Yearly Archives: 2026

To say the Cyrkle got off to an auspicious start would be a major understatement. This 1960s pop-rock outfit was the first American band signed by Beatles manager Brian Epstein, who named the group. (John Lennon provided the spelling.) In 1966, the Cyrkle served as an opening act at 14 U.S. Beatles concerts, including the […]

The post Music Reviews: The Cyrkle’s ‘Revival,’ plus C. Gibbs and Ray Campi appeared first on Americana Highways.

It’s been a long time coming and has been rumored for many years now. But we’re finally hearing the first of archived music from country music legend Randy Travis, recorded before he suffered his stroke in 2013.

The post Randy Travis Previews New Album of Unreleased Songs first appeared on Saving Country Music.

‘My drinking got out of control,’ Justin Moore said from the stage. Continue reading…

‘I can hardly think it, let alone write it,’ Rory Feek writes in a blog post, ‘but we thought we had lost her.’ Continue reading…

This might be the craziest footage of a bison attack I’ve ever seen… and I’ve seen a lot. A tourist visiting Yellowstone National Park was seriously injured on Friday after a bison became agitated and charged him and another family member. According to Cowboy State Daily, the footage was captured by professional wildlife photographer, Mike MacLeod, who confirmed the incident happened at the Bridge Bay Campground, south of Fishing Bridge. You can see from the very beginning that the bison, […]

The post Bison Goes Ballistic & Launches Tourist Into The Air At Yellowstone National Park first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Still talking about this, eh? It’s been nearly two years since the dramatic breakup between country star Zach Bryan and influencer Brianna Chickenfry. At this point Zach is already married, appears to be happy and has moved on with his life. Brianna, on the other hand… The social media personality took to TikTok earlier today before heading out to a Noah Kahan concert in Boston tonight to share her side of the now-infamous incident between Kahan and her then-boyfriend the […]

The post Brianna Chickenfry Says Zach Bryan Bailed On Surprise Appearance With Noah Kahan Because He Was Too Hungover & She Lied About It To Defend Him first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The country star was instrumental in several country bands throughout his life. His tragic passing is being mourned by the country scene.

The post Country Music Mourns the Death of a “True Texas Troubadour,” Dead at 57 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Neil the Seal has left his latest escapade of chaos and destruction behind him. The locals couldn’t love him more.

The post “Neil the Seal” Waves Goodbye Once More After Wreaking Chaos and Destruction in Tasmania appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The ‘Emergency!’ star was credited with pioneering a generation of firefighters and paramedics, getting them into their careers.

The post ‘Emergency!’ Icon Dead at 80 After Brave Years-Long Cancer Battle appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Have you ever thought of country music and grunge sharing the same space? Ryan Fox from Dexter and the Moonrocks sure has. The drummer and vocalist from the ‘”y’allternative band” recently joined the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast and discussed all the work that goes into social media for modern day artists and groups, why fans always think their music is from a different time, how Dexter and the Moonrocks always split songwriting credits, and their fanbase being as diverse as […]

The post Dexter & The Moonrocks’ Ryan Fox On Why Country Music & Grunge Are Closer Than You Might Think first appeared on Whiskey Riff.