They no longer tour and haven't released a new album in decades -- but Fleetwood Mac still ranked among 2025's biggest artists. Continue reading…

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The Red Clay Strays took a moment out of their show to shine a light on their good pal, Brent Cobb. During the Red Clay Strays last couple of shows of 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, they brought their opener and longtime friend and mentor back out on stage to perform the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Swamp Music” with them. The performance itself was a whole lot of fun for those in attendance, but it’s actual purpose was just to get Brent Cobb back out on stage so the Red Clay Strays could surprise him. It was a special moment for everyone involved because the Red Clay Strays and Brent Cobb have a history together. You might not know that Cobb helped play a role in helping Brandon Coleman and the rest of his band make it big. When Cobb sat down with us on the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast, he told us that their friendship was birthed from a simple direct message through Instagram: “I originally met them when they were damn near fresh out of high school. Maybe they were up here (in Nashville) for something, I don’t know. They had hit me up on Instagram, and this was 2017 or 2018. They had just been listening to my music for a long time. They are really aware of the writers. They knew I had written ‘Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd.’ They reached out, happened to be in town and we hung out. They wanted to write. We’ve just kind of buddies.” Fast forward years later, and the Red Clay Strays are one of the biggest acts in all of country music. That being said, they haven’t forgotten about the people that helped them get to where they are today. They have a deep appreciation for the Grammy-nominated Brent Cobb and his work, which is why they carved out time in their last shows of the year to surprise Brent Cobb with the presentation of his first ever gold record. Following the Lynyrd Skynyrd cover, frontman Brandon Coleman spoke to the crowd and Cobb while someone backstage brought out the framed gold record: “Don’t go anywhere Brent. We’ve got a present for ya. Brent, you have a song named ‘Black Creek.’ You may not know this, but ‘Black Creek’ recently went gold. We want to bring this out for you and present it to ya. Look at that buddy… you deserve it.” What a moment. Cobb’s “Black Creek” went certified gold by the RIAA (sold 500,000 units) back in August, and the Red Clay Strays gave him, the song and the accomplishment the proper recognition at their Las Vegas show. You could tell that Brent Cobb appreciated the gesture very much. It’s only right that the Red Clay Strays pay back Cobb in any way that they can. He was the one that told the band not to sign any contracts too early as they began to rise in fame: “I remember the year that they kind of popped off was 2022 or whatever. The top of that year, Drew called me and he was like, ‘Man, we’re starting to get some label interest and we’re getting booking agent interest. What do you think we should do?’ It was right before they did the Elle King tour and then they had those few shows with Eric Church. I was like, ‘Man, I don’t know much, but I’d say don’t sign anything yet. Do those tours and look at your numbers right now… people can’t come to your all’s show and see you and not be blown away. Just wait until the end of those tours and compare your numbers.’ I know I’m not the only person that told them that, but they did that, and by the end of those tours, they were superstars.” @whiskeyriff “They are really students of, the same way I am, of songwriting.” @Brent Cobb @The Red Clay Strays ♬ original sound – Whiskey Riff Without a doubt some great advice for the band from Mobile, Alabama. Cool to see that now, after really taking off, the Red Clay Strays are doing what they can to return the favor. And like Coleman said, Brent Cobb deserves the gold record… “Black Creek” is an absolute banger: The post The Red Clay Strays Surprise Brent Cobb On Stage With Gold Record For “Black Creek” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Looking back at a severely underrated discography. Undoubtedly, the ’90s have been looked at as one of the most beloved eras in country music history. Of course, you have the likes of legends, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Shania Twain, Reba McEntire and countless others who dominated the decade and are most closely associated with the beloved era. With that being said, however, a name that seems to fly under the radar, at least when compared to the artists mentioned above, is none other than John Michael Montgomery. It’s not to say that the Kentucky native hasn’t been given his flowers in the past, namely winning Single of the Year at both the 1994 CMA Awards and the 1995 ACM Awards as well as a Best Male Country Vocal Performance Grammy nomination for “I Swear.” Additionally, he’d be honored with various forms of “best new artist” awards upon the release of his 1992 debut album, Life’s a Dance, winning the ACM’s Top New Artist Award and the CMA’s Horizon Award (which was renamed simply to New Artist of the Year in 2007). Over the course of his career, Montgomery racked up two #1 albums (Kickin’ It Up and John Michael Montgomery), twenty Top 10 singles, seven #1 hits, five certified-platinum albums and an additional gold single for the aforementioned “I Swear.” Ultimately, the “I Love The Way You Love Me” singer has remained a key artist in the storied history of the genre in the ’90s. And tonight, in Lexington, Kentucky, Montgomery will be putting an end to his touring career, performing for the final time at the Rupp Arena along with special guests, Eddie Montgomery (of Montgomery Gentry), Walker Montgomery and Travis Denning. View this post on Instagram If you recall, Montgomery announced back in 2024 on New Year’s Day that he would be slowly winding down his touring career beginning in 2024 before wrapping up in 2025. And tonight is the grand finale for the ’90s legend. “I hope everyone enjoyed bringing in 2024 and may it be a wonderful one for all my friends out there. For me it will be the start of my farewell tour as I have decided to wind down my touring career over this year and 2025. It’s been a wonderful run for me from the beginning over 30 years ago in 1992 when my first song LIFE’s A DANCE was released to radio I think either as a 45 vinyl or on a cassette tape, CDs had not quite taken over the market yet and the internet was still in its infancy. It amazes me where it is today. I’ve been fortunate and blessed to be able to do what I love for so many years so. Please join me on my journey as I say goodbye to the road life. And thanks so much for your support for the last 3 decades, it’s meant so much me. Take care and see ya out there, Love you all! From me and my road family.” In honor of the “Sold” singer’s final show tonight in Lexington, I think there’s no better time to highlight his 10 biggest hits throughout his career. Of course, this will include his aforementioned seven #1 hits as well as other Top 5 hits such as “How Was I To Know” and “Home to You.” “I Love the Way You Love Me” Release date: March 1, 1993 Peak chart position: #1 “I Swear” Release date: November 19, 1993 Peak chart position: #1 “Be My Baby Tonight” Release date: May 23, 1994 Peak chart position: #1 “If You’ve Got Love“ Release date: September 19, 1994 Peak chart position: #1 “I Can Love You Like That” Release date: February 27, 1995 Peak chart position: #1 “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)“ Release date: May 1, 1995 Peak chart position: #1 “The Little Girl” Release date: August 29, 2000 Peak chart position: #1 “Friends” Release date: September 23, 1996 Peak chart position: #2 “How Was I to Know“ Release date: June 9, 1997 Peak chart position: #2 “Home to You“ Release date: July 5, 1999 Peak chart position: #2 The post A Look Back At John Michael Montgomery’s Legendary Career In Honor Of His Final Show Tonight In Lexington, Kentucky first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

This is a terrific video. Congressman Wesley Hunt, who represents the 38th district in Texas, just schooled a reporter who asked him about being the first black Republican serving in Texas office. . . .