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LISTEN: Turnpike Troubadours' "Sunrise, Sunset" Featured on Yo Gabba Gabba! Soundtrack
@turnpiketroubadours For the kids young and old, our new song for @Yo Gabba Gabba! Sunrise, Sunset - Yo Gabba Gabba & Turnpike Troubadours How cute is this? Turnpike Troubadours are credited on a ...
Jan 31, 2026
LISTEN: HARDY's New Song "McArthur" Brings Together Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw
After teasing fans all week, HARDY finally dropped the project he's been hinting at ... a new song called "McArthur."And yes, it really does feature Eric Church, Morgan Wallen, and Tim McGraw, which e...
Jan 30, 2026
LISTEN: Ella Langley Shares New Single "Dandelion"
Ella Langley is back with new music, and yes ... it's a good one. She just released "Dandelion," the title track from her upcoming album, and it feels like a confident step into her next chapter. It's...
Jan 30, 2026
Brad Paisley Heads to American Idol Season 24 as Guest Mentor
Brad Paisley is set to join American Idol this season as a guest mentor, working with the show's Top 20 contestants as they move deeper into the competition. Paisley already popped up during the seaso...
Jan 29, 2026 Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Lionel Richie at Belmont University during Idol Auditions in Nashville. Photo: Courtesy of Disney/EricMcCandless
At 80 Years Old, Dolly Parton Earns No. 1 on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales Chart
Dolly Parton just did what Dolly Parton does best ... made history. At 80 years old, the country icon landed a No. 1 song on Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales Chart thanks to a newly recorded ver...
Jan 29, 2026
Design Big Tex's Iconic Boots For The 2026 State Fair of Texas
If you've ever looked at Big Tex and thought, "I could design better boots than that," now's your moment. The State Fair of Texas is officially inviting artists, designers, and creative Texans of all ...
Jan 29, 2026
Lainey Wilson Teams Up With Whataburger for Free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day on Feb. 4th
If Lainey Wilson tells us to do something, we generally listen, especially when it involves breakfast and Whataburger. The Louisiana native and country star has teamed up with Whataburger for a new co...
Jan 29, 2026
Lukas Nelson to Write Original Music for New Glen Powell Film
Lukas Nelson is bringing his songwriting back to the big screen. The singer-songwriter will write original music for an upcoming country comedy starring Texas native Glen Powell. The film is directed ...
Jan 29, 2026
Aaron Watson Hits # 1 at Texas Radio With "Pontiac (So Tell Me Momma)"
The Texas Regional Radio Report is in, and this week's #1 song belongs to a familiar name across the Lone Star State. Aaron Watson has landed at the top of the Texas Regional Radio chart with "Pontiac...
Jan 29, 2026
Rodeo Austin 2026 Announces 80+ Live Performances at Outdoor Stage and 100X Dance Hall
If live music is part of your Rodeo Austin tradition, 2026 is shaping up to be a big one. Rodeo Austin has announced more than 80 live performances set to take over the Fairgrounds during #RodeoAustin...
Jan 28, 2026
