Bob Dylan tries to explain the makeup of Willie Nelson, calling him a 'Red Bandana troubadour, in a new story about Nelson in 'The New Yorker.' ...

At 92, Willie Nelson shows no signs of slowing down. With multiple Grammy nominations and a new profile in The New Yorker, ...

A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care.

The Grammys' country album category has been split into two for the 2026 award show. The Recording Academy has announced that ...

Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. Life often gets in the way of adults going back to school.

Over a century of the Grand Ole Opry, its members helped it ascend to legendary status. Here's what to know about the performers who shaped the Opry.

As we head into December 2025, both Brenda Lee and Bobby Helms are in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Holiday 100 — for 1958’s ...

By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune As the holiday season sparkles across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, it’s worth remembering that this river region has long been a cradle of creativity — where ...

"I’m in pretty good shape, physically," Willie Nelson, 92, told 'The New Yorker' in a new interview — as his wife Annie jokes ...

The holidays bring joy, but for many, they also bring up difficult emotions. Walker Hayes wrote a song about how he's still ...

Despite its sombre tone, 'Please Come Home For Christmas' has become a Christmas standard, with the likes of Bon Jovi, Eagles ...

A year-end recap hearing from the fans. As the year comes to a close, we have been having some fun here at Whiskey Riff commenting on our favorite moments from 2025. Whether it's providing commentary ...