Category Archives: Americana News

Season 2 of the hit Taylor Sheridan series, Landman, is officially in the books. I won’t get into any spoilers on this blog, but after the season finale concluded, I think we can officially say that the season finished off STRONG. Cartel bosses, major corporate wheeling and dealing, love stories, a back alley attack, family drama, and brand new characters. Sam Elliott has showed up for Season 2, and has been incredible… perhaps his most vulnerable role yet. And we’re […]

The post The Official ‘Landman’ Playlist: Every Song From Taylor Sheridan’s West Texas Oil Drama first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Dax Shepard evidently has a knack for getting some of the biggest country stars to really open up. The actor is a household name thanks to some of his roles in TV shows like Parenthood and movies such as Without a Paddle and CHIPS. That being said, in recent years, the biggest thing he’s known for his undoubtedly his podcast, Armchair Expert, which he started in 2018. Shepard mainly interviews celebrities, but he’s been dipping into the land of musicians and artists as of late. […]

The post “I Don’t Really Enjoy It”: Chris Stapleton Is Grateful For His Career, But Doesn’t Care For The Fame That Comes With It first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

It’s small, but it’s mighty, and it’s become one of the most sought-after festival experiences in the United States—so much so that it sold out even before the lineup was announced. It’s the Laurel Cove Music Festival.

The post Laurel Cove Music Fest Reveals 2026 Lineup – Sells Out Immediately first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Worked out well for the coach…but not so much for the country star. The Chicago Bears take on the Los Angeles Rams tonight in the NFC Divisional Round tonight, after a thrilling come from behind win against the Green Bay Packers last weekend. It’s going to be frigid in Chicago for the game, but there’s no doubt the atmosphere at Soldier Field will be electric, complete with a halftime performance from country music star Chase Rice. As it turns out […]

The post Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson Once Stole Country Star Chase Rice’s Date – Kind Of: “I’m Still Mad” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Another chart-topper from the Oklahoman superstar. It was a long time coming, but on Friday, January 9th, Zach Bryan released his highly-anticipated sixth studio album, With Heaven On Top. After what seemed like a full year of controversy in 2025, ranging from the aftermath of his breakup with Barstool’s Brianna LaPaglia to attempting to fight Gavin Adcock at Born and Raised Fest, it feels like the Oklahoma native is looking to put the past behind him with the release of […]

The post 130,000 Units & Counting: Zach Bryan’s ‘With Heaven On Top’ Debuts At #1 On The All-Genre Billboard 200 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

So much for “student athletes.” Miami quarterback Carson Beck is gearing up to try to lead the Hurricanes to a national championship tomorrow against the Indiana Hoosiers. And lucky for him, he doesn’t have to worry about balancing football with going to class – because he admitted that he doesn’t have classes anymore. Beck is now in his sixth year of playing college football, transferring to Miami this season after spending his first 5 seasons at Georgia. And the 23-year […]

The post College Football Fans Are Disgusted With The State Of The Sport After Miami QB Carson Beck’s Shocking Admission first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Piers Morgan has received a new hip following a fall while eating out in London, he posted the update to his own social media channels.

The post Popular TV Personality Undergoes Hip Surgery After Taking a Fall appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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This week on the Folk Alley Radio Show, join Cindy Howes to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. Hear songs from Nina Simone, Richie Havens, Ruthie Foster, Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers, Odetta, Resistance Revival Chorus, Rhiannon Giddens, Patty Griffin, and more. In hour two, enjoy new music from The Lowest Pair, Courtney Marie Andrews, Jenna Nichols, and Carsie Blanton; along with a Basic Folk interview excerpt with Mary Chapin Carpenter, plus a birthday salute to Dolly Parton in honor of her 80th trip around the sun on January 19th.

The post Folk Alley Radio Show #260115 appeared first on Folk Alley.

He’s set for a huge year in 2026. Continue reading…