Monthly Archives: December 2025

Sounds like NASCAR needs a dose of common sense in their front office…and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is probably the man who could have helped them. In case you somehow missed it, NASCAR has been in court the past week and a half defending themselves from an antitrust lawsuit filed by two teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The antitrust lawsuit accuses NASCAR of using unlawful conduct to protect its monopoly on premier stock car racing, with the teams taking […]

The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Thinks He Could Have Helped NASCAR Avoid Lawsuit: “It Isn’t That F—ing Hard” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

As classic and cool as a pair of Wayfarers, William Beckmann’s music evokes the body curves of the fender on a vintage Cadillac, and the sheen on the burl of a Wurlitzer juke box.

The post Album Review – William Beckmann’s “Whiskey Lies & Alibis” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Music to my ears… Riley Green has been busy playing sold-out shows all over the country this year, and his headlining show has included many of the songs on his most recent album, Don’t Mind If I Do. It was released in 2024, and he did put out his acoustic Midtown Sessions EP not long ago, but that included mostly already-recorded and released song, just with a new, more simple production. They were all great, I think that’s the kind of style […]

The post Riley Green Says He’s Cutting New Songs With A Focus On Raw Production: “A Little Different” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Even after decades on the road, the country legend says there are still a few songs that stir something deep — including two of his own. Continue reading…

Raul Malo, the extraordinary tenor and longtime frontman of The Mavericks, has passed away at the age of 60. He died December 8, following a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosed in June 2024. His loss leaves a profound void in the world of Americana and roots music.

The post In Memoriam: Raul Malo (August 7, 1965 – December 8, 2025) appeared first on Folk Alley.

Country Thunder is headed to the beach. Since 1993, Country Thunder has been bringing country music festivals to your cities. The festival production company got its start in 1993 in Wisconsin. It quickly expanded its market, growing in 1996 and adding on since, marketing Saskatchewan in 2005, Alberta in 2016, and Florida in 2019 as significant market expansions. And in 2026, Country Thunder is headed to a new city in Florida, bringing country music to the beach. Announced today, December […]

The post Country Thunder Florida Announces New Festival Location Featuring Zach Top, Gavin Adcock & More first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

If you like Merle Haggard’s classic holiday tune “If We Make It Through December,” then you need to hear this track from Chamomile & Whiskey. Based out of the Charlottesville, VA area, the five piece “Blue Ridge Mountain rock and roll” outfit has an eclectic sound that falls somewhere between bluegrass and alt-country rock and roll. And while this single they are about to release finds them slowing things down a bit from a sonic perspective, it marks yet another […]

The post Chamomile & Whiskey Keep Things Honest With Somber Holiday Tune “This Time Of Year” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A Tennessee judge just placed limits on what WhistlinDiesel can say online about his tax case — but it’s not a full gag order. Continue reading…

Now that is how you make an entrance. Every couple that’s getting married tries to figure out how to make their wedding day extra special. Some people say that if you’ve been to one wedding, you’ve been to ’em all. There’s a ceremony, a cocktail hour, and a reception… it’s a traditional format that hasn’t been messed with for years. It can all get a little predictable. This couple did what they could to shake things up a bit. It’s […]

The post Newlyweds Go Viral After They Pulled Off Morgan Wallen-Inspired Walkout For Their Wedding Introduction first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The Santa Monica Police Department said that they discovered the singer with “critical injuries consistent with a stabbing.”

The post Grammy-Nominated Singer Found Dead, Son Taken Into Custody appeared first on Wide Open Country.