Daily Archives: August 26, 2026

She really was the queen of late night TV interviews. Yesterday, Dolly Parton passed away at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones. Aside from that, she understandably didn’t share more, though it has since been revealed that she suffered a “brief battle with cancer.” She made many iconic TV appearances, starting in the 1970s with Johnny […]

The post Dolly Parton’s 2001 Conan Appearance Goes Viral, A Beautiful Tribute to Her Unrivaled Sense Of Humor first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Clearing up a long-standing myth. Though it still doesn’t feel real, the queen of country music herself, Dolly Parton, passed away yesterday at 80 years old in Nashville, Tennessee. Announcing her tragic passing, her team shared the following statement about her death: “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us […]

The post Did Dolly Parton Actually Write “I Will Always Love You” & “Jolene” on The Same Day? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

These five Dolly Parton songs may never sound the same. Continue reading…

Let the record show that Charles Barkley doesn’t hold any punches when it comes to political conversations… not even when it includes one of his former employers. The great thing about the “Round Mound of Rebound” is that he’s never been on one side or the other. Even though the former basketball star and current sports personality has voiced his support for the Democratic party in the past, he’s really for one thing and one thing only: Common sense. Chuck […]

The post “The Problem Is People Are Brainwashed” – Charles Barkley Calls Out CNN In Unfiltered Rant About The Political System first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Believe it or not, “Panama” actually translates to “abundance of fish” or “many fish” in several indigenous languages, and when it comes to the offshore sport fishing world, it couldn’t be more accurate. You have top tier yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dorado, roosterfish, sailfish and more. But for anglers chasing one of the most sought after fish anywhere in the world, the magnificent marlin, Panama is widely considered a global mecca. The country’s Pacific coast offers an unparalleled combination of underwater […]

The post 500-Pound Marlin Drags Kayak Angler 15 Miles During 6-Hour Fight Of A Lifetime first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

It’s over. At least for the most part, and for now. And though the producers of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and other corporate-warped minds might think he’s still the current hot thing, the truth is that Jelly Roll is cold product

The post On The Rise and Fall of Jelly Roll first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Country crossover albums are nothing new. Notably in that long tradition, there’s Ray Charles’ Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, The Pointer Sisters’ Fairytale, and Cyndi Lauper’s Detour, and Bowling for Soup Frontman Jarret Reddick’s Just Woke Up. Ringo Starr cut

Jason Isbell and Patty Griffin at the Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center August 20 (all photos by Jade Clarke) At the Wolf Trap on a Thursday night in August for the Jason Isbell show with Patty Griffin opening, it was the perfect temperature as the crowd made their way to their seats and the atmosphere […]

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The Jayhawks Sanctuary Park I didn’t have time to write this review. But when I looked on the Americana Highways “to be reviewed” spreadsheet and saw the Jayhawks were releasing Sanctuary Park on Aug. 28, I signed up anyway. I made time. And I’m glad I did. I’ve been blown away with each listen. It’s […]

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The Bird Calls “Take Leave” Everyone has to grow up sometime (or that’s what they keep telling me – unsuccessfully, it would seem). But making music fights that life commandment at every turn. Writing lyrics and recording songs for money (because everyone needs to eat) seems a fool’s errand, especially in a time where virtually […]

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