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Morgan Wallen Walks Out With Hulk Hogan & Baker Mayfield At Rescheduled Tampa Bay Show

Hulkamania running wild on Morgan's show tonight. Morgan Wallen is wrapping up the last few stops of his massive One Night At A Time stadium tour, stopping in Tampa Bay tonight for a show at Raymond James Stadium. The show was actually supposed to take place back in July, but Morgan ended up having to cancel the second of two shows due to illness so he was forced to reschedule. But it looks like he was still able to put together some surprises for the show. Of course one of the most interesting parts of the show is always seeing who joins Morgan for his walkout as he makes his way to the stage, and tonight he brought along two big names from the world of sports: Hulk Hogan and Baker Mayfield. As quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers it's no real surprise that Baker was there. And Hulk Hogan actually showed up in Tampa in July - with Jelly Roll, who was scheduled to open for Morgan during the canceled show but quickly put together a popup show for fans who had tickets to the concert. And look at Baker singing along to "Whiskey Whiskey." Looks like he was already a Morgan Wallen fan...

@whiskeyriff Another day, another walk out. // 🎥: @tweldon1 #whiskeyriff #morganwallen #hulkhogan ♬ original sound - Whiskey Riff

Morgan only has two shows left on this tour, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte next weekend. And given everything that's going on in North Carolina right now as they recover from the hurricane, I'd expect him to go all out for those concerts to show his support for the state. Or maybe he'll just bring out Panthers QB Andy Dalton. Who knows. I guess we'll find out next week.

Benjamin Tod Treats Fans To Another Single, “Mary Could You,” From Upcoming Record, ‘Shooting Star’

The fourth single from Benjamin Tod's highly-anticipated record. Today, Tod released a certified twanger, "Mary Could You." The single, inspired by the autobiography of the author Jack Black, highlights Tod's imagination and ability to write his own history as "Mary Could You" expands on the story of a character from the novel. “Around the age of 19, when I was full-time hopping trains and street performing, I came across an autobiography by the author Jack Black titled You Can’t Win about his life in the early 20th century being a criminal, junkie hobo. This book would shape a good portion of my identity and self-perception for many years.” The character Mary is another addition to Benjamin Tod's laundry list of interesting fictional characters he has written about over the years. Mary's story is one you want to hear. Mary Howard, also referred to as “Salt Chunk Mary," ran and managed a motel. “This song is based on her as the main character and a probable series of events that unfolded at some time on her property. She was the queen of yeggs and I encourage you to pick up a copy of the book if you like this tune and you’re interested in a vital piece of American history.” https://www.instagram.com/p/DAtLQJSpsRL/ The tune's narrator finds himself in a few sticky situations, turning to Mary to help him out of his bind. Mary is pictured as a jack of all trades; she could sell you booze, put you up in a room, or find you a tomb. He turns to her for help while he lives a nomadic lifestyle. "Mary made a living just fencing what was given When the tramps rolled in on the train Sold her booze and offered a room and a lady without a name She could sew your wounds or sell you a tomb But never could you tell her you had something to lose..." The lyrics detailing this colorful character are accompanied by an upbeat Western swing beat that transports listeners back in time. Tod is one of the most prolific songwriters in the game today. He spins stories like it's second nature and draws listeners in through the captivating stories he curates. This alone is enough to draw in listeners, but the added melodies that capture the heart of Appalachia with traditional country and folk roots create pure magic. On October 18th, Tod will release his highly anticipated record Shooting Star, a collection of ten songs that dives into the last seven decades of country music. “The original idea for this album was for each song to be placed in a different production period in country music history. Obviously, there’s no way to cover everything so my preference shines through. A tune goes as far back as the mid-50s and spans up to the early 90’s. It spilled out seamlessly. I wanted to prove to myself and the industry that I could write an elite country record with ease. If I didn’t accomplish that goal, I sure as hell came closer than anyone on pop country radio either way.” Given singles released thus far, Tod is more than proving he can write an elite country record. He is setting a new standard. Turn this all the way up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npbqj2UCk0o

Garth Brooks Claims His Accuser Said She Was Afraid He Planned To Hire Somebody To Murder Her

This story just keeps getting more bizarre. Of course the country music world was shocked yesterday when a lawsuit was filed against country superstar Garth Brooks accusing him of sexual assault and rape. The disturbing allegations were made by a makeup artist and hairstylist who formerly worked for Trisha Yearwood, and began working for Garth around 2017. She claims that in 2019, she arrived at Brooks' house to do his hair and makeup but was greeted by a naked Garth walking out of the shower with an erect penis. She says he forced her to touch him and encouraged her to perform oral sex, telling her that he had fantasized about this moment and wanted to "come all over her face," especially while she wore her glasses. She claims she was naturally horrified and said no, but continued to work for him, as she needed the money. Then, she alleges that she accompanied Garth on a trip to Los Angeles for a GRAMMY tribute to Sam Moore, where the singer booked only one hotel room and violently raped her. The complaint is extremely graphic and disturbing, and alleges that the plaintiff has text messages, emails and audio recordings to support her claims. Garth has, of course, denied the claims, calling them an attempt at extortion: "For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars. It has been like having a loaded gun waved in my face. Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money. In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of - ugly acts no human should ever do to another. We filed suit against this person nearly a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character. We filed it anonymously for the sake of families on both sides. I want to play music tonight. I want to continue our good deeds doing forward. It breaks my heart these wonderful things are in question now. I trust the system, I do not fear the truth, and I am not the man they have painted me to be." It was also revealed that Garth had actually filed an anonymous lawsuit against his accuser in Mississippi last month. In that case, the plaintiff, now revealed to be Garth Brooks, asked the court for an injunction to prevent his accuser from making her allegations public, claiming that her accusations are false and would cause irreparable damage to his reputation. But tucked into that lawsuit is another interesting tidbit: His accuser also allegedly expressed her fear that Garth would hire someone to murder her. According to the lawsuit filed by Garth, he first learned of the allegations of sexual assault on July 17, when he received a letter from his accuser's attorney laying out her claims. And in that letter, she also said that she believed Garth would hire someone to have her murdered. From the lawsuit filed by the country star, a copy of which has been obtained by Whiskey Riff: "Specifically, on July 17, 2024, an attorney acting at Defendant’s direction sent Plaintiff and others with whom Plaintiff professionally works an ostensibly “confidential” demand letter alleging a litany of sexual misconduct by Plaintiff ranging from allegations of sexual “grooming,” creation of a sexually hostile work environment, unwanted sexual touching, and sexual assault. Defendant also alleged a belief that Plaintiff planned to hire someone to murder her. The July 17 demand letter was the first time Plaintiff learned of these allegations, none of which has any basis in fact." Garth continues that the accuser knows her allegations would cause irreparable damage to his "well-earned reputation as a decent and caring person." He also accuses her of threatening him privately with the demand letter precisely because she knew he would want to avoid damage to his reputation. What a mess - and a terrible situation all the way around, whether the allegations are true or not.

“The First Bottle Of Wine I Ever Drank” — Kevin Harvick Celebrated First Cup Series Win With $12,000 Wine From Richard Childress

How do you know you've "made it" in any profession? Well, drinking a $12,000 bottle of wine is probably a good indication. This week, Kevin Harvick sat down with owner Richard Childress on his Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour Podcast  to talk about many subjects, of course including Dale Earnhardt, but also his early career and having to step in after Dale tragically passed away in 2001. Of course, Kevin Harvick was called upon to race Dale Sr.'s car immediately following his tragic death, which you can imagine would've been extremely daunting for any young driver... I can't even imagine the pressure he must've been feeling. A few weeks after Dale's death on February 18th, 2001, Harvick won his his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which occurred on March 11th, 2001. He drove The Intimidator’s car to Victory Lane for the first time without him, and set the tone for a successful career in just his third Cup Series start. On the podcast, they recalled that day, and how when Harvick took over the car, they'd agreed (well Harvick kind of told him), that they'd drink a $12,000, 1945 bottle of Château Mouton that Childress had bought in honor of his birth year. They kind if both thought they wouldn't win a race, so it wouldn't matter, but they were very wrong... and Harvick was ready to celebrate after Atlanta. They went back to Childress' house, with a few other people, and opened it. But the kicker is, it was the first time Harvick ever drank a bottle of wine, and obviously this was an extremely nice bottle, so "I'm sitting there and I said, 'Man, $12,000. They've never drank a bottle of wine like this in their life.' And I remember us all sitting around the dining room table." Trying to open it, the cork came apart (because it was so old), and they had to strain the wine to get it out without pieces in it. Harvick laughed as he recalled that, obviously, Childress didn't really want to open it and share it with people who didn't even know what they were drinking, but hey, not too shabby for your first bottle... "Richard did not really want to open this bottle of wine. But we sat there, and that was the first bottle of wine I ever drank, was that 1945 bottle that you had poured." What a great story and light moment form what was an overall very sad time for the sport of NASCAR:

🍷 @KevinHarvick's first bottle of wine was a $12,000 1945 Château Mouton that Richard Childress probably really didn't want to open. 😂@RCRracing | #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/dAQ6dD7fcS

— HarvickHappyHour (@HarvickHappyPod) October 3, 2024

You can watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxvL1SVU46U&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whiskeyriff.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE

“Straight Meat Watchers” – Former NFL WR Torrey Smith Calls Out “Awkward Male Reporters” Amid Players’ Demand For Locker Room Privacy

Well tell us how you really feel Former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith and San Francisco 49ers do-it-all fullback Kyle Juszczyk are apparently among the members of the NFL Players Association who emphatically agree with the union's statement on Friday, which calls for media interviews to move away from the sanctity of the locker room. https://twitter.com/NFLPA/status/1842263524665335858 Smith made a rather darkly comedic blanket statement that called out several unnamed male reporters, but Juice was not afraid to throw the hammer down on a certain notorious 49ers content creator. https://twitter.com/torreysmithwr/status/1842275235791241706 https://twitter.com/juicecheck44/status/1842269332749099117 It really is an oddly vulnerable position to put an athlete in. Many of them are probably trying to be diplomatic toward certain beat writers as is if they see some sort of criticism volleyed their way. I understand that it's part of the job description for football players who get paid millions of dollars to just take any public or local reporter scrutiny on the chin. However, asking them to do that in a locker room where they may or may not be fully clothed? I don't know. I'm only really pondering this issue for the first time, as I didn't realize the NFLPA felt so passionate about it. One minute of critical thought and it makes total sense to me. So yeah, if there really are reporters who are eyeing the exposed groin regions of players, that's messed up. Let's not do that, fellas. And as far as the man Juice named, Grant Cohn, all I know is he's often in hot water as is because of his unfiltered, often pointed critiques of the team. Life is pretty good for 49ers fans, and not to just like dump on a guy for no reason, but I feel like Cohn is always spreading negativity for shock value and video views while covering a franchise that is in annual Super Bowl contention. Doesn't add up to me. And I wouldn't be firing off any strays if Juice wasn't the person who brought up the name in the first place. Check out Deebo's response to one of his questions earlier this week if you need any clarification: https://twitter.com/grantcohn/status/1841965134480343383 Given that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was caught boasting to Jamie Foxx about a certain player's manhood, I guess it's not a stretch to imagine some disrespectful media members might think that way, too. I don't know. This has a bunch of pervy vibes and I'm pretty sure the players wouldn't be so incensed with the media access if there wasn't a serious problem. So yeah, Goodell, fix that, don't add an 18th game without an extra bye, and make all stadiums have natural grass. Then we'll really be cooking with gas.

Zach Top Gets A Laugh When A Fan Who Was Sitting On Someone’s Shoulders Gets A Bottle Thrown At Her

Don't you hate it when somebody's blocking your view at a concert? We've all been at a show when somebody parks in front of you and completely blocks your view of the show. Whether they're built like a tree or wearing a massive hat or just won't sit down when everybody else is in their seats, it can get annoying. And one Zach Top fan had apparently had enough. Of course everybody's trying to get a glimpse of country's next superstar these days, but one fan decided to climb up on a friend's shoulders to get a better view. Now, I'm not saying there's never a time to get on somebody's shoulders at a concert. But other than giving a small kid a boost to get a better view, it's a pretty obnoxious move. Obnoxious or not though, people are going to do it, and other people are going to be annoyed. It's a fact of concert life at this point. Apparently one Zach Top fan wasn't going to just accept it though. Because video from a recent concert shows a girl sitting on someone's shoulders when someone else in the crowd launches a bottle at her, apparently trying to get her to climb down and stop blocking the view of everybody behind her. The girl was trying to film as Zach was performing his hit "I Never Lie," but turned around to flip the bird when she got hit with the bottle. And when she finally turned her attention back to the stage, Zach apparently saw the whole scene unfold, shaking his head and chuckling to himself before giving her one of those, "I mean, you're kinda being an asshole" looks.

@christyler25 @Zach Top approves that if you can't see, toss a good Ole beer at em🤘🏽#zachtop #viralvideo #fypシ #memecut #fortbendcountyfair #fortbendcounty ♬ original sound - Chris Tyler

We also need to talk about the impeccable timing here. Zach gives her a smirk right as he's singing "wellllll" like he was talking right to her. And I mean, there's an easy solution here: Don't climb on people's shoulders and block everybody else's view.

Mountain Lion Kills Family Cat & Then Shows Up At Back Door, Covered In Blood, To Taunt Them

Danger kitty living up to its frightening reputation. Mountain lions, also known as cougars, pumas, or panthers, depending on where you are located are one of the most widespread and adaptable big cats in the Americas. Their range stretches from the Yukon, up in northern Canada, all the way down through the western United States into the southern Andes in South America. A small population can be found in Florida, commonly known as Florida panthers. Adult males can weigh between 100 and 180 pounds, with females generally smaller. Their lean, muscular bodies, long tails, and powerful hind legs make them exceptional hunters capable of sprinting and leaping great distances. These solitary and elusive cats are an apex predator in many North American ecosystems, hunting deer, elk, and smaller mammals like raccoons and rabbits. They’re ambush predators, using stealth and cover to stalk their prey in close before making a quick and lethal pounce. Despite their ferocious nature, mountain lions will usually avoid human contact whenever possible, and attacks are very rare. Although cougars are primarily nocturnal, and it's rather uncommon to run into one, encounters with mountain lions can be pretty damn frightening. This Alberta, Canada, family learned that firsthand when one attacked their barn cat, Oreo, and then showed up at the back door looking for more. Disturbing footage was shared via the popular wildlife account Nature Is Metal, but be warned, the footage is not for the faint of heart, especially if you're a cat lover: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAML_GTRsmH/ Man, absolutely psychotic behavior from that mountain lion. I mean, what kind of sick SOB murders a family pet and then shows up at the house to taunt the family? Just awful... Officials from Alberta Fish and Wildlife paid a visit to the house, and reportedly told the homeowners that this kind of behavior from a mountain lion is rather unusual, but it's possible the cat saw its own reflection in the door: “They said it’s a young cougar — probably 18 months-ish based on size and some markings on its fur and that it was probably just after the barn cat. But it is a weird time of day for it to be out, so they kind of just told us to keep an eye on things and be safe.” Frightening stuff, eh? But it gets worse... the cougar came BACK to the house later that evening. Wildlife officials suspect it returned for the cat carcass, which it left in the yard. That wouldn't be all that uncommon for a mountain lion to do, however, showing up to stare into the door again, seemingly unafraid of people, is definitely rare. The family was terrified: “It was banging its head on the window... I felt like I just stopped shaking. I was up the rest of the night, couldn’t sleep. It was terrifying. It just makes me more scared that this is an aggressive cat.” Alberta Fish and Wildlife are investigating the incident. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b56w9eycYCY  

Troy University Is Selling Busch Light For $2, & College Football Fans Are LOVING It

Now this is the world I want to live in. Everyone knows that going to a live event of any kind these days is going to cost you a pretty penny. I saw Luke Combs at Commanders Field a few months back and was paying like $18 for semi-cold Bud Lights and my credit card company loved me after putting down a bunch of $7 Miller Lite cans at the wild Koe Wetzel and Treaty Oak Revival concert in DC a couple months ago. Heck, I saw a Phillies game the other day and actually refused to buy a beer when I saw domestic 16-ounce cans going for $15... But one college football program is offering their fans the best deal I've potentially ever seen. Troy University may not be the best football team in Alabama but they sure as heck give you the most bang for your buck. A post online is going viral showing them selling Busch Light and Natty Light cans for just two bucks. You'd be hard pressed to find many dive bars giving you prices that low and people sure are giving them the credit they deserve. https://twitter.com/cfbcampustour/status/1841986513300545799 But what made me even happier seeing this is the price of their other concessions. Turns out, besides a cup of cheese to dunk fries in, beer is the cheapest thing they offer. A bottle of water is 150% more expensive than a beer ($5) and that is the type of strategic prioritization that I can get behind. The more beers the better the time and you really only need one bottle of water to get through a game unless you're a sissy or had too many shots of that random liquor from a water bottle at the tailgate. https://twitter.com/cfbcampustour/status/1841987508298826152 Judging from the replies, I'm not in the slightest alone with loving everything about Troy's concession strategy. https://twitter.com/cfbcampustour/status/1841990642496401678 https://twitter.com/djconnolly73/status/1842250681245483201 https://twitter.com/Levi_Valentine/status/1841995496304378238 https://twitter.com/LettersFromDevs/status/1842166998848950782 https://twitter.com/amoreschmidt/status/1842028808968516008 Looks like a road-trip to Troy just made its way onto my bucketlist... https://twitter.com/Whittaker18Tom/status/1841992391143915563

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“F**k!” – National Anthem Performer Panics When Her Voice Cracks While Singing At High School Volleyball Game In Oklahoma

Hey, it's a tough song for even the best performers. How many times have we seen terrible national anthem performances go viral? Of course there was Fergie's infamous performance at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game that's widely considered one of the worst of all time. And just recently, Ingrid Andress delivered a performance that was widely criticized during the MLB Home Run Derby, later admitting that she was drunk during the performance and checking herself into rehab. It's not an easy song to sing, and it's why so many artists avoid performing it. So you gotta respect anybody who gets up and gives it their best shot. But sometimes, it just doesn't go well... And unfortunately for one young lady who was performing the anthem ahead of a volleyball game at Seminole High School in Oklahoma, she found out the hard way just how brutal the Star Spangled Banner can be to perform in front of an audience. Video of the performance is going viral on social media, and I'm not here to pile on to a high school kid, so let's just say the comments on the effort were less than positive, with many comparing it to Fergie's rendition. But at one point towards the end of the song, as she was hitting the high note on "land of the free," the singer's voice cracked - and she panicked, letting out a very audible "Fuck!" right into the microphone. The crowd let out an audible gasp, and the poor girl rushed to finish the song before hurrying off the court. Probably just wanting the game to start at that point...

@riri8059♬ original sound - riri🥂🪩🎀💫🩷💋

Dolly Parton Personally Donates $1 Million To Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts (& Another $1 Million Through Her Various Business Entities)

The generosity of Dolly Parton is always right on time. There are so many people who are hurting right now after the devastation from Hurricane Helene left much of North Carolina, South Carolina, east Tennessee and Georgia underwater. Over 200 people have already been confirmed dead, and hundreds more are still missing as rescue crews desperately try to provide aid and reach the hardest-hit areas. The pictures and videos of the devastation are absolutely unthinkable. It’s just heartbreaking to think about those who are suffering so much right now – and even those families still waiting to hear from their loved ones who are without power, cell phones and basic supplies. But through the tragedy, we’ve seen many in the community and across the country step up to provide aid and help those who are suffering. I knew Dolly would be no exception, because she always takes care of her fellow mountain people. It's just how it works. Today, during a press conference at Walmart in Newport, Tennessee, which was also hit hard by the hurricane, Dolly announced that she is donating $1 million to hurricane Helene relief efforts from her personal bank account, in addition to another $1 million coming from her business ventures, like Dollywood. She remarked that she has been heartbroken by the devastation, recalling how her part of East Tennessee, in Seviere county in the next county over from Newport, was hit hard by wildfires a few years back. She remembered everyone stepped up to help her community, which now needs her help once again. It's unclear exactly which organizations that money is going to, and we are still waiting on further detail there, but I know she'll make sure it gets to the right people and places. Dolly said, like all of us, she's been "heartbroken" by what's happened to her people, and she wants to do whatever she can to help now: "It's personal because I have a lot of my own relatives that live here. When we heard about this, it was devastating, not just because it was my family, but all these people feel like my people. We all feel related, and we are in some sort of way. It devastated me just to know that we had to suffer like that. You don't want to see anybody suffering, especially me, so anything that we can do to help. I was heartbroken like everybody else, just amazed and devastated by it." It's been inspiring to see so many country artists step up and help the place they come from in the Appalachian mountains, from Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, Luke Combs and more. I just want to reiterate again that SO many private citizens and businesses have stepped up in an incredible way to help their neighbors in need, and it has been truly astonishing to witness how many people have reached out during this dire time for the amazing people in western North Carolina, east Tennessee, Georgia and other states. That has been the silver lining, if we can find one, in all of this, watching fellow Americans help each other in such a dire time. A HUGE thank you to everyone who was offered anything to our beautiful Appalachian mountains, whether it was a prayer, donation, or anything else. It’s going to be a long road to recovery, and we need all the help we can get. It means more to the people up there than you can possibly imagine, and we are all so incredibly grateful for it. You can watch the entire press conference here: https://www.youtube.com/live/6CLV6GETecI