Yearly Archives: 2026

The trend of country music festivals “taking pauses” continues. Festival pauses, also known as “cancellations,” have become commonplace in the past couple of years. Festivals like the Iron Hills, Country Roads, Faster Horses, and Watershed (the Pacific Northwest’s largest country festival) have all made the tough decision to waive the white flag in the past year or so, with most citing “softer than expected demand” as the main reason for shuttering. And another just announced that it’ll be calling off […]

The post California’s GoldenSky Country Music Festival Announces 2026 Hiatus first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Jerry Kennedy was there for some of the most important moments in American music history, participated himself, and lived a life that was inexorably entwined with the beauty and success of so much music.

The post Landmark ‘A’ Team Musician, Producer Jerry Kennedy Has Died first appeared on Saving Country Music.

She’s doing it in her own unique way. Continue reading…

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic rock anthem will live on forever, if only so the joke of yelling to play “Free Bird” at random artists and musicians can continue for eternity. The song, which came out in 1973, was originally written by founding band members Ronnie Van Zant (lead singer) and Allen Collins (guitarist). It’s undoubtedly the signature song for the rock band, and it was included on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s debut album (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd). Little did they know that they were creating […]

The post “FREE BIRD”: Team USA’s Iconic Goal Song Is Ringing Early & Often In Milan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A trailer for ‘Marshals’ suggested the train station was in play. Now we can confirm. Continue reading…

It’s love month, and Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. And while I normally blare sad country songs that make me happy through my headphones during the day, this week in particular, I like to switch it up and remind myself that there are some beautiful love songs out there. But, don’t get me wrong, a sad country song can do a lot for the soul, but it’s also important to celebrate love, especially if you have a special someone during […]

The post Ranking Chris Stapleton’s 10 Best Soul-Shaking Love Songs first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

“It’s okay to feel both.” Continue reading…

Bear spray on a couple of moose, eh? Thanks to the social media account known as “Tourons of National Parks,” we are always kept up to date on the latest (and dumbest) tourist videos coming out of each and every national park. Stupid knows no bounds, and believe it or not, there always seems to be footage of someone getting too close to a wild animal. The latest example is this one below out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Yellowstone […]

The post Hiker Caught On Camera Spraying Pair Of Moose With Bear Spray In Jackson Hole, Wyoming first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Over the past few years, Riley Green has been nothing short of dominant. Between the success of both “Jesus Saves” and his feature on Ella Langley’s “you look like you love me,” the seemingly never-ending dating rumors surrounding him and various artists and his popularity on social media last year, he kept that momentum and then some throughout 2025. Aside from “you look like you love me,” which netted him and Langley seven ACM and CMA Awards the past two […]

The post “Me & Two Dudes Singing Love Songs”: Riley Green Jokes About Writing His Steamy #1 Hit, “Worst Way” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

EDITOR’S NOTE: No Depression’s is thrilled to share this timely essay from Nashville-based fiddler George Jackson. His new album with a trio, titled Center of The Universe, was recorded live and without creative direction from artificial intelligence.

This is a fraught moment