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Garth Brooks recently added a third show to his “Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour” stops in Kansas City, Missouri and Seattle, Washington.

Of course the ticket sales for the newly added Kansas City matinee were temporarily halted due to excessive bot activity. Garth wasn’t having that. He even said at a show, “f@ck the robots let’s get real people down here.”

Kansas City and Seattle were originally slated for two Garth Brooks shows each…but that clearly wasn’t enough. Now, both cities are getting a triple dose of Garth.

Garth added a third show in both locations on his “Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour”, with new weekend matinees joining the previously announced evening concerts. I mean why not.

The “Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour”2026 are as follows…

• Indianapolis, IN: (Gainbridge Fieldhouse): August 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026
• Denver, CO: (Ball Arena): September 4, 5, and 6, 2026
• Rosemont/Chicago, IL: (Allstate Arena): September 10, 11, and 12, 2026
• Washington, D.C. : September 18 and 19, 2026
• Orlando, FL: September 25 and 26, 2026
• Salt Lake City, Utah: October 9 and 10, 2026
• Tulsa, OK: October 23, 24 and 25, 2026
• Kansas City, MO: November 6 and 7 (matinee and evening show), 2026
• Seattle, WA: November 13, 14, and 15, 2026

For everything Garth, please visit garthbrooks.com.

If you’re not familiar with Chancey Williams yet…you’re a a bad country music fan.

He’s a Wyoming native and a rodeo cowboy turned country artist. Chancey is also one of only two artists to both compete at Cheyenne Frontier Days and also perform on the main stage. The other was Chris LeDoux, if that tells you anything.

Now Chancey definitely leans into his western roots on songs like “Town Broke”, “Rodeo In the Rain” and “Things A Cowboy Ain’t Ever Gonna Say”. which also features Ned LeDoux, and as he should. He does it in a way that makes the west accessible to fans of country and western music despite not always living the lifestyle.

Chancey dropped his new album, “Thirsty and Blue”, on Friday (10/23/26)) and he also released a cinematic music video for the title track. And it was actually filmed on the same set of some of the most iconic westerns in history.

The video for “Thirsty and Blue” was filmed at the Mezcal Movie Set in Arizona. It’s an historic set that was constructed back in 1968 and has served as the set for westerns like Tombstone, The Quick and the Dead, The Gambler, and television shows like Gunsmoke and Bonanza.

I personally thought she did fine, but that’s just me.

Ella Langley’s take on Dolly Parton classic is drawing criticism from some viewers.

She delivered one of the key musical tributes to Dolly on a televised tribute to the Queen of Country…CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” on October 21, 2026 in Nashville.

Ella stepped onstage in a flowing gown with glittering sleeves, and she performed “Jolene” with a unique twist. She stood alone in the spotlight at center stage, backed by a full band and singers. Her tribute of course prompted some viewers to share their disappointment online, with many commentators criticizing her rendition for not doing justice to one of Dolly’s signature songs.

X user @IDanishCamille wrote, “I love Ella but [in my opinion] she did a HORRIBLE job with Jolene, horrible performance. Saying she stole the show is the words of a tunnel vision fan.”

X user @mercurywilde wrote, “like ok you’re singing the lyrics and (barely) hitting the notes but that’s kinda all there is to it. give it some yearning, put some drama into it, make ONE facial expression.”

And X account @countryL1imits prompted a little debate with some country music fans by asking, “is she just paying respects to Dolly, or did she butcher this?”

This year is not going well for country music.

As the country music world continues to grieve, as we’ve lost Dolly Parton, David Allan Coe and now John Anderson in short amount of time. The live tributes are beginning to pop up at concerts as well.

The Red Clay Strays took their Grateful Tour to the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Thursday night (10/22/26). Early in the set, the Alabama natives surprised the crowd by bringing out Zach Top, for a cover of one of John’s classic signature hits, “Swingin’”.

Real fans don’t mess around. They know how to find things out.

Fans have sparked speculation that a song on Post Malone’s upcoming album, “The Eternal Buzz”, will feature Morgan Wallen. It’s called “Call You Back”and it’s registered with Morgan as a co-writer…of course, if it’s the same song.

Yes real fans did some investigation work to put two and two together to find out that Morgan’s name is in fact attached to that song.

Post hasn’t announced when the song or album will be released. Of course he did say he’s “almost done with this sumbitch!!”

This is the epicenter of egoism.

Reports are indicating that Jay-Z has reportedly selected himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Which is because he’s the man in charge of helping to choose the entertainment for the NFL’s biggest game…and he’s worked with them since August of 2019.

The timing coincides with milestone celebrations for his career, including the 30th anniversary of his debut album “Reasonable Doubt” and the 25th anniversary of “The Blueprin”.

Now I get celebrating the anniversary of you’re work from your music career, but why pick yourself as the entertainment for the NFL’s biggest of the year when you can pick anyone else? It’s because you obviously think highly of yourself and you could care less that there are other genres of music out there.

Country music alone is having a moment. As in it’s bigger than it’s ever been in 2026. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has proven that as it’s now the longest running #1 song on Billboard’s HOT 100 chart to date.

Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs and Zach Bryan can also fill up a stadium just fine too. And their digital and sales numbers are massive as well. But…yeah…let’s pick yourself to entertain people for the biggest halftime show of the year.

To be fair here. Neither Jay-Z nor the NFL has officially confirmed the selection yet, though reports from outlets like Puck News and Deadline broke the news. Let’s hope this isn’t true.

Riley Green wants to be a dad someday when his life slows down a bit.

He said, “you know, I’d have a little camouflage baby running around somewhere. I’m excited about that. I imagine I’d have to take him or her hunting with me.

I’m an uncle several times, so I get to see, you know, how much fun that is. I imagine there’ll be a lot of songs come out of it.”

As a girl dad myself here…it’s best thing ever…and I think Riley would make a great girl dad. Or a dad in general. Of a being a girl would make him even more grounded as a man.

I’ve never been to an actual drive-in theater, because most of them have unfortunately shut down. But I want visit one…and this would be the perfect way to see one too.

Zach Top’s concert film, “Live from Red Rocks”, will premiere November 1st at Stardust Drive-In in Watertown, Tennessee. He’ll kick off the evening with a short set.

For fans who can’t attend (as in fans like me), it’ll be available to stream on YouTube.

Country music has lost a few too many legends this year.

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson passed away yesterday. He was 71 (10/21/26). You might know his hits “Seminole Wind”, “Swingin'”, and “Straight Tequila Night”.

And know “Swingin’” very well. I used to stand up in the car as a kid when that song came on the radio. It’s how it was meant to be sung in the car. At least until my mom yelled at me to sit down, because it was clearly unsafe.

The news comes as a shock, because John was just seen on Sunday at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Medallion Ceremony. He passed in his sleep.

His family broke the news in a statement on his socials. An official cause hasn’t been shared.

Tim McGraw was obviously shocked from the news of John’s passing. Especially considering how they were just hanging out together at the Country Music Hall of Fame for his induction ceremony. Tim had a lot to say in a post on his Instagram.

“I was talking with John Sunday night at the HOF ceremony. He was in such good spirits. We talked, we laughed, we sang his songs that I loved so much together, just goofing off.

I am completely heartbroken by his passing. There will never be a stylist in music, any music, that was so defining as his. It’s just devastating. All of our love goes out to his family and the country music community. He was and is one of the defining voices in country music. So great. I am completely shook.”

Rest in peace to one of the best to ever do it in country music. You’re going to be missed, John Anderson.