Some restaurants have an aroma that reflects the cuisine they serve. So a pizzeria would smell like pizza, right? To most people, that is just a given. And it’s not objectionable, either. But there is reportedly a Raising Cane’s establishment in Boston that is getting a hard time from their landlord. Why are there ruffled […]
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Carly Pearce seems to have worked with almost everyone in country music. The Kentucky-born singer has collaborated with Chris Stapleton, Lee Brice, and Patty Loveless. She even won a Grammy with Ashley McBride for the song “Never Wanted to Be That Girl.” And yet, the list of stars she wants to team up with is […]
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This one should already be on your Valentine’s Day playlist… but if you don’t know the full story behind it, you really should. Luke Combs penned a massive hit with his song “Beautiful Crazy,” which was inspired by his lovely wife, Nicole, when they were still just dating. You might actually be surprised at how quickly into their relationship he did write it, though. Combs previously told CMT that he wrote it even before they had officially started dating, and so […]
The post Luke Combs Knew Exactly What He Was Doing When He Played “Beautiful Crazy” For Nicole For The First Time first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
The trend of country music festivals “taking pauses” continues. Festival pauses, also known as “cancellations,” have become commonplace in the past couple of years. Festivals like the Iron Hills, Country Roads, Faster Horses, and Watershed (the Pacific Northwest’s largest country festival) have all made the tough decision to waive the white flag in the past year or so, with most citing “softer than expected demand” as the main reason for shuttering. And another just announced that it’ll be calling off […]
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Jerry Kennedy was there for some of the most important moments in American music history, participated himself, and lived a life that was inexorably entwined with the beauty and success of so much music.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic rock anthem will live on forever, if only so the joke of yelling to play “Free Bird” at random artists and musicians can continue for eternity. The song, which came out in 1973, was originally written by founding band members Ronnie Van Zant (lead singer) and Allen Collins (guitarist). It’s undoubtedly the signature song for the rock band, and it was included on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s debut album (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd). Little did they know that they were creating […]
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It’s love month, and Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. And while I normally blare sad country songs that make me happy through my headphones during the day, this week in particular, I like to switch it up and remind myself that there are some beautiful love songs out there. But, don’t get me wrong, a sad country song can do a lot for the soul, but it’s also important to celebrate love, especially if you have a special someone during […]
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