Lainey Wilson was a performer for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Fourth of July, and it sounds like she was really getting into the spirit while being in Boston, because this afternoon, she shared a hilarious video of herself trying to pronounce various towns in Massachusetts. Of course, Boston natives have an accent very different from Lainey’s usually thick Louisiana twang that is a huge part of who she is (many people have accused her of “faking it” but I think that’s probably people who have never been to certain parts of the South and actually heard people talk), and so it ended up being really funny to hear her talk like that. As a Southerner myself, I don’t think I could’ve gotten any of these right, and I’m sure people from the Boston are would say Lainey’s accent is completely inaccurate, but we’ve had to listen to decades of horrendous Southern accents on movies and TV so I consider this just getting even. It’s honestly jarring every time I hear Lainey talk without her accent, but always entertaining: @laineywilsonNext tour stop: Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg ♬ original sound – Lainey Wilson The comment section was full of people from Boston and the New England area, and many of them seemed to approve and said Lainey did a really good job… of course, she struggled pronouncing Lake hence her caption “Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamauggp,” (apparently it’s actually called Lake Chaubunagungamaug according to Google… insane), but who the heck wouldn’t… I agree with Lainey, who came up with that? I actually laughed out loud at that part and I thought it was a joke too… “Nah that was more New York.” “You’re so darn adorable.” “You are so funny, Lainey.” “This made me laugh lol” “Pretty good “I’m southern eastern Ma, here to say, yes, and great job lol.” “That’s good actually.” “You’re doing great sweetie.” “This is too good.” “‘Now who came up with that.'” “Her facial expressions when she said ‘Who came up with that.'” “Haha you did pretty good girl!” “As a Masshole, I love this in every way…. AAND you almost pronounced my hometown, Wu’bin’, the ‘right’ way.” “You did good! Almost could pass as a Bostonian! And us locals can pronounce it, but we just refer to it as ‘Webster Lake’ which is the town the lake is in.” “That’s hilarious.” “That was two different people.” “Honestly your pronunciation isn’t that far off!” She previously fooled fooled fans at Stagecoach with her Valley Girl accent, and one things’ for sure, Mrs. Lainey just isn’t herself without that beautiful Louisiana twang: @laineywilsonBritney West comin’ atcha from the streets of Stagecoach ♬ original sound – Lainey Wilson The post Lainey Wilson Does Her Best Boston Accent & It’s Actually Quite Jarring first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

He’s BACK. Back in June, Justin Moore recently announced that he would be taking a break from touring, forcing him to cancel some upcoming shows as he steps away to focus on his health. The “Small Town U.S.A.” singer made the announcement in a post to his social media on June 8th, explaining that he had to take time to focus on his health. “I’ve made the decision to take some time to focus on my health. As a result, I’ll be stepping away from touring for a short period and will be unable to perform some upcoming shows. This is the right decision for me and my family, and I appreciate everyone’s understanding and support. I look forward to getting back out there later this summer and doing what I love most.” View this post on Instagram Upon the announcement, Moore received an outcry of support throughout the country music community, with fans and stars such as Jake Owen, Caylee Hammack and more sending prayers and well-wishes to the 42-year-old singer/songwriter. “Take care of YOU brother and those kiddos and mama.” – Jake Owen “Shows can always wait, sending love your way, dude” – Caylee Hammack “Love you JM” – Priscilla Block Along with a pair of shows at Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach, Delaware, Justin missed a handful of shows in which he was scheduled to open for Riley Green on his Cowboy As It Gets tour, including stops at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey; Albany Med Health System at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York; Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York; Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana; and The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania — with Clint Black taking his place throughout the month. Thankfully, Moore is doing much better and he is OFFICIALLY back on the road. View this post on Instagram Just announced, he will be making his grand return to the stage this Thursday in Knoxville, Illinois at Knox County Fair. Additionally, Moore will be making his return to Green’s Cowboy As It Gets Tour, being slated for nine stops in July and August. Along with a plethora of headlining shows in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Detroit and more, the “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” singer will also be making festival apperances at the likes of Born & Raised Music Festival, Bulls, Bands, and Barrels and Country Jam USA 2026. As one of the most underrated hitmakers in the genre over the past 15 years, it’s great to see Moore healthy and set to return to the stage. You can see his new set of tour dates for the rest of the year below. Justin Moore 2026 Tour Dates 7/9 – Knoxville, IL 7/10 – Traverse City, MI 7/11 – Shipshewana, IN 7/16 – Green Bay, WI ^ 7/17 – Eau Claire, WI 7/18 – Troy, MO 7/23 – Salt Lake City, UT ^ 7/25 – Eugene, OR 7/30 – Colorado Springs, CO 8/1 – Wichita, KS 8/6 – Dorien Center, NY ^ 8/7 – Cuyohoga Falls, OH ^ 8/8 – Bristow, VA ^ 8/13 – Camden, NJ ^ 8/14 – Hartford, CT ^ 8/15 – Bangor, ME ^ 8/21 – Sioux Falls, SD ^ 8/22 – Grand Forks, ND 8/28 – Dieppe, NB 8/29 – Saint-Agapit, QC 9/4 – Detriot, MI 9/5 – New Haven, KY 9/10 – Salem, VA 9/11 – Pineville, KY 9/12 – Independence, KY 9/17 – Pryor, OK 9/25 – Phoenix, AZ 9/26 – Las Vegas, NV 10/2 – Prior Lake, MN 10/17 – Wisconsin Dells, WI 11/13 – Montgomery, AL 11/21 – Des Arc, AR ^ supporting Riley GreenThe post Justin Moore Announces New Tour Dates After Health Hiatus first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

He beat his decades-long addiction for his son… and it proved to be the best decision he ever made. It’s no secret that Waylon Jennings knew how to party, as he was very open during his lifetime about how much he struggled with a cocaine addiction. At the peak of his addiction, he was spending $1,000 a day on drugs, as were friends like Johnny Cash. Waylon recalled during his 2001 CMT Inside Fame episode that he finally saw the light and realized how much he was hurting those around him. While Jennings acknowledged the anguish he was putting his wife through, this seemingly simple act with Shooter was the final straw for him: “He came over and sat down and put his arm through my arm and colored for about an hour or something like that, maybe more. That was the first time he was able to do that because I was so scattered all the time, you know. I thought, ‘Well, this is it.’” Drawing with his five-year-old was the moment that changed it all. After that shared moment, he went to Jessi Colter and told her that he was done for good. He then gave the remainder of the drugs and handed them to Jessi to throw away. “I heard her in the bathroom, pouring it down the commode, hollering, ‘Hallelujah, praise the Lord. Hallelujah, praise the Lord.’” When Waylon did finally quit his bad drug habit for good, he did it cold turkey, instead of going to a hospital or rehab facility when he was ready to quit, like his friend Johnny did. Waylon decided to rent a house out in the Arizona desert, clear everything on the calendar, and camp out there until he was clean and had everything out of his system. And if that sounds crazy, that’s because it is, and of course not the way any medical professional would recommend doing the process, but we all know that Waylon was simply a different breed. It worked for him, though, as he stayed away from drugs for the rest of his life, and Shooter had an incredible father as a result. During a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning about the next the archival album of Waylon’s never-before-heard music called Diamonds, Shooter opened up about how his father’s drug addiction did… or more so, did not, affect him as a kid. Shooter explained that it bothered his dad a lot, but it didn’t affect him “one bit” because he was so young when Waylon quit: “You know, he did, of course. But it bothered him so much, like, it didn’t affect me one bit. When I was a kid, he quit by the time I was like five or six, and I think once he won the battle is when he realized he didn’t need it anymore, you know. And he was a great dad.” He’s lucky that he didn’t remember the years when his dad was on drugs, and it’s really a testament to the man Waylon was and how badly he wanted to be an incredible dad: “Yeah, I do miss him. Of course I miss him, but that’s not why I cry. I get emotional because I feel how important this all is.” Shooter says he simply wants people to know “the guy I know,” and he has found a new purpose in carrying on his dad’s legacy in this way: “I want everybody to know the guy I know, and I think I’m in a place where I’m in the studio and I’m able to put this out there, and people will get it and hear it. So I feel like that should be my purpose in a way.” It’s a noble quest, and I know fans absolutely cannot wait to hear all of the new music, and the album is set to be released on November 13th as a physical copy, and on streaming platforms on December 11th. So far, Shooter has only put out one song from Diamonds, which is the title track, and features Glen Campbell on guitar: The full interview is available below. The post Shooter Jennings Says Waylon’s Drug Addiction Did Not Affect Him One Bit: “He Was A Great Dad” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Summer speaks. Just weeks after the country music world was rocked by one of the highest-profile divorces in recent memory, with Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo announcing their split after 10 years, Jon Pardi has just announced he will be divorcing his wife, Summer. Taking to Instagram in a joint post, Jon and Summer announced that they will be ending their marriage: “After much thought, we have made the difficult decision to end our marriage. Our daughters will always remain our highest priority and we are committed to moving forward with love and respect as co-parents. Thank you for your understanding, support, and respect as we navigate these changes as a family.” View this post on Instagram In the wake of the news, Jon announced on his Instagram story that he will be continuing his current stretch of shows throughout the summer. However, he explained that he will be taking a break from social media to better focus on himself and his family as he enters a new chapter of his life: “While I navigate this next chapter, I’m going to take some time away social media to focus on myself and my family. Thanks to you all for the love and support. My team will handle posting for the time being. I’ll see you at the shows.” And now, Summer is finally addressing the news herself. In a brief Instagram story, Summer essentially said that fans have been asking for her to share more on the divorce and ultimately that she’s declining to do so. She confessed that this is an extremely difficult time for her and her family, as you might expect, but that it will remain a private matter. “I know many of you have seen the news about Jon and me. I wanted to acknowledge it here beyond the joint statement we put out. This has been a very difficult and deeply personal time for our family. While so much of our life is shared online, there are parts of it that I’ll always choose to keep private, especially something as difficult as this. I’m so grateful for the kindness, prayers, and support so many of you have already shown us. It truly means more than you know. I will continue showing up on here and sharing links and parts of life with you, like I always have. This space is a part of my work, but it’s also a place that brings me joy, connecting with so many of you. Again, thank you for all of the love and support for our family.” Understandable… perhaps when the wound isn’t so fresh she will be willing to divulge more details. Then again, maybe not… and that’s her right. As much as celebrities and their wives put their personal lives on display for the fans, none of us are entitled to nay information beyond what they’re willing to share with us. Of course, rumors may swirl and fans will believe their own versions of the what and why, but ultimately, we’ll never know what goes on behind closed doors, and the inner workings of someone else’s marriage. Jon & Summer’s Backstory The couple has been together since 2017, something Jon himself called “love at first sight.” Two years later, the two got engaged on the stage at Ryman Auditorium back in 2019. On November 21, 2020, they would marry at Saddle Woods Farm in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Since then, as alluded to in the post, they have had two daughters, Presley Fawn, who is three, and Sienna Grace, who will be turning two this month. Throughout the years, Summer has starred in a plethora of music videos alongside the “Dirt On My Boots” singer, including “Heartache Medication” and, most recently, “Boots Off” earlier in the year. There’s been a ton of speculation about the couple on social media over the past couple months, after internet sleuths picked up on the separation back in May based on the couple’s posts. And as it turns out, they were right. The Complaint The divorce complaint, which was obtained and reviewed by Whiskey Riff, was filed by Summer back on May 12, 2026, and lists the date of separation as May 11, the day before she officially filed. In the complaint, Summer cites irreconcilable differences as the grounds for divorce, which is basically a no-fault grounds in Tennessee that allows the court to grant a divorce without assigning blame when both parties agree to the separation. And she also requests that the court grant her primary custody of their two children: “Wife would show that she is a fit and proper person to be designated as the primary residential parent of the parties’ minor children. The best interests and welfare of the minor children will be served by designating the Wife as the primary residential parent.” And she also requests that the court order her husband to pay spousal support – more commonly known as alimony: “Wife would show that she is in need of spousal support, including but not limited to pendente lite and permanent, and Husband has the ability to pay.” (Pendente lite spousal support means that she’s requesting the court enter an order granting her alimony while the litigation is pending – i.e. she’s asking that he be ordered to pay her before the divorce is actually granted). Summer Pardi is represented by Rose Palermo, the “divorce attorney to the stars” who is also representing Jelly Roll in his divorce, and has represented other high profile clients like Kelsea Ballerini, Kristin Cavallari, Conway Twitty, Wynonna Judd, and many, many more in their divorces.The post Jon Pardi’s Wife, Summer, Breaks Silence On Divorce: “Very Difficult & Deeply Personal Time” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Is the divide between the public and country radio getting further? Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade, Jason Aldean, has had a pretty fascinating career. With 32 #1s, 27 platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and over 51 million units sold in the U.S. alone, the “She’s Country” singer has had a career few could ever dream of. Despite delivering some rock-solid hits over the years, namely with early tracks such as “Why,” “The Truth” and “Laughed Until We Cried,” lately, Aldean hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations in recent memory. Quite frankly, his stretch of three albums starting from 2019’s 9 to the double album, Macon and Georgia, was pretty disastrous, with the Georgia native delivering career lows on tracks such as Georgia’s autotune disaster, “Ain’t Enough Cowboy.” After dropping Highway Desperado back in 2023, Aldean returned once again this year with his 13th studio album, Songs About Us, a lengthy 20-song record that featured his 31st #1 hit, “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” his first-ever song with his wife, Brittany, “Easier Gone,” and a reunion with Luke Bryan on the title track. After scoring a #1 with “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” this week, Aldean grabbed his second chart-topper from Songs About Us with “Don’t Tell On Me,” rising from #2 to #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. In turn, the track became his 27th #1 on the Billboard chart and his 32nd #1 overall. With his 27th #1 on Country Airplay, the Georgia native has now passed both Alan Jackson and George Strait for fourth-most #1s in the chart’s history. Additionally, he’s furthered the gap between legends such as Brooks & Dunn and Toby Keith, as well as modern superstars such as Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs — all of whom have 20 chart-toppers. .@Jason_Aldean's "Don't Tell On Me" rises 2-1 on this week's Country Airplay chart. It's his 27th No. 1 at the format, helping him pass Alan Jackson, George Strait and Luke Bryan for the fourth-most in the chart's history, after Kenny Chesney (33), Blake Shelton (30) and Tim… — billboard charts (@billboardcharts) July 7, 2026 If you take a look at “Don’t Tell On Me’s” streaming numbers, it doesn’t quite reflect how seemingly “popular” the song has been from a broad perspective. Taking a look at Spotify, the track has 11 million streams since its release on Songs About It on April 23rd. In comparison, Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley’s “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” which was released on the same day, has over 71 million streams on the platform. Despite this, it is lagging behind Aldean at #5 on Country Airplay. While I’m not accusing Aldean and his label of payola, it’s become increasingly clear over the years that country radio has lost a lot of its luster, especially in today’s streaming-dominated era. In turn, it’s launched some fairly unpopular songs to #1. For a deeper dive on this phenomenon, read HERE. Most #1s On Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart Kenny Chesney – 33 Blake Shelton – 30 Tim McGraw – 29 Jason Aldean – 27 Luke Bryan – 26 Alan Jackson – 26 George Strait – 26 Thomas Rhett – 21 Keith Urban – 21 Brooks & Dunn – 20 Luke Combs – 20 Toby Keith – 20 Brad Paisley – 20 Morgan Wallen – 20 “Don’t Tell On Me” Jason Aldean Tour Dates July 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater^ July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^ July 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts^ July 23 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena^ July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^ July 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^ July 30 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^ July 31 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^ Aug 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^ Aug 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State^ Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center#% Aug 27 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena^ Aug 28 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^ Aug 29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^ Sep 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^ Sep 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater^ Sep 12 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre^ Sep 17 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum^ Sep 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^ Sep 19 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^ Sep 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^ Sep 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^ ^ with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver # with Chase Matthew and Dee Jay Silver % with Elizabeth NicholsThe post Jason Aldean Passes George Strait & Alan Jackson, Now Owns The Fourth-Most #1 Hits On Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart first appeared on Whiskey Riff.