Another amazing month of country music in the books. 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 ...

On May 2, 1994, 32 years ago today, Martina McBride released her country classic “Independence Day.” A slightly misleading ...

Billy Ray Cyrus spent decades as one of country music’s most recognizable voices before finally earning his first No. 1 hit ...

David Allan Coe's most famous song wasn't written by him in some jail house. Rather, it was written by Steven Goodman and ...

Country music does nostalgia very well. These three country songs will hit you like the sting of a childhood memory.

David Allan Coe leaves behind a complex legacy crowded by his abrasive, colorful and controversial personality. He was a ...

With the audio landscape in front of us today it is not only possible to record vocals to a song anywhere, it is happening more and more with each passing year. Breland was a guest on Taste of Country ...

New artists included Sugarland, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley. All three — along with many others — went on to have massive careers in country music. In fact, by our count, there are eight future ...

Country songwriting blends heartfelt storytelling, vivid and relatable imagery, and melodies that feel lived-in. By combining traditional structures with modern techniques, you can craft hooks and ...

Classic country songs aren’t just music—they’re living stories that carry heart, history, and a piece of the people who wrote and sang them. From Glen Campbell’s nostalgic ‘Southern Nights’ to Johnny ...

If you ever need a reminder that time moves faster the older you are, just look at pop culture. Songs that once blasted car ...

Country music's Christmas songs are like side dishes at your fancy holiday dinner. Most country fans reach for the standards, but a few will always prefer those specialty treats. Others you may simply ...