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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 chapters show their animals.“People have heard that I showed pigs in high school from interviews and […]

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 songs for people who believed in me first, that's something that's really special to me," she told […]

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 this year,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey says. “Now it’s time to visit our friends abroad again. […]

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 two in the studio. Lainey and Vince will sing during the Emmys' annual In Memoriam segment, according […]

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 Davis to help record it."It just really is a testament to how I was raised," he […]

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 an album release show the previous night at Chief's on Broadway in Nashville.  Copyright © 2025, ABC […]

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 reflects. “It takes a lot longer than I thought to record an audio book, or maybe […]

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 fans worldwide,” Maureen J. Reidy, president and CEO of The Paley Center for Media, says in a […]

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 joins him on "I'm the One," while newcomer Mae Estes duets on "I Feel You.""It's a […]