Category Archives: Americana News

The final piece of the puzzle. Last week, Morgan Wallen sent the country music world into a frenzy by posting a cryptic new video to his fan club account. Though the post itself was fairly hard to decipher upon first glance due to the Morse code present throughout the video, it was quickly revealed that the post spelled out “Still The Problem,” tipping off fans to the fact that the “Last Night” singer was plotting a follow-up to his highly […]

The post Morgan Wallen Confirms Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium As The Final Stop On 2026 “Still The Problem” Tour first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Through the strength of his song, his natural humor, and likeable disposition, Ernie Nickels earned himself a co-writing session with the one an only Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon.

The post Ernie Nickels Finds a “Wave” to Ride on “The Hook” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Patel lashed out on social media after facing criticism for using an FBI jet to go see his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, perform at an event. Continue reading…

Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay’s sister, Gabby Mooney recounts the near death experience that gave her a new perspective.

The post Country Singer and Sister of Grammy-Winning Country Star Recounts the Near Death Experience That Changed Her Life appeared first on Wide Open Country.

How about we start the week with a pair of songs from one of music’s great storytellers. Jim Croce was taken from us in a tragic plane crash when he was just 30 years old but left behind a tremendous musical legacy. This 1974 television performance showcases his two artistic sides – reflective poet and […]

Where’s the men’s section at Miranda Lambert’s The Pink Pistol store? The singer’s dad can show you. Continue reading…

Heartbreak for Denny Hamlin. Kyle Larson is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion after a late-race caution shuffled the field and left Hamlin stuck back in traffic on the final restart after having the dominant car all day long. Larson entered Phoenix as the only one of the championship four to have won a championship in the past, while Denny Hamlin, William Byron and Chase Briscoe were all hoping to take home their first trophy. The story of the race […]

The post Heartbreak For Denny Hamlin As Kyle Larson Wins His Second NASCAR Cup Series Championship Thanks To Late Race Caution first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

That ought to be some good luck. The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season wraps up today at Phoenix Raceway, with Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe competing to become this year’s champion. Of course because it’s such a big event there are plenty of celebrities in attendance for the season finale – including America’s Sweetheart, Sydney Sweeney. The blonde bombshell actress sat in on the driver’s meeting ahead of the race, where it seems like she was […]

The post Austin Dillon Pulled The Ultimate Bro Move & Introduced William Byron To Sydney Sweeney Ahead Of NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

In 2023, a terrifying health emergency caused Gabby Mooney to flatline. Before her pulse was restored, she says she had a powerful meeting with Jesus. Continue reading…

October was a great month for country music. That should come as no surprise, though, because the country music scene has been on quite the hot streak for some time now. In just the past few weeks there have been so many amazing album and single releases, and it’s impossible for us at Whiskey Riff to cover every single song that deserves to be heard upon its release. But in my opinion, that is a great problem to have, and […]

The post 30 New Country Songs That Need To Be On Your Radar – November 2025 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.