Yearly Archives: 2026

May was another amazing month for country music. In just the past few weeks, there have been so many amazing album and single releases, and it’s impossible for us at Whiskey Riff to cover every single song that deserves to be heard upon its release. But in my opinion, that is a great problem to have, and it speaks to the strength of the country music scene today as opposed to a decade ago or so. So, in an effort […]

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This should be interesting. Love or hate her, there’s simply no denying that Taylor Swift has a special and unique place in country music history. Before she became the pop megastar that she is today, she had a LOT of success in the genre. Simply put, she took the genre by storm as a teenager with the release of her self-titled debut album in 2006. Throughout her limited time in the genre, which mainly spanned four albums and six years in […]

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Who all are we going to see in Myrtle Beach this week? It’s hard to believe summer’s already here, but with Memorial Day weekend behind us it’s finally time to start gearing up for days on the water, festival season, fun and the sun, and everything else that makes this the best time of year. To kick off summer the right way, we’re headed to beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina later this week for Carolina Country Music Fest, four days […]

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Willie and Korie Robertson picked their kids’ names based on family tradition, cherished memories from their early marriage, and maybe even a ‘Star Trek’ reference. Continue reading…

Giving fans a sneak preview of what’s to come in September. After years of being one of the most underrated artists in the mainstream, the last two years have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Riley Green. Though you can attribute some of that to Ella Langley, thanks to the success of their monster collaborations, “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” the Alabama native has launched himself into superstardom pretty handily on his […]

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One of the most astounding, moving collaborations in 2026 traverses the unexpected path between Europe’s finest opera halls and America’s deepest hollers. Star soprano and actress Renée Fleming and banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck teamed up to release The Fiddle and The Drum,

Meg’s sold out tour is filled with pink whimsy! Continue reading…

At the funeral home, numerous photos and pieces of memorabilia were on display, including the legendary Harley Davidson banana yellow Panhead motorcycle owned by Coe. Numerous people also shared words and remembrances.

The post Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe Laid to Rest in Cincinnati first appeared on Saving Country Music.

It was the kind of night she says “nourishes the soul.” Continue reading…

All of these songs sound like Don Williams, and despite their orphaned history, still present a really strong effort, and one you’re more than happy to receive since it’s a Don Williams gift from beyond.

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