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The country music star was trying to grab a bite in an Australian McDonald’s when the events unfolded right in front of him.
The post “Wrong Country To Abuse Women”: Country Star Praises McDonald’s Customers for Defending “Abused” Female Staff Member appeared first on Wide Open Country.
He’s never going to escape that one. Of course everybody remembers the controversy surrounding Morgan Wallen and his use of a racial slur back in 2021. Video of the then-rising superstar drunkenly using the slur towards his friend was captured by his neighbor and shared with TMZ, resulting in Morgan being temporarily suspended from his label, pulled from radio, and banned from the awards shows. Morgan has done just fine since then, winning Entertainer of the Year at the CMA […]
The post Morgan Wallen Catches A Stray From ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ With Joke About Racial Slur Incident first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Paul McCartney and John Lennon were members of the Beatles, one of the most famous, beloved, and successful bands in music history, They will forever be intertwined in our hearts and minds. But Lennon’s life was brutally cut short on December 8, 1980. He was fatally shot outside the Dakota, the landmark building in New […]
The post Paul McCartney Looks Back on John Lennon’s Slaying 45 Years Ago: “I Still Haven’t Taken It In” appeared first on Wide Open Country.
The curse is cast with AI and recorded music. But how about we make this one, easily implementable concession to the human creators who rely on recorded music to make a sustainable living.
The post AI Song Tops Billboard Chart – Why We Need Transparency NOW first appeared on Saving Country Music.
Feeling uneasy and homesick. Jelly Roll is currently en route back to his Tennessee home after a tour run Down Under. While Jelly Roll’s time in Australia seemed to be off to a hot start, with Jelly Roll doing shoeys and laying down stellar performances. View this post on Instagram The tour took a turn when he had to cancel a show in Auckland at the last minute, after his supporting acts and fans were getting ready to rock and […]
The post Jelly Roll Admits Touring In Australia Took A Toll On Him, But Not For The Reasons You Might Think first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Ali Larter won’t stand for any Taylor Sheridan slander. It’s safe to say that one of the break out roles of Landman’s first season was Ali Larter as Angela. The series that tackles the dramatic ins-and-outs of the oil industry boasts an impressive cast, with the likes of Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore both playing major roles. But one role that really stood out in the first season (and is sure to continue to do so in the second) […]
The post Landman’s Ali Larter Defends Taylor Sheridan Amid Criticism About How He Writes Female Characters first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
This recent incident at a Zach Top concert in Bismarck, North Dakota, proves that anything can happen when performing live.
The post Zach Top Tried Helping With a Wedding Proposal, but the Boyfriend Forgot One Thing appeared first on Wide Open Country.
The most talented father/son duo in country music… or really… all of music in general. Last week, the Recording Academy announced the full list of Grammy nominees for the 68th annual show, which will take place on Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and broadcast on CBS and Paramount+. Performers and presenters will be announced at a later date. And you might have heard that this year, there’s a brand new category for the country […]
The post Willie & Lukas Nelson Are Just The Second Father/Son Duo Ever To Be Grammy-Nominated In The Same Category For Different Albums first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Anne Wilson talks about her love for Lainey Wilson and the inspiration behind her new album Stars, which is available to stream now.
The post “I Really Look up to Her”: Lainey Wilson Is Serving as a “Big Sister” Figure for This Rising Country Star appeared first on Wide Open Country.