Category Archives: Americana News

Brutal clapback. The Heisman Trophy ceremony was held this past weekend, and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza became the latest winner of the award for the top player in college football. The four finalists in New York for the ceremony included Mendoza along with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. But when the votes were revealed, it turns out it wasn’t particularly close, with Mendoza getting 643 first place votes to […]

The post Retired Running Back (And Heisman Voter) Mark Ingram Has A Stone Cold Response To Diego Pavia’s “F-All The Voters” After Losing The Heisman first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

You could just tell how fun this episode was to film. The second season of Landman premiered back in mid-November, and the show boasting a cast of Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, and Michelle Randolph – among others – once again had massive ratings. Season 2’s premiere holds the title of the biggest season or series premiere ever for Paramount+. More than 9 million people viewed the first episode of the second […]

The post Kayla Wallace, Who Plays Lawyer Rebecca Falcone In ‘Landman,’ Says Billy Bob Thornton’s Reaction To Her In The Pirate Outfit Was Totally Genuine first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

It’s not Christmas until I watch “The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show.” Back in 2019, country star Kacey Musgraves released her first, and only (so far), Christmas special, which is a sparkling, festive film full of fun cameos and appearances from some great artists, as well as beautiful renditions of some of the songs from her 2016 A Very Kacey Christmas album. The special was directed by Chris Howe, and features a star-studded guest list including Lana Del Rey, Camila Cabello, […]

The post “The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show” Is One Of The Most Underrated Country Holiday Specials first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Margo Price called a concert she gave on Tuesday, December 9, “one of the most important gigs of my career,” according to a release. It was not for a huge audience, but definitely a crucial one. That concert was presented by Price and her band for more than 400 female inmates at West Tennessee State […]

The post Margo Price Gives Concert for Female Inmates at West Tennessee State Penitentiary: “We All Became One With the Music” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Billy Bob Thornton is a fan of country music… and thinks a couple of country classics in particular do a great job of representing Tommy Norris The second season of Landman premiered back on November 16 – almost exactly a year after the show’s first season (it aired on November 17, 2024). And the show boasting a cast of Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, and Michelle Randolph – among others – once again had […]

The post Billy Bob Thornton Says Two Classic Country Songs Perfectly Represent His Tommy Norris Character In Season 2 Of ‘Landman’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Paying concession stand prices in this economy? Get real. Food prices at sporting events and concerts have seen a horrendous uptick in the past decade. If you plan on going to a stadium or arena near you, you’ve usually got to prepare to fork over $20 for a chicken strip basket, and good luck finding a beer for under $12. Things have truly gotten out of hand. Some people refer to it as the “Stadium Tax.” That just means that […]

The post Concession Prices At Football Games Have Gotten So Out Of Hand That A Chicago Bears Fan Snuck In…. A Gallon Bag Of Spaghetti first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Jim Stringer, the Austin-based bandleader and guitarist, has died. It is believed he was 77 years old.  A mainstay in the Texas capital’s music scene for over three decades, he is perhaps best known as the leader of the AM Band. Formed in 1997, the roots-and-rockabilly outfit’s name stood for Austin Music.  “I’m really proud […]

The post Mainstay of Texas Country Music and Influential Guitar Player Dead at 77 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

With some 28 million albums sold, per their web site, and a niche in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Lynyrd Skynyrd has earned a secure place in the hearts of fans everywhere. The outstanding 1970s Southern rockers scored classic hit after hit, such as “Free Bird,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and many more. Per […]

The post Iconic 1970s Southern Rock Band Adds Dates to 2026 Tour appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Giving back during the holiday season. ‘Tis the season to shower your loved ones with gifts, eat great meals, drink cocktails, and enjoy the company of friends and family. Each holiday season consists of creating precious memories with those you love. But for some, the holiday season does not look like that. The season might look like picking up extra shifts to make sure food is on the table, missing out on these cherishable moments with family and friends, or […]

The post Jon Pardi Spreads Holiday Cheer On His Christmas Tour By Donating $40,000 To Various Florida Charities first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Ringo Starr stayed classy when influencer Ed Matthews didn’t recognize the living legend at Heathrow Airport.

The post Influencer Hilariously Doesn’t Recognize The Beatles’ Famed Drummer at London Airport appeared first on Wide Open Country.