Yearly Archives: 2026

Making waves on its first day at country radio. Ashley McBryde and her team are having a dream Monday, as her single “What If We Don’t” is currently the most-added song at country radio. The single is the first song from her forthcoming (unofficially announced) fifth studio album, and was written by Ashley along with Terri Jo Box and Randall Clay. It might sound familiar to longtime fans of McBryde, as it was first released on her independently-released debut EP, […]

The post Ashley McBryde Chokes Up As “What If We Don’t” Becomes The Most Added Song At Country Radio: “This Song Needed Its Moment & It’s Getting It” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

They knew exactly what they were doing with this one. Riley Green seems to be embracing his role as country music’s heartthrob. A couple of years ago he made his debut as an underwear model for Gildan in a campaign that sent the ladies into a frenzy: View this post on Instagram And Riley’s once again back and leaning into his sex appeal with a new ad for Black Rifle Coffee. The veteran-focused coffee brand called on the country music […]

The post “He Brings Me Wood” – Riley Green Stars In Suggestive New Ad For Black Rifle Coffee first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Eric Church lost his brother. He struggled with the loss. Then this country superstar said something to him that made a big difference.

The post Eric Church Got Advice From This Country Music Icon That Soothed His Pain After a Tragic Death appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Riley Green shared a song with fans on Instagram over the weekend. Titled “POS Like Me,” the NSFW track is about someone who can only be described as the worst romantic partner in the history of … ever.  Drink a little cold beer  Every hunting season, I disappear You hated my dogs  You hated my […]

The post Riley Green Shared a New Song, and Fans Have a Theory on Who It’s About appeared first on Wide Open Country.

In an announcement made on social media, the restaurant said that it is “hitting pause” and exploring a “potential rebrand.”

The post The Steakhouse Owned by Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Suddenly Closes appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Keith Urban is handling the news with class. Continue reading…

The Red Clay Strays continue to subtly knock their social media content out of the park. Nowadays, modern artists and bands have two things to focus on: their actual music and their online presence. Things aren’t as simple as they used to be, and social media is a never-ending beast. If artists aren’t trying to use the platform to rocket themselves to stardom, they are making sure they stay consistent with posting to maintain the stardom they’ve already achieved. It […]

The post The Red Clay Strays Share Video Of Brandon Coleman Playing Early, Piano Version Of “God Does” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Lindsey Vonn has previously spoken out on social media since her terrifying crash while skiing at the Winter Olympics in Italy a couple of weeks ago. She fell on the slopes and sustained a very badly broken leg (a complex tibia fracture, to be precise.) Before that, Vonn tore her ACL. Now she is taking […]

The post “Everything Was in Pieces”: Lindsey Vonn Almost Lost Her Leg After Frightening Olympics Tumble appeared first on Wide Open Country.

He stands by it to this day. Not long ago, Tim McGraw sat down for an interview on The Tim Ferriss Show podcast, where he opened up about his 1994 hit “Indian Outlaw” and why he had to fight to have it included on an album. It faced controversy for using offensive Hollywood stereotypes of Native American culture, and critics, including some Native American leaders, found it disrespectful, and even some radio stations ended up banning it, though the song […]

The post “I’m Happy To Take It Out”: Tim McGraw Says “99.9%” Of Native American Casinos Want Him To Perform “Indian Outlaw” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

After saving countless lives 74 years ago, 100-year-old retired Navy Captain E. Royce Williams will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.  “Escondido’s Royce Williams is 100 years young, a Top Gun pilot like no other, and an American hero for all time,” said Congressman Darrell Issa in a press release. He added, “The heroism and […]

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