Daily Archives: June 11, 2026

It just doesn’t get better than “Gunpowder & Lead.” It was Miranda Lambert’s first Top 10 hit at country radio, and it remains a fan-favorite song to this day… I mean, I truly don’t think there’s a better song to absolutely scream your heart out than that one. It helped shape her reputation as a bad*** who doesn’t take anybody’s crap, and it will forever be one of my favorites in her vast and incredible catalog. She co-wrote it with Heather […]

The post How Miranda Lambert Took A Massive Risk Sending “Gunpowder & Lead” To Country Radio first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Everyone knows Buc-ee’s, but evidently, not everyone knew what the CEO behind the gas station brand looks like. If you’ve ever been to a Buc-ee’s gas station, you likely either love it or hate it. The franchise – which specializes in clean bathrooms and delicious brisket – has slowly expanded outside of its point of origin in Texas. I, for one, love the Buc-ee’s experience. Any other gas station visit pales in comparison to the massive, beaver-themed rest stop. Frankly, […]

The post Unmatched Aura: Why the Internet Is Suddenly Obsessed With the CEO of Buc-ee’s first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Jelly Roll has plenty of experience when it comes to taking concert crowds to church, and this past weekend at CMA Fest in Nashville, he did just that. The country music star has a knack for delivering energetic, bring-the-house-down messages to the masses. Pretty much anytime he wins an award, it’s must-see TV, and almost every time he’s in front of a microphone, he’s preaching the gospel and telling the world how instrumental Jesus has been in turning his life […]

The post “I Did Nothing To Deserve The Grace I Got”: Jelly Roll Preached A Gospel Message Of Redemption At CMA Fest first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Chris Young will not only turn 41 years old on June 12, but that’s also the day the deluxe version of his album I Didn’t Come Here to Leave drops.
Young stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio ahead of the release, and I wanted to get all the tea on how the country superstar celebrates his birthdays — and who gave him the best birthday gift he’s ever received.
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Zac Brown says his decision to perform at the controversial UFC Freedom 250 event is all about his patriotism, his support for the troops and his fandom for UFC. Continue reading…

What a story. Kip Moore has built an entire career on being authentically himself and apologizing to no one for it. While it can be a polarizing character trait, a true “love it or hate it” situation, he doesn’t give a s*** and that’s exactly what resonates with his uber-dedicated fan base. And the story he told the guys on the In The Trenches Podcast this week is the perfect example of how he has been that way since the […]

The post “Biggest Check Of My Career”: Why Kip Moore Walked Off Set & Turned Down A Massive Pop-Tart Commercial first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The history of the word ‘redneck’ is truly a wild ride. Continue reading…

The New York Times did do something last week to help address the continuing controversy around their songwriters list, and it became an excellent illustration of the deeper cultural rot at the heart of elite music coverage.

The post Dissecting ‘The New York Times’ Top 100 Songwriters Poll first appeared on Saving Country Music.

‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 2 wrapped in 2024 and now the question is, which couples are still together?
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