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Elvis Presley lived his life in the scorching glare of the spotlight. The press and public were always nipping at his heels. That was long before the advent of the internet and social media. Everything he did caused a sensation to erupt. That is, except for one event – Presley’s wedding to his longtime love, […]

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A certified all-genre hit. It’s safe to say that Ella Langley mania has hit an all-time high this week with the announcement of her sophomore album, Dandelion, being set to release on Friday, April 10th. Containing 18 tracks, the record will be produced by Langley herself, alongside Miranda Lambert and Ben West. As of now, not much is known about the tracklist other than the fact that “Choosin’ Texas” and the title track, which will be released this Friday, will […]

The post Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Continues Its Dominance, Topping Billboard’s All-Genre Top Streaming Songs Chart first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

An original comedy with some original country music songs – from some bona fide songwriters. The country music genre will soon be returning to the big screen, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a country comedy. Will the country music itself be the punch line? That can’t be ruled out. But considering the proposed premise of the movie, it seems like the fictional country music star that the project will focus on will probably be the thing that’s […]

The post Lukas Nelson & Ernest Are Writing Original Songs For Judd Apatow’s Upcoming Country Music Comedy Movie Starring Glen Powell first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Never going to be able to listen to the song the same way again. Ella Langley‘s latest single “Choosin’ Texas” is easily on its way to becoming one of the biggest songs of her career. After being released back in October, the Miranda Lambert-penned tune has already become her first career #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and is currently sitting at #5 on the all-genre Hot 100. The song is the fastest-rising female solo song to reach the country […]

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As far as performers go, country music will be very well-represented at the 2026 Grammy awards, which are slated to take place this Sunday, February 1st live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The main ceremony airs at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+, with Trevor Noah taking over as host once again. This afternoon, the recording academy announced several country performers, which features Lukas Nelson, Reba, and Brandy Clark teaming up for the […]

The post Post Malone, Lukas Nelson, Reba & More Added As Special Performers At 2026 Grammy Awards first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

This year probably isn’t starting out the way Rob Schneider had hoped.  TMZ reports that the comedian’s wife, Patricia, filed for divorce in Arizona last month. The couple was married for 15 years and has two daughters, 13-year-old Miranda Scarlett and 10-year-old Madeline Robbie. Who Is Patricia Schneider? The 37-year-old Patricia was born Patricia Azarcoya Arce […]

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Yellowstone has been a cultural phenomenon like few others in recent memory. The drama’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, has masterfully tapped into the modern Western zeitgeist and made the most of it. The characters he crafted and their tangled, thorny private lives are riveting. There is nothing formulaic or hum-drum about any of them. Proud and […]

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The new documentary promises to explore the ups and downs of Lainey Wilson’s life and career. Continue reading…

It’s a pretty safe bet that Taylor Swift will join the Country Music Hall of Fame someday, but if she joins in 2026, she’ll be the first to ever do so in her first year of eligibility. Continue reading…

Country music stars know that their fans really care about them. That is why these artists make the public aware when they experience a tragic loss. That was sadly the case for Jo Dee Messina. She recently announced the passing of her beloved dad, Vincent. He died at the age of 94. It’s clear that […]

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