Yearly Archives: 2026

Say what you want about Stephen Colbert… but he always did what he could to shine a light on country music. The host of the iconic Late Show is wrapping up his run on May 21. This is after CBS decided to cancel the show last summer, and the most shocking part about it all is that the network isn’t just firing Colbert to bring in a replacement… they’re axing the show altogether. Here was the network’s statement on the […]

The post Inside Stephen Colbert’s Unexpected Friendship With Toby Keith and His Genuine Love for Country Music first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Songwriter icon Harlan Howard came to love country music as a kid listening to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio. When he came up with the phrase, “three chords and the truth”, the truth he was referring to was that life in rural America was hard. World War II was over, but prosperity was […]

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Biopics of iconic music stars are the rage these days. There was one about Elvis Presley, another about Bruce Springsteen, and yet a third about Bob Dylan. A Michael Jackson biopic came out recently, too. , These films have met with varying degrees of audience and critical approval. However, make no mistake – Billy Joel […]

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Yet another lawsuit filed against the estate of the late NASCAR driver. The ex-wife of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who passed away in a plane crash in North Carolina last December, has filed a lawsuit against the estate of her ex-husband, alleging negligence that ultimately took the life of their daughter. The retired NASCAR driver was among 7 people killed in the deadly plane crash, which also claimed the life of his wife Cristina Grossu, his children Emma and […]

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There’s a song off Luke Grimes‘ latest album that he says isn’t meant to be performed in front of people. We’re all familiar with the power that music has to evoke emotions. A certain song can take you back to a specific time in your life. A melody can act as a reminder of a lost loved one. And for Luke Grimes, there’s certain tracks that are meant to be put out into the world… but never played again. The […]

The post Marshals Star, Luke Grimes, Says There’s 1 Song He Won’t Ever Play Again: “Not Meant To Be Performed In Front Of People” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

You never forget your first time getting a speeding ticket… especially if Dale Earnhardt was there to see it, I would imagine. It’s no secret that Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a very complicated relationship with his dad while he was still alive, and contrary to what many people might think, Jr. never had anything handed to him. His dad made him work very, very hard for everything he got in terms of opportunities in his racing career, and he carried those […]

The post “People Ain’t Gonna Believe This S***” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says His Father Had A Priceless Reaction To His First Speeding Ticket first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The acoustic rendition just hits different. This past weekend at the ACM Awards, Ella Langley cleaned up and swept all seven categories she was nominated in. The Alabama native was nominated seven times (tied for second-most on the night) as an artist, producer and songwriter, and she ended up winning in every category, in Artist-Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year: “Choosin’ Texas” (as an artist and songwriter), Single of the Year: “Choosin’ Texas” (as an artist and producer), Music Event […]

The post We Need Ella Langley To Release The Acoustic Rendition Of “Be Her” Because It Just Hits Different first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Ant Jefe has been arrested for murder. The “No Jumper” co-host and rapper was arrested by LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division, per TMZ.

The post Popular Podcaster Arrested For Felony Murder appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Donald Trump still has a few years remaining on his second US presidential term, but the commander-in-chief is already eyeing another political seat. Trump joked that he wants to seize power in Israel. The 79-year-old politician spoke to the press at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday ahead of his departure for Connecticut for a Coast […]

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