Wide Open Country

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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  • 2 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

    Just because an artist starts out one way in country music, doesn't mean they have to stay that way. As the genre evolves and changes, so have several of the most successful country music stars. We picked four of our favorite country music artists who chose to reinvent themselves, and came out even stronger as a result. For Trisha Yearwood, it's never too late to make a change.

  • 2 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

    For some country stars, retirement just isn't an option. Several of the biggest hitmakers within the genre maintain a robust touring schedule, in spite of their advanced years. We picked four of the oldest country stars who are still touring today. Any list about country stars who refuse to let age slow them down needs to include Willie Nelson. Now 92 years old, Nelson is still touring, with more dates on his calendar than artists half his age.

  • 2 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

    Jessie J is sharing some heartbreaking news with her fans. The Grammy-nominated singer, whose real name is Jessica Ellen Cornish, reveals on social media that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and will be undergoing a double mastectomy. The news comes shortly after the talented singer released her "No Secrets" single.

  • 3 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

    Faith Hill seems to have disappeared from country music, and she may not be coming back. The former country music superstar had a lengthy list of hits, spanning almost two decades. Hill had a No. 1 hit with her debut single, "Wild One," in 1993. That song was followed by several more radio hits, including "Take Me As I Am," "Piece of My Heart," "This Kiss" and more.

  • 3 days ago | wideopencountry.com | Gayle Thompson

    While country music artists often like to write and record their own songs, numerous artists over the years have covered someone else's songs, whether it's country or an entirely different genre. We picked four country covers that definitely sound better than the original. Reba McEntire made "Fancy" so popular, it's easy to forget that someone else recorded the song first. McEntire released "Fancy" in 1991, from her Rumor Has It album.