Feeling optimistic after the divorce. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban shocked the world when they announced they were splitting up and headed for divorce at the end of 2025. Kidman first filed for divorce on September 30th, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. They had been separated and living apart since the beginning of the summer when Keith moved out. According to several sources, Kidman was trying to save the marriage, while Urban wanted out. Either way, it’s sad to see this nearly two-decade marriage come to an end. Of course, you never know what’s really going on behind closed doors, but the two of them always appeared very much in love, and they often spoke publicly about their seemingly strong marriage and life together. They share two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, and it’s heartbreaking all around, especially for their kids. They were married for 19 years, and first met in 2005 after meeting at the G’Day USA gala in Los Angeles. Urban talked about his wife’s “otherworldly era,” saying he was incredibly nervous to speak to her and felt like he was meeting a “real-life princess.” He eventually worked up the nerve to ask for her number, though it still took him a while to actually call her. Once he did, their connection was instant, and the rest is history. They were married the following year in 2006. At the start of 2026, Kidman and Urban finalized their divorce, and it appears that the parties were not looking for a fight and were more concerned about their children in the split. Which, in my opinion, is how it should be. Court documents state that each party is responsible for their own legal fees and expenses. In addition to laying out the schedule for when each parent will get their kids, they are both required to “behave with each other and each child so as to provide a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship with the child even though they are divorced.” The parenting agreement also states: “They will not speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent. They will encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families.” While it’s heartbreaking to know that this relationship did not stand the test of time, a source close to Nicole Kidman says she is feeling good and optimistic about what lies ahead after finalizing her divorce. After spending the holiday and starting the year in Australia, the source shared with PEOPLE: “She is refreshed and optimistic about the new year. They’re all settling back into their routine. Things have been calm.” The source added that Kidman is looking forward to all that she has professionally coming up this year. And according to Dallasites, what she has on her roster professionally is already taking off. DFW citizens have spotted filming for Special Ops: Lioness set up in various parts of downtown and uptown Dallas. The year also includes the long-awaited sequel to Practical Magic, her popular 1998 movie with Sandra Bullock, Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and Prime Video’s Scarpetta. Given how busy Kidman is each year, this is not the complete list of what’s on her horizon. Throwing herself into motherhood and her career, it seems, but those outlets are great for healing and keeping herself busy in this new life chapter. The post Nicole Kidman Reportedly Feeling “Refreshed & Optimistic” After Finalizing Divorce From Keith Urban first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? It’s no secret that Chris Stapleton is one of the most talented artists in the music world. Yeah… I’m not saying just country. Ask any artist out there – in any genre – and they’d likely tell you that they’d kill to have the vocal power that Stapleton so effortlessly possesses. That kind of undeniable talent is sought after, which is why Stapleton is often asked to collaborate on the work of other’s. The country music star spoke more about that in the latest episode of Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. If you’ve never listed to the podcast, Shepard’s show mainly focuses in on celebrity interviews, and the generally, he gets pretty deep on topics like family, mental health, struggles and shortcomings, and other more vulnerable points of conversation. The 51-year-old has previously shared that he has a passion for speaking with others, learning more about them, and hearing stories that could potentially help others in similar circumstances. He’s been at it for over six years, and Dax rarely ever passes on the opportunity to talk with someone interesting. He’s actually been on quite the kick of country music artists as guest, with Luke Combs, Jason Aldean and now Chris Stapleton all joining his show in just a matter of months. Dax and Stapleton had quite the sprawling, almost-two-hour conversation (if you’ve got time to listen to it all, and call yourself a Stapleton fan, do it), and at one point, Shepard asked a really good question: Did Chris Stapleton accidentally become a lead man? If you know the “White Horse” singer’s story, you know that inquiry is solely based upon the early stages of Stapleton’s career journey. And the country music artist was quick to agree that he did, in fact, become a star on accident: “1oo%. I moved to Nashville to be a songwriter… I don’t write a lot anymore.” Many attribute Stapleton’s CMA Awards “Tennessee Whiskey” performance with Justin Timberlake as his official star-making moment. It definitely didn’t hurt, and Chris refers to it as throwing a match on the fire that was already built and ready to go. Stapleton put in a ton of time in Nashville as a songwriter long before that night at the CMAs, and his “Tennessee Whiskey” performance was just the spring board. Fast forward to today, and Stapleton is one of the biggest stars in country music. He told Dax that honor also translates to being asked by others to collaborate. As someone who got a start in the industry through songwriting, Chris Stapleton is always game… but it’s never just the songwriting that other artists are asking for: “I do get calls from people to write with and for things, which inevitably ends up being, ‘Hey will you also come sing on this thing?’ I usually go, ‘Well, okay.’ But I really love the role of getting in a room with someone and writing for their thing. I enjoy that. I enjoy the exercise of walking in the room with someone and going, ‘What are we going to do today? What are we gonna pull down out of the sky?'” Sounds like there’s a small part of Chris that would love to just be the songwriter that he moved to Nashville to be. Then again, you can’t have that big of a voice and expect to not be asked to utilize it. The way that Stapleton talked about it, he does seem a little bummed out when he’s asked to also sing on the project that he’s helping with. However, even he understands that when someone asks for Chris Stapleton to help… they’re obviously going to want the thing that Stapleton is famously known for. You can hear him talk more about it in the Armchair Expert interview below: The post Chris Stapleton Says He Rarely Ever Gets Asked To Co-Write…. Without Getting Asked To Sing Too first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Season 2 of the hit Taylor Sheridan series, Landman, is officially in the books. I won’t get into any spoilers on this blog, but after the season finale concluded, I think we can officially say that the season finished off STRONG. Cartel bosses, major corporate wheeling and dealing, love stories, a back alley attack, family drama, and brand new characters. Sam Elliott has showed up for Season 2, and has been incredible… perhaps his most vulnerable role yet. And we’re also getting much more prominent screen time from a couple Oscar-nominees, Andy Garcia and Demi Moore. But at Whiskey Riff, we’re all about the soundtrack from Taylor Sheridan and Music Supervisor Andrea von Foerster, and they picked up right where Season 1 left off with some off the best that country music has to offer. Billy Bob Thornton isn’t just the lead actor; he is a major creative force behind the music. He has co-written several songs specifically for the show’s mood, including the newly released duet from Carter Faith and William Beckmann, “Lay Your Heartache Onto Mine.” Season 2 has also featured the likes of Turnpike Troubadours, Cody Jinks, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Charley Crockett, Whiskey Myers, George Strait, Drayton Farley and more. Landman Soundtrack Sometimes it can be difficult to notice every song that is featured in the show especially when you’re trying to focus on the plot, but we tracked down every country song featured on the show this season, and put them conveniently into a nice little list. And we also added them to our Landman playlist, which features every single song from Season 1 and Season 2… it’s a must-listen. Season 2 Episode 1: Death And A Sunset 1. “Nothing You Can Do” – Turnpike Troubadours 2. “Game I Can’t Win” – Charley Crockett 3. “The Devil Plies His Trade (Sn6 Ep3)” – Turnpike Troubadours 4. “Cowboy Friends” – Ella Langley 5. “Wyoming”- Benjamin Tod Episode 2: Sins of the Father 1. “Bitin’ List” – Tyler Childers 2. “Cheers to Disagree” – Hunter Hicks 3. “Gettin’ By (Far Out West Sessions)” – Flatland Calvary Episode 3: Almost A Home 1. “Ramblin'” – Red Clay Strays 2. “Do It To Myself” – Tanner Usrey 3. “Taking The Long Way” – Larry Fleet 4. “What’s Going On In Your World” – George Strait 5. “Touch & Go” – Drayton Farley Episode 4: Dancing Rainbows 1. “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” – Georgia Satellites 3. “Hard Luck and Circumstances” – Charley Crockett 6. “Time Bomb” – Whiskey Myers 8. “Wasting Time” – The Red Clay Strays Episode 5: The Pirate Dinner 1. “Winner At Losing” – Gavin Adcock 2. “One For The Road” – Hunter Hicks 3. “No Way Out” – The Jack Wharff Band 4. “Drink That Strong” – Channing Wilson 5. “Big Bad Heart” – Lance Roark 6. “Grease” – Lainey Wilson 7. “Heaven Sent” – The SteelDrivers Episode 6: Dark Night of the Soul 1. “Ruby Ann” – Turnpike Troubadours 2. “Hang Your Head Down Low” – Vincent Neil Emerson 3. “Be Here” – Turnpike Troubadours 4. “I Ain’t Drunk Enough Yet” – Madeline Edwards 5. “Black Powder” – Luke Grimes 6. “Lost Highway” – Cody Jinks 7. “It’s Called Doubt” – Drayton Farley 8. “Snakes In Tall Grass” – Hunter Hicks 9. “All Around Cowboy” – Charley Crockett 10. “Nothin’ But Texas” – Wade Bowen Episode 7: Forever Is an Instant 1. Shaboozey and BigXthaPlug – “Drink Don’t Need No Mix” 2. Mason Lively – “Burn The Ground” 3. Isaac Hoskins – “Panhandle Wind” 4. Danno Simpson – “When The Stars Fall” 5. Noeline Hoffman – “Purple Gas” Episode 8: Handsome Touched Me 1. Red Shahan – “Cotton Fire” 2. George Strait and Chris Stapleton – “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” 3. Lainey Wilson – “Road Runner” 4. Ashland Craft – “Last 20 Dollars” 5. Nikki Lane – “Jackpot” 6. Ella Langley – “Better Be Tough” 7 Vincent Neil Emerson – “The Great Highway” 8. Colter Wall – “The Last Loving Words” Episode 9: Plans, Tears, and Sirens 1. Tyler Childers – “House Fire” 2. Kaitlin Butts – “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me)” 3. Kassi Ashton – “Rain In Texas” Episode 10: “Tragedy and Flies” 1. Charles Wesley Godwin – “Needle Fall Down” 2. Tanner Adell – “Do Si Don’tcha” 3. Whiskey Myers – “I Got To Move” 4. Julianna Rankin – “Bad Habits and Good Horses” And luckily for you, we gathered up all the great country music from Season 1, as well as everything from Season 2 so far, and put it together in one convenient place, available on Apple Music and Spotify. So go ahead and gas up that Landman Soundtrack featuring GREAT country artists like Turnpike Troubadours, Red Clay Strays, Lainey Wilson, Ian Noe, Ward Davis, Zach Bryan, Kaitlin Butts, Shane Smith and the Saints, Treaty Oak Revival, Whiskey Myers, Brent Cobb, and more: Spotify Apple Music The post The Official ‘Landman’ Playlist: Every Song From Taylor Sheridan’s West Texas Oil Drama first appeared on Whiskey Riff.