Yearly Archives: 2026

Oh I can’t wait to hear the song about this. By now everybody’s probably heard about the trial between Afroman and members of the sheriff’s department in Adams County, Ohio, who sued the “Because I Got High” rapper for defamation after his home was raided in 2022. In case you missed it, here’s a quick rundown. Back in August 2022, the rapper’s house was raided by deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department in his home state of Ohio, based […]

The post Judge Orders Afroman To Pay Half Of Court Costs In Defamation Trial – Despite The Fact That He Won first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

While a certain country music star has been making headlines for his dramatic weight loss, 1990s country music icon Jo Dee Messina has also been getting in shape.  If you follow the “Heads Carolina, Tails California” singer on TikTok, then you’re probably already familiar with her workout content. Fans have been asking her about her exercise routine, […]

The post Country Singer Opens Up About Dramatic Weight Loss appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Riley Green received five stitches in his ear after a phone whacked him in the head during a performance. The incident occurred on Saturday, March 14, at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia. When it happened, Green said, “Damn, am I bleeding? Y’all see how tough I am?” Security quickly removed the person who threw […]

The post Riley Green Wanted to “Deal” With Fan Himself After Getting Hit by Phone appeared first on Wide Open Country.

A mentor of Charlie Kirk has died in a bizarre pickleball accident.  Jeff Webb died on Friday, March 20, at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by the New York Post. Turning Point USA, the nonprofit conservative advocacy organization that Kirk founded, described the author as a “visionary who helped shape generations of young […]

The post Charlie Kirk’s Mentor Dies in Bizarre Pickleball Accident appeared first on Wide Open Country.

What a moment for CoJo. After featuring the likes of Koe Wetzel, Riley Green, Chris Stapleton, Cross Canadian Ragweed, The Red Clay Strays and more over the past few weeks, Texas’ largest rodeo, Rodeo Houston, came to a close for the year with a bang last night, featuring none other than the local legend himself, Cody Johnson. Johnson, who is no stranger to the world of rodeo himself, pulled out all the stops on the final night. Along with openers, […]

The post “Nobody’s Gonna Hand It To You”: Cody Johnson Delivers Emotional Speech During Record-Breaking Rodeo Houston Show first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

We’re just weeks away from learning who the next American Idol is. Continue reading…

I guess I have been living under a rock… because I had no idea Kesha’s wrote a massive country hit.. If you’re anywhere in your late 20’s and early 30’s, then I’m sure Kesha’s songs like “Your Love Is My Drug” and “TiK ToK” still bring the nostalgia. The pop star has had huge hits and at one time was probably the biggest pop star in the world, or on a short list as one of them, but she has […]

The post Did You Know Kesha’s Mom Wrote One Of Dolly Parton’s Biggest #1 Hits? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Who knew that golf was a contact sport? John Daly is a legendary sports figure, and whether you like it or not, the pro golfer is a glistening representation of the peak male form. He first presented himself to the world as a professional athlete in the late 1980s by speaking his mind and wearing bright colored and patterned outfits. And in the modern day, he’s still just as exciting to keep up with, even though he doesn’t play as […]

The post WATCH: John Daly Shares Video Of Himself Accidentally Belly Flopping Down Steep, Sandy Hazard At Golf Course first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Paramount just announced the series’ plot, premiere date, Season 1 schedule and more. Continue reading…

When you’ve expended all of the plaudits and accolades due to a career that’s nearing the century mark in tenure, you’re resigned to only one word left to describe greatness: Willie.

The post Nearing 93, Willie Nelson Is Still Chasing His Dreams first appeared on Saving Country Music.