This Week In Americana: August 14, 2026
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Taylor Sheridan and Cole Hauser Feud: What Happened?
Taylor Sheridan and Cole Hauser have reportedly been butting heads behind the scenes, with new claims suggesting their long-running tension is getting worse. Continue reading…
6 Unforgettable Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers Performances (1976–2017)
They really were the dream team. Of course, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers famously worked together for decades, and were beloved both individually, and as a pair, by country music fans everywhere. They had a natural, undeniable chemistry, and of course, teamed up for one of the most iconic country songs of all-time, “Islands in the Stream,” in 1983. Sadly, we lost Mrs. Dolly this past Tuesday after what her team called a “brief battle with cancer,” and the world lost a very bright, […]
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John Rich Says Jelly Roll Fans Felt “Betrayed” By His Jokes On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
John Rich admits that the controversy Jelly Roll stirred up hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week could be called a betrayal… but in his eyes, it’s the fault of the “Save Me” singer’s fans for not seeing it coming. Jelly Roll served as the guest host for Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week, and comments and jokes he made while doing so caused quite the uproar. For much of his career, the artist whose real name is Jason DeFord had previously […]
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