Category Archives: Americana News

Dementia is a truly horrible disease, and the Aldean family is pulling back the curtain on their lives to share their personal experience with the illness that causes cognitive decline. If you personally know someone that’s been affected by dementia, Alzheimer’s or another progressive brain disorder, then you’re familiar with the daily battles that the disease can bring. Families have no choice but to watch their loved ones struggle with memory loss and confusion as they grow older. Currently, there’s […]

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Rapper BigX revealed that it was Shaboozey who explained to him the significance of the Ryman. Previously, he says he didn’t get it.

The post This Rapper Says It Was Shaboozey Who Explained the Significance of Playing the Ryman to Him appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The man who wrote ‘Sling Blade’ and the Man In Black were very good friends! Continue reading…

McLoughlin is so proud of how his country star wife is never afraid to try new things. Continue reading…

Extending the tour into 2026. It’s safe to say that it has been another highly successful year for the Turnpike Troubadours. In addition to scoring massive opening spots on Cross Canadian Ragweed’s highly successful “Boys From Oklahoma” concert series, both in Stillwater, Oklahoma and Waco, Texas, the Red Dirt legends would also score huge appearances at Zach Bryan’s concerts over the summer, notably performing to his huge, sold-out shows at both BST Hyde Park in London and Golden Gate Park […]

The post Turnpike Troubadours Extend ‘Wild America Tour’ Into 2026, Announce Back-To-Back Billy Bob’s Shows first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

.John Rich, who has rarely shied away from sharing his opinions on social media, recently made a joke at the expense of Taylor Swift.

The post John Rich Takes Aim at Taylor Swift on Social Media appeared first on Wide Open Country.

If you are gonna say something to Billy Bob Thornton, say it to his face. A guy like Thornton – who has been in the industry for close to 40 years – has had to deal with plenty of journalists and critics throughout his career. Fortunately, the 70-year-old actor has been a part of plenty of successful projects over the years, with the latest one being the hit Paramount+ show Landman. The Taylor Sheridan created series – starring Thornton, Demi […]

The post Billy Bob Thornton Can’t Stand Journalists Who Compliment ‘Landman’ To His Face & Then Rip Into It Online: “That’s What I Don’t Respect” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

It’s not just a Waffle House, it’s a Waffle Home. This might be more iconic than the original Waffle House location. The original Waffle House location opened Labor Day weekend, 1955, in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Given the history of this first location of the historic franchise known for serving up hashbrowns smothered and covered, one can only assume that Waffle House fans and addicts want to see the historic location. This Waffle House location, however, is no longer serving All-Star […]

The post Kentucky Home Goes Viral For Modeling Basement After An Old School Waffle House Diner first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Megan Moroney finally revealed what the new color scheme for her album is. It’s not what we were expecting, but we’re definitely not upset.

The post Megan Moroney Says Goodbye To “Am I Okay?” by Introducing New Pink Era for Her Upcoming Album appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The popular fast-food chain is expected to shut hundreds more stores, just one year after a brutal found of closures.

The post Popular Fast-Food Chain Closing Hundreds of Restaurants Across the US: Here’s Everything You Need To Know appeared first on Wide Open Country.