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“If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy.” -President James Madison, Father of the U.S. Constitution Americans have been faithfully warned time and time again from this ministry only to see many of these people act afterwards as if they were not warned (Ezekiel …

The ever-humble Tennessee mountain queen. Dolly Parton lost her husband of almost 60 years, Carl Dean, passed away in Nashville at the age of 82 in March, and they had a beautiful love story. The famous story goes that Dolly and Carl met outside of the Wishy Washy laundromat in Nashville in 1964, the same day that Dolly moved to Music City. They dated for two years, and decided they wanted to get married. And actually, at the time of their wedding, Dolly’s newfound record label didn’t want her to get married at all. They thought it might tarnish her image, and as we all know, Dolly did what she wanted anyways… so she and Carl Dean secretly ran off to Ringgold, Georgia, along with Parton’s mom Avie Lee as a witness, and headed for the local courthouse. Their relationship last for decades, and even though Carl stayed out of the spotlight and didn’t want anything to do with show business, they seemed to be very happy and leaned on each other for many different things throughout their lives. But they kept it surprisingly simple, as Dolly explained that once she hit it big and started making millions, she never wanted to upgrade her wedding ring for a bigger diamond or flashier look, which actually sounds like the opposite of Dolly in many ways, she comes from humble beginnings and always carries that with her. I mean, I don’t know many women who wouldn’t want to get a bigger diamond if they had the chance, to be fair… Dolly and Carl actually bought their wedding rings on credit (Carl’s mom’s credit card) at Sears back in the day, and Dolly previously recalled how sentimental both of the rings were, saying she once lost the small diamond in hers and “freaked out,” because of how much it meant to her. It was just half a carat, but obviously it was priceless to her, and so they went back to Sears and replaced it with the same diamond, on credit, so it felt like it “was still the original:” “I was never willing to change them for a bigger stone, but several years later, I lost a stone and it freaked me out. I didn’t know where I lost it. So I thought, ‘Oh, what am I going to do?’ Even though it’s just half a carat, it’s just a tiny little piece, they were personal. So we went back to Sears and bought the stone, and even though we could have afforded it, we charged it. We paid on it so it would feel like it was still the original.” I think that story says so much about who Dolly is and how pure her heart really is… they really did have a beautiful life together. Carl is also featured in Dolly’s new Broadway production, DOLLY: A True Original Musical, which is headed to New York City in 2026 after it opened in Nashville this past summer. Dolly said in a recent interview that it’s all been a very emotional experience, and she cries every time she watches the cast perform a song called “From Here To The Moon and Back” in particular, which is about her love for her late husband: “I get very emotional. Like the part about Carl, of course… John Behlmann, who plays Carl, does such a wonderful job. When they start singing a song called ‘From Here To The Moon and Back,’ I cry every time. In a way, it’s kind of healing to relive my life like that. To sit back and watch it, instead of having to live it.” Dolly has not stopped working hardly at all since Carl passed earlier this year, but I’m sure behind closed doors it’s been an extremely difficult time for the country queen and she’s still very much in the throws of grief after losing the love of her life. The song she released in the wake of his death, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” says it all: The post Dolly Parton & Carl Dean Bought Their Wedding Rings At Sears On Credit, & Dolly Refused To Ever Upgrade Her Small Diamond: “I Was Never Willing To Change Them… They Were Personal” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Reminding people of the reason for the season. Over the last year, we’ve gotten new music from the country music icon Randy Travis thanks to the help of AI, which is one of the best things that has come from AI technology is bringing back the timeless voice of the ’90s icon. If you recall, the “Deeper Than The Holler” singer suffered a massive stroke back in July 2013, which was caused by a complication of his congestive heart failure. At the time, doctors only gave him a 1% chance to live, but Travis pulled through. While Travis surviving the stroke was described as a miracle, he’s has remained severely affected by it, developing aphasia and being extremely limited in terms of both speech and mobility. In fact, Travis’ wife, Mary, recently revealed that the doctors advised her to “pull the plug” on the 7x Grammy winner after he developed a plethora of different hospital-born viruses, including Serratia, Pseudomonas, and a staph infection while in the hospital. Travis then defied the odds even further when he released his 2024 single “Where That Came From,” which scored him his first charting radio single in nearly 20 years. Travis followed up “Where That Came From” with another stellar single this year, “Horses in Heaven,” where Travis sings of how special he believes horses are. It’s genuinely the perfect homage to a cowboy and cowgirl’s best friend. While Travis has proved that he is still a force to be reckoned with from these two releases, nothing hits like a song from the vault, and today, he’s gifting one of those songs to his fans. Given that we are entering the holiday season with Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas to follow shortly after, Travis is reminding people of the joys that come with the season each year. “Where My Heart Is” was recorded before his 2013 stroke, and it truly captures his powerful artistry. “’Where My Heart Is’ is special because it takes me home, and it’s from the vault. I recorded it before my stroke, so it’s a reminder of the blessings of yesteryear and the hope of tomorrow. Christmas time is a special time spent with family and friends, as we celebrate the reason for the season…hold those moments in your heart always. We hope you, and yours, enjoy my long-awaited release in the warmth of the Holidays with those you hold dear.”  Randy shared with the help of his wife, Mary. View this post on Instagram Although it’s been in the vault for over a decade, the words feel as timeless as ever. Matching these lyrics with Travis’ nostalgic vocals, it’s the perfect song, reminding listeners of Travis’ love for the holiday season, the joy of spending time with family, and creating tender moments with family that will be cherished for a lifetime. “Don’t start celebration without me You know I wouldn’t want to miss one thing From hanging every decoration  To open the front door When we hear carolers singing And the peaceful quiet of fallen snow By the fire on Christmas I want to be where my heart is With friends and family…” No one does a timeless Christmas tune better than Randy Travis. This track is the perfect reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things this holiday season. Turn it up: The post Randy Travis Goes Into The Vault, Releases Heartwarming Christmas Song “Where My Heart Is” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Many artists are still riding a high from the CMA Awards that took place earlier this week, but Jelly Roll is looking ahead to the next big awards program in 2026. Jelly Roll was nominated for a CMA Award this year for Musical Event of the Year for his duet with Brandon Lake, but the “Save Me” singer was not in the crowd at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday night. Bunnie Xo made a video sharing that the two needed some R&R after being constantly on the go. If you paid any attention to Jelly Roll’s press while he was touring in Australia, you would have noticed he was battling severe stomach issues that left him feeling unwell overall. While I am sure that Jelly Roll was tuned in to the CMA Awards, cheering on his friends and colleagues, he stayed home to get his mind right for the Grammy Awards, where He received a handful of nominations. Since the nominations had been announced, Jelly had remained pretty quiet until now, when he got in front of the camera to share his honest thoughts about what this means to him. “What’s up, y’all. By now, you have probably figured out that I look like a Ninja Turtle.” Jelly Roll opens the video by referencing that he shaved off his facial hair for the first time in over a decade. Bunnie Xo made a video highlighting his new, cleanly shaved face, leaving all his friends and family in utter shock. @xomgitsbunnie #jellyandbunnie ♬ original sound – Bunnie Xo Jelly Roll joked in Bunnie’s video that a “face lift might be in order,” depending on how his face looks post-weight loss, but after seeing his new look in this vlog, he looks super healthy and like a brand-new man. “One of the reasons that I even started growing a beard was because I was so obese it was just easier to cover up what was happening here, you know. Anyways, but I told y’all by the end of this vlog that I would talk to y’all about probably the craziest thing that’s ever happened in my life.” While that was major news in his personal life, Jelly Roll quickly dives into the huge news in his professional life, discussing his feelings about getting three Grammy Nominations this year. This year, Jelly Roll received three nominations for Best Contemporary Country Album with Beautifully Broken, Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake.  Reflecting on receiving these nominations for the 2026 awards show left Jelly Roll speechless and feeling like it was truly an act of God. “When I was in Australia, I woke up and found out that we were nominated for three…three Grammy nominations, y’all. Dude. When I made it to my first Grammys the year I had New Artist, I thought to myself, ‘This will be the only time I’m ever at the Grammys.’ And to be coming back three years later with more nominations than I’ve ever had is just, first of all, the gratitude, man. And I don’t care what other artists say, I don’t care what artists act like, I’m going to tell you the real truth. There’s not an artist in the world who didn’t grow up watching the Grammys when they were a kid, and walking into their bedrooms after to rehearse their speech.  God will take something abnormal and make it extremely normal, or He will take something already incredible and make it absolutely mesmerizing, and that’s the case here. Not only did God bring me back here in the best headspace, I’m thinking right about it, but he brought me here with the right kind of message. When I look at these nominations, all I see is God.  If it couldn’t get anymore, I don’t even know how to say it, I want to cry almost… just like WOW. Country Album of the Year… and it’s not even about the album or the nod, it’s about the name. I look at all my friends, like ‘Snipe Hunter,’ I’m a huge Tyler Childers fan, obviously. Kelsea with ‘Patterns.’ I see all my friends in this category, but then, standing there, I see this album called ‘Beautifully Broken.’ And, man, if that doesn’t represent what’s happening in the world right now, I think more than ever… I think we can find beauty in what’s happened.  Win, lose, or draw, holy f**k dude, we won.” Jelly Roll then notes that many artists don’t like the Grammys, but he feels honored that the Recording Academy considered him for this year’s awards. He feels like his nominations were all in Jesus’ hands. @officialjellyrollHow I REALLY feel about the Grammys… ♬ original sound – Jelly Roll We made the right person famous here, and it would be major to see him take home a win. Fire up “Hard Fought Hallelujah” while you’re here: The post “When I Look At These Nominations, All I See Is God” – Jelly Roll Gets Emotional Reflecting On His 3 Grammy Nominations first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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