Well, that’s one way to put it. TMZ broke the news that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, back on May 18 in Williamson County Chancery Court, just outside of Nashville. Whiskey Riff obtained a copy of the divorce complaint that was filed by the “Save Me” singer, which reveals that the couple separated on May 9, a week and a half before the request for a divorce was filed. He cites “irreconcilable differences” as the grounds for the divorce, which in Tennessee is a no-fault grounds for divorce that means that the parties agree on the terms of the separation. And in the wake of the announcement, Bunnie released a tell-all episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast (which has since been removed from her Youtube page), where she revealed a lot of why they decided to split, addressed dating rumors and revealed that Jelly was already dating, and she also explained the straw that broke the camels back, so to speak, that led to the divorce papers being filed, which Jelly did after a huge fight they had on Mother’s Day. She encouraged fans watching her podcast to slide into her soon-to-be husband’s DMs, and she said that she was ready to get back out there, though she also said she wanted to take some time for herself, in addition to later revealing some of the messages that have been sent to her on Instagram… I can only imagine what her DMs look like right now. But it seems like someone caught her eye, as Bunnie was out at Jelly Roll’s own bar on Broadway in Nashville, Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville, with a new man. TMZ shared video of her making out with 24-year-old Dylan Wolf (Bunnie is 46), who is apparently a star on the new Netflix reality show “Calabasas Confidential.” I think they use the word star pretty loosely, but whatever… It apparently happened on the Fourth of July, as Bunnie and Dylan were hanging out int he VIP section on the rooftop bar, and you can see them talking and kissing in the video below: View this post on Instagram Honestly, it’s the strangest divorce I’ve ever seen… they’re still best friends, are having a baby together (via surrogate), and Bunnie is bringing her new flings to her ex’s bar? I just don’t understand… now, I don’t think this is anything more than them just having fun, but still… this whole divorce thing just makes absolutely no sense to me, but I digress… Dylan also posted a video on TikTok hinting that a podcast with her, where they will seemingly reveal the nature of this relationship, “soon”: “Undeleted Pod coming soon.” Based on how open Bunnie has seemingly been thus far, I don’t see why they wouldn’t spill the details on this Fourth of July date too: @dylannwolf Undeleted Pod coming soon @Bunnie Xo #fyp #bunniexo ♬ original sound –

Now that’s a music video. Riley Green is gearing up to released his new album That’s Just Me will be out everywhere this fall, on September 18th, and the lead single is a humorous, heck of a good time called “Think As You Drunk.” In an interview with Billboard, he explained that he wanted to include a sample of Toby Keith’s 2005  hit, “As Good As I Once Was,” which Riley says his dad used to joke was about him. The song was written with Riley’s frequent collaborators Erik Dylan, Wyatt McCubbin and Jessi Alexander, and Riley said it only took them 20 minutes to write. Riley covers Toby’s songs at every live show, particularly “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” and he wanted this to be a tip of the cowboy hat the influence Keith has had on his songwriting: “The best compliment I can give a song is ‘Man, this feels like a Toby Keith song. Especially as a songwriter, I don’t know if there was a bigger influence on me.” Given the influence Keith had on this song in particular, Riley’s team played it for Keith’s manager and family, and he says they loved it and wanted his vocals on it: “They completely thought it was a tip of the cap to Toby, so they wanted to have his vocal on it. So it’s really a full-circle moment for me to have Toby’s vocal on that song.” Riley unfortunately never got to meet Keith, but he says he’s always admired how Keith has given back to the troops and he was scheduled to play military bases in Hawaii and Japan in March, though the conflict in Iran forced the shows to be postponed, though he will eventually get over there when it’s safe to do so: “I remember how awesome a look that was to me, [for Keith] to perform for the brave men and women overseas that cannot be at home. Then I got on the road and away from home and realized how impressive it really was because I know how precious your time off is. For [Keith] to travel halfway around the world and go perform like that shows how important it was to him. So it’s definitely something that I wanted to make a priority.” “Think As You Drunk” has tons of that funny Toby Keith-influenced humor Riley does so well, and unlike Riley’s recent hits “My Way” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” this one is a good old fashioned song about getting drunk… and trying to explain you’re not that drunk, only for it to end up proving that you actually are. The chorus pretty much explains “But I ain’t as think as you drunk I am Don’t pay no mind to this mountain of crushed up cans No, I can’t say my CBA’s I can sing you every song that jukebox plays And I know I can’t stand or sit But if I was hammered, could I dance like this? Might have a cold one in each hand But I ain’t as think as you drunk I am” There’s a ton of fiddle in the production, and while we all know Riley writes some of the best heartbreakers in mainstream country, but this one is really fun and I laughed several times each time I’ve listened to it. And of course, he needed the perfect music video to go with it, and that’s exactly what he delivered in the just-released video. It features his famous dog, Carl, and we see him walking int o his Midtown bar, Duck Blind, where he proceeds to get drunk… but of course, that leads to some bad decisions, and you eventually see him get pulled over on a lawn mower, George Jones-style. He also pays tribute to Toby in the video, and there are so many funny moments throughout the video that you really just have to see it for yourself. I personally laughed out loud when he was flirting with a lovely woman, who might be old enough to be his mom, and when he did his field sobriety test with a lady who is very obviously not your typical cop. I think it’s my favorite video he’s ever done (yes, even more than “Worst Way,” I know…), and it’s a really fun way to kick off this album. I can’t wait to hear all of the new stuff he has coming when it drops this fall, but until then, you can check out the video here: “Think As You Drunk” The post Riley Green Channels His Inner George Jones With Hilarious New Music Video For “Think As You Drunk” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Amen. There’s no doubt that The Red Clay Strays have been red-hot over the last year. Riding the highs of their sophomore album, Made by These Moments, in 2024, the Alabama group broke out into the mainstream back in November. Not only did they deliver a killer performance of “People Hatin’” at the 59th annual CMA Awards, more importantly, they also dethroned Old Dominion as Vocal Group of the Year en route to their first-ever CMA win. They’ve kept the momentum lately as well, dethroning Old Dominion once again, this time taking home their first-ever ACM Award for Group of the Year in May, dropping their stellar junior album, Grateful, in June and headlining Nissan Stadium on the third night of CMA Fest the same month. Their impact goes far beyond their quality music, however. While listening through their discography, it shouldn’t take too long to conclude that they’re creating art not for fame or fortune but instead to make an impact on the lives of their fans and most importantly, spread the Word of God. With plenty of moving tracks about faith, mental health and even political division in the country, highlighted poignantly on their song inspired by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, “People Hatin’,” it becomes increasingly clear that Red Clay is more concerned about the fact that their music is touching people spiritually. Of course, this can be found heavily on their aforementioned new album, Grateful, as well as past tracks such as “God Does,” “On My Knees” and “Devil In My Knees.” With that being said, one of frontman, Brandon Coleman’s, most powerful testimonies and reflections didn’t come from one of their songs. Instead, it came from a conversation with comedian and podcaster, Theo Von, back in 2024. During his conversation with Von, Coleman would explain that he views Red Clay’s rise to prominence as a gift from God. Furthermore, he’d note that it’s an opportunity to give back and raise Him up, describing the relationship as back-and-forth in nature. “God gives you a platform, and it’s a constant tradeoff. God raises you up and gives you a platform, and then you turn around and give it back to God and raise Him up — then He raises you up. That’s just the way I’ve always looked at it.” He’d end the short but sweet reflection by noting how anyone in his position has the choice to make their fame and platform about themselves or about God, explaining how he and the rest of the Strays choose to give it back to Him. “God gives you talents. He gives you drives to do things, then gives you a platform. You can either make it about yourself or turn around and give the glory back to God. It’s just that constant tradeoff that’s always going on.”  It’s pretty clear to see why the Alabama natives have been so successful over the past few years. Beyond the stellar music, they’ve remained one of the most humble and generous groups in the entire genre. In a time filled with so much selfishness and Godlessness, it’s beyond refreshing to see a group as popular as Red Clay constantly use their platform to praise Him every step of the way. “God Does” Grateful Tour Dates July 30 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart August 1 – Boston, MA – TD Garden with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart August 5 – Laval, CA – Place Bell with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart August 7 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann with The Revivalist & Brent Cobb August 9 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden with The Revivalist & Brent Cobb August 16 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk August 18 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk August 19 – Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Event Center with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk August 21 – Bozeman, MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse with Sweet Talk August 22 – Missoula, MT – Adams Ceter with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk August 26 – Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena with Wyatt Flores & Sweet Talk August 27 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena with Wyatt Flores & Sweet Talk August 29 – Portland, OR – Moda Center with Wyatt Flores & Sweet Talk August 30 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena with Wyatt Flores & Sweet Talk September 2 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk September 4 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheater at Caesars Republic with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk September 11 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk September 12 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk September 16 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk September 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena with Dylan Gossett & Sweet Talk September 20 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center with Muscadine Bloodline & Sweet Talk September 30 – Toronto, CA – RBC Amphitheater – with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart October 1 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart October 3 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart October 7 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena with Shane Smith & the Saints & Brent Cobb October 14 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart October 15 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart October 17 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart October 18 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena with The Revivalist & Haley Reinhart October 22 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena with Brent Cobb & Sierra Ferrell  October 23 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena with Brent Cobb & Sierra Ferrell October 28 – Knoxville, TN – Food City Center with Wyatt Flores & Brent Cobb October 31 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC with Shane Smith & the Saints & Brent Cobb November 5 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center with Muscadine Bloodline & Brent Cobb November 6 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena with Muscadine Bloodline & Brent Cobb November 8 – Jonesboro, AR – First National Bank Arena with Muscadine Bloodline & Brent Cobb November 13 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena with Travis Tritt & Brent CobbThe post “Turn Around & Give It Back… Raise Him Up”: Brandon Coleman Reflects On How The Red Clay Strays Glorify God Through Their Success first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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