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by Rob Carroll on April 18, 2026 at 3:50 am

Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely. Continue reading…

by Aaron Ryan on April 18, 2026 at 1:23 am

Can’t be good at everything. In case you missed it, Zach Bryan went viral earlier this week – and not in a good way – over a video of the “Something In the Orange” singer playing a game of basketball. Leading your morning commute better than Zach Bryan leads a fast break! Let’s ride, @840WHAS! pic.twitter.com/JQ97xCgK1x — Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) April 15, 2026 Tough look. And look, I’m the most unathletic person on the planet, so you’re not going to The post “Can’t Have That On Tape” – Pat McAfee Roasts Zach Bryan Over Viral Basketball Video first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Mary Claire Crabtree on April 17, 2026 at 10:29 pm

Creative writing was his strong suit. The Turnpike Troubadours have some of the most well-written songs in country music, if you ask me. From poetic love songs like “Pay No Rent” and “Diamonds and Gasoline” to the profoundly heartbreaking songs like “Empty As A Drum” and “The Bird Hunters,” their catalog is full of lyrical masterpieces. And now they are being recognized for their prominent songwriting, having become a country-music mainstay. However, die-hard Turnpike fans know that it was a The post “It Was Something I Stood Out At” – Turnpike Troubadours’ Evan Felker Says Creative Writing Is His Natural Calling first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Quinn Eaton on April 17, 2026 at 10:20 pm

Think that 6-inch Magdraft is too big for you local bass? Think there’s no way you’d ever throw a 8-inch glide bait? Think again… Casual and professional fishermen alike are always happy to reel in a sizable bass. They’re found in pretty much every state in America, and you can find them living in just about every body of freshwater out there. Lakes, rivers, streams, ponds…. you name it. Bass of all shapes and sizes are most likely there. Fully The post Cannibal Bass: 5-Pounder Caught Choking On Another Bass Proves You Should Be Throwing Big Baits first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Aaron Ryan on April 17, 2026 at 9:16 pm

Maybe time to look at a Red Rocks residency. Eric Church is heading back to the iconic concert venue in Morrison, Colorado, announcing earlier this week that he would be performing three shows at Red Rocks this summer on July 6-8. Tickets went on sale this week, first to his Church Choir fan club on Wednesday while an allotment of tickets were held back to be offered up to the general public this morning. But if you weren’t quick, you The post Eric Church’s Three-Night Run At Red Rocks This Summer Sells Out Within Minutes first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Billy Dukes on April 17, 2026 at 8:54 pm

Aaron Watson’s new album comes as he’s become famous for his sharp takes on country music. During this interview he opens up about all of it. Continue reading…

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