Category Archives: Americana News

Nah, it was definitely aliens. Internet sleuths have uncovered an explanation for the three “orbs” spotted by Kacey Musgraves on a recent flight from Fort Worth to Nashville – and unfortunately, they don’t believe they were extraterrestrials. The “Follow Your Arrow” singer posted a video to her Instagram story this week about spotting the UFOs from her airplane: “We just watched these orbs, there were three of them. … I was about to lay down and take a nap and […]

The post Mystery Solved? Internet Sleuths Have Identified What They Believe Are The “UFOs” Spotted By Kacey Musgraves first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The man allegedly filmed himself berating his employers whilst he set the fire. Now, he’s been handed both federal and state charges.

The post Man Allegedly Films Himself Setting Fire to California Warehouse, Faces Federal Charges appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The YouTuber runs a channel where he “tests” his First Amendment rights, provoking people into fights and altercations.

The post Youtuber Arrested After Allegedly Pepper Spraying People Outside of Costco for Views appeared first on Wide Open Country.

This week on Folk Alley, join Cindy Howes for songs to celebrate mud season by Guy Clark, Evie Ladin with Suzy Thompson, and Kate Wolf. Plus, enjoy new music from Tony Trischka, Dervish, Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Mountain Goats, Kronos Quartet, Fruit Bats, and the Milk Carton Kids along with favorites from Mon Rovia, Laura Marling, Eliza Gilkyson, and much more.

The post Folk Alley Radio Show #260409 appeared first on Folk Alley.

High school “water wars” consist of students battling each other with water guns, “eliminating” each other by getting sprayed.

The post High School “Water Wars” Trend Goes Wrong After Police Show up to Detroit Neighborhood appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The couple were sleeping soundly in their bed when their dog started barking after being startled from some loud noises.

The post Houston Couple Finds Suspected Burglar Stuck in Their Chimney appeared first on Wide Open Country.

He’s back. Last night, Morgan Wallen kicked off his 2026 Still The Problem Tour in Minneapolis, Minnesota at a packed out U.S. Bank Stadium. He told the crowd: “We took a few months off after tour last year. Whenever I walk out and there’s a welcome like that, I always ask ‘Why did I take so many months off?’ But it’s been good for me, good for my band, good for my team. I feel like we’re ready to do it again this […]

The post Here’s The Full Setlist From Night 1 Of Morgan Wallen’s ‘Still The Problem Tour’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Shelby Stone, ladies and gentlemen. For most country music fans out there, I imagine this could be the first you’re hearing of Stone, the red dirt up-and-comer hailing from Decatur, TX, north of Fort Worth. If you follow the red dirt scene more closely, though, you’ve at least seen her name beneath Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours on their Boys From Oklahoma bill, or you’ve probably noticed her in opening slots for the scene’s top acts and climbing up […]

The post Shelby Stone Makes Her Presence Known With Red Dirt Rock & Roll Debut, ‘Silveryear’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Morgan Wallen’s 2026 tour is stacked with massive hits and deep cuts. Continue reading…

One of seven men charged in the death of a patron at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row establishment on Lower Broadway in Nashville will not serve any jail time in a plea deal struck with prosecutors.

The post Man Charged in Death at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Avoids Jail first appeared on Saving Country Music.