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From the hardwood to professional fishing? It’s funny how the twists and turns of life play out. Professional basketball player Ben Simmons is a former No. 1 overall pick. After a stellar college career at LSU that had many predicting him to be the “next LeBron James,” he started his NBA journey with the Philadelphia 76ers. To say his career has been underwhelming would be an understatement. Though he’s been an NBA All-Star three times, and even won the 2018 […]

The post Former NBA Star, Ben Simmons, Might Pivot To A Career In Professional Sport Fishing first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Happy “Damn Darlin’” day to all who celebrate. “Damn’ Darlin’” is a staple from the Castlewood, Virginia band’s catalog. Released in 2022 as the third single from their debut album, Fortune Favors The Bold, the song has become a beloved favorite among 49 Winchester fans. It has also sparked debate over whether it’s categorized as a Christmas song. In true 49 Winchester fashion, “Damn Darlin’” is a honky tonkin’ heartbreaker that combines clever lyricism with soulful vocals, and it fully […]

The post Yes, ‘Damn Darlin’” IS A Christmas Song… According To 49 Winchester first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The undisputed King of country music. Several weeks ago, the annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., which recognized the King of Country Music in Mr. George Strait alongside cultural icons like KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Broadway actor Michael Crawford, and disco legend Gloria Gaynor. As I’m sure you’ve heard, the building was recently renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center, and while President Donald Trump didn’t participate in the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term, he has become much […]

The post “Have I Really Done That Much?” – George Strait Says His Career Has Been “Unbelievable” During Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Along with Guy Clark and his wife Susanna, Rodney Crowell, Steve Young, Richard Dobson, dobro player Jim McGuire, Billy Callery, and a very young but hungry Steve Earle all sat around the table.

The post 50 Years Ago: An Epic Round of Country Songwriters Ensues on Christmas first appeared on Saving Country Music.

A picture on Instagram Stories suggests that Jason Aldean might be moving out of his large mansion in Tennessee.

The post Country Star Set To Move Into Giant New Mansion, Wife Shares Blueprints appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Country singer Conner Smith is now speaking out about a car accident months ago in Nashville that he was allegedly involved in. That incident sadly claimed the life of an elderly pedestrian last summer. Smith was reportedly at the wheel. Per pennlive.com, Smith, 25, “struck and killed 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins at around 7:30 p.m. on […]

The post Country Singer’s “Heart Is Broken” Over His Fatal Car Crash That Killed 77-Year-Old Woman appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Drinking Christmas songs, romantic Christmas songs, rowdy Christmas songs and spiritual Christmas songs all make this list. Continue reading…

There’s one way to remove yourself from the overbearing shadow of a maternal or paternal legacy in music, and quell the criticisms of privilege. You can just be so damn good, you blow past all that banter.

The post Album Review – Lukas Nelson’s “American Romance (too)” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

It was long before he was a country star. Continue reading…

Editor’s Note: Here at No Depression there’s too much great roots music in a year for us to cover it all. So in December, when new releases slow down, we ask writers to review some of the best albums we missed throughout the year in an