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In a world where politics are hyper divisive and there is no room for middle ground or nuance, even your average conservative (like me) is still a fan of Willie Nelson… he’s the definition of a transcendent artist. When you picture Willie Nelson today you probably see the iconic braids, the battered acoustic guitar named Trigger, and a cloud of smoke that could hotbox a football stadium. He’s the undisputed ambassador of peace, love, and top-tier cannabis. From his tranquil, […]

The post “Shotgun Willie”: The Wild True Story of Willie Nelson’s Shootout With His Son-in-Law first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Kip Moore sheds light on a pressing issue in country music, revealing how the industry often overlooks its own talent for the next big thing. Continue reading…

We knew Carrie would want to jump in on this song. Continue reading…

Bald eagles are universally known as majestic symbols of American freedom that look great on a t-shirt on the Fourth of July… but they are also ruthless apex predators. If you want to talk about elite hunters, these birds are in a league of their own. A human with perfect vision can see clearly at five feet, a bald eagle can see with the exact same clarity from twenty feet away. They can spot fish under the water from over […]

The post Wild Nest Cam Video Shows a Florida Bald Eagle Bringing a Dead House Cat Home for Dinner first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The parents of an Auburn University student who has gone missing in Japan have also joined the search to find their son.

The post Parents Issue Heartbreaking Plea as Auburn University Student Still Missing in Japan appeared first on Wide Open Country.

It was quite an eventful show. This past weekend, Morgan Wallen made tons of headlines during his first night playing at Denver, Colorado’s Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, after he flipped his piano over during night one because of some technical issues. But there was a much scarier scene during that same show that got far less press. When a man in the crowd passed out and fans couldn’t seem to get the attention of any security or medical […]

The post Morgan Wallen Stops Denver Concert When Crowd Members Lift Up An Unconscious Fan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

There’s no doubt in my mind they would still be the power couple fans came to know and love on Friday Night Lights. The cast of the beloved TV series was back in the Lone Star State this past weekend to celebrate 20 years since the show launched. Actors Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Jessie Plemons, Adrianne Palicki, Scott Porter, Gaius Charles, and more were in Austin to reflect back on everyone’s favorite high school football team from Dillon, Texas. The […]

The post ‘Friday Night Lights’ Stars, Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton, Agree That Coach Taylor and Tami Would Still Be Married Today first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Garth could make history with a sale. Over the years, we’ve seen some huge artists, ranging from the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Queen and more sell their music catalog for hundreds of millions to even billions of dollars. In the country music world, Zach Bryan made a major move last year when he sold the publishing rights for a staggering $350 million. Just four months later, Jason Aldean would sell his catalog to Bertelsmann Music Group […]

The post Garth Brooks Is Reportedly Trying To Sell His Entire Music Catalog For A Record-Setting $2 BILLION first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Well it can’t all be going in the right direction in country music, now can it? Despite all the gains over the last few years, we’re getting word of one significant fly in the proverbial ointment.

The post Oh Great. It Appears Florida Georgia Line Is Getting Back Together first appeared on Saving Country Music.

That’s one way to come up with a middle name. It’s no secret that for decades, artist from all sorts of genres, and even actors and other kinds of performers, have used stage names. Marilyn Monroe, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Eminem and so many others have used them as a tool to create some sort of persona, and it can really work. Even country artists do it… Including Riley Green  whose real name is actually Jonathan Riley Green. He joked […]

The post The Heartwarming Story Behind Riley Green’s Real Name first appeared on Whiskey Riff.