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Color me shocked… Yesterday, Miranda Lambert was the guest on Joe Rogan’s extremely popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast this week, where they covered a wide array of topics during their almost two and a half hour conversation, ranging from her golf journey, getting involved in mounted shooting, missing the road during the pandemic, some of her tour rider staples and much more. It was a pretty relaxed conversation, and it was really funny to see Rogan’s reaction to the fact that Miranda still, to this day, has girl fights break out at nearly every concert. She actually had to change the order of her set list because of it. At the end Joe confessed how much fun he had chatting with Miranda, and if you actually watched the pod, you could tell he really meant it… it all felt pretty effortless for a pair of strangers. But because of the past controversies of the podcast in terms of Rogan having on political figures and other guests certain people don’t like, it can be considered “risky,” I guess, for someone who doesn’t want to be viewed as political in any way to go on the podcast now. So I’m not surprised at all to see some of Miranda’s fans are upset to see that she agreed to appear on his podcast, which was evidenced in the comments section on the clip she shared on her Instagram page and other social media accounts yesterday where she’s talking about fate with Rogan: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) But some of her fans, who more than likely know nothing about Joe Rogan and never watched a single episode of podcast, weren’t so happy to hear what she had to say. Many left comments like the following about this episode: “Weird for such and awesome woman to continually entangle with such problematic men. As a long time fan, very disappointing. You could do so much better!” “Miranda sings All Kinds of Kinds but goes on podcast of man that has built platform against all kinds of kinds.” “Well this is disappointing.” “Wow, this is really disappointing. Especially with your support of the drag and LGBTQ communities, this is pretty unexpected.” “Love Miranda and her music. Joe Rogan-ugh.” “This is so disappointing as a queer fan from the south. Miranda taught me that I could love myself and country music at the same time; after how outspoken she has been for LGBT+ rights, I expect better than this.” “No ma’am. This is not okay.” “Girrrrl…really?” “She joining the Turning Point halftime show too?” “Yikes. Not a good look for any woman to give him the time of day.” “Ew.” “Showing your true colors” “She’s a loon.” The conversation is hardly political at all in nature, I don’t even think they talked about politics at all, and only had a brief discussion about how you can never make everyone happy on social media or in life in general. But I have to think it would be nearly impossible to turn down the opportunity to appear on the biggest podcast in the world, and I found it to be a really interested, politics-free conversation which only made it that much better in my humble opinion. At the end of the day, a number of people have a perception of Joe solely based on what they’ve heard from friends or the clowns in the mainstream media. He’s a relatively moderate guy, but hey… what is nuance anymore, right? You can watch the full episode here: The post “Showing Your True Colors” – Some Of Miranda Lambert’s Fans Were NOT Happy To See Her On Joe Rogan’s Podcast first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Deep in the blues era of Chris Stapleton. Stumbling upon videos like this sometimes makes it hard to believe that talent like this was being showcased around Music City. Yet, Chris Stapleton would not have his breakout until two years later with his debut record, Traveller. Before he became one of country music’s most soulful voices, he was already a songwriting powerhouse behind the scenes in Nashville, and working with the bluegrass group, The SteelDrivers. After moving there from his hometown of Paintsville, Kentucky, in 2001, Stapleton signed a publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music, and it didn’t take long for him to start making his mark. In those early years, he wrote hundreds of songs for other artists, quietly becoming one of the most in-demand writers in town. Stapleton is responsible for crafting hits for big names like Kenny Chesney (“Never Wanted Nothing More”), George Strait (“Love’s Gonna Make It Alright”), and Darius Rucker (“Come Back Song”) — all before most people even knew his name. Stapleton was known for his raw, soulful writing style, often blending country storytelling with influences from blues and Southern rock. Even then, his peers recognized his rare combination of grit and heart, and they knew he was one of the best vocalists in the game. Dierks Bentley famously called him the “best singer in the world” way back in 2010. Of course, a decade after breaking out as a solo artist, we know Stapleton is still for his grit, heart, and vocals that chill you to the bone. There’s a reason he’s won Male Vocalist of the Year eight times, folks. While I love listening to songs from all parts of Stapleton’s catalog and music from his time with The Steeldrivers (or even the Jompson Brothers… if you know, you know), there is also something so powerful about going back and finding videos from before Stapleton’s welcome into the industry as a mainstream country act. As of late, I’ve found myself in a deep dive listening to Stapleton cover classic blues songs in the 2010s, and it’s a goldmine. I have honestly had his version of “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” which was performed in 2019, on repeat, but I think that fixation might be replaced by this stellar cover of B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone” from 2013. “The Thrill Is Gone” was initially written and recorded by West Coast blues musician Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell in 1951. However, B.B. King’s rendition of the song made the tune a mainstay in blues music, and Stapleton acknowledged the song as a B.B. King classic before firing it up. Performed at the historic Station Inn in Nashville, Stapleton evokes so much emotion as he delivers lyrics reflecting on a once-passionate, fiery love that has left the narrator in heartbreak. “The thrill is gone It’s gone away from me The thrill is gone, baby The thrill is gone away from me Although, I’ll still live on But so lonely I’ll be.” The soul that Stapleton possesses is truly incredible, and performances like this show that he genuinely is a multigenerational talent. Chris, if you’d like to pull a Hank Williams Jr. and put your country twangs on a blues cover record one of these days, please include “The Thrill Is Gone” and “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World.” Please and thank you. Check it out. The post Watch Chris Stapleton Put A Country Twist On Cover Of B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone” Way Back In 2013 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Will the record be short-lived? When it comes to country music superstars right now, there are really two names at the top of the list: Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan. Who you rank at the top probably depends on your preference, but it’s undeniable that these two are the biggest artists in country music at the moment (though there’s a good argument that Luke Combs should be in that conversation too). Morgan and Zach currently have 5 of the top 10 country albums on the Billboard Country Albums chart, with Morgan’s last three albums occupying the top 3 spots. (For reference, his Dangerous: The Double Album was released in January 2021 and has been on the chart for a staggering 250 weeks). Zach, meanwhile, holds down the 7th and 9th spots with American Heartbreak and his self-titled album, respectively, both of which have been on the chart for over 100 weeks. They also had two of the biggest tours of 2024, with Morgan’s 2023-24 One Night At A Time World Tour becoming the highest-grossing country tour EVER, while Zach Bryan’s Quittin’ Time tour was the highest-grossing country tour of the year. When it comes to the modern day kings of country music, these two are clearly reigning supreme. Zach recently added another major achievement to his resumé when he set the record last month for the largest ticketed concert attendance in US history with a show at “the Big House,” Michigan Stadium on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The previous record for the largest ticketed concert was held by George Strait, who played Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field, in College Station, Texas last June with fellow Texas natives Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman. The attendance for that show was 110,905, while Zach had 112,408 at his show in Michigan. But that record might not stand for long either. Today Morgan Wallen announced his 2026 Still The Problem stadium tour, which includes not one but two stops at the Big House in Ann Arbor, meaning Morgan will have two chances to break Zach’s record next summer. If you’re not a college football fan, the Big House is the largest stadium in America, and the third-largest stadium in the world, with an official capacity of 107,601 – although it’s hosted events with up to 115,000 before. That means it’s one of only a handful of stadiums in the United States that would even be capable of hosting a record-breaking crowd. Now, whether Morgan actually breaks the record will obviously depend a lot on how many tickets are available in the first place, which is dependant on the setup for the show. How many seats will be available on the field and in the pit, and how much room will the stage take up that will take away space for potential seats? Morgan is also playing two nights in Michigan, so that could potentially hurt his chances at breaking Zach’s record since he only played one night. But if there’s anybody who can take down Zach’s record, it’s Morgan Wallen. In fact, I don’t think it’s going out on a limb to say he’s the only one who could. Whether or not it happens, we’ll know in a few months. ‘Still The Problem’ Tour Dates April 10 || Minneapolis, Minn. || U.S. Bank Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason April 11 || Minneapolis, Minn. || U.S. Bank Stadium w/ HARDY, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason April 18 || Tuscaloosa, Ala. || Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, Zach John King May 1 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason May 2 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason May 8 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Zach John King May 9 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, Zach John King May 15 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King May 16 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King May 29 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason May 30 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason June 5 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King June 6 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King 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 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 Whiten Brianna Chickenfry Morgan Wallen Morgan and Zach have never really said much about each other publicly, though they have been pitted against each other not only due to their success in country music but by Zach’s ex-girlfriend, Brianna Chickenfry. During a tell-all episode of her BFF’s podcast, Chickenfry (whose real name is Brianna Lapaglia) claims that she walked up the stairs at their NYC apartment one morning singing a line from Morgan’s song “Last Night” after hearing it on TikTok, and it turned into “a fight for a week.” Brianna recalled Zach telling her that he couldn’t believe she would be “singing another man’s song under my roof, in this house, that I own,” saying he “freaked the f*** out” over it: “One morning, we were out the night before, and one morning I woke up and I was scrolling TikTok, and ‘Last night, we let the liquor talk,’ was stuck in my head. And I walk up the stairs in the New York apartment, and I’m singing, I’m about to make breakfast or something like that… he freaked the f*** out.  Like, freaked the f*** out. He could not believe, ‘You’re singing another man’s song under my roof, in this house, that I own.’ It was a fight for, I think, a week. It’s a Morgan Wallen song. I don’t know…” Brianna’s co-host and Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy was a little confused about why Zach was bothered about that song in particular, wondering if there was specific beef between the two country stars he didn’t know about, but I think Josh summed it up perfectly, explaining: “I think he really doesn’t like Morgan Wallen. I think he hates Morgan Wallen. I think he feels inferior to Morgan Wallen.” For Morgan’s part, the only time he’s really publicly acknowledged Zach was in recently-released dashcam footage from his 2024 arrest for throwing a chair off the rooftop of Eric Church’s downtown Nashville bar, Chief’s. While being driven to the station, Morgan asked the officer to name his favorite country artists, with the officer admitting that Morgan was one of them. He then named Zach Bryan, but Morgan didn’t really have much to say about him – though what he did have to say wasn’t anything negative: “I don’t know Zach Bryan that well. I know who he is, but I don’t listen to him.” And while Brianna claims there’s beef between the two, Zach has also shared posts on his Instagram featuring Morgan’s music:  The post Morgan Wallen Could Break Zach Bryan’s Record On His 2026 “Still The Problem” Tour first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Safe to say he was wrong. Over the past few years, Riley Green has been nothing short of dominant. Between the success of both “Worst Way” and his feature on Ella Langley’s “you look like you love me,” the seemingly never-ending dating rumors surrounding him and various artists and his popularity on social media, Green has become a force to be reckoned with in the genre. Of course, this is for good reason. After years of producing rock-solid, traditional hits with the likes of “There Was This Girl,” “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” and “Numbers On Cars,” the question was never if Green was going to breakout into superstardom but when for many country music fans. Let’s face it, Green is the complete package when it comes to a modern country star. Beyond his good looks, which recently helped him secure People’s Sexiest Country Star award, the “Jesus Saves” singer has the ideal voice and overall musical ability that allows him to effortlessly blend traditional elements with a more modern sound that allows him to stick out in a time the genre is lacking straight-down-the-middle country artists. For Green, however, he never thought of himself as having what it takes to actually become a professional singer and actually doubted his musical ability from the start. In a recent interview on the Zach Sang Show, he would note how he’s never really liked to listen to his voice, whether it’s in the studio singing and especially in interviews. “Definitely singing. I never liked to hear my voice. I probably won’t listen to this ’cause I can’t stand to hear myself talk either.” Green would then dive into a story about how he got his start in music. As he recalls, his granddaddy Buford was a huge country music fan. And when Green was young, Buford would start calling friends from around town to pick some guitars, banjos and mandolins to try to learn some of their favorite country classics. “My granddaddy Buford was a big country music lover… and he had an old Epiphone guitar at his house. When I’d go over there, we’d sit around , neither one of us played. We’d kind of try to figure out these old songs, and he started calling up his buddies and guys that he knew that played the banjo and the mandolin and whatever. And we started meeting up every Friday on the front porch of my great grandparent’s house, which the floors were falling in on. And that went on for a few months.” As time went on and more people started coming, the Alabama native revealed that his family turned his great grandparents home into a “miniature Grand Ole Opry” called the “Golden Saw Music Hall.” It was here where he’d get his start performing in front of friends and family after Buford would pay him $15-20 to get up on stage. “People started to come watch, and we turned it into a music hall, a little miniature Grand Ole Opry. He painted a big sawblade gold and hung it on the front and called it the Golden Saw Music Hall. And it went on for about 13 years. Every Friday, they’d have anybody that wanted to play come and play music. Old ladies made snacks. And I would go out there and just sit there and watch how they made chords with their hands, so that’s how I learned how to play. He’d go, ‘Man, I’ll give you 15 [or] 20 bucks if you get up and sing a song tonight.’ And ’cause I was a kid, they all cheered whether I was good or not, so I got a little false confidence from that, probably.” Even with so much experience from a young age, Green was never comfortable with his ability to perform on stage for years, once again saying how he never liked his voice and doubted his musical ablities. “It took a long time for me to get where I would sing in front of anybody. I never liked my voice, never thought I was very musically talented.” As we sit here in 2025, it’s safe to say that Green was wrong about his musical talent. I don’t think you manage to get five #1 hits, four ACM Awards and four nominations at the upcoming 59th CMA Awards by sheer luck alone. Watch here: @zachsangshow @Riley Green never loved his voice or thought he was musically talented #rileygreen #singing #countrymusic #zachsangshow #fyp ♬ original sound – Zach Sang Show Riley Green Tour Dates November 1st, 2025 – Gonzales, LA – Boots on the Bayou % November 6th, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena #~/ November 7th, 2025 – St Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena #~/ November 8th, 2025 – Kansas City, MO – TMobile Center #~/ November 9th, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – The Hondo Rodeo Fest % November 13th, 2025 – University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center #~/ November 14th, 2025 – Toledo, OH – The Huntington Center #~/ November 15th, 2025 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena #~/ November 20th, 2025 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena ~/ November 21st, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center #~/ November 22nd, 2025 – Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena#^$ December 12th, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – Resorts World December 13th, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – Resorts World May 30th, 2026 – Panama City Beach, FL – Gulf Coast Jam % @Vincent Mason #Jamey Johnson ~Drake White $Lauren Watkins -Preston Cooper ?Mike Ryan Josh Ross /Hannah McFarland ^Dustin Lynch %Festival dateThe post Riley Green Says He Never Thought He Was Musically Talented: “I Never Liked To Hear My Voice” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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