nashville, just three months after quietly reopening their doors and attempting to rebrand themselves from just a record shop to a full four-story party bar. Honestly, it’s an idea that seemed doom to fail from the beginning. The record shop closed back in 2022, but after outcry from country music fans it was announced that the shop would indeed reopened after being bought for $18.3 […]

The post The Ernest Tubb Record Shop Has Closed Again, And One Nashville Musician Perfectly Summed Up Why first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

His songs have an Everyman quality. Continue reading…

Streaming has forever changed how things in Hollywood will work. There’s always been a push and a pull between movie theaters and streaming services every since platforms like Netflix showed up. And as time has gone on, the presence of streaming has apparently changed the way studios are approaching movie making. Two of the biggest stars of the 21st century have taken notice of the shift, and now they are pulling back the curtain a bit. Ben Affleck and Matt […]

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NFL fans want to see the league and its broadcast partners implement this one specific change ahead of the Divisional Round Playoffs.

The post NFL Fans Call for One Specific Change Ahead of Divisional Round Playoffs appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Ludacris was reportedly supposed to be part of the 2026 Rock the Country tour. Now he isn’t. Fans are wondering what happened.

The post Rap Star Suddenly Vanishes From the 2026 Rock the Country Tour Lineup appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Behind the song. 49 Winchester fans are looking forward to a big year with lots of new music on the way, but the Virginia-founded band isn’t forgetting about their beloved songs of the past. Closing out 2025,  49 Winchester announced they had signed with MCA Records through their Lucille Records imprint, which is run by producer extraordinaire Dave Cobb, the Chief Creative Officer. No one has put in more work than they have to get to this point, and frontman […]

The post “One Of The Worst Days Of My Life”: 49 Winchester’s Isaac Gibson Says “Hays, Kansas” Was Written Out Of A Moment Of Despair first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The country music movie from Judd Apatow and Glen Powell has been scheduled for a February 5, 2027 release date.

The post Judd Apatow’s Country Music Movie Gets 2027 Release Date appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley were unmasked as the croissants on ‘The Masked Singer’ earlier this week, leading to their elimination.

The post Todd and Julie Chrisley Eliminated From ‘The Masked Singer’ After Dead Giveaway Song Choice appeared first on Wide Open Country.

An exceptional debut album from the young duo. Though it’s still incredibly early in the year, we’ve already seen some killer releases. Undoubtedly, the biggest drop so far was Zach Bryan’s mammoth record, With Heaven On Top. With that being said, we’ve also seen some stellar singles from the likes of some of the most underrated artists in the game, with Kashus Culpepper, Clay Street Union and Southall all living up to the high expectations set for them. Today, however, marks […]

The post Low Gap Delivers Heartfelt Ode To Appalachian Roots In Stellar Debut Album, “Geneva” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.