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Many famous musicians, actors, and actresses had weird jobs before they got to be well-known. Maybe they were putting themselves through college at the time. Or wanted to help out their family. Perhaps they just were after a taste of the real world. Whatever the motivation was, it’s fun to look back at their motley […]

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The death of a police officer is tragic. The men and women in blue put their lives on the line for all of us every day. Law enforcement professionals reflexively rush toward danger when the rest of us flee from it. Officer Cody Siebert was a genuine hero to many who did not die in […]

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Few coaches in any sport have left their indelible mark like Lou Holtz did. He led the fierce Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to a coveted national title in 1988. That was just one of his college gridiron milestones. Holtz died on Wednesday, March 4, at the age if 89, leaving behind a legacy of […]

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We now know which states will get a Buc-ee’s for the first time. Here are the list of cities and potential open dates. Continue reading…

Back in December, the University of Michigan wasted no time separating themselves from former head coach Sherrone Moore after it was reported that he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staffer… but they didn’t ever fire the female that Moore allegedly had his affair with. In case you are in need of a refresher, Moore’s firing almost three months ago caught he college football world off guard. It seemed somewhat out of the maize and blue, considering the head coach […]

The post Alleged Mistress Of Former Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore No Longer With The University first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Get ready to see him ripping around like a bald eagle in the O’Reilly Series. Cleetus McFarland is undeniably one of the most electric personalities in motorsports. If you’re not familiar with the racer whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, he built a massive following online as a YouTuber and in 2020 bought an abandoned racetrack in Florida and rebranded it as the Freedom Factory. Along with hosting and competing in events at his own track, Cleetus has also competed […]

The post Cleetus McFarland To Make His First NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Start – But Many Aren’t Happy About It first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

High praise from one of the best in the business. As country music becomes bigger seemingly every day commercially, highlighted by the massive success of the likes of Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and more outside the genre, it’s been a hot commodity in terms of both cross-over appeal and outsiders attempting to use the genre to profit off on a larger audience. It’s safe to say that pop stars attempting to crossover isn’t a new thing. […]

The post “He’s Got A Lot Of Reverence & Respect For The Genre”: Zach Top Praises Post Malone’s Transition To Country Music first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Could a Sphere venue – like the one in Las Vegas – be coming to Music City? The Sphere has quickly become the go-to place for next-level residencies ever since it opened in late 2023. Some of the biggest acts in the world, like U2, The Eagles, Dead and Company, and Kenny Chesney, have all already utilized the state-of-the-art, $2.3 billion venue. It’s truly become a must-see, music destination. The plan for the Sphere Entertainment Company has always been to […]

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Opening up about some very personal mental health struggles. In an interview with Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast this week ahead of the release of his sixth studio album The Way I Am, Luke Combs discussed his lifelong battle with OCD, which is a topic he’s actually spoken about quite a bit over the last several years. On Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, last year Luke talked about the form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) he has, saying it’s called Pure OCD, and […]

The post “From Opening Your Eyes To Closing Them At Night”: At Its Worst, Luke Combs Was Battling His OCD Thoughts 95% Of The Day first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The Arkansas Razorbacks have struck a comprehensive brand partnership with Tyson Foods, with the deal starting next season

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