Yearly Archives: 2026

One child in Sacramento County, California, made a shocking discovery in his backyard: a live military mortar.  The 8-year-old unearthed the explosive device while digging in his family’s backyard. Surprised by his find, he described it as looking “like a bottle of missiles.” When her son showed her the object, his mother said it looked […]

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Johnny Blue Skies is doing all he can keep his ticket prices low for the pirates looking to set sail with him and his band – The Dark Clouds – this fall. The artist formerly known as Sturgill Simpson is still riding high off the release of Mutiny After Midnight. His second album underneath the new JBS moniker was a funky, disco country record, and it was originally only available via physical media (vinyl, CDs, cassettes). Johnny Blue Skies even […]

The post Sturgill Simpson Says To Hell With Inflation, Promises ‘Mutiny For The Masses Tour’ Ticket Prices Will Be Affordable first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Entering his dad era. Ever since breaking out in 2023 with his certified platinum debut single, “Coal,” it was clear that Dylan Gossett was one of the future stars of the alt. country scene. Existing in a similar space as Zach Bryan and Sam Barber, the Austin native has worn his influences on his sleeve. Being inspired by a wide range of artists, ranging from Turnpike Troubadours and Flatland Cavalry to The Eagles and Ed Sheeran, they all come through […]

The post Dylan Gossett Teases Beautiful New Song About Fatherhood Presumably Titled, “Short Comin’ Days” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is nothing short of a monstrous success. The flagship series took a few years to catch on, but once it did, it sparked a massive inferno that spawned numerous spinoff series, including prequels that dive deep into the Dutton family history, as well as modern day spinoffs that take us further unto the Dutton future. With the “Rip and Beth” spinoff series, Dutton Ranch, set to premiere on May 15th on Paramount+, and Marshals, a modern day CBS […]

The post From 1883 To Yellowstone – Here’s The Entire Dutton Family Tree first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Nothing worse than losing a fish… Anyone who fishes regularly knows getting the fish to bite is only part of the equation. Actually getting the fish into the boat, or in some cases, on shore, can be just as tricky. Anglers spend a lot time (and even money) considering things like “hookup ratios” and “landing percentages” when it comes to selecting line, baits, hooks, rods… just about every decision you make when you’re considering a technique is trying to answer […]

The post Bald Eagle Swipes A Fly Fisherman’s Catch Before He Can Reel It In first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Lionel Richie went with vibes when he decided to save Rae on the Monday, April 6 edition of American Idol. She now moves onto the last 11.

The post The Contestant that Lionel Richie Saved on ‘American Idol’ appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Kelly Clarkson admitted that she had an inkling who would make it to the semi-finals from the beginning of the season.

The post Kelly Clarkson Says She Knew Who ‘The Voice’ Semifinalists Would Be from the Start appeared first on Wide Open Country.

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A former Alabama sports anchor is now under arrest. Mike Raita allegedly illegally drew tens of thousands of dollars from the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. What Happened to the Former Anchor? When 67-year-old Raita led the sports desk at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama, from 1996 to 2017, he earned multiple Emmy […]

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It seems like every time the topic of “King” George Strait comes up in conversation, someone feels the need to pipe up how he’s a fraud of a country star because he never wrote any of his own songs.

The post Yes, George Strait Actually Wrote New Songs in His Career first appeared on Saving Country Music.