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Why ‘Texas Forever’ is more than an album title for Hudson Westbrook

Hudson Westbrook (Catherine Powell/Getty Images) Newcomer Hudson Westbrook‘s already working on sharing his success with his hometown. The Stephenville, Texas, native will play a Nov. 1 benefit at Tarleton State University to help the Erath County Junior Livestock Association. Money raised will go toward rebuilding the facilities where members of the local FFA and 4-H …

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For Gabby Barrett, playing Pennsylvania shows is ‘The Easy Part’

Gabby Barrett (Steve Jennings/Getty Images) As Gabby Barrett continues her Life I’m Living Tour Friday night in Valparaiso, Indiana, she’s fresh off a homecoming show in her native Pennsylvania. On Sept. 6, the American Idol favorite returned to play Timber Rock Amphitheater in Farmington.  “To come back now to Pennsylvania with my family, singing these …

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How good is that? Old Dominion conquers more of the world in 2026

Old Dominion’s How Good Is That World Tour (Courtesy Old Dominion) Old Dominion‘s taking their How Good Is That World Tour to new parts of the globe in 2026, extending the run with a third leg in the spring.  “We have had the time of our lives playing the hits and introducing Barbara across America …

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Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill and Reba McEntire to perform on Sunday’s Emmys

77th Emmy Awards (© Television Academy) Lainey Wilson‘s set to sing on Sunday’s Emmys with Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill. “So looking forward to performing ‘Go Rest High On That Mountain’ with @vincegillofficial for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards this Sunday…” she shared on Instagram, along with a photo and footage of the …

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Pulling pranks & hanging out on tailgates ‘Ain’t a Bad Life’ for Thomas Rhett & Jordan Davis

Thomas Rhett & Jordan Davis’ “Ain’t a Bad Life” (Big Machine) Thomas Rhett got romantic on “After All the Bars Are Closed” and landed his 24th #1. Now, he’s getting philosophical with a buddy on the follow-up. TR cowrote “Ain’t a Bad Life” on the road “with some good buddies” in 2024, then enlisted Jordan …

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Nashville notes: Midland’s back at Billy Bob’s + Isaacs & Jamie O’Neal revisit ‘Arizona’

Midland will play at Billy Bob’s Texas later this year. Tickets for the Dec. 19 and 20 shows go on sale Friday. Grand Ole Opry members The Isaacs guest on Jamie O’Neal‘s new version of her chart-topping hit, “There Is No Arizona,” which drops Friday.  Payton Smith‘s new album, The Bridge, drops Sept. 19, with …

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Kenny Chesney will release a new kind of recording this fall

Kenny Chesney’s ‘Heart Life Music’ (William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) More than 30 years after the release of his first single, Kenny Chesney‘s having a new experience in the recording studio: He’s busy recording the audiobook of his forthcoming memoir, Heart Life Music. “Reading it, all of these stories become real again,” he …

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Reba McEntire is a 2025 Paley Center honoree

Reba McEntire (Art Streiber/NBC) Reba McEntire will take center stage at the 2025 Paley Honors Fall Gala in Los Angeles.  The annual gathering “recognizes landmark contributions and enduring impact within the media landscape.” “From concert arenas to Broadway stages to television screens, Reba McEntire’s extraordinary voice, exceptional talent, and endearing personality have captivated legions of …

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Jake Worthington’s got a memorable Miranda Lambert duet & a new album

Jake Worthington’s ‘When I Write the Song’ (Big Loud) Jake Worthington‘s sophomore album arrives Friday, containing one of the more memorable country song titles of all time: “Hello S***** Day” with Miranda Lambert. That’s not the only star-studded collaboration on the 14-track When I Write the Song, either. Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart …

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The Luke Bryan show you Coulda Shoulda Woulda seen — and still can

Luke Bryan (Disney/Eric McCandless) Luke Bryan‘s last official concert of 2025 is Oct. 4 in Ocean City, Maryland. But if you’ve got a little cash to throw around, you can see a Luke Bryan show like no other.  The “Country Song Came On” hitmaker’s set to play Music Health Alliance’s annual Coulda Shoulda Woulda fundraiser …

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