Nayara Elvina
- Country & Americana
- May 10, 2026
- 16 views
Eric Church Uses His Guitar To Deliver Powerful Commencement Speech At UNC | Whiskey Riff
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill marked its 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony with a distinct departure from traditional oratory. Eric Church, the multi-platinum country music artist and North…
- Country & Americana
- May 9, 2026
- 15 views
WATCH: Ole 60 Debuts Powerful New Song In Charlottesville | Whiskey Riff
The Kentucky-based ensemble Ole 60, a rising force in the alternative country and southern rock landscape, surprised a capacity crowd at the Ting Pavilion in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the debut…
- Country & Americana
- May 6, 2026
- 26 views
Big Loud CEO Praises Morgan Wallen For Not Letting Success Go To His Head: “Hasn’t Had Any Of Those Moments” | Whiskey Riff
In an era of the music industry where individual stardom often leads to isolation or creative rigidity, Morgan Wallen remains a notable exception according to those within his inner circle.…
- Country & Americana
- May 6, 2026
- 16 views
Carolina Country Music Festival To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With Massive Drone Show, Military Presentations & Much More | Whiskey Riff
The Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) has officially unveiled its plans to serve as a primary hub for the commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, transforming the shores of…
- Country & Americana
- April 30, 2026
- 19 views
Nick Saban Says He Gave Morgan Wallen & His Crew A “Halftime A** Chewing” Ahead Of Tuscaloosa Concert | Whiskey Riff
The intersection of collegiate sports royalty and contemporary country music reached a new pinnacle in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as former Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban joined superstar Morgan Wallen for…
- Country & Americana
- April 29, 2026
- 21 views
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars Allegedly Stolen From Greg Biffle’s Bank Accounts Following His Death | Whiskey Riff
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has intensified its investigation into a sophisticated criminal operation targeting the estate of the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, revealing a pattern of activity that…
- Country & Americana
- April 7, 2026
- 48 views
Why Cody Johnson’s Cover Of Merle Haggard’s “Footlights” Is Personal | Whiskey Riff
The landscape of modern country music often finds itself at a crossroads between contemporary pop-leaning production and the rugged, storytelling roots of its ancestors. On April 6, 2026, Texas native…
- Country & Americana
- April 7, 2026
- 34 views
Jamey Johnson Honors Country Music Icon, Merle Haggard, With Cover Of “Pretty When It’s New” | Whiskey Riff
The country music industry paused this week to commemorate what would have been the 89th birthday of Merle Haggard, a foundational figure whose influence remains a cornerstone of the genre’s…
- Country & Americana
- March 29, 2026
- 28 views
Tyler Halverson Explores Artistic Identity Sophomore Album Dynamics and South Dakota Cultural Preservation on Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast
Rising singer-songwriter Tyler Halverson recently appeared on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to provide an extensive overview of his evolving career, the creative philosophy behind his latest studio work, and…
- Country & Americana
- March 27, 2026
- 33 views
Johnny Blue Skies Tops The Rock & Americana Charts As ‘Mutiny After Midnight’ Debuts #3 On All-Genre Billboard 200 | Whiskey Riff
The contemporary music landscape is almost entirely defined by the ubiquity of digital streaming platforms, which dictate the success and visibility of modern artists. However, Sturgill Simpson, performing under his…
