Monthly Archives: May 2026

Ryan Upchurch, a Nashville YouTuber, has reportedly been slammed with a $17.5 million verdict in a defamation lawsuit, per WSMV4. Plus “$500,000 in punitive damages was also awarded against the YouTuber.” Upchurch allegedly made a video that questioned the authenticity of the disappearance and death of Kiely Rodni, a 16-year-old teen from California. She evidently […]

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Camille and Kelsey Grammer were married from 1997 to 2011. Grammer was the beloved star of the sitcom Frasier. He has been a distinguished actor in other vehicles as well. Things seemed harmonious. Then he allegedly had an affair with Kayte Walsh, a flight attendant. Camille and Kelsey went their separate ways in 2010 and […]

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To hear this band talk about their trip to the 2026 ACM Awards, it sounds like they were lucky to be able to accept their statuette. 

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Casting is underway for the film, which will focus on the early years of this beloved singer and songwriter.

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Not making things any better… Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been under fire quite a bit lately, after a jury found the companies liable for operating as an illegal monopoly following a lengthy trial that saw the Department of Justice striking a deal with the entertainment giant, while several states refused to settle. Ticketmaster, which merged with Live Nation in 2010, controls the majority of tickets for live events. They do this through exclusivity contracts with venues that force them to use […]

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It’s a story that could have come straight out of a Disney film. A first grader discovered a sword estimated to be over 13 centuries old. 

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Before she was putting out incredible albums and selling out her own headlining shows, Ashley McBryde worked for the queen herself, Dolly Parton. While she didn’t work for her for very long, and this was a good 20 years ago, there were a few memorable moments that Ashley recalled during a recent interview with BBC Radio 2, saying she actually saved Dolly’s house from some destruction when a microwave caught on fire. She didn’t reveal exactly what might have caused the fire, […]

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Still trying to find that perfect balance. It’s safe to say that the past year and a half has been nothing short of a whirlwind for Parker McCollum. Beyond the fact that he dropped his self-titled, fifth studio album last June to commercial and critical success, the Texas native also scored huge career milestones, performing at President Donald Trump’s inaugural ball in January and co-hosting Better Together Texas and raising over $8.5 million for flood relief with Miranda Lambert in […]

The post Parker McCollum Says He’s Still Trying To Find The Perfect Balance Between Family & Touring: “I Like To Be All-In With Whatever I’m Doing” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Paul Cauthen has a secret, creative fix in his back pocket if he ever needs it. Big Velvet recently joined the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast and had plenty to share about his latest album, Book of Paul. The country singer also discussed how he got the nickname “Big Velvet,” and told us that he’s a big fan of artists like Jake Worthington, Stephen Wilson Jr., Kacey Musgraves, and Marcus King, among other country artists. Cauthen made sure to also shout […]

The post Paul Cauthen On Why He Thinks Artists Should Listen To Music In Other Languages: “Get Fed Different Vibes” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

This controversial singer took to social media to call out President Trump, calling him names and accusing him of destroying democracy.

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