Category Archives: Americana News

This week on Folk Alley, join Cindy Howes for music to welcome January, featuring songs from Bill Staines, Al Petteway, and Erica Wheeler, plus a great lineup of new releases from Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon, The McDades, Langhorne Slim, Courtney Marie Andrews, Lucinda Williams, The Foreign Landers, The Lowest Pair, Steve Poltz, Emily Scott Robinson, Ye Vagabonds, and Eric Bibb. You’ll also hear favorites from Kris Drever, The Decemberists, and Kathy Mattea, classic tracks from Kate Wolf and Muddy Waters, and a special Happy Birthday salute to folk icon Joan Baez on her 85th birthday.

The post Folk Alley Radio Show #260108 appeared first on Folk Alley.

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Actor T.K. Carter was found dead in his California home on Friday night. Read about his inspiring story below.

The post ‘The Thing’ Actor and Comedic Legend T.K. Carter Found Dead at 69: RIP Nauls the Cook appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Tomothy Busfield has been arrested on alleged child sex abuse charges after a warrant was issued in New Mexico

The post ‘The West Wing’ Actor, 68, Arrested on Underage Sex Abuse Charges appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Matt Prokop, who was previously a child star known for High School Musical 3, has been arrested on a string of charges

The post Former Disney Child Star Who Appeared on ‘The Office’ Arrested on Heinous and Disturbing Charges appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Uh oh! Engagement gone wrong. Watch this video to find out how this couple reacted after they lost their ring in the snow.

The post Man Drops Engagement Ring 180 Feet Into Snowy Depths While Proposing on Bridge appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Daniel Stern, who played Marv in ‘Home Alone’ was reportedly busted in California for trying to hire an escort

The post ‘Home Alone’ Star Reportedly Busted While Trying To Hire an Escort appeared first on Wide Open Country.

A Good Rogering is going on tour one last time, following the release of their 2022 album, ‘Systematic Paralysis’.

The post Popular Rock Group Announces Farewell Tour With Dates in Texas, Arizona, and California appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The highly-anticipated album is finally here. This week, Zach Bryan released his lengthy 25-song album With Heaven on Top, which is right in his wheelhouse in terms of his Springsteen-inspired, horn-instrument-heavy sonic style as of late, coupled with the type of heart-wrenching gut-punches fans know and love for him… there’s something for everyone here. Of course, it’s been a long time coming, as he announced the album in July of 2025, marking another milestone in what has been a very […]

The post “I Was In The Throes For A Long Time” – Zach Bryan Says Writing & Recording ‘With Heaven on Top’ “Freed” Him first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Falling in love with the man he’s become. At this point, the world is familiar with Jelly Roll‘s dramatic weight loss transformation. At his highest, the country singer (whose real name is Jason DeFord) weighed around 550 pounds, but he knew he had to make a change. Jelly Roll recently admitted that it got to the point that he was “disgusted” with himself and struggling to do daily tasks: “A little bit over a year ago, I was, I literally […]

The post Bunnie Xo Says Jelly Roll Is Falling In Love With Himself Again After Incredible Weight Loss first appeared on Whiskey Riff.