Yearly Archives: 2026

Seems like it would have been nice to give a returning Yellowstone character a bit more of a heads up, eh? The highly anticipated Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch, finally premiered this past weekend. Kelly Reilly’s Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser’s Rip Wheeler are back in a show that has been described as “Yellowstone Season 6.” And their on screen son, Carter (played by Finn Little) also reprised his role. As for the rest of the cast, Annette Bening plays a powerful […]

The post Finn Little Says Found Out About ‘Dutton Ranch’ One Week Before Shooting: “I Wanted To See More From Carter” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A lot of fans are saying after last night’s event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas that the ACM needs to find a new host.

The post ACM Award Viewers Put Shania Twain on Blast: “Worst Host Y’all Ever Had” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

We knew John Lennon’s many personas. He was a witty former Beatle, two times a husband, dad to sons Sean Ono and Julian, impassioned advocate for peace and brotherhood, and all-around extraordinary musician. When Lennon was gunned down on December 8, 1980, at the age of 40, shock waves circled the globe. The grief was […]

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Cody Johnson’s post-show photo opp. and Ella Langley’s aftershow interview are two important things you missed. Plus, the full story of Ashley McBryde’s speech. Continue reading…

Friends, peers, and loved ones gathered in Santa Monica, California, to honor the soap star, who died last month.

The post ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Remembered at Memorial Service appeared first on Wide Open Country.

William Davis, a 22-year-old linebacker who recently transferred to Texas’ Sam Houston State University, has sadly passed away.

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A video of guests evacuating the 245-foot Titan steel roller coaster after the ride abruptly shut down quickly went viral.

The post Six Flags Loses Power Forcing Riders to Climb Down Ride appeared first on Wide Open Country.

What a son. The NASCAR All-Star Race is in the books, and the general consensus seems to be that it was kind of a disaster. The race moved to Dover Motor Speedway this year, the track’s only race on the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, and had to be held during the day because the track doesn’t have lights. Overall the racing was actually pretty decent, and presented a good case for Dover to remain on the schedule. The problem, […]

The post Denny Hamlin Says He’s Going To Use His All-Star Race Winnings To Buy His Mom New Furniture After Deadly House Fire first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Is there any records left to be broken? Fresh off a record-breaking night at the 61st annual ACM Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, which saw Ella Langley sweep each and every one of her nominations and break a plethora of different records along the way, the Alabama native just made more history today. In case you missed it, Langley won a staggering seven awards last night, including Single and Song of the Year for “Choosin’ Texas,” Artist-Songwriter of the […]

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If you love country music, and are in need of a pet name, you came to the right place. It’s very natural for pet owners to name their furry friend after something they love. For those that wish to stray away from classic names like Fido and Spot, a favorite movie character or professional athlete might instead be the inspiration for a pet name. Or you can always look to your favorite genre of music to try and find the […]

The post Country Music Fan Asks The Internet for Best Genre-Inspired Dog Names, & the Replies Are Golden first appeared on Whiskey Riff.