Monthly Archives: April 2026

A blast from the past. Over the past decade or so, Tyler Childers has emerged from the hollers of Eastern Kentucky to become one of the most compelling voices in country music – and he’s done it all without mainstream support or radio play. Childers has paved his own way with his unique and authentic sound that mixes country with bluegrass, and has proven to be one of the greatest songwriters of our generation by telling the stories of both […]

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No Fear. Nashville’s India Ramey must have taken some inspiration from that clothing line’s name. Lots of musicians have songs about finding their true self and coming to terms with who they are. On Villain Era, Ramey takes it a step further with a confidence and frankness that would make Clint Eastwood blush. She doesn’t […]

After nearly two decades, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are still making music — and playful jabs — together. What keeps this friendship thriving in the spotlight? Continue reading…

A step in the right direction. Whether we like it or not, it’s become increasingly clear that artificial intelligence — specifically when it comes to generative AI in music — is here to stay. Of course, this is hardly a dismissal of the very real issue of AI “artists” not only stealing both streams and intellectual property from actual, human artists. With that being said, however, its an issue that we’re going to have to deal with (and actively protest) […]

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A former Chick-Fil-A employee was recently arrested for stealing $80,000 using a mac & cheese scheme at a restaurant in Texas.

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Christina Lynn Downer, 38, the sister of SNL writer Jimmy Fowlie, 40, vanished last December. Now, he has made the announcement that she is allegedly dead, reportedly according to police, and may possibly have been murdered, per People. Fowlie posted a long, heartfelt, and detailed message on Instagram on April 29 disclosing the news about […]

The post Four Months After ‘SNL’ Writer’s Sister Disappeared, He Believes He Knows Her Fate, Police Disagree appeared first on Wide Open Country.

It’s wild that some people are this oblivious and idiotic when they visit the great outdoors. This infuriating footage below is out of Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s estimated that over 280,000 elk live in Colorado, which is enough to give the state the honor of housing the largest concentrated population of elk in the world. That type of population brings in tourists from all over the planet, and one of the more popular places you’ll find elk and tourists […]

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One last ride. Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe died yesterday at the age of 86, with a representative confirming that the singer passed away in an intensive care unit following an unspecified illness. Coe suffered several health issues in recent years, including a long battle with COVID in 2021. But his death comes just months after sharing photos of himself in the studio and giving fans hope that there may be new music on the way. And as it […]

The post David Allan Coe’s Final Album Will Reportedly Be Released In September first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Luke Grimes will forever be grateful that he got an opportunity to play Kayce Dutton. The actor first appeared as the character in the flagship series Yellowstone in 2018, which ended up being a massive hit and confirmed Taylor Sheridan as one of the greatest minds in the industry. Almost a decade later, Grimes is still playing Kayce Dutton, and now it’s in a completely different show. The beloved supporting character is now the main character of the latest Yellowstone […]

The post ‘Marshals’ Star, Luke Grimes, Viewed The Kayce Dutton Role As The One That Could Have Gotten Away first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Kid Rock wants fans to know how he understood David Allan Coe but it’s not that simple. Continue reading…