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Lost Highway Records (ND story) announced a 25th anniversary, vinyl gatefold edition of the beloved O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack due out on February 20, 2026. In conjunction with the recently revived label, T Bone Burnett will present a special event honoring the film and its music
Beloved drummer, band member, session player, brother, and father Bryan “Keelgood” Keeling has passed away. He played with many musicians, but is best known as a member of the .357’s.
The post Beloved Drummer, .357’s Member Bryan Keeling Has Died first appeared on Saving Country Music.
Still lookin’ good, King. George Strait was honored tonight in an Oval Office ceremony ahead of tomorrow’s Kennedy Center Honors, which will recognize the King of Country Music alongside cultural icons like KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Broadway actor Michael Crawford, and disco legend Gloria Gaynor. President Donald Trump didn’t participate in the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term, but has become much more involved with the organization in his second term, even appointing country artist Lee Greenwood to the board. […]
The post President Trump Compliments George Strait’s Rarely-Seen Hair While Presenting Him With Medal For Kennedy Center Honors first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Here’s this week’s playlist, complete with Spotify links so you can find the song you heard on the show you want on your personal playlist! You can send us a request for next week’s show by filling out our contact form, or sending an email to requests@appalachianechoes.com.
Kevin Smith is grieving the death of his mother, who he lovingly called “Amazing Grace” for her strength and resiliance.
The post Kevin Smith Grieves the Death of His Mother: ”The Strongest Person I’ve Ever Known” appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Mark T. Jordan, a beloved musician and member of the Big Shoes Band, has passed away. Read more about his story here.
The post Beloved Country Musician Passes Away Unexpectedly appeared first on Wide Open Country.
A brand new one from Tyler Halverson’s forthcoming record. Since the release of Tyler Halverson‘s debut single, “Beer Garden Baby,” in 2021, the South Dakota native has solidified himself as a staple among Texas and red dirt country fans, releasing other stellar singles like “Mac Miller,” “Her,” and “Codigo GoGo.” In April of last year, Halverson released his first EP, Western Amerijuana (Pt. 1), which was quickly followed up in October with the release of his second EP, Western Amerijuana (Pt. 2). It was […]
The post Tyler Halverson Releases Gritty New Heartbreaker, “Fort Worth Losing,” From Forthcoming Record, ‘In Defense Of Drinking’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
A girl’s girl. Dolly Parton just released her new book Star of the Show: My Life on Stage, which is filled with tons of great stories about her life on the road, and of my favorite ones I’ve heard her tell has to do with her late husband, Carl Dean, and his one and only time crashing the show and singing on stage. More on that HERE. But there’s a ton of great stuff in it, and Dolly even talks about some […]
The post Dolly Parton Says She And Country Legends Like Loretta Lynn & Tammy Wynette Would Gossip About Each Other: “Just Like You Do With Family… There Was Deep Love Between Us” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Besties. Just a little under two weeks ago, Megan Moroney, who was tied as the most-nominated artist at the CMA Awards, brought along a date that many country music fans know and love in Kenny Chesney. Megan opened for Chesney on his 2024 Sun Goes Down Tour, and now, she’s one of the biggest acts in the genre, which she credits in large part to Chesney’s mentorship. Megan recently spoke to People, where she explained that Chesney is her “best […]
The post Megan Moroney Says Kenny Chesney Has Become One Of Her “Best Friends”: “He’s Boosted Me Up A Lot” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.