Wide Open Country

Wide Open Country is a fresh media platform dedicated to country music and the lifestyle that surrounds it. We see country music not just as a genre, but as a way of living. Located in Austin, Texas, Wide Open Country offers a wide range of content that explores everything from mainstream to indie country music. Our coverage also includes topics like country fashion, food and drinks, travel within the country, and various aspects of country culture. Established in 2015, Wide Open Country is a sister site to Wide Open Spaces, which is the leading online resource for hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.

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Woman Accused Of Sending Poisoned Easter Eggs To Ex's Family, Killing Child

3 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Anthony Yates

Authorities in Brazil have arrested a woman for allegedly poisoning Easter eggs and sending them to her ex-boyfriend's family. Table of ContentsToggle According to a report by the New York Post, police accuse Jordélia Pereira Barbosa, 35, of purchasing the Easter treats from a supermarket while wearing a disguise. Per People, the incident occurred on April 16. Barbosa allegedly 'spiked' the eggs and sent them to her ex's new partner, Mirian Lira.
Harvard On Edge After Shooting Near Campus

3 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Anthony Yates

Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on a subway platform near Harvard University. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, prompted the Uni to issue a 'shelter-in-place order' to staff and students. Table of ContentsToggle According to a report by AP News, the shooting took place at around 2:15 PM at the Harvard Square Station on the southbound platform.
Man Severely Burned And In Coma After Backyard Bonfire Gone Wrong

3 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Anthony Yates

A man from Idaho is suffering from severe third-degree burns after a bonfire in the backyard went horribly wrong. Doctors had to place him in a medically induced coma. Table of ContentsToggle According to East Idaho News, Robert Thompson of Twin Falls attempted to make a bonfire and have s'mores with his fiancee and two daughters on April 1. Thompson reportedly tried to start the fire but couldn't find any fire starter. Instead, he found a gas can.
Parents Left Their 4 Children In Hot Car, Now They're Having Their Day In Court

3 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Anthony Yates

A couple from Arkansas faces decades behind bars after leaving their four children in a burning hot car in a parking lot. The couple's 2-year-old did not survive the ordeal. Table of ContentsToggle The incident occurred back in July 2024, although authorities charged the couple on April 18 this year. According to a press release by the City of Littlerock, Police initially learned of the couple after they took one of their children to Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Scotty McCreery Announces Release Of 'Seasons Change: Platinum Edition' On Vinyl

6 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

Scotty McCreery is releasing a new version of one of his former albums. The American Idol alum announces the vinyl release of Seasons Change: Platinum Edition, out on June 20. The record includes bonus acoustic tracks of four songs, including "Five More Minutes," McCreery's first No. 1 hit. Table of ContentsToggle "The Seasons Change album was truly life-changing for me," McCreery says of the record, first released in 2018.
Morgan Wallen Drops 'I Ain't Comin' Back' With Post Malone From Massive New Album

6 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone's collaboration is out! The two just released "I Ain't Comin' Back." The song is from Wallen's forthcoming I'm The Problem album, out on May 16. Table of ContentsToggle The song, which Wallen co-wrote, paints Wallen as the one who leaves in a relationship. "There's a lot of reasons I ain't Jesus / But the main one is that I ain't coming back," he sings in the song. Wallen teased the song earlier in the week, revealing it was one of 37 songs on I'm The Problem.
Ned LeDoux Has Made A Duet With His Late Father Chris And I Need A Tissue

6 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

Chris LeDoux was just 56 years old when he passed away in 2005, from a rare form of cholangiocarcinoma, otherwise known as bile duct cancer. Chris was both a rodeo and music star, releasing more than two dozen albums before his death. Table of ContentsToggle Fortunately, Chris's son Ned is carrying on his father's legacy. Ned, who last released Buckskin in 2022, just released a new album, Safe Haven. The record includes a duet with his late father, on "One Hand In The Riggin'," out now.
Marshall Tucker Band's Doug Gray Leaves Tour After Health Issues

6 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

Doug Gray is taking some time away to deal with health issues. The lead singer and founding member of the legendary Marshall Tucker Band announces he is stepping away from the group's 2025 All Our Friends Tour, to deal with an undisclosed health issue. Table of ContentsToggle The tour, which began in March, includes JJ Grey & Mofro, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Jefferson Starship. "Taking care of business as I always do," Gray says.
Lorrie Morgan Cancels Shows After Husband's Cancer Diagnosis

6 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

Lorrie Morgan has canceled all of her concerts for the next two weeks, due to her husband, Randy White's, health. Morgan's manager reveals that White, who has mouth cancer, was admitted to the hospital. Morgan and White married in 2010. She has yet to publicly comment on taking time off of the road. Table of ContentsToggle Last April, Morgan revealed her husband had been diagnosed with cancer. "We thank you for your prayers," Morgan said when announcing the news.
John Morgan and Jason Aldean Share Details About Their 'Friends Like That' Collaboration

1 week ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

John Morgan and Jason Aldean are opening up about their "Friends Like That" collaboration. The song, written by Morgan along with Brent Anderson, Will Bundy and Lydia Vaughan, is from Morgan's new Carolina Blue album, out on April 25. Table of ContentsToggle "When we started, it was more of a serious thing," Morgan says on Country Countdown USA. "We got halfway through, and made it more lighthearted. It wasn't originally a duet. It was already tee'd up, and just needed your thing on it.