You’d think people would know better by now, but it seems there are plenty who keep falling for these fake quotes on social media. The latest victim is Carrie Underwood, who already found herself under fire last year for performing during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. A parody account on X apparently tried to take advantage of the people who are somehow still mad about that performance, and posted a fake quote from the “Jesus Take the Wheel” singer aimed at Michelle Obama. In the wake of comedian Druski releasing a skit of himself in whiteface mocking Erika Kirk, wife of late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, the parody account claimed that Underwood proposed dressing up in blackface to mock the former First Lady: Carrie Underwood on Druski’s recent skit: “Maybe someone should do a blackface skit of Michelle Obama” pic.twitter.com/8JigQpJEly — Hoops Crave (@HoopsCrave) March 26, 2026 The only problem is that it’s clearly a fake quote. Just completely fabricated. And the account that posted it even notes in its biography that it’s a parody account of the popular “Pop Crave” account. Despite the fact that it’s clearly (a pretty poor attempt at) parody, the tweet still managed to rack up 11k likes so far and nearly 2,000 replies, most of whom appeared to believe that it was an actual quote from Carrie. Well the country superstar recently appeared at a Nashville Predators game alongside her husband, former Preds captain Mike Fisher, for a promotional night in which fans were given bobbleheads of the celebrity couple. Because everybody loves a good bobblehead, am I right? But anyway, the Preds posted a photo of the power couple from the game to their Instagram account, which apparently caught the attention of the same idiots who believed the fake quote. And as a result, the Preds were flooded with troll comments from people outraged at the fake quote and threateningly urging Carrie to go through with her plan to wear blackface: The post currently has around 1,200 comments, most from people who don’t seem to realize that the quote was completely fake and made up. That’s just how the internet works these days I guess. Get outraged first and verify later. Of course it’s the second time in the past week that the Preds have had to deal with a social media backlash, after the team went viral for hosting a “Pride Night” last week that drew criticism from some high-profile voices on the right: The predators logo is celebrating lgbtq pride. The jokes just write themselves pic.twitter.com/BGPoRTEIfH — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 26, 2026 The outrage was so loud that the Preds issued a statement standing by their decision to host the theme night, which featured a national anthem performance from a group called The Cowgays as well as performances from LGBT artist Brady Riley during the period breaks: “We understand that initiatives like Pride Night, Faith and Family night, Recovery Night, Women of Smashville Night, Ford Military Week and celebrations for Black History, API and others can be meaningful and affirming for many, while others may see them differently. We respect that our fan base is diverse not only in identity, but in viewpoint. That diversity is part of what makes our community strong. We believe that hockey is for everyone. As an organization, we remain committed to fostering an environment rooted in respect, inclusion, and a shared passion for hockey. We will continue listening to our fans, supporting one another, and focusing on what unites us: the energy of the game, the spirit of competition, and the shared connection that we have in our team and our city.” However, OutKick pointed out that the team left their “Faith and Family Night” promotion off their calendar, which the team blamed on an oversight: When I asked the Predators why "Faith & Family Night" AKA Christian Night was not only omitted from their Theme Night promotional calendar, but why is it not an arena-wide event like Pride Night, the team said: "That must’ve been an oversight when that graphic was initially… https://t.co/YK9IMMfVUf pic.twitter.com/1CKEWkZ3SA — Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) March 29, 2026 Tough week to be on the social media team for the Predators.The post Nashville Predators Fans Flood Instagram Comments After Falling For Fake Carrie Underwood Quote On Michelle Obama first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

15 years in and he’s just getting started. It’s safe to say it’s been nothing short of a wild six months for Cody Johnson. If you recall, back in October, the Texas native suffered a huge blow when he blew out his eardrum. Just a month later, however, the “Dirt Cheap” singer would shock the country music world by taking home his first-ever CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award, snapping Chris Stapleton’s four-year winning streak. Despite the huge night in Nashville during the CMAs, the burst eardrum didn’t come without its consequences. With the emergency surgery, multiple different shows were rescheduled, including stops in Pittsburgh, Birmingham and Las Vegas, as well as his scheduled performance at Boots in the Bayou in Gonzales, Louisiana and his highly-anticipated appearance at Hondo Rodeo in Phoenix, Arizona, in which he was scheduled to not only perform but compete at the show’s events. Luckily for Johnson, his recovery process has been nothing short of a success, going as far as to say it’s the fastest his doctors have seen an eardrum heal, and he’s ready to get back out on the road throughout the year in 2026. Along with the sprawling, 28-show tour, which recently added the likes of Kip Moore, Clint Black, Randy Houser, Jon Pardi, Carter Faith and more as openers, the “Dirt Cheap” singer is also making his largest festival appearance to date, headlining  California’s Stagecoach for the first time in his career on April 24th. As time passes, CoJo has established himself as not only one of the biggest success stories flying out of the uber-talented Texas scene but also one of the biggest stars in the genre today. Beyond the recent Male Vocalist win at the CMAs, the East Texas native has scored a handful of #1 hits, captured over a dozen platinum-certified singles and cemented himself as one of the premier artists in today’s rise of traditional country. More importantly, he has no plans on slowing down as 2026 begins to ramp up. In a recent appearance on Dale Brisby’s Rodeo Time podcast, Johnson confirmed that 2026 is looking to be the biggest year of his career to date. Not only would he signal that he’s looking to keep the momentum gained at the CMAs following the Male Vocalist win, but he’d also note that fans can expect new music coming frequently throughout the year. As he’d note in the interview, the time off following the burst eardrum really made him want to push himself heading into 2026: “This last year, I popped my eardrum. I was out for three months after the surgery, and I had this mentality of ‘When I come back, I’m taking no prisoners. When I come back, I’m putting my head down, and I’m going to freaking work.’ And we started working, man, and putting stuff in the can. I got so many songs that are coming out periodically that have nothing to do with the album that’s already done. The whole gun is loaded; the ammunition’s there. We’re just fixing to start sending it, which will power these big, huge shows that we’re playing this year.” For Johnson, it’s scoring major career marks like the aforementioned Stagecoach headlining spot and Male Vocalist win that made him want to keep setting the bar higher for himself and his crew. “Headlining Stagecoach and all that, that’s a huge deal. I just feel like now is the time in my career to make the push to set the bar higher and to say, ‘I’m not going away. I’m here to stay.’ I’m still chasing that gold buckle… For me, that gold buckle is Entertainer of the Year, ACMs, CMAs — that’s what I’m after. And when I get it, I’m probably going to go chase it again.” Reflecting on the Male Vocalist win at the CMAs, he’d call it a full-circle moment, expressing it’s one of his proudest moments so far in his music career. “That was pretty cool. I meant what I said… Literally, my whole life has been devoted to being able to open my mouth and push music notes out that make people go, ‘Oh my god.’ I’ve devoted my whole life to it. So to get Male Vocalist of the Year, especially when you’re in a category with Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton, like that’s a big deal, I was pretty taken aback. I was pretty proud of that one.” It’s going to be pretty hard for Johnson to top his huge 2025, especially considering the fact that he snapped Stapleton’s four-year Male Vocalist streak at the CMA Awards, but if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the “‘Til You Can’t” singer, it’s the simple fact that you should never doubt him. With a red-hot tour, a new album in the works and more momentum than ever before, I wouldn’t be too surprised if he finally grabs his long-awaited EOTY win at some point this year. Listen to the full podcast here. Cody Johnson Tour Dates April 10 – Bossier City, Louisiana – Brookshire Grocery Arena with Kip Moore April 24 – Indio, California – Stagecoach May 2 – Clemson, South Carolina – Death Valley (Clemson Stadium) May 9 – Des Moines, Iowa – Casey’s Corner May 30 – Rosemont, Illinois – Allstate Center July 11 – Cavendish, Prince Edward Island – Cavendish Beach Music Festival July 17 – Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena with Drew Baldridge July 18 – Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena with Ian Munsick & Walker Montgomery July 25 – Jacksonville, Florida – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena August 8 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Paycom Center August 22 – Knoxville, Tennessee – Food City Center August 29 – Saint Paul, Minnesota – Grand Casinoa Arena September 12 – Tacoma, Washington – Tacoma DomeThe post “I’m Not Going Away”: Cody Johnson Says He’s Taking It To The Next Level After 2025 CMA Male Vocalist Win first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Good Friday is as good a day as any for Brandon Lake and Lainey Wilson to drop “The Jesus I Know Now.” All of this talk about artists switching over to country (Beyoncé, Post Malone, etc.), yet not much has been said about Brandon Lake. I suppose Christian to country isn’t a huge move musically, but nonetheless, the artist behind the hit song “Gratitude” has been working with plenty of country artists lately – and has even made some country music of his own. And I have to mention that in May of 2025, there were two Christian songs that made the Hot 100 chart – the first time that’s happened in over a decade. One was Forrest Frank’s viral smash “Your Way’s Better,” and the other just so happened to be the Christian-country crossover that you’ve probably heard: “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Lake and rapper-turned-country-singer, Jelly Roll. In other words, Christian music has been having a moment, and Brandon Lake and the many country music artists that have worked with him as of late are to thank. After the positive response to he and Jelly Roll’s collab, Brandon Lake chose to continue trusting country music fans to connect with his voice and his music. That’s why he finally put out “When A Cowboy Prays” with Cody Johnson, and is less than a week away from dropping a song with Lainey Wilson titled “The Jesus I Know Now.” As we head towards Easter weekend, Wilson and Lake are going to drop their new Christian-country-crossover on Good Friday. The song explores the stereotypes that most people think of when their minds go to religion, and having a relationship with God. As you can see in the lyrics below, “The Jesus I Know Now” sets out to share the good news of Jesus’s grace and forgiveness: “I was told He was angry Didn’t like the music up too loud I was told He would save me If I showed up to church and I shut my mouth If I smoked, if I drank, if I cussed I’d think I was on a long black train to hell Yeah, I thought I knew Him ‘Til I met Him for myself But the Jesus I know now Ain’t shakin’ a fist, ain’t raisin’ a brow Yeah, the Jesus I know now Ain’t runnin’ away from a party crowd I found a friend who hangs with the misfits Listens, forgives and forgives again Can’t believe I was missin’ out On the Jesus I know now.” We’ve only gotten peeks at the song through snippets, and Lake shared yet another one earlier today to make the announcement that the track would drop this upcoming Friday. This one showed he and Wilson both singing the chorus as they both sat in front of a piano, and if the studio version captures the heart of the song like this video does… it’ll be the perfect track to play over Easter. Check it out: “Glad to say I found a friend in both Jesus and Lainey Wilson. ‘The Jesus I Know Now’ coming to you this Good Friday.” Glad to say I found a friend in both Jesus & @laineywilson “The Jesus I Know Now” coming to you this Good Friday pic.twitter.com/MYWSaIDB6O — Brandon Lake (@brandonlake) March 30, 2026 Lake shared the song back in November, revealing that he wrote the song along with Wilson, Emily Weisband (co-writer of Daniel Bradberry’s “Sway” and BTS and Halsey’s “Boy With Luv”)  and Luke Laird (co-writer of Eric Church’s “Drink in My Hand,” Jon Pardi’s “Head Over Boots” and Kenny Chesney’s “American Kids”) after a conversation about they’ve encountered false teachings of the Word throughout their lives. “Been loving this new one I wrote with Lainey Wilson, Emily Weisband and Luke Laird after talking about people’s experience getting taught a different Jesus than one we know now.” As for the song itself, it’s nothing short of a testament to the redeeming power of faith and the forgiveness found in both the Bible and Jesus’ teachings. Setting the stage in the first verse, Lake lays out the preconceived notions held by many non-believers, remarking how he was always told that Jesus was an angry figure who would cast out any sinners if they walked off the straight in narrow. Feeling reminiscent in a way to Ashley McBryde and Benjy Davis’ stunning reflection of faith, sin and forgiveness on her 2022 deep cut, “Gospel Night At The Strip Club,” Lake, along with Wilson, Weisband and Laird, touch on the often-forgotten point that some of the most compelling stories present in the Bible revolve around the overwhelming grace and forgiveness displayed by Jesus’ teachings. As Lake notes in the chorus, Jesus was much more concerned about saving those who don’t fall into the stereotypical “Christian” archetype compared to those who present themselves as one of the saved. Check out Lake’s solo teaser from a few months back: View this post on Instagram The post Brandon Lake & Lainey Wilson To Release “The Jesus I Know Now” On Good Friday first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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