Tulsa Unveils Jim Halsey Way Between Cain’s Ballroom and OKPOP Museum

Jim Halsey (seated) celebrates the unveiling of Jim Halsey Way at North Main Street and West Easton Street on Oct. 15, 2026. Photo courtesy of Earl Morse. The Oak Ridge Boys join Tulsa in honoring the legendary manager whose more than seven-decade career carried country music from Oklahoma to Nashville, Las Vegas, New York and behind the Iron Curtain TULSA, Okla. — Legendary music manager … Continue reading Tulsa Unveils Jim Halsey Way Between Cain’s Ballroom and OKPOP Museum

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CAYLEE HAMMACK AND TRISHA YEARWOOD TURN THE “COLDEST SHOULDER” INTO A RED-HOT COLLABORATION

Two Georgia Voices Deliver Quick-Witted Heartbreak Storytelling Nashville, TN — October 16, 2026 — Heartbreak has never sounded so good, as acclaimed singer, songwriter, and performer Caylee Hammack joins forces with Country music icon Trisha Yearwood for her latest release, “Coldest Shoulder.” Written by Hammack and Bandana Cheyenna, the Hammack and Kurt Ozan-produced track is a biting take on a love gone cold. Rooted in … Continue reading CAYLEE HAMMACK AND TRISHA YEARWOOD TURN THE “COLDEST SHOULDER” INTO A RED-HOT COLLABORATION

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COUNTRY LEGEND TRACE ADKINS RELEASESDREAMIN’ OUT LOUD: 30TH ANNIVERSARY

MULTI-PLATINUM ICON’S PIVOTAL DEBUT ALBUMARRIVES ON VINYL FOR FIRST TIME EVER NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 16, 2026) – Today, MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Trace Adkins celebrates three decades of unforgettable music with the release of Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary — a special edition of the trailblazing album that launched his extraordinary career. Out now via Capitol Records Nashville/UMe, the anniversary release brings Adkins’ PLATINUM-certified debut LP … Continue reading COUNTRY LEGEND TRACE ADKINS RELEASESDREAMIN’ OUT LOUD: 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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MATTIE TAYLOR EMBRACES THE CHAOS OF GROWING UP WITH NEW SINGLE “PUSHING 20”

A playful, honest take on growing up, finding your way and realizing no one has it all figured out. NASHVILLE, TN (10-16-2026) – Country pop singer-songwriter Mattie Taylor captures the humor, uncertainty, and growing pains of stepping into adulthood with her new single, “Pushing 20.” Written when Taylor was 19, the relatable track finds her navigating the often messy transition from teenager to adult, where … Continue reading MATTIE TAYLOR EMBRACES THE CHAOS OF GROWING UP WITH NEW SINGLE “PUSHING 20”

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K. MICHELLE BRINGS HER COUNTRY ROOTS TO LIFE ON NEW ALBUM JESUS & WHISKEY, OUT NOW

JESUS & WHISKEY WEEKEND KICKS OFF TONIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 16, 2026) — Today, MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse K. Michelle releases Jesus & Whiskey — a hotly anticipated album that marks her first full-length Country project. A major turning point for the Memphis-born singer/songwriter, the album offers up a fearless selection of songs drawn from her experiences in faith, resilience, self-discovery, and much more. … Continue reading K. MICHELLE BRINGS HER COUNTRY ROOTS TO LIFE ON NEW ALBUM JESUS & WHISKEY, OUT NOW

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CHAYCE BECKHAM GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE RELEASE OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS”

Nashville, TN (October 16, 2026) – Chayce Beckham puts his signature country spin on the timeless holiday classic “White Christmas” in his first-ever Christmas release, out today. Boasting a rich, new instrumentalization of weeping pedal steel, piano and a melancholic fiddle, the song replaces symphonic strings with front-porch soul. Heartfelt vocals deliver Irving Berlin’s nostalgic lyrics with down-home sincerity. Listen to “White Christmas” HERE.“Christmas and … Continue reading CHAYCE BECKHAM GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE RELEASE OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS”

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ASHLEY COOKE IS wrapped WITH FIRST CHRISTMAS EP COMING 11/6

COUNTRY HITMAKER UNWRAPS THE SWEETLY ROMANTIC TITLE TRACK TODAY NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 16, 2026) — Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke will release her first-ever holiday EP, wrapped — a five-song project arriving November 6 via Big Loud Records/Back Blocks Music. Kicking off the countdown to Christmas, Cooke is premiering wrapped’s blissed-out title track today. Go here to pre-order/pre-save wrapped and listen to “wrapped” now.One of … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE IS wrapped WITH FIRST CHRISTMAS EP COMING 11/6

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THE APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW HEADS TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

Opry Appearance Follows Jim VanCleve’s National Fiddler Hall of Fame Induction and Comes Days Before the Band’s Two IBMA Award Nominations Are Decided in Chattanooga NASHVILLE, Tenn. — October 16, 2026 — The Appalachian Road Show has been added to the Grand Ole Opry lineup for Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m. The appearance caps a remarkable month for the acclaimed bluegrass band, arriving two … Continue reading THE APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW HEADS TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

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SULLY ERNA PRESENTS THE SCARS FOUNDATION CELEBRITY JAM, BENEFITING MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND ADDICTION AWARENESS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA Godsmack to perform with David Draiman of Disturbed, Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, members of Staind, Three Days Grace and More Tickets Go On Sale October 13 HERE LOS ANGELES – Godsmack founder and frontman Sully Erna will present The Scars Foundation Celebrity Jam, one-night-only benefit concert bringing together an extraordinary lineup … Continue reading SULLY ERNA PRESENTS THE SCARS FOUNDATION CELEBRITY JAM, BENEFITING MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND ADDICTION AWARENESS

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ZACH TOP PUTS HIS OWN STAMP ON THE MODERN WESTERN WARDROBE

The Official Zach Top x Kimes Ranch Collection Launches October 15th SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Zach Top has a distinct sense of style – classic without feeling dated, Western without trying too hard and unmistakably his own. That sensibility inspires the Zach Top x Kimes Ranch Collection, launching October 15. The collaboration brings together two brands of classic American style, with Zach playing an integral role in bringing the … Continue reading ZACH TOP PUTS HIS OWN STAMP ON THE MODERN WESTERN WARDROBE

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