Yearly Archives: 2026

They certainly had a unique relationship, but it worked for them. On August 25, 2026, Dolly Parton sadly passed away at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones. Dolly’s reps confirmed she sadly died following a “brief battle with cancer,” though the specific kind was not revealed. Dolly lived just 17 months after her husband of nearly […]

The post “Barefooted Cooking In The Kitchen” — Stella Parton Says Carl Dean Would’ve Preferred Dolly To Stay Home But Encouraged Her To Chase Her Dreams first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Politics – divisive, hard-core, polarizing politics – has infiltrated just about every aspect of our lives. The entertainment world is feeling it, too. Stars have been harshly blasted for either liking or not liking someone or their ideology. Being either pro-Donald Trump and MAGA or flagrantly negative on both can get a prominent figure in […]

The post Bruce Springsteen Doesn’t Care If People Like Him Over Politics appeared first on Wide Open Country.

We are officially entering the golden hour of bass fishing. As the jet skiers and pleasure boaters slowly begin to pack it up for the season, and the air has a bit of a crispy chill to it, especially in the morning, largemouth bass are getting ready to turn into absolute gluttons, gorging themselves on baitfish to pack on weight before the winter freeze. But here’s the problem… every guy with a boat is going to be throwing some of […]

The post 5 Underrated Bass Baits Every Angler Needs in Their Tackle Box This Fall first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Just give them all to Ella Langley now, because you know she’s going to win them. Single of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, they’re all shoo-ins for Ella.

The post Ella Langley Poised to Have a Massive CMA Awards first appeared on Saving Country Music.

After 50 years, the original comic books written and self-funded by Johnny Cash are being reissued by Z2 Comics with the Estate of Johnny Cash . His intention at the time was to reach younger audiences though an different format, long before musicians began exploring comic books and graphic novels

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is paying tribute to the dogs who served at Ground Zero alongside the first responders to recover the fallen. 

The post Remembering the Over 300 Rescue Dogs Who Served in 9/11’s Aftermath appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Place your bets now. Yesterday, the Country Music Association announced its picks for the 60th annual CMA Awards. After what seems like well over a decade of head-scratching nominations, snubs and wins, many were wondering if they would finally diverge from the mainstream stranglehold that they’ve so clearly found themselves in despite the growth of the independent and alt. country scene over the past five years. The nominees are in, and I have to admit, it’s a mixed bag overall. […]

The post Predicting The Winners Of The 60th Annual CMA Awards first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Of all the close calls with wildlife, this old man walking along the sidewalk oblivious to the black bear stalking him might be the closest of them all. It’s estimated that 600,000 to 900,000 black bears live in North America, and in certain parts of the continent, residents have to always be on alert and keep an eye out for bears. In British Columbia, there are believed to be over 150,000 black bears, and they are the ones that most […]

The post “RIGHT BEHIND YOU!”: Oblivious Old Man Has No Idea a Massive Black Bear is Trailing Him first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Steve Robinson and Ed Woltil Temporary Sun (Sunshine Drenchy Records) Considered their third release, you might be one of a lucky few if you’re even familiar with either Ed Woltil or Steve Robinson. However, your appreciation for music of exceptional quality will be instantly enriched if you embrace what these two passionate wunderkinds have committed […]

The post REVIEW: Steve Robinson and Ed Woltil “Temporary Sun” appeared first on Americana Highways.

For those of you that love to put on an old George Jones record and pretend like the last 50 years of country music never happened, the music of Jason James will be as welcomed as that first bit of crisp autumn air.

The post Album Review – Jason James – “Cut The Chain” first appeared on Saving Country Music.