Music

What a way to kick off 2025. Each year, Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom throws a massive party for the brave souls who were not wiped out from New Year’s Eve, or maybe you were and you can rally, and make it back out. Today, the historic venue released its lineup, and it is kicking off 2015

The Zach Bryan-Brianna Chickenfry breakup heard round the country music world has escalated to a whole other level. Bryan is a man who needs almost no introduction, except to establish that much of his most popular music comes as a consequence of not being so good in romantic relationships. Sorry Zach, it’s true! I mean

A country music endorsement for Kamala Harris on the night before Election Day. Of course, it’s expected to be a tight race today between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, and we’ll (hopefully) know who the next President of the United States is going to be sometime late tonight. Both candidates held

Tragic. According to KVUE out of Austin, Texas, a mural that features country music icon Willie Nelson, as well as fellow Texas native Janis Joplin, is under threat of being demolished to make room for more development. It’s a sad reality of growth in the very popular city, which was the heart of the country

It’s definitely… different. Over the weekend, pop sensation Chappell Roan was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, and if her name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve at least heard part of her song “HOT TO GO!” or “Pink Pony Club.” She’s having a huge moment right now, and her career is exploding, and

Every so often, someone comes around in the country music world and completely flips it on its head. Billy Strings has done that in the last handful of years, beginning in 2017 with his debut solo album, Turmoil & Tinfoil. Flashforward a handful of years, Strings has become the face of the modern day bluegrass

Zach Bryan is cranking out new music post-breakup, teasing his third new song. Two weeks ago, Zach Bryan and his girlfriend, Brianna Chickenfry, informed the public that they were no longer together. While the breakup was made public, Brianna posted a video noting that she was shocked that ZB made a statement on his social

Reba is already thinking about expanding in the cinematic and TV space. Reba McEntire returned to scripted TV with the launch of her new sitcom Happy’s Place. The highly anticipated premiere of the series brought an astonishing ten million views to Peacock. Still, fans were mildly disappointed when the show was not as thrilling as

This is a big moment for Giovannie & the Hired Guns’ frontman. The Texas “Tejano Punk” group released their first single since Giovannie Yanez completed his drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment. Earlier this summer, the larger-than-life personality of Giovannie Yanez took to social media to share that he would be stepping away from music to

Willie Nelson stays busy – always has, and always will. The 91-year-old just released his 76th solo studio album Last Leaf On The Tree today. Willie’s latest project is as retrospective and emotionally visceral as he’s ever been, which makes sense. Nelson’s son Micah is the one who produced the record, and he had previously described

An all-time great country music story. Vince Gill recently sat down with American Songwriter, where he told an amazing story about making the late, great Merle Haggard cry. It all really started back when Vince purchased the guitar of the late Jabo Arrington, who was one of the original twin guitar players for Little Jimmy Dickens

Tugging at the heartstrings of all pet owners. Anyone who has ever owned a dog knows how that pet hardly ever stays as a pet. They become family. And just like you do with actual family, you feel pain when they are hurting or ill and grieve them heavily when it’s their time to cross

Never met her friend’s husband? That’s definitely different… Of course, Dolly Parton and Reba have been friends for decades, and a few years ago, they recorded a song for the very first time together as a new rendition of Reba’s 1993 duet with Linda Davis, “Does He Love You.” It’s well known that Dolly only communicates via fax,

Nothing spookier than the “Red Headed Stranger” singing about undertakers, am I right? I’ve been doing my best to get people into the Halloween spirit here at Whiskey Riff as of late. I’m a big fan of “Spooky Season,” so that might help to explain my deep dive on the ghost of Hank Williams haunting

Heading across the pond. Of course, most of the news surrounding Zach Bryan this week has been about his breakup with Barstool Sports personality Brianna Chickenfry. But amid all of the drama and news about what really wend down between them, it was announced that Bryan would headline London’s BST Hyde Park, which is an iconic

Charley Crockett knows how to handle a cover of a country music classic. The Texas native has always done things his own way, mixing the stylings of country and blues to craft a very signature sound. And the man stays busy. Since 2015, Crockett has released twelve studio albums, with his most recent projects being $10

Beyonce is evidently a BIG Willie Nelson fan. And who isn’t really? The 91-year-old living legend just keeps plugging along, releasing new music, and being one of the best country music icons in the business. If anyone is seeking out longevity in the music industry, just look towards Willie Nelson for guidance. Beyonce is one

The Red Clay Strays really know how to bring it. That’s never really been a doubt since the band from Mobile, Alabama burst onto the scene in 2022 after forming some six years prior. The group stayed true to themselves, continuing to lean on stellar songwriting and lead man Brandon Coleman’s powerful voice, and it

Dolly stepping up once again. Of course, over the weekend, Luke Combs and Eric Church hosted their massive Concert for Carolina benefit show, which raised over $24.5 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Much of their native western North Carolina was devastated by catastrophic flooding at the end of September. It was an amazing night full of great music