Lauren Alaina Digs Up Teary-Eyed Video from the 2025 ACM Awards
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Billy Joel Slams Upcoming “Unauthorized” Biopic of His Life
Biopics of iconic music stars are the rage these days. There was one about Elvis Presley, another about Bruce Springsteen, and yet a third about Bob Dylan. A Michael Jackson biopic came out recently, too. , These films have met with varying degrees of audience and critical approval. However, make no mistake – Billy Joel […]
The post Billy Joel Slams Upcoming “Unauthorized” Biopic of His Life appeared first on Wide Open Country.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate By His Ex-Wife
Yet another lawsuit filed against the estate of the late NASCAR driver. The ex-wife of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who passed away in a plane crash in North Carolina last December, has filed a lawsuit against the estate of her ex-husband, alleging negligence that ultimately took the life of their daughter. The retired NASCAR driver was among 7 people killed in the deadly plane crash, which also claimed the life of his wife Cristina Grossu, his children Emma and […]
The post Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate By His Ex-Wife first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Marshals Star, Luke Grimes, Says There’s 1 Song He Won’t Ever Play Again: “Not Meant To Be Performed In Front Of People”
There’s a song off Luke Grimes‘ latest album that he says isn’t meant to be performed in front of people. We’re all familiar with the power that music has to evoke emotions. A certain song can take you back to a specific time in your life. A melody can act as a reminder of a lost loved one. And for Luke Grimes, there’s certain tracks that are meant to be put out into the world… but never played again. The […]
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