Yearly Archives: 2026

There’s a new champ on America’s list of fast-food chain favorites. That’s according to one customer satisfaction ranking. Jersey Mike’s has evidently overtaken Chick-fil-A as the top choice among consumers, per the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), per Fox News. However, Jersey Mike’s was not a runaway first choice. In fact, the race was a […]

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They definitely came a very long way together. As first reported by TMZ, and confirmed by court records in Williamson County, Tennessee, Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo after a decade of marriage. The petition for divorce was filed by Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, against his wife, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, back on May 18. It’s being reported that it was a “mutual decision” and a “private family matter.” Whiskey Riff obtained a copy of the divorce […]

The post “No Longer On The Same Page About Certain Things” — Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Have Reportedly Been Struggling For A While first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The person killed in Tuesday night’s private plane crash on a Texas highway has been identified as millionaire tech mogul Joshua Baer. Baer had become well known in Austin, TX, a buzzing tech hub where Google, Tesla and IBM are all headquartered. According to the Austin Business Journal, Joshua spearheaded efforts to secure a lucrative […]

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The footage we needed. Last year, Prime Video released the four-part series called Earnhardt, which focuses on the life and legacy of the late, great Dale Earnhardt Sr.. It features interviews from Dale’s friends, family, and obviously his son, Dale Jr., the documentary will also feature never-before-seen footage of Dale during his racing career from both his personal and professional life. In fact, on his podcast the Dale Jr. Download podcast a few years back, Dale Earnhardt Jr. recalled a testy time after he […]

The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Relives Famous Japan Race Where He Beat His Dad (And Had A Shoe Thrown At Him) In Never-Before-Seen Footage first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Well worth the wait. At this point, there’s absolutely no denying that Charles Wesley Godwin is a certified star in today’s alt. country scene. With three incredible studio records under his belt, continual placement on high-profile festivals throughout the year and high praise from his peers, fans and critics alike, the West Virginia native has cemented himself as a staple throughout multiple subgenres/scenes in the genre. Recently, he’s gearing up for the release of his fourth studio album, Christian Name, which […]

The post Charles Wesley Godwin Reveals ‘Hey There Son’ Took 5 Years To Complete: “Would Be A Perfect Song To Write With Lori McKenna” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Post Malone paid tribute to Oliver Tree during a recent show from his “Big Ass Stadium Tour,” as he remembered his late friend.

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World Cup fans continue to have the time of their lives in the United States of America proving once again that sports is the great unifier. Remember when all those miserable dorks were worried about the U.S.A. being one of the three countries (along with Canada and Mexico) hosting the 2026 World Cup? You know, all that nonsense about how racist and violent and terrible and unhospitable Americans are? That all seems to be proven utterly false considering all of […]

The post English Soccer Fans Discover Shiner Bock & Brisket While In Texas For The World Cup: “Love This Beer, Best Beef I’ve Had In My Life” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Eric Church’s journey from North Carolina to country music stardom is nothing short of inspiring, marked by hits and a loyal fanbase that keeps growing. Continue reading…

For some country stars, living with chronic illness is just one of the facts of life. Continue reading…

Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife As he approaches his 84th birthday, Swamp Dogg has run out of time for foolishness. The veteran singer/songwriter’s (aka Jerry Williams, Jr.) 27th album is appropriately titled Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife. Instead of making a last-ditch effort to pass through the Pearly Gates, though, Williams chooses to focus on […]

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