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Jason Aldean doesn’t like encores, so he’s very straightforward with his fans in telling them that he’ll never participate in the age-old concert practice. The “Try That In A Small Town” singer is currently out on the road on his 2026 Songs About Us Tour, which has dates scattered all across North America. If you have been to one of his concerts already this year, you know the drill. If you plan on going to see Aldean in the near […]

The post “I Think It’s Stupid”: Why Jason Aldean Refuses To Do Encores At His Concerts first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Folk and Americana artist, Ray LaMontagne, had a scary, on-stage incident at Ryman Auditorium over Labor Day weekend. The singer-songwriter is currently out on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of his album, Trouble. If you think you aren’t familiar with LaMontagne, I’d be willing to bet that you’ve heard the title track of that album. You’ve probably also heard LaMontagne’s song “You Are The Best Thing.” He’s got a very recognizable voice and style, and the 53-year-old […]

The post Ray LaMontagne Treated For Heat-Related Illness After Collapsing At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Floodwaters reaching several feet high smashed the glass doors of an off-campus student home located in New Jersey. 

The post Floodwaters Burst Through College Student’s House in Scary Video appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Jim Geoghan, creator of the beloved Disney series Suite Life of Zack and Cody, has died. He was 79. His daughter Genevieve Geoghan confirmed to Variety that the Hollywood producer died on Sept. 6 in Los Angeles. Geoghan, who famously produced the 90s sitcom Family Matters, co-created Suite Life of Zack and Cody in 2005. Chronicling […]

The post ‘Suite Life of Zack and Cody’ Star Dies at 79 appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Country music idol Dolly Parton has barely been deceased for two weeks. Nevertheless, the tributes keep coming, as does the sadness at her shocking passing. People from all walks of life are devastated by the loss of this remarkable woman. Her voice, songs, films, and theme park all meant so much to so many. Despite […]

The post Dolly Parton’s Museum and Hotel Both Slated To Open in September appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has captivated the media over the last several weeks. This past Friday (September 4), Clancy’s murder trial was declared a mistrial. The jury remained hung after days of deliberation. They could not come to a consensus decision. Even after presiding Judge William Sullivan told them to continue deliberating on […]

The post Lindsay Clancy’s Team is Asking Trump to Pardon Her appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Before you schmear some cream cheese on your bagel, you’ll want to check the label. as recall has been issued 25 varieties of the spread.

The post 25 Varieties of Cream Cheese Are Being Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Garth Brooks is evidently looking for songs requests anywhere and everywhere during his 2026 Blame It All On My Roots Tour. Brooks is currently out on the road for the first time in a long time for his Blame It All On My Roots Tour. The “Friends In Low Places” singer has been announcing his concert dates one city at a time, and the next city on his list is Chicago, Illinois, before he also stops in Washington D.C. and Orlando, Florida […]

The post “What’s The Cat’s Name?” – Garth Brooks Took An Interesting Song Request From A Fan During Colorado Tour Stop first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Putting it behind ’em. As we all know by now, Zach Bryan made a whole bunch of headlines last year at Born & Raised Festival when he tried to fight Gavin Adcock after weeks of prodding from the “Never Call Again” singer. In case you forgot about the seemingly endless amount of drama between the country artists, I’ll summarize the whole ordeal. Last July, Bryan accidentally told a 14-year-old fan to “GOMD” (get off my d*ck) after failing to meet […]

The post “That Situation Put His Feet On The Ground”: Gavin Adcock Seemingly Signals An End To The Long-Standing Beef With Zach Bryan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Still have a chance to do the right thing. It turned out to be an exciting week 1 of college football, with thrillers from Ole Miss and Louisville, as well as last night’s game between SMU and Florida State, to round out the weekend. But the game that everybody is still talking about is the matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Western Michigan Broncos, thanks to a controversial ending that left the football fans outraged. The Broncos, who compete […]

The post The MAC Is Asking The NCAA To Recognize Western Michigan As The Winner Over Michigan After Mistake From Officials first appeared on Whiskey Riff.