Why Jelly Roll Wore Johnny Cash Cross at Grand Ole Opry Induction
“I live my entire life somewhere between two middle fingers and the grace of Jesus Christ. And I learned that from Johnny Cash.” Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Massive Girl Fight Breaks Out At Zach Bryan Concert During Controversial Song “Bad News”
Hilarious timing. I honestly cannot tell you what’s been in the air lately (other than the obvious absurd amount of alcohol), but every year it seems as if concert etiquette has gotten increasingly worse as time passes. Even ignoring all the drama surrounding Treaty Oak Revival and their fans, we’ve seen rowdy fans grab Morgan Wallen, hurl a hat at Megan Moroney and nail Koe Wetzel with a beer (to name a few) just in the last couple of years. […]
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Kacey Musgraves Says “Dry Spell” Was Inspired By The Longest Period Of Her Adult Life Being Single: “I Had Always Feared That Before I Experienced It”
Kacey Musgraves is in a dry spell… and it’s also the title to the lead single from her forthcoming sixth studio album Middle of Nowhere, which was announced today and produced by Kacey alongside longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. “Dry Spell” was written by Kacey with longtime collaborators Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne, and it’s a hilarious song full of innuendo that made me giggle more than once when I listened to it the first time. […]
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Kurt Russell Says He Couldn’t Get Through Scripts For ‘The Madison’ Without Crying: “I’ve Got To Put This Down”
Kurt Russell giving fans some more insight on what to expect when The Madison releases on March 14 on Paramount+. The latest show from Taylor Sheridan is expected to be some of Yellowstone creator’s most intimate work, and will tell a story that explores grief and human connection. As far as plot is concerned, the series revolves around the titular character of Stacy Clyburn, a wealthy matriarch who upends her life in New York City to move her and her […]
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