This Week In Americana: October 24, 2025
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Jelly Roll Left Heart Broken as He’s Forced To Cancel New Zealand Show—While Fans Were Already Packing Out the Venue
Jelly Roll cancelled his “third show in a decade” due to illness. Fans were quick to respond to the situation, here’s what they had to say.
The post Jelly Roll Left Heart Broken as He’s Forced To Cancel New Zealand Show—While Fans Were Already Packing Out the Venue appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Morgan Wallen Throws Shade at CMAs: “It Takes a Lot More Than Award Show To Get Me Out to Broadway”
We all know how Morgan Wallen feels about award shows, and if we didn’t, this weekend the singer made it abundantly clear with this comment.
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Country Star Reveals the Heavenly Encounter He Had With the Late Toby Keith During His Heart Attack
Colt Ford and Toby Keith were friends up until his death. Ford spoke on how he had an encounter with his friend during his own hospital visit.
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