The latest Texas Regional Radio Report is out, and this week the top spot belongs to Wade Bowen. Bowen's single "Flyin'" climbs to #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report chart for the week ending March 5, 2026, giving the Texas favorite another big moment on the Texas charts. Bowen has been a staple in the Tex...

Texas favorite Parker McCollum took a little bit of Texas country to a national audience this week with a performance on Today. McCollum stopped by the morning show to perform "Big Ole Fancy House," a song fans have already been talking about quite a bit. The track leans into that classic country idea that so...

BBQ Austin is almost here, and the official map and full schedule for the 2026 event have officially dropped. The two-day BBQ cook-off and music event returns to the Travis County Expo Center March 6 and 7, bringing together dozens of Texas BBQ teams, live music, tastings, competitions, and a full carnival. Organizers ...

Ringo Starr is releasing a new album called Long Long Road. The project is scheduled to come out April 24, 2026. The album continues Starr's recent run of country and Americana-influenced music. He once again worked with producer T Bone Burnett, who also collaborated with him on his previous record. Long Long Road will...

Just announced ... Travis Tritt is hitting the road in a big way in 2026. The country legend revealed a jam-packed tour schedule that includes direct support dates with Jason Aldean, Zach Top, Koe Wetzel, and The Red Clay Strays. There are also select shows featuring special guests Tyler Reese Tritt, Tristan Tritt, and...

Charley Crockett has just announced his 2026 Age of the Ram Tour in support of his upcoming album Age of the Ram, out April 3. The extensive U.S. run kicks off in late April and stretches through early October, with dozens of stops across the country. Support on select dates includes artists like Nat Myers, Sierra Hull...

Lainey Wilson has been named one of USA TODAY's 2026 Women of the Year. The honor is part of USA TODAY's annual Women's History Month celebration in March. Each year, their editorial team selects women who embody strength, determination, and serve as industry disruptors and inspirational changemakers. The Women of the ...

 In a move that took a lot of music fans by surprise, Sturgill Simpson has made his entirely new Johnny Blue Skies album available online well ahead of its planned release date. The record, titled Mutiny After Midnight, was originally scheduled to arrive on March 13 as a physical-only release ... meaning vinyl, CD, ...

Over the weekend, Koe Wetzel surprised fans with a new project titled "These Are Going Nowhere": a Mixtape by Koe Wetzel. From what fans are saying, the project first went out through his text list before landing publicly on YouTube, which feels very on brand. If you're on the text chain, you probably saw it ...

Texas Independence Day came with a surprise this year. Cody Johnson quietly released a brand new song titled "Blame Texas" on March 2, giving fans an unexpected anthem to celebrate the Lone Star State. The track appeared on his official YouTube channel without much warning, instantly sparking excitement among...