Bet he wishes he had just paid for it from the beginning… Charges have been dropped against country singer Bailey Zimmerman after the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to KRQE that restitution has been paid in full for the damages caused to a hotel room ahead of a canceled concert last month. The “Rock and a Hard Place” singer was charged on June 18 with one felony count of criminal damage to property over $1,000 and one misdemeanor charge of falsely obtaining services, with the arrest warrant alleging that Zimmerman caused $16,000 in damages to his hotel room following a canceled concert at the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque. The incident transpired last month when Zimmerman canceled a show at the resort hours before show time on May 27. At the time, Zimmerman said in a statement that he wasn’t feeling well and was not able to give fans the show that they deserved: “Y’all know there’s nothing I love more than getting out on the road and playing these shows for you, so it’s so hard for me to have to say this, but I have to reschedule tonight’s (5/27) and Saturday’s (5/30) shows. I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I’m not able to give you all the show you deserve. I hate letting y’all down and was really looking forward to these shows, but I gotta take care of myself so I can get back out there stronger. We will be announcing the rescheduled dates as soon as possible, and all tickets will be honored for the new dates. Love y’all so much, and I appreciate the prayers and understanding — I’ll see you real soon.” After the show was canceled, rumors quickly began swirling that there was more to the story. And that was confirmed when charges were filed by the state of New Mexico against the artist for allegedly destroying his hotel room while intoxicated. As first reported by TMZ, and confirmed by Whiskey Riff via court records, Zimmerman was charged by Bernalillo County with a felony for criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor charge of falsely obtaining services, stemming from an unpaid bar tab of $400 at the hotel he was staying in. But the affidavit for an arrest warrant gives much more detail on the incident that led to charges being filed. According to the affidavit, Zimmerman spent the day on the golf course before arriving back at the resort. Cameras then captured Zimmerman and his band get out of a van and stand around the outside of the hotel room smoking a cigarette. And according to the affidavit: “Zimmerman was intentionally burning other members of the band with the cigarette. The band members did not appear to mind and were laughing.” The group was then taken up to their hotel rooms, where Zimmerman and another member of the band appeared to be “play fighting” in the hallway: “Zimmerman pushed the male against the hallway wall twice, and then they moved to the opposite wall.” Later, the group exited the hotel and got into an SUV for soundcheck when security at the resort reportedly advised that the country singer “appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and was very angry with his band and manager.” Things apparently escalated at soundcheck, when it sounds like Zimmerman went on a rampage, swinging a guitar and striking the ground, throwing cymbals, knocking over drums and microphones and walking off stage multiple times. And after returning for a third time, his band apparently attempted to intervene before the singer reportedly shoved his guitarist: “The band members attempted to intervene, but Zimmerman yelled at them and walked off the stage for a third time. Zimmerman was met by [his tour manager] where he exited the stage. He was seen swaying and angrily gesturing as he spoke with her. After almost a minute of talking, Zimmerman angrily walked back on stage and kicked the drum cymbals, knocking them over. He then shoved one of his guitarists, causing the male to jolt forward. The band members again attempted to talk with Zimmerman.” As they were leaving the venue, Zimmerman reportedly spit towards a resort security officer who was standing nearby, and refused to get in his SUV because it was white instead of black. But eventually his team was able to get him back to the hotel, where he reportedly fell and had blood visible on his knee. The concert for that evening was ultimately cancelled, and resort staff informed Zimmerman and his team that they needed to leave the premises. This apparently upset Zimmerman, who refused to leave in the vehicles provided by the resort. Police were called to escort him off the premises, and housekeeping staff then discovered the damage to the hotel room that reportedly totaled over $16,000 and included “damage to a TV, a broken phone, damage to a coffee table, damage to two chairs, and two chairs missing from the room.” There was also reported to be a hole in a wall as well as damage to other walls and stains on the carpet, and when Sandia staff attempted to contact Zimmerman and his team, they weren’t able to get a response – which led to the charges being filed. In a statement issued through his attorney after the charges became public, Zimmerman apologized to the community and to the resort, claiming that he “never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful” and saying that he’s taking the matter seriously: “I want to address the events surrounding my canceled show in New Mexico in May and the reports that have followed. First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino. I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired. I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected. To my fans who bought tickets and showed up expecting a performance, I am so sorry, you deserved better from me. I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and off stage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused. I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow. Thank you to my fans for holding me accountable and for understanding that I am human. I do not take your support for granted.” Of course this isn’t the first time that an incident has raised concerns about Zimmerman’s relationship with alcohol. A couple years back, Zimmerman got too drunk to perform well at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa festival in Mexico. He issued an apology for the drunken performance, which let’s be honest, has happened to a number of artists over the years, and will probably happen to many more. But the more pressing matter is that Zimmerman has now had multiple instances where alcohol has either ruined a show or canceled a show, and now will lead to an eventual arrest in New Mexico. Bailey is young and talented, but it seems pretty clear that he hasn’t had the best relationship with alcohol over the past few years… hopefully he can get the help that he needs before he does even more damage to his career.The post Charges Dropped Against Bailey Zimmerman After Restitution Paid For Destroyed Hotel Room first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

CLIMB TREE. (Just wanted to get that out there before everybody started posting it in the comments). By now there’s no doubt you’ve heard Luke Bryan‘s newest song, “Fish Hunt Golf Drink.” And if you haven’t heard it…well, let’s just take a look at the lyrics: “If I could have it my own way, you know Let me tell you how every day would go Wake up, coffee Camo, climb tree Wet line, eighteen Fish, hunt, golf, drink All fall, all spring, all summer long I’ll be livin’ it up and livin’ it on A country boy’s dream Fish, hunt, golf, drink” Yeah… The song quickly went viral with people mocking the lyrics, many saying that it sounds like something that would be written by AI and many upset at the image that the song gives to the country music genre. And look, it’s clearly no “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” The lyrics are goofy and shallow, but Luke has clapped back at some of the criticism by arguing that…it’s not meant to be some meaningful masterpiece: It’s just a fun summer song. “It’s called a fun song. Just listen and have fun. Go get on a boat quit scrolling on your phone all day.” Now, how you feel about that explanation probably depends on how seriously you take yourself. If you’re able to recognize that not all songs have to have some profound meaning, and there are some songs that are just goofy and stupid and that’s ok even if they’re not for you, then you’re probably able to just roll your eyes and move on with your day, which I think is the correct reaction here if you’re not a fan of the song. Because as it turns out, even Luke doesn’t take himself THAT seriously. Of course that’s nothing new: He’s always kinda been the goofy, drunk uncle of country music. He’s got a good sense of humor, shows off his personality, and has always been one of the more likeable guys in country music, even if you don’t like his music. So when Wheeler Walker Jr. posted a (VERY) not-safe-for-work parody of the song, even Luke got a kick out of it. Here’s Ol’ Wheeler’s parody: View this post on Instagram And while everybody else was busy being outraged about the original, Luke himself got a kick out of the parody and even hopped into Wheeler’s comments on Instagram: I mean, kudos to Luke for being able to laugh at himself. We’ve seen plenty of artists who aren’t able to handle criticism or mocking, but Luke’s always a good sport about it and clearly doesn’t take himself too seriously. It’s nice to see. Of course, this doesn’t mean I’m defending the song: It’s not going to be winning any Grammy awards anytime soon, and I’m not going to be adding it to any playlists. And I do get a kick out of all the “CLIMB TREE” comments any time Luke is mentioned online now. But when it comes to country songs that are “offensive” or a “disgrace to the genre,” I just feel like there are bigger fish to fry than a silly song like this one. And it seems like all the critics are taking the song way more seriously than Luke anyway.The post Luke Bryan Had A Hilarious Reaction To Wheeler Walker Jr.’s Extremely NSFW Parody Of “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

If the “Queen of Country Music” comes for the “King of Gas Stations” (Buc-ee Beaver himself), she best not miss. Dolly Parton is already an icon for countless reasons (music, philanthropy, theme parks, etc). Yet in classic Dolly fashion, she wanted to continue to innovate and further her brand, so she decided to get into the gas station business. The country music star announced late last year that she was partnering with the team behind the Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand its flagship Cornersville, Tennessee location to the first ever Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop. That location just celebrated its grand opening earlier today. Dolly has previously said that she wanted to get into the gas station and truck stop business after spending years on the road as a touring artist. She plans on starting with this first location, and then expanding with more stops in the years to come: “I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a bus. All the years spent visiting greasy spoon cafes, truck stops, and roadside pit stops have given me an understanding of what traveler’s desire on the road. Whether you are driving a truck, a bus, or a car, you want a place that feels like home and recharges you for the rest of your journey. I believe we will fill a void out there on the highways, all while bringing the heart and soul of Tennessee.” Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops combine hospitality, retail, and entertainment elements, and as you might imagine, Dolly is the de facto mascot of the entire place. Her image and silhouette are on just about everything… which leads me to this question: Have you ever heard of or seen another gas station brand that sounds a whole lot like that? Maybe with a name that starts with a “B”? Dolly Parton sure seems to know about Buc-ee’s, because during the ribbon cutting ceremony, she not-so-subtly took a jab at the gas station brand that’s been redefining the gas station and roadside bathroom experience over the last couple of years. She didn’t name drop Buc-ee’s, but she did mention their mascot, and boldly claimed that they don’t see the popular gas station brand as a competitor: “I wanted to welcome all of you and say thank you for coming. We’re very excited about our truck stop: the Tennessean Travel Stop… I’m sure some of you are wondering why I wanted a truck stop. Well, I couldn’t leave it to beavers. I had to throw my scrawny little self in there. We’re not trying to compete with anybody. We don’t think we’ll have to. We think we’re going to have everything that you want or need.” Dolly Parton has entered the trucker stop business. Here's a special look at Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tenn., that is officially open for business. pic.twitter.com/4i0mtjg7Qu — NewsChannel 5 (@NC5) June 24, 2026 Dolly Parton vs. Buc-ee’s… the rivalry that we didn’t know we needed. Granted, Dolly did say that she and her Tennessean Travel Stop didn’t see Buc-ee’s as a competitor. For a second, I thought she meant that both places would be able to coexist rather peacefully. But then the country music legend followed it up with “We don’t think we’ll have to,” and that’s when I really knew that the gas station rivalry was on. Let the “Dolly and Buc-ee’s Battle for Gas Station Supremacy” begin.The post Dolly Parton Calls Out Buc-ee’s During Opening Of Her Tennessean Travel Stop: “I Couldn’t Leave It To Beavers” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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