Riley Green Still Hands His Mom the Checkbook — Literally He might be topping the country charts and selling out arenas, but Riley Green hasn’t forgotten where he came from — or who’s still in charge. In a recent interview with Taste of Country Nights, the 36-year-old Alabama native revealed that his mother still holds onto his checkbook. And it’s not just a sweet gesture — it’s part of the tight-knit, down-to-earth dynamic that still defines the Green family. “My dad called me yesterday and asked if we could buy an enclosed trailer for $750,” Green shared, laughing. “Which is…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
The Prince of Darkness Takes His Final Bow The lights have dimmed. The amps have gone quiet. Today, the world says farewell to a legend — Ozzy Osbourne, the indomitable voice of Black Sabbath and the one true Prince of Darkness, has passed away. With a howl that tore through conformity and lyrics that danced on the edge of madness, Ozzy didn’t just make music — he summoned something primal. From the riff-fueled rebellion of Paranoid to the aching soul of No More Tears, his songs were more than sound — they were seismic anthems that shook generations awake. But…
When Dolly Speaks, Even Metal Listens: A Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne That Hit the Soul When Dolly Parton speaks, the world listens. And when she says goodbye, even the heaviest hearts in metal feel it. Just before Ozzy Osbourne’s final bow at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, a massive crowd was treated to more than blistering guitars and thunderous drums. Between sets, the Queen of Country herself appeared on the big screen in a pre-recorded message — no theatrics, no grand performance. Just Dolly being Dolly. Her words felt less like a send-off and more like a warm embrace, landing…
Riley Green and Ella Langley Bring Southern Spark to New Country 101-FIVE with “Don’t Mind If I Do” Country fans listening to Your Music Plus on New Country 101-FIVE were treated to something special — a smoky, simmering new duet from Riley Green and Ella Langley titled “Don’t Mind If I Do.” It’s the latest in a string of buzzworthy moments between the two artists, whose musical chemistry continues to turn heads (even as rumors swirl about their off-stage dynamic). The Song: Flirting with Familiar Fire “Don’t Mind If I Do” is classic Riley Green — think barroom nostalgia and…
Dolly Parton Says Goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne: The Queen of Country Honors the Prince of Darkness In a moment that captured the emotional crosscurrents of two legendary careers, Dolly Parton — the Queen of Country — offered a heartfelt farewell to Ozzy Osbourne just 17 days before his passing. Her video message, shared during the Back To The Beginning concert on July 5 in Birmingham, now stands as an unexpectedly final goodbye to one of rock’s most iconic voices. Back To The Beginning — Ozzy’s Full-Circle Farewell Held at Villa Park in Ozzy’s hometown of Birmingham, England, the star-studded farewell…
Sharon Osbourne Opens Up About Ozzy’s Final Days and a Love Story That Defied the Odds Just days before Ozzy Osbourne’s death on July 22, 2025, Sharon Osbourne sat down for what would become an unexpectedly poignant and heartfelt interview — a quiet tribute to a love that survived chaos, fame, addiction, illness, and everything in between. The Prince of Darkness may have passed at 76, but what endures is the extraordinary bond he shared with Sharon across more than four decades. “He Wasn’t Pretending. He Was What He Was.” In her AXS TV interview, Sharon didn’t romanticize their journey…
Ella Langley’s Viral Wink and Riley Green’s Sarcastic Response Prove One Thing: They’re In On the Joke The saga of “Are Riley Green and Ella Langley dating or not?” just got another dramatic twist — in the form of one perfectly timed wink. During a recent performance in Wilmington, North Carolina, a fan held up a sign reading: “Wink if Riley’s a dumb*.”** Ella saw it. Ella winked. Ella smirked. And the internet? Absolutely lost it. The Wink That Set the Rumor Mill Ablaze TikTok, Instagram, and country music comment sections exploded with theories. Some fans saw it as confirmation…
Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes Share the Stage with Kenny Chesney in Unforgettable Tour Finale Moment Kelsea Ballerini and boyfriend Chase Stokes had a moment for the memory books during the final leg of her run on Kenny Chesney’s Go Back Tour. The country-pop star, who has been opening for Chesney since March, wrapped her time on the road with a surprise on-stage toast — and a shared performance — that left fans cheering and smiling across Charleston, South Carolina. A Toast to the Road On Thursday night, with the end of the tour in sight, Ballerini brought Stokes on…
Post Malone Reflects on Iconic Ozzy Osbourne Collaboration: “It’s Absolutely Mind-Blowing” Long before his pivot to country with 2024’s F-1 Trillion, Post Malone delivered one of the most surprising and powerful rock-rap crossovers of the decade with “Take What You Want” — a 2019 collaboration featuring none other than Ozzy Osbourne and Travis Scott. Featured as the ninth track on Post’s genre-blending album Hollywood’s Bleeding, “Take What You Want” marked a rare return to the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 for the Prince of Darkness. Peaking at #8, the song became Ozzy’s first Top 10 hit in over 30 years…
Riley Green and Ella Langley Deliver a Southern Spark with “Don’t Mind If I Do” on New Country 101-FIVE Listeners of Your Music Plus on New Country 101-FIVE were in for a treat when Riley Green and Ella Langley premiered their new duet, “Don’t Mind If I Do” — a fresh, flirty country anthem brimming with charm, edge, and that unmistakable Southern heat. More than just a new single, the radio debut came wrapped in stories, laughter, and the kind of chemistry you can’t fake. The Song: Flirting, Fire, and Familiar Feels “Don’t Mind If I Do” is what you…