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Guess we can’t say “Raise hell, praise Dale” about this guy. A Georgia educator who shares a name with a NASCAR legend quickly went viral this week after a his school shared a post celebrating his new gig. Meet Dale Earnhardt. No, not the seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion, one of the greatest (and most recognizable) drivers of all time. This Dale Earnhardt was recently appointed as the International Director for the Christian Heritage School in Dalton, Georgia, a […]

The post “Teresa Gonna Sue Him” – Georgia Educator Named Dale Earnhardt Goes Viral & The Comments Are Gold first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Most kids set up a lemonade stand because they want a little bit of extra money. But, for one 11-year-old, the reason was very personal.

The post The Heartbreaking Reason One Texas 11-Year-Old Set Up Lemonade Stand appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The state of Oklahoma continues to find ways to honor the late, great Toby Keith. Believe it or not, it’s already been over two years since the country music world – and the world at large – lost Toby Keith. He passed away back in February of 2024 at the age of 62 after a long and valiant battle with stomach cancer. The loss is still hard to fathom, and though Keith may no longer be with us physically, his […]

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High praise from the ’90s legend. Simply put, there’s no one doing it quite as well as Zach Top these days. Though there are plenty of other stellar artists keeping the traditional scene alive, such as Jake Worthington, Charley Crockett and more, the Washington native has launched himself into the stratosphere as of late. Of course, this was highlighted on a national scale the past few months when he not only took home Best New Artist at the CMA Awards […]

The post Mark Chesnutt Says He Was “Floored” When He First Heard Zach Top: “Finally, Somebody’s Speaking My Language Again” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Kane Brown recently provided a rather interesting “Mount Rushmore of Country Music.” There’s nothing like sitting around with some fellow country fans and chatting about personal favorites and all time greats. Those are often two different conversations, but in a recent interview with Hard Rock Bet, Kane Brown meshed the two together when he was asked to name his all-time country music Mount Rushmore. If you aren’t familiar with “Mount Rushmore” conversations, they’re obviously inspired by the national monument in […]

The post Kane Brown’s Mount Rushmore Of Country Music Is… Definitely A Choice first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Check out this week’s best new folk, roots, and Americana music in rotation at Folk Alley!

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Jason Aldean’s latest song pulls at the heartstrings, inspired by family struggles with dementia. It’s more than just a track — it’s a profound message of hope and healing. Continue reading…

You picked Hiss Golden Messenger – I’m People as your favorite new release for the week of April 24, 2026.

On her fifth studio album, Wild, Ashley McBryde continues to navigate the ragged edges that shape an individual’s life. In these hard-charging songs that blend raucous rock and searing country, she peers into the fissures of the human heart as they reveal the jagged darkness of despair and

Kane Brown revealed which artists belong on his country music Mount Rushmore — and some of his choices could spark debate. Continue reading…