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The second posthumous album for the Hoss himself is obviously on the way.

A new California billboard was spotted in May featuring a picture of Waylon Jennings with the word “Diamonds,” strongly hinting at a new posthumous album or project releasing in 2026. It was associated with a Stagecoach Promo Campaign, and the campaign used the tagline “2026 Is Gonna Be A Good Time”.

Of course this is following the 2025 release of Waylon’s album “Songbird”, which was released in October of 2025. This next album from Waylon will be second in a series of three albums that were planned when Shooter Jennings said he found a bunch of recordings from his dad that he would be releasing.

I’m assuming here, but I feel this second posthumous album in this series should be released by this fall since the “Songbird” was released last fall. But I’m only assuming. Regardless of it’s actual release date…the news of more new Waylon music means “2026 Is Gonna Be A Good Time” y’all.

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As she’s getting prepared to host the 61st annual ACM Awards…she dropped the news of some brand new music.

Shania Twain announced her seventh studio album, “Little Miss Twain”, which is set for a release on July 24, 2026. The album is described as a deeply personal, “country-pop” reflection of her childhood, roots, and youth, featuring a blend of rock, soul, and bluegrass influences.

Shania said this album “pays homage to my roots, my youth and my mother” and focuses on her upbringing in Canada. The lead single, “Dirty Rosie,” is out now too.

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Zach Top thinks sobriety has turned into a fad lately, and people post about it to receive attention from others online.

He sat down to talk with Bert Kreischer’s on his “Bertcast” podcast and Zach might have upset the sobriety audience. Now I get quitting something that’s not been good to you and you want healthy life change…but I agree with he said.

Zach said, “keep yourself healthy enough that you can drink all your life . Just be a normal guy and drink a normal amount. You can do it your whole life. You’re fine…

“There’s a difference between doing something for the love of doing it, and then doing it so that you can post a video and get a bunch of affirmation and likes. If you’re doing for the love of doing it, you don’t have to talk about it as much.”

Bravo recently announced a new reality show that sounds like a mix of “Real Housewives” and “Yellowstone”. It’ll focus on wealthy wives in Texas Hill Country.

The working title is “Secrets, Lies, Texas Wives”. I’m not a fan of the title, but maybe it’ll grow on me. Here’s the official description of the show…

“Centered on a tight-knit circle of glamorous women, this series follows their lives as they raise families, run ranches and farms and manage sparkling social calendars in a town rooted in rodeos and tradition.  

Behind the polished smiles and Sunday sermons, however, there are intimate relationships and forbidden romances that test loyalties and marriages, [and] jeopardizing the town’s pristine image.”

From the description of the show alone…this show sounds more like a real life version of the tv show “Dallas” mixed with “Real Housewives” and “Yellowstone” all in one.

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Our boy is about to headline his first ever tour y’all!

He’s been out opening shows for Morgan Wallen and studying on how to do his own tour. Zach John King officially announced his 2026 “Get To Drinkin’ Tour”. It kicks off October 1st in Indianapolis, IN and is set to wrap up November 6th in Lexington, KY. And this is only the start of this tour too.

According to Zach’s socials this is “leg 1” of the tour. Pre-sale starts Thursday (5/14/26) at 10am local with code DRINKIN. If you leave a comment on his socials post about this tour…ZJK will send you the link to get tickets.

So, leave a comment on the man’s socials, get the link and get your tickets to Zach’s 2026 “Get To Drinkin’ Tour”.

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We have a new “American Idol” y’all and she’s country y’all.

Hannah Harper is the first female country singer to win “American Idol” since Carrie Underwood. She says she’s going to rest a few weeks, then get back to writing and recording new music.

She’s going to announce a “String Cheese” tour that will make stops at theaters and small towns.

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The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards go down this coming Sunday night (5/17/26) at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Prime Video. Here are five records that could be broken: 

1. Chris Stapleton could surpass King George Strait to become the most-decorated male artist in ACM history.  George has 24 wins. Chris has 21. He’s up for five awards this year.

2. Luke Combs could accomplish the “Triple Crown”. It’s when an artist has earned all three at some point in their career: New Male/Female Artist, Male/Female Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. He just needs Entertainer of the Year.

3. Chris Stapleton could tie Merle Haggard for most Male Artist of the Year wins. Merle has six. Chris has five.

4. Miranda Lambert could extend her Song of the Year record. She’s won seven. She’s up for two this year, including as a songwriter for “Choosin’ Texas”.

5. Lainey Wilson could become the first female to win Entertainer of the Year three years in a row.

For a refresher, here are the nominees.

This woman is becoming a household name y’all.

That “Dandelion” album of hers is doing this girl’s career some good. Ella Langley is now the first female country artist to have the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100. “Choosin’ Texas” is #1 for a ninth week, and “Be Her” is at #2.

The only other country artist to do this was Morgan Wallen last May. Of course he actually had the top three spots on the same chart. It’s Morgan Wallen though.

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Even though Jimmy Buffett passed away over two years ago on Labor Day weekend, you can still keep his spirit alive by “Jimmy Buffett-maxxing“. 

Gen Z has been attaching the word “maxxing” to anything to describe going all in on something and optimizing it to an obsessive degree. It’s just slang for “maximize.”

So, the phrase “Jimmy Buffett-maxxing” is trending and it just means to live your life like Jimmy. You know, laid back and by the beach with a margarita. 

A fan described it in a video saying, “Jimmy lived every day to the absolute fullest. He built an empire off the things he loved, like music. He enjoyed the little things, like sunshine, the ocean, margaritas and friends. 

He didn’t let the little things worry him. Most importantly, he built a life that felt like a 24/7 vacation.”

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Mitchell Tenpenny’s wife Meghan Patrick canceled her summer tour dates due to pregnancy complications. She and Mitchell are expecting a baby girl this fall and she do what’s best so they can meet their baby girl.

She said, “I was determined not to slow down. I thought I had to prove that pregnancy wouldn’t change anything and that I could push through no matter what.

Between complications, hospital visits, exhaustion, and the anxiety that comes with experiencing a previous miscarriage, I’ve had to take a hard look at what’s truly important right now.”

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