AMERICANA MUSIC

We’ve officially reached America’s 250th Birthday, and in my humble, American opinion, you can’t have 4th of July without recognizing the holiday’s famous, unofficial mascot: Terry (A.K.A. “Put It In Reverse Terry”). There are many things that come to mind when it comes time to celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks lighting up the night sky is always a staple, along with the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, where Joey “Jaws” Chestnut strengthens his case every year for the greatest athlete of […]

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He was called the “Country Gentleman” because nobody came across more personable than Tommy. That is why his passing on Thursday, July 2nd at the age of 89 was marked with sadness on both sides of the border.

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Tift Merritt and a Grit that Shines on Sugar Are you strong enough to do the gritty work of love? This is the question. It’s the question that holds up the bridge of Sugar’s opening track, “Finest Feelings.” And it’s the question all of Tift Merritt’s latest studio album, and her first since 2017’s Stitch of […]

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The 2026 World Cup continues to reveal what us Americans knew all along… the United States of America is a wonderful place. The largest single-sport tournament in the world has been nothing short of spectacular thus far, and is proving once again that sports is the great unifier. All across the United States, international World Cup fans from all corners of the world are having an absolute blast here in the States, heaping tons of praise of the good citizens […]

The post “I Had Tears In My Eyes” – German World Cup Fan Goes Viral For Falling In Love With America first appeared on Whiskey Riff.