WHERE IN THE WORLD IS FELICITY WILDE?
TNZ EXCLUSIVE
December 10, 2018
LOS ANGELES — It’s been two months since WILDWOOD, America’s favorite new Nashville act, dropped their debut album, which raced immediately to the top of the charts and has gone on to sell more than 2 million copies.
Despite regular paparazzi sightings of her bandmates — Ryder Woods, Lincoln Travers, and Aiden Hill — the female lead singer of WILDWOOD seems to have vanished entirely from the public eye. Last spotted at the launch party in early September, Wilde has not attended any additional scheduled press events to promote the double-platinum album.
Insiders say plans for the highly-anticipated WILDWOOD world tour are currently on hold.
Route 66 Records did not respond to this reporter’s request for comment.
TROUBLED ‘WILDWOOD’ STAR ARRESTED FOR DUI OFFENSE
LA Chronicle
January 1, 2019
LOS ANGELES — Ryder Woods, frontman for popular act WILDWOOD, was taken into custody by police following a motor-vehicle crash on New Year’s Eve, which left a downtown telephone pole flattened and several city blocks without power. Woods sustained minor injuries, which were treated by staff at a Los Angeles County emergency room before he was remanded on charges of reckless driving, operating a vehicle under the influence, and destruction of public property.
This is the musician’s third offense in six months, following his arrest for cocaine possession at The Viper Room in West Hollywood last fall and a public intoxication incident on Christmas Eve, which did not result in formal charges. He is expected to appear in court on Monday morning.
Woods, originally of Nashville, is new to the spotlight, but quickly became a household name after the success of his band’s debut album. Current sales estimates total more than 3 million copies domestically, with another million in international markets.
While there has been no official comment from Woods’ representatives, fans speculate the singer’s downward spiral was spurred by the sudden departure of his singing partner — and rumored girlfriend — Felicity Wilde. No official plans for a tour have been announced, nor has there been any word on the possibility of a second album.
This is a developing story.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS:
Emma M: Did you see this, @MaxineL ? Ryder is, like, totally off the rails.
Maxine L: I know, @EmmaM it’s SO sad… Think I should offer to save him? ;) Now that Felicity isn’t around…
Tori E: Felicity is such a bitch for leaving Ryder this way. #FelicitySucks
Tammy Q: OMG! Have you seen the pics of him lately? He looks terrible!
Candy C: You’re right, @TammyQ, he looks awful… I’d still screw his brains out, though.
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PRESS RELEASE
Route 66 Records
September 25, 2019
This serves as an official notice seeking FELICITY WILDE, formerly of Nashville and Los Angeles.
Legal proceedings have begun in your name.
Any information on her whereabouts, please contact the office of FRANCESCA FOSTER at Route 66 Records.
DEATH OF A LEGEND: MOURNING THE LIFE AND MUSICAL LEGACY OF COUNTRY STAR BETHANY HAYES
Obituaries
June 14, 2020
NASHVILLE — Bethany Hayes, 92, of Nashville, died Sunday. Hayes, best known for hits like STAY BY MY SIDE and CRY ME A RIVER, was a two-time Grammy award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member. After her astronomical rise to fame in the 1960s, Hayes had a long-lasting career, continuing to produce hugely successful records until she was well into her seventies. She leaves behind two daughters, two grandchildren, and millions of loving fans worldwide.
Hayes’ musical legacy lives on in her granddaughter Felicity Wilde, former lead singer of the popular band Wildwood. Two years ago, Wilde debuted a duet version of her grandmother’s love ballad FADED in a collaboration with Ryder Woods. The critically-acclaimed cover dominated the charts for months following its release, introducing a whole new generation of fans to Hayes’ music and honoring the undeniable talent of a country music titan.
The Hayes family asks for privacy to mourn this tremendous loss. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the charity of your choosing.
A private service will take place next week in Nashville.