Monthly Archives: February 2026

Stay tuned. That’s the response from Chris Gabehart, the former crew chief for Denny Hamlin in the NASCAR Cup Series and competition director for Joe Gibbs Racing, after his former team filed a lawsuit yesterday accusing Gabehart of stealing confidential information and providing it to a rival Cup Series team. Gabehart first began working for Joe Gibbs Racing as an engineer in 2012, before eventually working his way up to crew chief for Hamlin from 2019 to 2024. This past […]

The post Chris Gabehart Strongly Denies Stealing Confidential Information From Joe Gibbs Racing, Blasts Team’s “Spiteful Lawsuit” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Stephen Wilson Jr. is one of country music’s most honest artists. Continue reading…

Nashville business owners are banding together to do what they can about the rising property taxes. Chances are you’ve heard of the property tax problem that many local business owners in downtown Nashville are trying to navigate at the moment. Basically, the new property appraisals that were completed in 2024 have raised property taxes to heights that have never been seen before. So high, in fact, that many Broadway staples are in danger of closing their doors. The issue has […]

The post “Unacceptable For Any Business In Any City”: Another Nashville Business Owner Speaks Out About City’s Rising Property Taxes first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Needed a little Jesus after writing that one. After years of being one of the most underrated artists in the mainstream, the last two years have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Riley Green. Though you can attribute some of that to Ella Langley, thanks to the success of their monster collaborations, “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” the Alabama native has launched himself into superstardom pretty handily on his own. Even ignoring […]

The post “I Feel Like I Needed To”: Riley Green Hilariously Reveals “Jesus Saves” Was The First Song He Penned After Writing His Steamy #1 Hit, “Worst Way” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Hopefully the Hamlin can close this horrific chapter and try to find healing and peace now. On December 29th, 2025, Dennis Hamlin passed away from injuries suffered in a fire at his home in North Carolina. He was the father of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, and the house fire also left his mother, Mary Lou, hospitalized, though she has made a full recovery and was with him this past weekend at the Daytona 500: View this post on Instagram It […]

The post Cause Ruled “Accidental” In House Fire That Tragically Killed NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin’s Father, Dennis Hamlin first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement in the long-running Roundup cancer lawsuits. Here’s what it means for consumers and what happens next. Continue reading…

This week marks the 25th anniversary of the death of the legendary Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed on February 18th, 2001, NASCAR hasn’t been the same since. I think anyone who was a fan back then would pretty much agree with that, though his legacy obviously lives on and he remains a pop culture legend and the GOAT race car driver known around the world. It’s pretty […]

The post “I Was Stunned & Saddened”: Richard Petty Recalls Being At Daytona On The Day Of The Tragic Crash That Killed Dale Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

When Ozzy Osbourne died last year at the age of 76, there was a massive outpouring of affection, respect, and gratitude for everything that he gave to his fans and the music world. He was a sensational performer and a phenomenal musician. But as his son, Jack, candidly and bravely revealed when he was a […]

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Megan Moroney’s rise to fame has been a wild ride, but she’s still figuring out how to navigate her new reality. Let’s hear about her journey. Continue reading…

After news broke that talent agency founder Casey Wasserman was included and implicated in the so-called Epstein files, artists began dropping the Wasserman Group as their representation. Roots musicians like Orville Peck and Wednesday, as well as pop stars like Chappell Roan and Laufey, have all left. Since then, Wasserman