Category Archives: Americana News

Beyond good. In September, Willie Nelson hosted his annual Farm Aid benefit at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which marked the 40th anniversary of the festival and featured performances by Willie along with Neil Young, and John Mellencamp and many more. There were several highlights throughout the annual event, which includes Willie’s incredibly emotional performance of “Last Leaf,” but I have to say, I’m completely blown away by  Lukas Nelson and Sierra Ferrell’s incredible performance of Lukas’ song “Find Yourself.” The song was […]

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In the lyrics of ‘I Sit in Parks,’ Kelsea Ballerini watches a young family, and wonders if she’ll ever get to experience being a mother. Continue reading…

Taylor Momsen reunited with the legendary Jim Carrey 25 years after her first movie hit cinemas and became an instant classic.

The post Christmas Came Early: Jim Carrey Reunites With ‘Grinch’ Child Co-Star 25 Years Later at Rock Hall Ceremony appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The Washington Commanders’ new stadium is still under construction, however, that hasn’t stopped discussions over it’s new name.

The post President Trump Reportedly Wants This NFL Team’s New $3.7 Billion Stadium Named After Him appeared first on Wide Open Country.

This week on Folk Alley, join Cindy Howes for fresh new sounds from Greensky Bluegrass, Caroline Spence, Ana Egge, Anna Tivel, and Todd Snider, along with favorites from Elephant Revival, Leftover Salmon, and Hayes Carll, plus happy birthday shout-outs to Bonnie Raitt and Joni Mitchell. We also take time to remember the Scottish folk legend Archie Fisher—and more.

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‘Taylor Swift is not even as expensive as this,’ one fan said. Continue reading…

Two of the best on stage together. Anybody who follows us knows that Eric Church is one of my all-time favorite artists. The man is a master songwriter, puts on a hell of a live show, and is one of the few out there who’s not afraid to give a middle finger to the machine (pun kind of intended) for the sake of his art. I’ve also been beating the drum of Charles Wesley Godwin for anybody who would listen […]

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He’s even got a farming background! Continue reading…

It might be an awkward Thanksgiving around the Nelson household. Actually, probably not. They seem like the kind of clan that’s not especially competitive with each other and is more supportive.

The post Willie Nelson, Son Lukas Compete in Same New Grammy Category first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Megan Moroney is entering her pink era, and I’m HERE for it. The country superstar is seemingly gearing up to announce a new album, and it seems the next color theme will be pink, as she shared a teaser on her social media pages this morning where you see her walking up to a window in blue, and opening it to the outside and it all changes to pink. Of course, blue has been the theme of her Am I […]

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