Texas knows to rodeo and they prove it every year.
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo also announced their 2026 lineup and it’s stacked nicely too. It includes country acts like Hank Williams Jr., Midland, Pat Green, Brad Paisley, Shenandoah, Miranda Lambert and a lot more.
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s tradition rolls on this year and you should make your plans now to be there.
Opening day is set for February 12th and it’s set to run through March 1st. For tickets and everything you need to know, please visit sarodeo.com.
There’s a new TikTok trend featuring “Silverado For Sale” by Morgan Wallen…and it’s racking up millions of views.
Guys are showing off their trucks, then flashing a photo of their girlfriend. It’s wholesome, and very on brand for country.
The problem is the lyrics. The song is from Morgan’s 2021 album “Dangerous: The Double Album”, and it tells the story of a man selling his truck in the classifieds to buy an engagement ring. Right before the chorus, the real line is, “here’s what I want it to say.”
But TikTok has decided the lyric is, “here’s what I wanted to say.” That extra “ed” changes the meaning. Fans have started pointing out that the song is about what he’s about to do…not something he’s already done.
Maybe it’s such a small detail, that no one really cares if they’re wrong?
Chris Stapleton has officially extended his “All-American Road Show” tour into 2026, adding 24 new North American dates.
The run for these new dates kicks off May 23rd at Nissan Stadium in Nashville and keeps rolling through October. It’s hitting major stadiums in Tampa, Charlotte, Vancouver, Detroit, Atlanta, Boston’s Fenway Park, and more.
As usual, Chris is bringing some really talented friends with him too. The big names are Zach Top, Lainey Wilson, Ashley McBryde…but he will also be joined by Molly Tuttle, Grace Potter, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, and more.
Tickets will go on-sale to the general public Friday, January 16th. Please visit chrisstapleton.com for more info on securing tickets.
RodeoHoustonannounced their 026 lineup and it’s stacked nicely. It includes country acts like Cody Johnson, Tim McGraw, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, TheRed Clay Strays, Parker McCollum, Cross Canadian Ragweed and a lot more.
The Houston Rodeo has had a long history of being a rodeo that brings the best entertainment and this year is no different.
Opening day is March 2nd and it’s set to run through March 22nd. For tickets and more, please visit rodeohouston.com.
Welcome to Friday number two in 2026…and we some new country music here.
Now be sure to do your part in visiting your neighbor liquor store to pair your favorite alcohol with your new favorite country music, because it’s how country music is supposed be enjoyed. Even though it’s another”Dry January” don’t let anyone judge you for it.
Here’s what we’ve found…
1. Zach Bryan delivered his new album “With Heaven On Top”.
2. Vince Gill released a brand new 7 song EP today called “Brown’s Diner Bar”.
3. Meghan Patrick dropped her “Golden Child (The Final Chapter)” album.
5. Jason Aldean dropped his duet with his wife, Brittany Aldean, called “Easier Gone” from his upcoming album “Songs About Us” coming April 24th. You now can stream seven out of the 20 songs that are this album as of today too.
6. Luke Combs released “Sleepless In A Hotel Room” from his album “The Way I Am” that due March 20th. You can now stream six songs out of the 22 songs as of today.
7. Brandon Lake and Cody Johnson teamed up for “When A Cowboy Prays”.
8. Eric Church dropped “Hell Of A View (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” from his “Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” due out February 13th.
9. Kashus Culpepper dropped another single called “Cherry Rose” from upcoming album “Act 1” that’s coming January 23rd.
10. Huntergirl delivered a new song called “Somewhere Wild”.
It looks like Garth Brooks might be releasing new music and or going on tour in 2026.
Of course instead of a big social media post it’s almost like a secret to know what he’s doing, Garthdropped a quiet clue on his website.
Here’s what he said, “I’m an artist, I have to make music. And I’m an entertainer, so I HAVE to take the music to the people.”
He also gave a shoutout to his wife, Trisha Yearwood, who is touring through the first half of the year. Garth followed it up with, “then we will see what may be waiting for us in the second half.”
Fans are now wondering if this means a new solo album or maybe even another project of duets with Trisha.
In other Garth news, this June he will play Summerfest in Milwaukee…and then headline BST Hyde Park in London.
“The Boys From Oklahoma” featuring Cross Canadian Ragweed and the Turnpike Troubadours along with special guest Shelby Stone (and who knows what other special guests might show up too) are still heading to Athens, GA on February 28, 2026 at the Akins Ford Arena.
Now that the first show sold out quickly…they’ve added show number two for Friday February 27, 2026.
CCR posted the news on their socials saying…
“Due to BAD ASS FANS, The Boys From Oklahoma are now playing in Athens, GA at Akins Ford Arena on Sat, Feb. 28th AND Fri, Feb. 27th.”
Special guests The Castellows will open the show on Friday night, and Shelby Stone is set to open the show on Saturday. This is your cue to sign up for the pre-sale y’all.
You can sign up for the presale now through January 13th at 5PM ET at theboysfromoklahoma.com.
People are free to do whatever is they want to do, but I have some questions here.
This sign is implying that people are feeding, enticing or molesting alligators. Who in the hell is actually molesting alligators in America? Seriously. Who?
When these two men play a show together…it’s worth every penny spent on a ticket.
Cody Jinks and Ward Davis will grace the stage at the Wild Horse Saloon in Durango, Colorado on January 14th. They played here before and if you missed them the last time…here’s your heads up on them being back at the Wild Horse Saloon.
It’s a 4,400 square foot honky tonk that keeps western traditions alive and well in Durango, Colorado. The beer is cold and the staff is friendly. It’s bar worth visiting on any given day…or night. Especially come January 14, 2026 when Cody and Ward are going to be there again.
Ward posted about the show on his socials saying…
“Cody Jinks said he needed me to play this acoustic show with him in Durango, CO to draw the crowd in. See you next Wednesday Jan. 14 at Wild Horse Saloon.”
Let’s be real. We all need Ward Davis in this world.
Now I know this show is schedule for a Wednesday night…but you can call in sick to work on Thursday. It’s a new year and you should have new sick days to use.
This is a start to a beautiful year for country music.
Riley Green’s most-added song at country radio is currently his newest single,“Change My Mind,” which secured a career-high of 93 first-week radio adds according to U.S Radio Updater. This song is making it his biggest launch ever and a major hit at country radio in early January 2026.
This new single that went to radio is from his album “Don’t Mind If I Do” and it follows his previous chart-toppers, solidifying his strong momentum going into a new year. It’s nice to see mainstream country radio adding some real country music their playlists. Zach Top even secured 22 more adds with “South of Sanity”.
Seeing that country radio added some real country music from Riley and Zach is a move in the right direction for country music. Now I don’t want get to far ahead of myself here…but it’s almost like country radio might start really sounding like country radio again.
I’m not going to hold my breath on that really happening. I mean this might just be some false hope. We will see how the year shapes up, because there’s a lot of traditional country artists that still being blatantly ignored by mainstream country radio. Thank God for streaming though, because streaming the music you truly love is where it’s at.
