Riley Green‘s Ain’t My Last Rodeo arrives October 13, and he’ll be celebrating its release with a party in Nashville.

The newly announced event takes place October 12 at 7 p.m. at the Walk of Fame Park. Ella Langley, who’s supporting Riley on his 2024 Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour, will serve as the opening act.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Riley’s new Buford Bonds Charitable Fund, which was established in honor of his late grandfathers, Buford Green and Lendon Bonds.

“We’ve been playing some of these new songs out on the road this summer and I’m excited to finally share them all with the fans,” shares Riley. “My grandaddies were huge inspirations on me, my songwriting, and what is most important to me. It means a lot to honor them by raising money for and supporting some great charities that they would have been proud to support.”

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 19, at Riley’s website.

Ain’t My Last Rodeo, which features the Luke Combs-assisted “Different ‘Round Here,” is available for preorder now.

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Thomas Rhett has earned his next #1 hit with “Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings).”

The song, which Thomas penned with pop singer/songwriter Teddy Swims, Josh Thompson and Julian Bunetta, is his 21st career chart-topper on the Mediabase Country chart and 19th #1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart.

“I feel like I’ve been pretty [well] known for love songs throughout my career, but I think we did a good job of portraying love from a different perspective on this one, so that makes it really special for me,” Thomas says of his latest hit. “This is really an ode to my wife, and on a grander scale, this is for that person in everybody’s life that has stuck with them through thick and thin. So thank you to all those people.”

“It’s really cool to have been celebrating 20 number ones this year and now to be celebrating my 21st career number one is crazy,” he adds. “I’m just really humbled and grateful and can’t wait for the next ten years.”

“Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings)” is off Thomas’ latest album, Where We Started. 

Coming up, Thomas will celebrate a career milestone with his 20 NUMBER ONES vinyl. The LP drops September 29 and can be preordered now.

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As Thomas Rhett‘s Home Team Tour 23 readies to wind down soon, Nate Smith is reflecting on the time spent out on the road with Thomas and Cole Swindell.

“It’s been unbelievable. [Thomas] and Cole Swindell have really taken me under their wing and they’ve taught me so much already. So it’s just been an absolute blast,” shares Nate, who has been opening for Thomas alongside Cole.

“We’ve been going city to city and trying to get out as much as we can and see different sights and try different food and stuff. But yeah, it’s been amazing. And then every night, TR has been bringing me up onstage to sing with him,” he says.

“It’s been so much fun and scary. It’s a whole [other] ballgame when you’re up there with him,” Nate adds. “So it’s been a blast and looking forward to finishing it up in Nashville, two nights at Bridgestone, so it’s gonna be pretty great.”

The Home Team Tour 23 wraps in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on September 30. For a full list of Nate’s upcoming tour and to get tickets to his Nashville shows with Thomas, visit Nate’s website.

Nate’s currently #25 on the country charts with his single “World on Fire.”

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While the music industry has changed over the years, one thing hasn’t changed for Jason Aldean — the way he puts together an album. 

“The way we cut albums, our formula for that has been the same since day one. I got the same producer, same bands, everything,” Jason tells ABC Audio. “It’s just so much fun to get in there with those guys and start making music again, you know?”

Jason’s new album, Highway Desperado, marks his return to songwriting.

“I started writing a little bit more for this album. So something that a lot of people don’t know [is] I moved to town as a songwriter. That’s how I got here,” says Jason. “Songwriting was something I liked, but I never loved it. I can do it. I love performing, I didn’t love writing songs. And so when I didn’t have to do it, I just didn’t.”

However, that changed when Jason was brainstorming for his next project.

“I started getting some ideas [of] things I wanted to put out on this album,” he recalls. “So I got back in the writer’s chair and started writing some songs with a couple of guys in my band that have been really hot lately. It was really fun to get in the studio and see those songs come to life and get ready to release this new batch of music that we’ve been working on for so long.”

Jason’s currently #4 on the country charts with his single “Try That In A Small Town.” The track, alongside “Let Your Boys Be Country” and “Tough Crowd,” will be featured on Highway Desperado, arriving November 3.

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Jo Dee Messina has teamed up with Christian artist Ben Fuller on his new song, “He Got a Hold of Me.” Jo Dee and Ben co-wrote the track with Ethan Hulse and David Spencer. The inspiring number is the latest preview of Ben’s forthcoming album, which is available for presave now.

Country up-and-comer Tanner Adell has released “Luke Combs,” a track titled after and inspired by the namesake superstar. “The way Luke Combs writes love songs is how I want a song written about me one day,” shares Tanner. “That was the inspiration behind my ‘Luke Combs’ song. I hope it connects with all the girls who maybe don’t see themselves in traditional Country love songs today, but love to dream about the love they heard on the radio growing up.” 

Travis Tritt‘s debut faith album, Country Gospel, has arrived. The Dave Cobb-produced 10-track project also features a cover of Kris Kristofferson‘s “Why Me.” You can check out Country Gospel now wherever you listen to music.

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It may only be summer, but it’s already the most wonderful time of the year for Brett Eldredge.

The country star, who’s affectionately dubbed Mr. Christmas, has announced the return of his annual Glow Live Tour.

The holiday trek kicks off November 24 in Nashville with three consecutive shows at the Ryman Auditorium. He’ll then hit Chicago, Boston, New York, Detroit, Dallas and more before wrapping up in St. Louis on December 21.

“The Glow Tour has now become a big, beautiful Christmas tradition,” says Brett. “I love kicking off the season with all of you. I’m excited to return to some of my favorite cities and add some new cities, including Detroit, Philadelphia, and Milwaukee. To me, it’s definitely the most wonderful time of the year.”

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 22. Members of Brett’s The Locals fan club get presale access Tuesday, September 19. 

Brett’s latest holiday album is 2021’s Mr. Christmas, which followed 2018’s Glow (Deluxe Edition) and 2016’s Glow.

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Lauren Alaina is headed back to country radio with her new single, “Thicc As Thieves.”

Originally released as a duet with Lainey Wilson, Lauren dropped a new solo version of the song on September 18 and officially announced it as a single.

“This juicy Georgia peach is taking her booty back to country radio, and releasing another version of Thicc As Thieves!” Lauren captions an Instagram post alongside a new single cover image. “Why have one when you can have two? Go check it out wherever you stream music!! This one’s for you girls!!! [peach emoji]”

“Thicc As Thieves” is featured on Lauren’s latest EP, Unlocked. The six-track set arrived in June and serves as Lauren’s debut project with Big Loud Records.

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Country superstar Chris Stapleton has joined Snoop Dogg and acclaimed drummer Cindy Blackman Santana to reimagine Phil Collins‘ “In the Air Tonight,” which serves as the new Monday Night Football opening theme.

The opening visualizer will feature NFL stars, game highlights and clips of the three artists’ “dramatic performances.”

“We just wanted to make sure we heard everybody’s voices – whether it was the fans’ voices, whether it was the artists’ voices, whether it was staying true to the ‘Monday Night Football’ brand over the years,” video producer Rico Labbe tells USA TODAY Sports. “We just wanted to make sure we meshed all that together. It could be a challenge. But we think we hit the sweet spot.”

On tapping Chris for the remake, Rico says they really felt he had this soulful feel to him that incorporated everybody.” “Chris was very inspired,” he says. “He wanted to get it right and make sure he represented the song in the right way.”

A preview of the clip is available now on Chris’ Instagram. 

The new Monday Night Football opening theme will make its debut Monday, September 18, on ESPN.

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Nate Smith has put his spin on Snow Patrol‘s 2006 hit “Chasing Cars.”

The cover arrives after Nate teased it on social media in July. As a response to fans’ demand, Nate decided to jump into the studio to officially record his rendition of the track and release it.

According to a press release, “Nate’s following has grown by over 100k on TikTok and over 88k on Instagram.” Fans have created “over 13.5k videos” using Nate’s sound, as well.

Nate’s currently #25 on the country charts with “World on Fire.” The anthemic number is the second single off Nate’s self-titled sophomore album, which includes his chart-topping debut single, “Whiskey on You.”

Nate is currently on the road with Thomas Rhett on his Home Team Tour 23. For a full list of dates, visit Nate’s website.

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