So the City of Pittsburgh didn’t actually have any say in Morgan Wallen’s recent concert cancellation? Safe to say that the “Last Night” singer’s weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania didn’t go as planned. There’s been a number of things from what was supposed to be a two-night stop in the Steel City that has pushed Wallen into the headlines (like him throwing a fan’s phone), but the main controversy stems from the cancelation of night two. Country music fans had flocked to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 6 to see Morgan Wallen on his Still The Problem Tour (along with Zach John King, Gavin Adcock and Ella Langley). But they had the rug pulled out from underneath them when Wallen and his team decided to call off the concert early on during the day because of forecasted severe weather that was set to hit the area that night. Here was the official announcement from the country superstar: “After talking with local officials and my team, there is no choice but to cancel tonight’s show due to severe adverse weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day and night. Safety for my fans and crew is the highest priority. Refunds available at point of purchase.” And you know what made the cancellation even worse? That projected severe weather hit the Pittsburgh area early in the day, and it had cleared out by 4:30 P.M. local time. The concert was set to start at 5:30. Fans were already upset with the cancellation, but once it turned out to be an absolutely beautiful night, they were outraged… and speculated that Wallen might have called off the concert for other reasons: Update on Morgan Wallen Pittsburgh: It’s currently 8:38pm. The concert was cancelled out of “concern for fans due to inclement weather” Pictured below is a photo I just took of where I should be listening to Ella Langley. Did Morgan Wallen cancel on purpose? Hungover? pic.twitter.com/XU9GqPI9p5 — Adio (@Adiofreak) June 7, 2026 Wallen put out a video later in the day to clear the air and attempt to shut down speculation about the cancellation. And it’s looking like the country star might have to get another one ready, because the Mayor of Pittsburgh, Corey O’Connor, spoke to KDKA Radio and told them that at no point did Morgan Wallen or his team reach out to the Public Safety division of the city. The Mayor says his administration was never contacted either: “There was no contact to Public Safety or my administration so however the artist and his team picked to not have the show, that was on them, there was no consulting for Public Safety or the City of Pittsburgh. If you’re going to say that you consulted… that’s one story. We, again, had no record of that from public safety director, all the way down.” Wallen said on social media his team worked with city officials…. Mayor O'Connor says they didn't know anything about the show being cancelled. https://t.co/jNAqCyL9mN pic.twitter.com/2u324DSNKo — 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA (@KDKARadio) June 8, 2026 That’s not a great look, considering Wallen said in his initial statement that his team had spoken with “local officials.” The Mayor of Pittsburgh has no idea who those local official would be, and added that from what he knew, officials at Acrisure Stadium were also not notified of the cancellation. Granted, when shows are canceled last minute, fans are always in a rage, so if Wallen’s team jumped the gun on the weather, it was more than likely in an effort to give fans as much notice as possible. To be fair, fans reported really gnarly weather near Pittsburgh, but clearly, the show could’ve gone on at the scheduled time. Those are obviously some big updates in the story, and I’d imagine that Wallen and his team might have to put together another statement to try and clear everything up. That or he’ll completely put the Pittsburgh uproar behind him and move on with the rest of his summer tour. ‘Still The Problem’ Tour Dates June 19 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King June 20 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King June 26 || Clemson, SC. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat June 27 || Clemson, SC. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High nHeat July 17 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat July 18 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat July 24 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten July 25 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ HARDY, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten July 31 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ ​​Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten August 1 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ Ella Langley, Hudson Westbrook, Blake WhitenThe post Pittsburgh Mayor Says His Office & Acrisure Stadium Were Not Consulted About Morgan Wallen Concert Cancellation: “That Was On Them” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Arguably the most interesting country crossover to date. As country music becomes bigger seemingly every day commercially, highlighted by the massive success of the likes of Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and more outside the genre, it’s been a hot commodity in terms of both cross-over appeal. It’s safe to say that non-country stars attempting to crossover isn’t a new thing. Hell, we’ve seen plenty over the decades. Lately, however, it seems to have increased tenfold. While you have some one-off adventures into the genre, whether it’s MGK’s severely misguided reimagining of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” on his Jelly Roll collaboration, “Lonely Roads,” BigXthaPlug’s collaborative “country” album featuring the likes of Ella Langley, Luke Combs and more or even Sabrina Carpenter who called on the legend herself, Dolly Parton, for a remix of her smash hit, “Please Please Please,” these crossovers are popping up quite frequently these days. Of course, you also have the two biggest ones over the past two years, both Post Malone and Beyoncé, making their transition into the genre with WILDY different reactions and reception. And for what it’s worth, wildly different approaches… which probably explain the reception. The newest star that’s looking to enter country music, however, isn’t even an artist. Instead, it’s 6x NBA All-Star, Jimmy Butler. In case you’re unfamiliar with Butler, he started his career with the Chicago Bulls back in 2011. Since then, he’s been one of the NBA’s most consistent stars, scoring All-Star appearances, MVP votes and All-Defensive honors with the likes of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat and, most recently, the Golden State Warriors. If you’ve been a fan of Butler or the NBA, it’s no secret that he’s a HUGE country music fan. Beyond making an appearance with Luke Combs back in 2024 at his SoFi Stadium show and defending Morgan Wallen after his use of a racial slur back in 2021, it’s been long-rumored that the star small forward has been working on a country project of his own over the years. This began back in January of 2024 when Butler told The Guardian that he had recorded over 60 songs and hoped to finish over 200 before he’d complete the project. Flash forward to March of that year, Breland would take to Instagram in a now-deleted post to tease one of the tracks that the former Chicago Bull recorded for the album. Jimmy himself shared a teaser last week, saying he was in “album mode” while rehabbing his knee. The song features Breland on vocals and fits in your pretty standard, radio-friendly pop country lane: View this post on Instagram With that being said, however, “Buy Dirt” singer Jordan Davis recently revealed that he’s heard the album and it’s “awesome.” In an interview with Katie Neal on Katie & Company, Davis would explain that he, along with Butler, his producer and Breland, have worked on some tracks for the project out in San Diego recently. “I’ve heard a lot of them, and they’re awesome… We had this show in San Diego, and he’s like, ‘Come to the house.’ [It was] me, him, Breland and my producer.” Additionally, the “Singles You Up” singer would call Butler “crazy talented,” and, more importantly, note that he’s “on fire” about country music. He’s a crazy talented guy. He loves country music. I was like, ‘Dude, I gotta hear some of this stuff y’all been working on. The songs are great. It’s really cool to see a guy that I’ve been a fan of for a long time be so on fire for country music… It’s going to be really cool when it comes out. There’s some awesome music there.” @katieandcompanyJordan Davis has heard Jimmy Butler’s country album and says it’s ♬ original sound – katieandcompany While we still don’t have any timeline for the album, it looks like it’s still very much real and in the works. Though I doubt it’s going to be much to write home about, it’s pretty clear that Butler is a genuine fan of the genre, and it might be a fun listen. It’s also seems like he may just be writing on it and not singing, but it’s unclear at the moment. Regardless, it’s pretty damn cool to see one of the biggest NBA stars over the past decade to be such a champion of country music.The post Jordan Davis Says He’s Heard NBA Star, Jimmy Butler’s, Forthcoming Country Album: “Some Awesome Music There” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Taking a step back. Justin Moore announced this afternoon that he’s stepping away from touring and canceling some of his upcoming shows. The “Bait A Hook” singer made the announcement in a statement on his social media: “I’ve made the decision to take some time to focus on my health. As a result, I’ll be stepping away from touring for a short period and will be unable to perform some upcoming shows. This is the right decision for me and my family, and I appreciate everyone’s understanding and support. I look forward to getting back out there later this summer and doing what I love most.” View this post on Instagram Justin’s next scheduled dates were to be two nights at Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach, Delaware on June 11 and 12. He’s also been out on tour with Riley Green for his Country As It Gets tour, with the next dates scheduled for June 18. There’s no word yet on how many dates Justin will miss, but it sounds like he’s hoping to be back on the road sooner rather than later. It’s no secret that Justin is one of our favorite artists around here, and one of the most underrated guys in mainstream country music. He recently scored his 14th #1 hit with “Time’s Ticking” – the same number of #1 hits as George Jones, a fact that surprised even Justin when he found out: He also dropped his greatest hits album, Greatest Hits…Moore To Come back in March, a 17-track album featuring his 14 #1 singles, as well as three other tracks including his cover of Mötley Crüe’s “Home Sweet Home” featuring Vince Neil. With a resumé of #1 hits like “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” “Why We Drink,” “Til My Last Day,” “You, Me and Whiskey” featuring Priscilla Block and “Lettin’ the Night Roll,” the entire album is a reminder of just how underrated Justin Moore is as a consistent hitmaker for the past two decades. Justin is one of the few artists who got his start in the mid-2000s and managed to make it through the 2010s without falling into the “bro-country” sound that dominated the decade. The closest he came to changing his sound was on his 2016 Kinda Don’t Care album with singles like “Somebody Else Will” – but on that same album were stone-cold country songs like the album’s title track, as well as one of my favorite songs Justin’s ever recorded, the heartbreaker “Hell On A Highway.” To remain true to your sound for nearly 20 years is an impressive feat in and of itself, especially in an industry where the sound changes so drastically over the years and artists are quick to chase the next big thing. And not only has Justin remained authentic throughout his entire career, but he’s also been consistently releasing hits in three separate decades now: His first #1 single came in 2009 with “Small Town USA,” and his latest was his 2024 single “This Is My Dirt.” That’s an impressively long career of hits, especially considering all of the flash-in-the-pan artists who have come and gone over that time span. It’s a disservice to Justin, though, to only talk about his #1 hits when discussing his career. Some of his best songs – and in fact, some of his biggest hits – never hit #1 on the charts, and many of them never even made it to radio. One of the first songs you think about when you think of Justin Moore is probably “Bait A Hook,” a song that was released in 2011 and still goes viral every few months on TikTok. Though it’s one of Justin’s biggest hits, it only peaked at #17 on the charts. And songs like “Someday I Gotta Quit” from his 2019 Late Nights and Longnecks album or “Old Habits,” his duet with Miranda Lambert from Justin’s 2013 Off the Beaten Path album, are some of the best that he’s recorded. Another thing that any Justin Moore fan can vouch for is that he puts on one of the best live shows in country music: While he’s a reserved guy in person, on stage Justin consistently delivers high-energy performances that are just constant parades of hit after hit with passionate fans singing along to every word. Still, throughout his career, Justin has been consistently overlooked by awards shows: He’s been nominated for just one ACM Award, which he won when he took home the trophy for New Artist of the Year in 2014 (five years after his debut album). He’s never been nominated for a single CMA Award, which is absolutely bats–t insane considering the career he’s had – and even crazier when you look at some of the artists who HAVE been nominated for awards. Justin has always chosen to prioritize his family over his career, and if you ask him he’ll tell you that he’d much rather be coaching his kid’s softball game than walking a red carpet. Obviously it sucks that he’s stepping off the road, but I’m glad he’s taking some time to prioritize his own health. Country music is better with Justin Moore in it. Praying for Justin and that everything’s alright, and that he’s able to get back out on the road soon.The post Justin Moore Announces He’s Stepping Away From Touring “For A Short Period” To Focus On His Health first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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