Yearly Archives: 2026

On this album, he’s not trying to be Waylon or anyone else. He’s just trying to be Whey. And if that’s not good enough for a modern world that often settles for the trendy or familiar, that’s not going to sway Whey.

The post Album Review – Whey Jennings – “Baptized By Fire” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

John Gallagher Jr. Talks about why he doesn’t rent a permanent rehearsal space and the weather report for lower to mid level touring acts these days.

Courtney Hartman “Like A Woman” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Courtney Hartman’s song “Like A Woman” from her forthcoming album With You: From The Garden Shed, which is an acoustic version of her 2025 album With You, and is set for release on June 12.  The abyss was produced by Courtney Hartman; co-produced, […]

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Pat McAfee shared emotional details after his wife Samantha underwent an emergency C-section and their newborn son spent time in the NICU shortly after birth. Continue reading…

Lindsie Chrisley was arrested in Georgia on multiple charges, including DUI, but the former reality star insists the situation didn’t happen the way it may seem. Continue reading…

They might have been rivals on the track, but they made each other better and they definitely made NASCAR more fun to watch. On Thursday, May 21st, NASCAR great Kyle Busch tragically passed away at the age of 41-years-old. He was one of the icons of the sport, and one of the greatest racers to ever get behind the wheel. Seeing him do so many heroic things as he often took on a villainous role in NASCAR over the years […]

The post “I Could Tell He Wasn’t Feeling Well”: Brad Keselowski Reflects on Traveling With Kyle Busch Just Days Before Tragic Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A rare performance from the great Alan Jackson. These days, Alan Jackson is all but retired from touring. He capped off his Last Call: One More For the Road Tour last year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and while I had tickets to see that show, I was sick as a dog and had to miss it. It was devastating… However, he later announced that he would be performing one final concert this coming June. The massive event will take place at […]

The post Alan Jackson Delivers a Rare, Emotional Performance at National Memorial Day Concert first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The kind of traffic stop that I can get behind. Traffic jams are the worst, am I right? There’s nothing more infuriating than getting set back a couple of minutes – or a couple of hours – out on the open road. Most of the time, you don’t ever really know why all of the cars in front of your were stopped in the first place. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said, “All of that just because […]

The post Grizzly Bear Brings Car To a Halt Sprinting Across Montana Road first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The shocking, sudden death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch at the age of 41 last week from severe illness left the entire racing world reeling. He was beloved for his larger-than-life personality and his skill behind the wheel. A fierce competitor, Busch fought hard for each victory. He was a winner in every sense of […]

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