This Week In Americana: July 24, 2026
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
The Wilder Blue Announce New Album “Cinco”
“We set out to make an album that pairs well with campfire coffee kettles, dusty neon band signs, and sun-bleached dashboard Polaroids,” lead singer Zane Williams says. “We figured it out together, as friends, the five of us.”
The post The Wilder Blue Announce New Album “Cinco” first appeared on Saving Country Music.
‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ Sets Official Premiere Date For Season 2
The Kayce Dutton-focused Yellowstone spinoff – Marshals – has officially announced when it will return for Season 2. Despite some criticism, it’s safe to say that the procedural drama starring Luke Grimes has been a success thus far for CBS. The formula was simple really: take an established Yellowstone character, drop them into a format that has been utilized by networks for years, and see what happens. CBS was banking on new viewers being able to tune in without feeling like […]
The post ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ Sets Official Premiere Date For Season 2 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Dolly Parton’s Brother Coy ‘Denver’ Parton Dies at 82
Coy “Denver” Parton spent most of his life far from the spotlight, but his death marks another heartbreaking loss for Dolly Parton and her close-knit family. Continue reading…