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by Aaron Ryan on August 26, 2026 at 5:15 am
Amen. It’s hard to think of a more universally beloved American than Dolly Parton. The country music legend and American icon passed away today at the age of 80, which is an unthinkable thing to even say right now because it felt like Dolly was an immortal icon who transcended culture and country music to become one of the most beloved figures in America. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she The post Jelly Roll Pays Tribute To Dolly Parton While Guest Hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ – “The Last American That Everyone Liked” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
by Donny Meacham on August 26, 2026 at 5:11 am
Dolly Parton’s death has left many wondering what happens to Dollywood. The Tennessee theme park shared a message about its future. Continue reading…
by Donny Meacham on August 26, 2026 at 3:40 am
The country music icon had already chosen the song she wanted played at her funeral. The reason goes back to a deeply personal memory involving her dad. Continue reading…
by Casey Young on August 26, 2026 at 2:22 am
Reunited with the love of her life. This afternoon, the family of Dolly Parton announced that she had passed away this morning at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones. Aside from that, she understandably didn’t share more, though clearly there were more serious issues going on. TMZ reports that Dolly was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center The post Dolly Parton Will Be Buried Next To Her Husband, Carl Dean, In Nashville Wearing “Her Signature High Heels” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
by Brennen Kelly on August 26, 2026 at 2:06 am
It still doesn’t feel real. Shattering the hearts of the country music world — and the world at large, for that matter — the one and only icon herself and queen of country music, Dolly Parton, passed away today at 80 years old in Nashville, Tennessee. Of course, it’s hard to understate the impact that Dolly had on the landscape of country music. With 25 #1 hits, 27 gold/platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), 11 #1 The post Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Ella Langley & More Pen Tributes To Dolly Parton As The Country Music World Continues To Mourn The Loss Of The Late Legend first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
by Wes Langeler on August 26, 2026 at 1:48 am
As late August drags on, and with September right around the corner, we are finally inching closer to the fall bass transition. Here in Wisconsin, we had a really crispy 54-degree low this morning, but around the country, those mornings are about to follow suit. And that means that water temperatures will soon begin their steady descent. When that happens, bass leave their deep summer haunts and push shallow to aggressively gorge on baitfish before winter sets in, or if The post 5 Must-Have Bass Baits Heading Into The Fall 2026 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
