Category Archives: Americana News

Almost as if it was meant to be. Though it didn’t quite reach the meteoric heights of Riley Green and Ella Langley’s recent smash hit collaborations, “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” there’s absolutely no denying the success of Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood’s “I’m Gonna Love You” over the past year. Since its release on September 27, 2024, as the lead single off Johnson’s deluxe edition of Leather, the track has already racked up […]

The post Cody Johnson Says He Didn’t Want To Record “I’m Gonna Love You” Without Carrie Underwood: “In My Head, I Just Knew It’s Gotta Be Carrie” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

High honor for Billy Bob and Sam Elliott. If there is one thing that Taylor Sheridan is going to do, it’s going to keep casting around that makes a meaningful impact on set. In his hit TV series, we often see actors from one cast overlap into another. We’ve seen it with Michelle Randolph, who starred in 1883 before taking on the role of Ainsley Norris in Landman. But there is one actor whom Taylor Sheridan consistently brings back, actor […]

The post ‘Landman’ Actor James Jordan Says Working With Billy Bob Thornton & Sam Elliott Is The Best Acting Experience He’s Ever Had first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Vince Zampella has died at the age of 55, following a car crash involving his Ferrari supercar in Southern California

The post ‘Call of Duty’ Creator Dies in Tragic Car Crash appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Yeah, you can’t do that. One of the more bizarre moments of the NFL season came during yesterday’s game between the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field. In the middle of the game with major playoff implications for both teams, Metcalf was caught on the broadcast walking up to a Lions fan in the stands and having a conversation before slapping the guy and walking back towards the bench. DK Metcalf appears to have an altercation with […]

The post Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf Suspended Two Games For Shoving A Detroit Lions Fan In The Stands During Yesterday’s Game first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

One reason that the December 20 episode of SNL was notable was the departure of longtime cast member Bowen Yang. Another was the question of whether musical guest Cher was lip-syncing. The legendary vocalist and actress, 79, seemed to some to be mouthing the lyrics to the songs she performed. Fans crave authenticity and shun […]

The post Fans Are in a Frenzy Over Whether Cher Lip-Synced on ‘SNL’: “What a Bummer” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Farmer Wants a Wife star Colton Hendricks surprised fans by quietly tying the knot. Just months after going public with his relationship, the Season 3 farmer got married in a weekend ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Continue reading…

Finally reopen. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 5 years since the horrific bombing in downtown Nashville on Christmas Day back in 2020. The RV bombing, carried out by Anthony Warner on the early morning hours of December 25, injured eight and caused millions of dollars in damage to nearby buildings, as well as knocking out cell phone and 911 service to many in the area for hours afterwards. You probably remember the haunting videos of the six […]

The post Downtown Nashville Street Reopens For The First Time Since 2020 Christmas Day Bombing first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Jessie Murph talked about growing up in Alabama and got vulnerable about her relationship with her father in a new interview with Bunnie Xo.

The post Jessie Murph Hasn’t Spoken to Her Dad Since She Released This Hit Song appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Strong emotions can get triggered around the holidays, and Walker Hayes is no exception. He recently shared how he’s dealing with grief.

The post Country Singer Opens Up About His Grief After Daughter’s Death appeared first on Wide Open Country.

It did eventually get released, and that’s what matters… But a whole decade is a long time to wait to put out a song this good. Chris Stapleton scored another #1 hit in 2024, when the lead single from his album Higher, “White Horse,” topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It would go on to win  the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance and Country Song at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, in addition to winning Single of the […]

The post Chris Stapleton Actually Wrote “White Horse” Over 10 Years Ago For The Johnny Depp ‘Lone Ranger’ Remake first appeared on Whiskey Riff.