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We’ll do a set for the celestial skies inspired by the new Humbird. New music from Miko Marks that might blow your roof off. Also new Mary Gauthier, Jayhawks alongside classics from Joni Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, Taj Mahal.

The post Folk Alley Radio Show – Celestial Skies and Time appeared first on Folk Alley.

Savannah Guthrie was in an animated discussion with other members of the ‘TODAY’ show when she made the heartbreaking admission.

The post Savannah Guthrie Makes Heartbreaking Admission About Missing Mom appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The country star had undergone surgery following the tour bus crash, but doctors have said things are worse than they looked.

The post Country Star’s Injuries Worse Than Initially Feared Following Tour Bus Crash appeared first on Wide Open Country.

As the Yankees and Mets commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a Subway Series game, a field intruder rushed the field.

The post Yankees Security Swarms Field Invader Waving Foreign Flag on 9/11 Game appeared first on Wide Open Country.

When in Italy, I guess… Megan Moroney’s dating life is often the subject of rumors, and she’s been linked to NFL stars like 49ers star Nick Bosa, and of course, fans definitely think something went down between her and Riley Green, and that whatever the situation was inspired her song “Who Hurt You?”. And in July, she was spotted at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Nashville with professional soccer player Christian Pulisic. If that name sounds familiar, it’s probably because […]

The post Dating Rumors Swirl After Megan Moroney is Spotted Wearing Christian Pulisic’s Jersey in Italy first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

NASCAR driver Gary Myers, one of four generations of NASCAR drivers in his family, has died at 76, his family announced.

The post Legendary NASCAR Driver Dies at 76 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

One of the trademarks of late, great Toby Keith was always letting people know how he really felt. Evidently, the country star once ran into Barstool Sports founder, Dave Portnoy, and let him know extensively about his hatred for former Oklahoma Sooners football coach, Lincoln Riley. Keith, born in Clinton, Oklahoma, was always a die-hard fan and support of the Sooners. He didn’t actually ever attend the university, but his fandom of the school and his home state led to […]

The post “I’ve Never Seen Anyone Hate A Human More” – Dave Portnoy Shares Legendary Story About Toby Keith’s Disdain For Lincoln Riley first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

So much talent. There’s no denying that the independent and alternative country scene has gotten jam-packed over the past decade. Whether it’s giants such as Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson and Turnpike Troubadours becoming torchbearers for the genre or budding talent such as Colby Acuff and Drayton Farley, it’s been harder than ever before to truly keep track of who’s who in the genre. Of course, that’s not even mentioning the laundry list of stellar artists across a plethora […]

The post 10 Country Bands Who Belong in the CMA Vocal Group of the Year Conversation first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

From the festival’s inception, the clear goal is to honor the great Earl Scruggs legacy by bringing in artists of all backgrounds, motivated by a love of the banjo and the music in its various forms, with the intention of inspiring future generations.

The post The Biggest Takeaways from Earl Scruggs Fest 2026 first appeared on Saving Country Music.