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Needed a little Jesus after writing that one. After years of being one of the most underrated artists in the mainstream, the last two years have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Riley Green. Though you can attribute some of that to Ella Langley, thanks to the success of their monster collaborations, “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” the Alabama native has launched himself into superstardom pretty handily on his own. Even ignoring […]

The post “I Feel Like I Needed To”: Riley Green Hilariously Reveals “Jesus Saves” Was The First Song He Penned After Writing His Steamy #1 Hit, “Worst Way” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Hopefully the Hamlin can close this horrific chapter and try to find healing and peace now. On December 29th, 2025, Dennis Hamlin passed away from injuries suffered in a fire at his home in North Carolina. He was the father of NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin, and the house fire also left his mother, Mary Lou, hospitalized, though she has made a full recovery and was with him this past weekend at the Daytona 500: View this post on Instagram It […]

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This week marks the 25th anniversary of the death of the legendary Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. The seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion passed on February 18th, 2001, NASCAR hasn’t been the same since. I think anyone who was a fan back then would pretty much agree with that, though his legacy obviously lives on and he remains a pop culture legend and the GOAT race car driver known around the world. It’s pretty […]

The post “I Was Stunned & Saddened”: Richard Petty Recalls Being At Daytona On The Day Of The Tragic Crash That Killed Dale Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.