Addressing the rumors about Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo. In May, it was announced that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from Bunnie, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, back on May 18 in Williamson County Chancery Court, just outside of Nashville. Bunnie Xo made a ton of headlines in the wake of it all when she opened up on the pending divorce between her and her husband Jelly Roll following the news becoming public, and in her since-deleted tell-all episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, she revealed what led to split, addressed dating rumors, revealed that Jelly was already dating, and she also explained the straw that broke the camel’s back, that led to the divorce papers being filed after a fight back on Mother’s Day. Since then, tons of rumors have been flying about what really happened between them, of course that’s really none of anyone’s business, but inevitably, accusations online of either one of them cheating have gone around, along with tons of other conspiracies. Honestly, the way people speculate about a celebrities’ personal lives is astonishing… boldly claiming various things in complete ignorance. It blows my mind. And Jelly’s 18-year-old daughter, Bailee, has had enough. On a recent TikTok live, she used some colorful language to tell fans to mind her business, and clarified neither Jelly Roll, nor Bunnie, cheated, and there is an entirely different reason for the divorce. She told people to get out of her DMs and her comments section, telling them she was “done” hearing anything about her father, adding that she “lived in it” and the internet will “f****** crumble” the day she opens her mouth about what really happened: “They’re both very open about it, and that is it. Period. It’s that f****** simple. Don’t y’all ever come for my father’s name like that again. I’m so done. At the end of the day, that’s still my daddy. So f******* watch it. I’m so done. Nobody cheated, period. Period. Get the f*** out of my DMs, out of my comments, my live with that s***. I don’t care. I don’t want to talk about it. He did not cheat, she did not cheat. Y’all have no f****** idea what happened, and wait til y’all find out. Just f****** wait. Because I promise y’all, the view of what y’all have of not only the situation, but their relationship and the internet in totality is about to f****** crumble the day that I open my mouth. It’s not a difference in f****** opinions. Nobody else lived in it, so don’t f****** even. I’m for real, so done. Good, everybody good, we’re all on the same page? Good.” There you have it… it sounds like Bailee is prepared to reveal all in due time, but we’ll see. Obviously, this is an incredibly tough situation for all involved, especially for Bailee, who was has to watch internet rumors and conspiracies slander her father. In response to a comment about podcast clickbait, she said that she wasn’t trying to drum up podcast views and that the rant came during a moment of genuine frustration: “Bro it wasn’t even intentional. I just had a lil crash out lmao.” In the mean time, her step mom, Bunnie, is getting ready to move into the massive mansion she was building with Jelly before the divorce, and he is apparently going to build on another plot of land nearby as they prepare to welcome their first child together via surrogate, which Bunnie also revealed on the aforementioned podcast. @cashmamaa19 Bailee addresses the cheating rumors about her dad #jellyroll and #bunnie #divorce #jelly #bunniexo ♬ original sound – Morgan The post “Wait ‘Til You Find Out” — Jelly Roll’s Daughter Says The Internet Will “Crumble” If She Reveals What Really Happened Between Her Dad & Bunnie Xo first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Defending a longtime friend. As we all know by now, pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got married on July 3rd at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Permits filed with the city for street closures from July 2-4 revealed that the couple hosted around 1,000 guests at the event, there were tons of celebrities spotted on their way to the venue, and leaving after the festivities. The ceremony was, predictably, a giant spectacle that resulted in streets being shut down around New York City and giant crowds of Swifties forming outside of Madison Square Garden – despite the fact that they couldn’t see anything that was going on inside the arena. Other than a few leaks (like the napkins that featured a questionable Taylor Swift lyric), the details of the wedding have remained pretty locked down thanks to NDAs and strict security measures put into place by the couple and their teams. Considering Taylor’s country roots, it’s not too surprising that there were quite a few country star on-hand to help celebrate the couple, including Miranda Lambert, the members of Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, who reportedly performed at the ceremony, and Kenny Chesney, who seemingly cancelled two of his shows at the Las Vegas Sphere to attend. Despite there not being too many details actually known about the wedding — outside of the location, some of the guests and the aforementioned napkins — it didn’t stop plenty of critics online from blasting Swift and Kelce for the seemingly extravagant ceremony. With that being said, however, Brad Paisley is not having the criticism being hurled towards the “Love Story” singer. During a sitdown with the Associated Press, Paisley, who attended with his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley, would defend the ceremony, calling it one of the “least pretentious” weddings he’s ever seen. “Ironically, [it] was one of the least pretentious weddings that I’ve ever seen or ever will see. It meant a lot to be [invited]. It was kind of a big thank you from her to invite us.” Additionally, the “Whiskey Lullaby” singer would reveal the convoluted invite process, explaining that the initial invites were sent without telling guests where the wedding was being held, instead only giving the date. Because of the top-secret nature, he’d call it a “cat-and-mouse game.” “They were very clear with the invite, and I took this personally when I got the invite, because in the invite, it said, ‘If you’re getting this, you mean a lot to us.’ It was really fun to watch the cat-and-mouse game of, like, ‘We can tell you roughly where it’s going to be. We’re not gonna say what building, and here’s the date. If you’re in, we’ll tell you more.’” Of course, it’s not too surprising that Paisley attended and would further defend the megastar, given that the two go way back. If you recall, Swift opened up for the West Virginia native back in 2007 when she was only 17 years old on his Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour. In fact, she actually made a cameo appearance alongside fellow opener, Kellie Pickler, for the music video for his #1 hit, “Online,” which starred Jason Alexander from Seinfeld. Before you go, watch the music video for “Online.” The post Brad Paisley Defends Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: “One Of The Least Pretentious Weddings I’ve Ever Seen” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Congratulations to the Walls. As one of the key members of the alternative country movement over the last decade, Colter Wall’s importance to the genre cannot be understated. Debuting in 2015 with Imaginary Appalachia, during a time when the genre as a whole was in complete shambles thanks to the popularity of bro-country, the Canadian singer/songwriter has remained one of the forefathers of today’s independent movement. Despite the popularity across the board, highlighted by massive hits such as “Sleeping on the Blacktop,” “The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie,” “Kate McCannon” and more, it seems as if Wall has never been one who enjoyed or even wanted the fame, being famous for living off the grid, ranching and generally keeping to himself in between shows and album releases. 2026, unfortunately, has been a particularly trying time for the “Caroline” singer. Back in March, he announced that he was taking an indefinite hiatus from touring, citing his declining mental health over the past few months of the tour. Just three weeks later, Wall would suffer a devastating loss with the passing of Jason Simpson, his longtime bassist and member of his backing band, The Scary Prairie Boys. Throughout the summer, it seems as if Wall has been doing well out of the spotlight, posting a few updates on social media of himself with his horses on his ranch out in Cypress Hills in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. At the same time, however, it appears that he was quietly preparing to get married out in Saskatchewan. Over the weekend, in typical Colter Wall fashion, he ended up tying the knot with his wife, who at this time has yet to be named, in an incredibly private wedding. The revolution of Wall getting married over the weekend was brought to light by Hayden Redwine, who has frequently opened up for the Canadian singer/songwriter, in an Instagram post congratulating the couple. “Congratulations to two of my favorite people. Just doesn’t get much better. Saw some beautiful country and had a big time up here.” View this post on Instagram In addition to Redwine, the red-hot Texas singer/songwriter, Shelby Stone, and fellow Canadian, Noeline Hofmann, were also in attendance at Wall’s wedding ceremony. Hofmann would take to her Instagram story on Sunday evening to also congratulate the couple, calling it the “best celebration ever.” Additionally, Stone would comment on Redwine’s Instagram post, calling it a “grand ole time.” “Congratulations to the beautiful Mrs. and Mr. Wall. I can’t stop smiling, that was the best celebration ever.” – Noeline Hofmann “A grand ole time eh!” – Shelby Stone Outside of the fact that it was held in Saskatchewan and the likes of Redwine, Hofmann and Stone were in attendance, not much is known at this time regarding Wall’s wedding. With that being said, however, given how messy and public so many relationships have been in country music the past decade, there’s no doubt it’s for the best with the Walls, especially considering how private the “Evangelina” singer has been throughout his career.The post Country Star Colter Wall Gets Married In Saskatchewan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The red headed stranger just doesn’t slow down. Willie Nelson is gearing up to release a new book called The Last Leaf: Reflections on Late-Life Creativity—and My Longest Love Affair, which is set to be released on November 10th. It will of course focus on Willie’s love affair with music, but also, is dedicated to the love of his life, Annie, whom he still calls his “best friend for four decades.” He will detail their first meeting in 1986 on the set of the movie Stagecoach, where she was working as a makeup artist, to how she helped him get through COVID, which nearly took him out. He called her the “heroine” of this book, and he says the years he lived past that are “because of [her]”: “The backbone of this book is a love story. The heroine is my wife, Annie, who kept me alive when I was sure I was gone. COVID nearly got me. I was hurting so bad I wanted out. But Annie wouldn’t let me go. The years I’ve lived since then are because of Annie. And so is this book.” It’s his sixth book he’s written in this decade, and the Instagram trailer simply reads: “In a great life, like a great book, the last chapter is the best chapter.” That will hit you in the feels… And according to the announcement on Instagram, this book will be full of reflections of his later years in life, and I have no doubt we will get to hear some very sweet stories about him and Annie over the years: “At 93, Willie Nelson isn’t slowing down—he’s still writing songs, making records, playing shows, and finding new reasons to be grateful. Now, he’s releasing a new book, The Last Leaf, a reflection on the moments that have shaped him.⁠ ⁠ At the heart of this book is a love story, one that Willie shares with his wife, Annie. Over more than four decades together they’ve built a partnership meant to last—a reminder that some of life’s greatest adventures begin long after the first chapter. ⁠ The Last Leaf, coming November 10.” Willie is currently on tour this summer, and at 93-years-old, he put out his most recent album Dream Chaser in May, which was his 79th solo studio album and 156th album overall. Willie released  an album called Last Leaf on the Tree in 2024, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Americana Album category. We all know Willie is a living legend, and how lucky are we that he’s still around to tell all of the incredible stories he’s amassed through what is truly has, and continues to be, a truly remarkable career. View this post on Instagram Willie Nelson 2026 Tour Dates Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, MN Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Friday, August 21, 2026 – Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Friday, August 28 2026 – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Sheryl Crow Stephen Wilson Jr. Robert Randolph Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Sheryl Crow Stephen Wilson Jr. Robert Randolph Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Albany Med Health System at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Sheryl Crow Stephen Wilson Jr. Robert Randolph Don Was and the Pan-Detroit EnsemblThe post Willie Nelson Announces New Book, ‘Last Leaf: Reflections On Late-Life Creativity And My Longest Love Affair’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Continuing her domination. If you think it’s been hard to keep up with all the headlines surrounding Ella Langley and her generational run over the past nine months, I wouldn’t even blame you at this point. After riding the highs of 2024’s Riley Green collaboration, “you look like you love me” all the way into the end of 2025, the Alabama native dropped what can only be described as a cultural phenomenon at this point with “Choosin’ Texas.” As it stands today, “Choosin’ Texas” is the longest-running #1 hit by a female country artist on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, the only country song by a woman to triple up and go #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Hot Country and Country Airplay chart simultaneously and just one of 25 songs in history to stay at #1 for 12+ weeks on the Hot 100. In case that wasn’t enough, thanks to the success of her sophomore album, Dandelion, which debuted at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 and sold 169,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in its first week, Langley became just the second woman in history to hold the #1 album and song in the U.S. simultaneously with a country song/album. Of course, Taylor Swift was the first, going #1 with Red (Taylor’s Version) and “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” back in 2021. She’d make even more history back on May 18th when “Choosin’ Texas” spent its 10th week at #1 on the Hot 100 and “Be Her” held strong at #2 for a second straight week. In turn, she became the first country artist IN HISTORY to hold the Top 2 songs in the United States simultaneously for more than one week. This broke her out a tie with Morgan Wallen, who became the first country artist to do so upon the release of I’m The Problem last May, when he owned the top three songs with “What I Want,” “Just in Case” and “I’m the Problem.” In the weeks following, it managed to gain sole possession of the longest-leading chart-topper on the Hot 100 recorded by a woman in country music, breaking out of a tie with Debby Boone’s 1977 hit, “You Light Up My Life,” which topped the all-genre chart for 10 weeks (and peaked at #4 on the Hot Country Songs chart). Additionally, “Choosin’ Texas” became just the 25th song in the Hot 100’s 68-year history to stay at #1 for a dozen weeks or more, and Langley became the first woman in history to score three of the Top 4 hits on the Hot 100 in a single week with country songs (and just the ninth artist in history to do so in any genre). Fresh off scoring the most-streamed song of the year so far, this week, Choosin’ Texas” remained at #1 for its 14th frame, garnering 24 million official streams, 51 million airplays on radio and 7,000 units sold. View this post on Instagram This time around, “Choosin’ Texas” has now tied Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” as the longest-running solo #1 by a female artist in any genre on the Hot 100 chart this CENTURY. Going further into Hot 100 records, Langley’s smash hit is now tied for the second-longest #1 by a woman in history, matching Carey’s aforementioned track and Whitney Houston’s Dolly Parton-penned classic, “I Will Always Love You.” Of course, it’s only behind Carey’s holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which holds the all-time record with 22 weeks. Langley’s success is obviously not limited to just the Hot 100, of course. This week, “Choosin’ Texas” also topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart (32nd week), Songs of the Summer chart (7th week), Streaming Songs chart (15th week) and Digital Song Sales chart (13th week). With the track primed to spend its 15th frame at #1 next week, Langley will gain sole-possession of the second-longest-running #1 hit by a woman in Hot 100 history and, in turn, this century. Additionally, she’s quickly approaching Shaboozey’s record as the longest-running country song on the Hot 100, which was set when “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” spent a staggering 19 weeks at #1 in 2024. “Choosin’ Texas” The Dandelion Tour Dates 7/23/2026 Pikeville, KY Appalachian Wireless Arena (#, %) 7/24/2026 Cary, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre (#, %) 7/25/2026 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum (#, %) 7/30/2026 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion (@, %) 7/31/2026 Canandaigua, NY CMAC (@, %) 8/13/2026 Austin, TX Moody Center (#, &) 8/14/2026 Corpus Christi, TX Hilliard Center (#, &) 8/15/2026 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena (#, &) @ Kameron Marlowe + Dylan Marlowe # Kaitlin Butts & Gabriella Rose % Laci Kaye BoothThe post Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Is Now Tied For The Longest-Running #1 Hit By A Female Artist This CENTURY, Spending Its 14th Week At #1 On The Hot 100 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.