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by Brennen Kelly on February 13, 2026 at 8:46 pm

Where do I sign? It’s safe to say that Koe Wetzel is known for a lot of things. While many might point to his patented country-grunge sound, which, for all intents and purposes, opened up a path for other bands like Treaty Oak Revival and more to become stars, or even his rowdy live shows, it’s safe to say that February 28th (and the events surrounding it) has remained one of the most important pieces of Wetzel’s lore. In case The post Koe Wetzel Is Officially Petitioning To Make February 28th A Holiday In His Hometown Of Pittsburg, Texas first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Adison Haager on February 13, 2026 at 8:19 pm

Here’s what we know about Season 2 of the ‘Duck Dynasty’ revival show. Continue reading…

by Quinn Eaton on February 13, 2026 at 8:12 pm

Prepare to have your mind blown. Ever feel like you are seeing – or hearing – double? The internet is currently in the boat of “hearing double” thanks to one social media user’s observation that you’ll never be able to un-hear. And it all has to do with former President Joe Biden and current New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh. That is still very weird to type considering Harbaugh had been the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens since The post “I Can’t Unhear It”: Football Fans Are Stunned By How Much Giants Coach John Harbaugh Sounds Exactly Like Joe Biden first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Brennen Kelly on February 13, 2026 at 7:43 pm

Prepare for some face melting. For all intents and purposes, Billy Strings has become the “it” star in bluegrass as of late. After years of well-deserved hype among fans of the genre, the past five years, in particular, have been huge for the Michigan native. Beyond playing with the likes of famous jam bands such as Dead & Company, Phish and Widespread Panic, Strings has also scored major collaborations with Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Willie Nelson, Post Malone and Zach The post Billy Strings Announces His Inaugural ‘Ionia Freak Fair’ Festival In Michigan Featuring Sierra Hull & Many More first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Quinn Eaton on February 13, 2026 at 7:23 pm

Country music artist Tanner Usrey had no other choice but to get the authorities involved after receiving death threats from someone through social media. The Texas native, known for songs like “Beautiful Lies” and “Come Back Down,” has had an interesting start to 2026… to say the least. The up-and-coming artist got rolling on his tour dates for the year with an early festival gig in Rapid City, South Dakota at the Central State Fairgrounds. The concert took place last The post Wyoming Man Arrested For Sending “Charlie Kirk” Death Threats To Country Music Artist Tanner Usrey first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

by Mary Claire Crabtree on February 13, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Sobriety is a very popular topic today in the country music space. With many artists pursuing a completely sober lifestyle, or a partially sober lifestyle, giving up booze but enjoying some herbal medicine, the conversation has spotlighted that to be a country superstar, you don’t need the help of substances. The increase of sober artists has sort of flipped the rock-and-roll mentality of partying and living a wild lifestyle on its head, and, in turn, it’s empowered music fans to The post “I Just Didn’t Think I Could Do It” – Turnpike’s Evan Felker Reveals He Was Sober For Nearly 2 Years Before He Started Writing Again first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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