Category Archives: Americana News

Giving fans a life update after being MIA online. Mason Ramsey, who was once a young yodeling boy in the aisles of Walmart, has grown up quite a bit since he was first discovered. In 2018, Mason Ramsey went viral for yodeling in the aisles of a Walmart in Harrisburg, Illinois, leading to him signing a record deal. He recorded songs like “Famous,” “Before I Knew It,” and one of my personal favorites, “Twang.” And let us not forget his feature […]

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Finally ready to move on, eh? Brianna Chickenfry (whose real name is Brianna LaPaglia) is ready to jump back into dating (and into the bedroom) this year after her breakup with Zach Bryan back in 2024. Of course Zach has clearly already moved on: The country superstar married his girlfriend Samantha Leonard in Spain over New Years, after months of speculation that they were engaged or even already married. Bryan and Leonard’s relationship went public around August of 2025, and Zach […]

The post “I Would Like To Have Sex This Year” – Brianna Chickenfry Says She Has “Sexual Trauma” From Her Relationship With Zach Bryan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Congratulations to Wednesday and all their success. It’s cool they hold a love for country music in their hearts, and are willing to express it. But let’s keep the assessment open and honest: Bleeds is an alt rock album.

The post Album Review – Wednesday’s “Bleeds” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s finalized divorce agreement details custody of their daughters, asset division, and the financial terms behind their split. Continue reading…

Christopher and Raquelle Judge built their brand on dream homes — but prosecutors say the Texas couple left behind unfinished houses, broken trust, and millions in losses. Continue reading…

Many people aspire to be famous someday. From afar, it seems so appealing. Living in luxury, fans clamoring for your autograph, traveling in style throughout the globe. But there is also a very dark side to fame. Celebrities of all kinds tell unnerving stories of experiences with stalkers who threaten their and their families’ safety. […]

The post Motley Crue Rock Legend Is “Locked and Loaded” and Ready To Protect His Family: “We’ve Been Stalked and Threatened” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The last few years have been tough on Joshua Ray Walker’s health.  Back in 2024, the “Lot Lizard” singer was diagnosed with colon cancer. He had surgery to remove it and underwent months of chemotherapy. Then, later that year, scans suggested that the cancer might have spread to his lungs.  In October 2024, Walker shared that doctors […]

The post “Big, Big Man With a Big, Big Plan”: Country Singer Has 400 Days To Lose 400 Pounds appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Are we getting one step closer to a new album? It’s safe to say it’s been a pretty interesting past 24 hours for fans of Johnny Blue Skies (or Sturgill Simpson for the ill-informed). Last week, The Tennessean sat down to talk with The Black Keys band member and producer, Dan Auerbach. In the article, it would claim that the 24x Grammy-nominee is working with the “Long White Line” singer on a new project in 2026. “In 2026, Auerbach’s got work […]

The post Sturgill Simpson Uploads New Photo From The Studio As New Album Talk Continues To Swirl first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Where did all of the great comedies go? Claiming that the comedy genre is “dead” is quite the statement… but think about it for a second. When is the last time you rushed to a movie theatre to see a blockbuster comedy? When is the last time you made sure you were seated for a TV show that was meant to make you laugh out loud? It’s hard to pinpoint an exact moment when the art and acceptance of comedy […]

The post Death Of The Sitcom: Veteran TV Star, Patricia Heaton, Explains Why Comedies Aren’t Funny Anymore first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Taking the police to court. A former Bravo reality TV star and member of a ’90s girl group is suing the Tennessee Highway Patrol after being arrested for DUI – despite being completely sober. The lawsuit was actually filed back in May by Stefanie Fair, a former child actress with roles in shows like The Golden Girls, Married… with Children and The Facts of Life. She was also a singer for the ’90s girl group Wild Orchid alongside Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, which […]

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