Category Archives: Americana News

Taylor Sheridan felt trapped by the confines of Hollywood, so he wrote a TV series that captured that feeling… and most fans wouldn’t have ever made the connection. In 2026, the Yellowstone creator is one of the most well known creators in entertainment. He’s quite literally a billion dollar man, and that’s thanks to the multitude of hit shows that he’s produced over the years. Landman, The Madison, Lioness… you name it. They are all from the mind of Sheridan, […]

The post “I Was Stuck In LA” – Why Taylor Sheridan Says Writing ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Was Autobiographical first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The two-year-old son of Buffalo Bills star Ed Oliver has tragically died after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool.

The post NFL Star’s 2-Year-Old Son Tragically Dies in Drowning Incident appeared first on Wide Open Country.

A 17-year-old was shot and killed during a high school football game in Bakersfield, California, as fans scrambled for safety.

The post 17-Year-Old Killed in Shooting During High School Football Game appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Barry Manilow is still trying to bounce back from lung cancer surgery. He had to cancel additional concerts apparently due to his health.

The post Barry Manilow Suddenly Bows Out of More Concerts as Health Woes Continue appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Passengers suffered burns after a laptop battery caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas.

The post Five Passengers Burned as Laptop Bursts Into Flames Mid-Flight appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Former boxing world champion Zolani Tete has been shot and killed outside his home in South Africa, with two suspects in custody.

The post Former Boxing World Champion Shot and Killed Outside His Home appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The death of NASCAR icon Kyle Busch from an illness in May was shocking. Now his brother Kurt is talking about his abiding grief.

The post Kurt Busch Speaks Emotionally About Brother Kyle Three Months After the NASCAR Legend’s Shocking Death appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Hard to get to Canada when you’re in jail in Dallas. Rapper BigXthaPlug missed a headlining performance at a country music festival on Friday after being arrested earlier in the day on a slew of charges in his home state of Texas. BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was arrested early Friday by the Allen Police Department on charges of driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession of less than 2 ounces, and unlawful possession of a firearm, and was taken […]

The post Rapper BigXthaPlug Misses Headlining Appearance At Country Festival After Being Arrested Earlier In The Day first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Dolly Parton has been down a bit recently, but she’s not out. Continue reading…

It’s completely unacceptable to sit back and let AI, algorithmic scrolling, paid-for “influencers” and other inequitable regressions in the music industry sold to us as technological advancement completely erode the integrity of music.

The post Austin Legend, Emerging Stars Featured on New Episode of The Hook first appeared on Saving Country Music.