Category Archives: Americana News

So much for this being the season to be merry. These bison evidently didn’t get the memo about “Christmas spirit.” Either that, or they let the holiday pass and then immediately got back to being a couple of “Scrooges.” With all of the wintry weather in Yellowstone National Park, you’d think that would be their biggest worry. However, it looks like these two beasts still had the time and the energy to lock horns in the middle of this icy […]

The post Two Bison Square Off In The Middle Of Icy Road At Yellowstone National Park first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

It’s an all-time classic. Continue reading…

Lauren Watkins. Girl. Love ya, really do. But this is barking up the wrong tree. About the last thing that planet Earth needs is the return of Bro-Country as a popular music form—and for so many reasons.

The post No Lauren Watkins, the LAST Thing We Need is Bro-Country’s Return first appeared on Saving Country Music.

The rock band Queen might be done with touring for good. But that doesn’t mean new music isn’t on the way!

The post This Legendary Rock Band Might Be Done With Touring for Good: “We Are All Getting Old” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Riley Green loves his hometown in Alabama. Read more about what the singer does to stay grounded when he comes home.

The post Riley Green Goes Home to Alabama To Remind Himself That Fame Is “Not Reality” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Willie Nelson is legendary for his musical career and his amazing longevity. At 92, he just won’t slow down.

The post Willie Nelson’s Family Gives Insight Into His Boundless Energy at 92: “I Think It’s Literally Keeping Him Alive” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Brandi lands at the top with a record that feels big and intimate at the same time. The whole album sounds like someone taking stock of a life and choosing love, family, and honesty.

The longtime Opry member and trailblazing Canadian artist leaves behind a career that spanned six decades. Continue reading…

The plot thickens. Last weekend, former Texas A&M quarterback (and NFL bust) Johnny Manziel was scheduled to be in College Station to serve as the guest picker for ESPN’s College GameDay. It would have been quite the moment of celebration for one of the university’s most notorious players to be there for A&M’s first College Football Playoff appearance. But he never showed up. On Friday, the GameDay crew was teasing that the Aggie legend would be on their show. Then Saturday, […]

The post ‘College Gameday’ Host Rece Davis Takes Shot At Johnny Manziel For Blaming His No-Show On “Bad Breakfast” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Apparently Taylor Sheridan is always on the lookout for potential actors and actresses to star in his shows. The Yellowstone creator and showrunner for countless other hits likes to do things a certain way. And hey, with Sheridan’s track record, and the belief that he’s one of the best in the business (if not the best), there’s clearly a method to his madness. He’s not much of an audition guy as much as he is hand selector. Taylor Sheridan often […]

The post Taylor Sheridan Found This ‘Landman’ Cast Member In A Very Unique Place first appeared on Whiskey Riff.