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Happy Turkey Day, y’all. While most folks are just now getting up and getting their day started (unless you’re a turkey trot family, by now you’ve lived 5 lives) by watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the 2025 National Dog Show with a mimosa in hand, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what this day is really about before the chaos of entertaining begins. While today is filled with the smell of turkey roasting, laughter filling the home, […]

The post Johnny Cash’s Thanksgiving Message From 1970 Is Just As Relevant 55 Years Later first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Billy Don Burns came close recently to leaving the planet for good in a story that is only fit for Billy Don. It included stabbing himself and shooting cocaine with whiskey instead of water.

The post Outlaw Legend Billy Don Burns Asks For Prayers Amid Hospitalization first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Udo Keir has been around for decades, including a role in the smash-hit comedy “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” back in the 90s

The post Actor With Over 250 Roles, Including a Fan-Favorite 90s Smash-Hit, Dead at 81 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The turkey’s in the oven, somebody’s hiding the good bourbon, and there’s at least one family member asking, “Wait, who is this?” every time a new song comes on. Meanwhile, here in Twangville, we’re doing what we always do: sharing recs, falling in love with new records, and giving thanks for the music that gets us through it all.

It’s long overdue. This Chris Stapleton article is not for those who are over Chris Stapleton. Over the last few years, there has been a lot of Chris Stapleton slander, especially around the CMA Awards. Given that Stapleton is just shy of having 20 CMA Awards to his name, many feel that he’s over-rewarded for his talents, and to that I say… Have you heard this man sing? There’s a reason he’s won Male Vocalist of the Year eight times, […]

The post I’m Still Hoping Chris Stapleton Blesses Us With A Studio Cut Of His Unreleased Gem, “Treat You Right” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Presidents pardoning turkeys is out… vice presidents trash talking turkey is in. It’s Thanksgiving week folks (you might even be reading this on Thanksgiving day), and if you ask me, Turkey Day is the best holiday of them all. Presents? Not necessary? Decorating? Optional. Food out the wazoo? You bet. Football on all day long? Yes please. Simply put, there’s nothing better than Thanksgiving. The only thing that’s somewhat controversial about the November holiday is what belongs at the center […]

The post Vice President J.D. Vance Trash Talked Turkey During Thanksgiving Address To The Troops first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The Duffer Brothers, who created Stranger Things, have released a four-episode list that fans should rewatch before starting the final season

The post The Duffer Brothers Say You Must Rewatch These 4 ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes Before Starting the Final Season appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Despite saying that there’s nothing for fans to worry about, Dolly Parton has been absent from several events in November.

The post “I Will Always Love You”: Dolly Parton Addresses Fans After Missing Event Due to “Health Challenges” appeared first on Wide Open Country.

At least Guy Fieri’s two sons and nephew can pitch in to help cook for Thanksgiving. That is one saving grace right now. The flamboyant Food Network star is unfortunately sidelined with a severe leg injury. Per E! News, Fieri fell down some stairs, tearing his quad muscle. He was filming a series called Flavor […]

The post Guy Fieri’s Grisly Leg Injury Will Sideline the Popular Food Network Star for a While appeared first on Wide Open Country.

A beautiful moment. As one of the best and brightest stars flying out of Oklahoma in the red dirt scene, it’s hard to point to a more important artist in the genre right now than Wyatt Flores. After breaking out back in 2023 thanks to the continued success of his 2022 platinum single, “Please Don’t Go,” and other viral hits such as “Losing Sleep” and “Break My Bones,” the 24-year-old singer/songwriter stunned everyone upon the release of his debut album, […]

The post Wyatt Flores Delivers Heartfelt Cover of Turnpike Troubadours’ “Diamonds & Gasoline” At Best Friend’s Wedding first appeared on Whiskey Riff.