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This is the kind of news I need in my life.

The Turnpike Troubadours are returning to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for back-to-back headlining shows on Thursday, May 13th, and Friday, May 14th, 2027. Amble and Wade Forster will also open both nights.

Now if you’ve been to a Turnpike show at Red Rocks, you know why fans buy tickets for both nights. It’s the best two nights of their lives. Mainly because the Turnpike Troubadours are that damn good. They play this music called real country music.

Red Rocks has also played a big part in the band’s comeback. When Turnpike reunited after a long break, the band picked Red Rocks for its big return show in May of 2022. They came back for two more nights in May 2025. So, the 2027 shows are keeping that tradition going.

The pre-sale starts on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10AM, and then the tickets go on sale to everyone else on Friday,Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. through AXS.

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Has it seriously been 35 years already? I need to lay down.

Brooks & Dunn are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their landmark 1991 debut album, “Brand New Man”, with new RIAA milestone certifications, a surprise Nashville performance, and its first-ever official vinyl release. And I’ve proudly been a fan since the albums release date in August 13, 1991 by the way.

Well…I’ve technically been a fan of Brooks & Dunn since June 10, 1991 when I first heard the album’s title tack on the radio (KIXS 108 in Victoria, TX to be exact). It was a beautiful day too.

The duo will be hosting a pop-up show tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026) at Losers Bar & Grill in Nashville, with doors opening at 5:30 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. This also one of the many reasons I wish I was currently living in Nashville right now.

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It’s coming back y’all.

Morgan Wallen’s “Sand in My Boots” festival is set to return to the Gulf Shores in 2027, according to an announcement posted on the festival website and socials. The post said, “Sand In My Boots returns to Gulf Shores in 2027. Stay tuned, y’all…”

The festival last sold 40,000 tickets in about an hour and a half. Organizers have not announced the lineup or ticket sale date as of yet.

The festival will be held in May of 2027 from what the post of their socials say. So, please have your credit cards ready to go.

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Tim McGraw is officially a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

He was inducted Saturday night alongside Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers. He was honored by Lainey Wilson, Lady A, and Parker McCollum. Alabama’s Randy Owen was even there to welcome Tim into the Hall of Fame.

Randy said, “ladies and gentlemen…the one and the only…my brother, the great Tim McGraw.”

Tim released his self-titled debut album in 1993…and he finally made into the house that country music built as of Saturday October 18, 2026. He kicked off his speech by joking saying, “I’m going to cry because I cry all the time. There’s a lot of estrogen in my house.”

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Let the 2027 planning begin.

Zach John King announced that he will in fact be extending his “Get To Drinkin’ Tour” into 2027. The tour will hit cities including Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Gainesville, Peoria, Chattanooga, and more.

Zach said, “y’all sold out every show this fall so we’re doing it again. Get To Drinkin’ Tour 2027.”

Presales start today (Tues, Oct 20th), ahead of the general sale that starts on Friday, October 23rd, at 10 am local time.

Zach John King 2027 “Get to Drinkin’ Tour” dates are as follows…

Feb 04 – Houston, TX @ HOB Bronze Peacock
Feb 05 – New Braunfels, TX @ Gruene Hall
Feb 06 – Dallas, TX @ HOB Cambridge
Mar 03 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
Apr 02 – Gainesville, FL @ Heartwood Soundstage
Apr 03 – Sanford, FL @ Tuffy’s Music Box
Apr 15 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
Apr 16 – Columbia, MO @ Rose Music Hall
Apr 17 – Peoria, IL @ Crusens
Apr 24 – Chattanooga, TN @ Barrelhouse Ballroom

For tickets and more, please visit zachjohnking.com.

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There was a pretty cool full-circle moment on “The Voice” recently.

A contestant named Evan James performed Morgan Wallen’s song “Wasted on You” and got chair turns from Kelly Clarkson, Riley Green, and Adam Levine. And Evan eventually picked Team Adam.

Adam was then asked what it’s like hearing someone audition with a song by an artist he once coached. If you didn’t already know, Morgan competed on Season 6 in 2014. He originally joined Team Usher before Adam stole him during the Battle Rounds.

Adam said, “Morgan obviously worked it out. So, I’m proud of him.”

Post Malone says he’s almost finished with his next album, which is called “The Eternal Buzz”.

He previously announced that the album will have 40 songs on it, and a new studio whiteboard suggests songs are still being written and recorded. There’s a lot going on that whiteboard too.

Posty captioned the post saying, “Seasons greetings nerds… Almost done with this sumbitch!!

I’m sorry it’s taking so goddamn long… I can’t wait to share this piece of music with y’all. We are so proud of what we’ve made… a shitload of songs coming!!! I promise next time it won’t take 3 years… I love you so very much. Remember you kick ass!!!!!”

One track already revealed is called “Chrome Heartbreaker” which he debuted in July. “The Eternal Buzz” is expected to come out sometime next year

This man has a lot to be proud of.

Thomas Rhett is the father of five beautiful children, he has an amazing wife and his career in country music has been pretty impressive. He was born into country music with his dad being Rhett Akins.

Thomas literally grew up in country music with his dad. He was being that proud kid too just watching his dad being inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on October 13, 2026. Which should’ve happened years ago…but that’s for a different conversation.

It was the water station and ice machine at the Opry that got the best of Thomas that night. And I feel the Opry owes Thomas an apology.

Corn mazes are a staple for fall all across the country.

And here is a breakdown of the Top 8, according to Google Maps reviews…

1. Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, California: They hold a Fall festival every weekend in October. There’s also wagon rides, animal shows, live music, and games.

2. Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant, Maine: Their maze comes with a map with riddles to try to find the center.

3. Hubb’s Farm Corn Maze in Clinton, North Carolina: Their maze is 15 acres.

4. Maze Craze in New Springfield, Ohio: Their maze is 23 acres.

5. Exeter Corn Maze in Exeter, Missouri: There’s also go-karting, spinning pumpkin cup rides, a pumpkin patch, axe throwing, and a haunted corn trail at night.

6. Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm in Snohomish, Washington: It’s a 12-acre maze. There’s also cozy fire pit areas cut into it and it’s joined by two kids mazes.

7. Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove, Illinois: It’s 28 acres in total with 9 to 10 miles of trail.

8. Graff 7A Ranch in Hondo, Texas: It’s an 8-acre maze. There’s also hay rides, campfires, and a pumpkin patch.

It’s already “Mission Possible” time again y’all. As the frying of the birds in Nashville.

The 21st annual Tracy Lawrence’s “Mission Possible Turkey Fry” is coming up in Nashville already. Crazy to even think how Tracy has been doing this for the past two decades now, but it’s the season of giving. And this mission has helped feed a lot of people with the help of a lot of good friends making sure this happens every year.

Tracy said in a post his socials, “I’ve always believed that when we all give back a little, we can make a big difference. Last year, we saw just what can happen when everyone rallies together, and I’m hoping we can do it again this year!

We’re hoping to feed over 32,000 people. That’s a whole lot of turkeys, but more importantly, a whole lot of people we have the opportunity to help!”

A fried turkey on Thanksgiving with sweet tea fills my soul…and spending it with some people that you call family is beautiful thing. Hopefully this event helps families have a meal they deserve on Thanksgiving this year too. Feeding families is the mission of the entire event and has been for twenty one years and counting now.

If you’d like to be part of making that happen for families, you can learn more about volunteering or donating at here.

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