GAVIN ADCOCK GIFTS FANS THE 26TH TRACK FROM THE DAY I HANG IT UP: “MOST WANTED” OUT NOW

Georgia native Gavin Adcock is gifting fans with the 26th track off The Day I Hang It Up. “Most Wanted,” which was previously a physical-exclusive bonus track, is available now on streaming platforms. Listen BELOW. 
 
Written by Adcock, Jack Hummel, Ben Hayslip and David Lee Murphy, “Most Wanted” is a play on words, juxtaposing a man’s reputation as an outlaw with the allure of the woman who has captured his attention:
 
        It’s my face on the poster baby
        But just like a thief, you steal the show
        Some folks say I’m a real bad man
        But baby, you’re Most Wanted
 
The Day I Hang It Up spans 26 tracks, with Adcock featured as a co-writer on all but four songs. Produced by Jay Rodgers, the album also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook. 
 
The album inspired the name of Adcock’s headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour, which is currently underway. Adcock recently extended the run into 2027 with Blake Whiten supporting on 12 additional dates. Following performances in Australia in March, Adcock will embark on the second leg of The Day I Hang It Up Tour on April 1, kicking off at Gatton Park in Lexington, KY, followed by two nights at The Factory in St. Louis, MO and stops in eight additional cities, including Oklahoma City, OK, Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD. Tickets for the newly announced shows are on sale today at 10am local time at GavinAdcockMusic.com. 
 
The official music video for “Us Again” featuring Treaty Oak Revival premiered simultaneously with the album release. Directed by Jack Owens and produced by Sydney Hampton, the video builds a narrative around the push-and-pull of a toxic relationship, with the narrator assured that despite the relationship ending, “I know we’ll wind up us again.” Watch HERE. 
 
Offering a mix of heartbreak, love, and outlaw country influences, The Day I Hang It Up also adds a layer of depth to the country star’s repertoire. Songs including “Shoes” and “Rockstar Life” delve deeper into the cost of rising fame, while “Holes In The Boat” offers an honest look at trying to balance masculinity and vulnerability concerning mental health. The album left The Tennessean remarking Adcock as "a voice capable of withstanding an enduring career." 
 
The Day I Hang It Up is Adcock’s third album release in three years, and follows the success of his previous album, Own Worst Enemy, which arrived as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart AND the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release (Aug 15, 2025). Before that, his major-label debut album Actin’ Up Again became the highest streaming major-label Country debut from a solo male artist in 2024, with more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams the week of release, and was 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the entire genre.

Gavin Adcock The Day I Hang It Up 2026-2027 Tour
Newly Announced Dates in Italics
 
Oct. 16            Coca-Cola Amphitheater || Birmingham, AL
Oct. 17            First Security Amphitheater || Little Rock, AR
Oct. 22            Fishers Event Center || Fishers, IN
Oct. 23            Knoxville Civic Coliseum || Knoxville, TN   
Oct. 24            Koka Booth Amphitheatre || Cary, NC
Oct. 29            Bojangles Coliseum || Charlotte, NC
Oct. 30            Enmarket Arena || Savannah, GA
Oct. 31            Hertz Arena || Estero, FL
Nov. 6             MGM Music Hall at Fenway || Boston, MA
Nov. 7             Santander Arena || Reading, PA
Nov. 13           Masonic Temple Theatre || Detroit, MI
Nov. 14           Van Andel Arena || Grand Rapids, MI
Dec. 10            The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas || Las Vegas, NV
March 6           Meatstock Gippsland || Melbourne, Australia
March 13         Meatstock Toowoomba || Toowoomba, Australia
April 1             Gatton Park || Lexington, KY
April 2             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 3             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 10           SJB Pavilion || Oxford, MS
April 29           Salem Civic Center || Salem, VA 
May 1              The St. Augustine Amphitheatre || St. Augustine, FL
May 7              The Zoo Amphitheatre || Oklahoma City, OK
May 8              White Oak Music Hall || Houston, TX
May 13            Virginia Credit Union LIVE! || Richmond, VA
May 14            Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena || Atlantic City, NJ
May 15            Pier Six Pavilion || Baltimore, MD
May 27            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX
May 28            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX

About Gavin Adcock:
Gavin Adcock, dubbed by Billboard as "one of country music’s most buzzed-about artists” is a Georgia native, born and raised in Watkinsville. Former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin grew up working on his family’s cattle farm and dreamt of riding bulls in the PBR. He started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2021, when Adcock tore his knee playing football, that he used his healing time to record and release his first original single. Since then, Gavin has collectively amassed more than 3 BILLION global streams across singles including the fan-favorite, RIAA PLATINUM-certified, “A Cigarette,” GOLD-certified songs “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End,” “Four Leaf Clover” and more. His album, Actin’ Up Again, was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024 and was the year’s top streaming major-label debut across the genre. Within less than a year, Adcock more than doubled his previous streaming record with over 25 MILLION first week US streams on new album Own Worst Enemy, released August 15, 2025. Own Worst Enemy debuted as the top new Country album on the Billboard 200 Country Chart (No. 4) and top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart (No. 14) week of release. In the Spring of 2026 Gavin was able to add Executive Producer to his achievements, with the release of Adcock’s brainchild, Country Never Dies, enlisting the help of nine artist peers to join him on the special, timeless, project. The MusicRow Awards’ “Discovery Artist of the Year” nominee has also won over the hearts of both Country music fans and music industry alike, leading to his New Artist of the Year nominations at both the 60th & 61st ACM Awards. Taking his music to the fans, Adcock is currently underway on The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026, marking the fourth extensive headlining tour since 2024. The tour’s namesake and Adcock’s newest album, The Day I Hang It Up, is available now.

ZACH TOP PUTS HIS OWN STAMP ON THE MODERN WESTERN WARDROBE

Zach Top has a distinct sense of style – classic without feeling dated, Western without trying too hard and unmistakably his own. That sensibility inspires the Zach Top x Kimes Ranch Collection, launching October 15.

The collaboration brings together two brands of classic American style, with Zach playing an integral role in bringing the collection to life. From the beginning, he worked alongside the Kimes Ranch team to shape a lineup that reflects his personal taste and the way he actually dresses. Every element-from the fit and fabric to the color palette and finishing details – was selected with Zach’s style in mind.

The collection is designed as a versatile Western wardrobe, featuring a range of pieces that can transition effortlessly from everyday life to the road and the stage. Long-sleeve button-up shirts bring a traditional Western influence to a timeless staple, while short-sleeve polos offer a more relaxed option. Hoodies and sweatshirts provide comfortable layers for travel and downtime, while a Western-inspired vest adds versatility and functionality. Anchoring the collection is a classic denim jacket, designed to become a staple that develops even more character over time.

The collection reflects the Western influences and timeless pieces that have shaped Zach’s personal style. Familiar Western elements are paired with clean, contemporary details, creating pieces that feel lived-in and authentic from the start. The result is apparel with personality-clothing that feels connected to the history of Western style without looking like it belongs to another era.

That balance of tradition and individuality is also what connects Zach Top and Kimes Ranch. Both share an appreciation for craftsmanship, quality materials and styles that don’t depend on passing trends. The collaboration is built around the idea that the best pieces-and the best music-have staying power.

For Zach, that meant creating clothing that could work wherever life takes him. The collection was designed to accommodate the different sides of his schedule, whether he’s traveling between shows, spending a day off at home or stepping onto a stage. The pieces can be worn individually or layered together, dressed up or kept casual, giving fans the ability to build the collection into their own wardrobes.

“Working on this collection has been a really cool experience because I got to be involved in the process from the beginning,” said Zach Top. “I wanted the clothes to feel like things I’d actually wear, and we were able to take some classic Western ideas and put our own spin on them. I’m proud of how it all came together.”

“We wanted this collection to feel natural to Zach,” said Amanda Kimes, co-founder of Kimes Ranch. “His personal style is such a big part of who he is, so it was important that the collection came from his perspective. Zach was involved throughout the process, and that collaboration is what makes the final product feel genuine.”

The Zach Top x Kimes Ranch Collection launches online on October 15, 2026, and will be available through Kimes Ranch as well as Kimes Ranch retailers. The collection marks the next chapter in the partnership between the artist and the Western brand, bringing Zach’s personal style together with Kimes Ranch’s approach to quality, fit and timeless Western apparel.

Zach Top | Photo Credit: Beau Simmons

About Zach Top:
Dubbed “the future of country music” by Billboard, Zach Top is in the midst of a landmark year with two nominations at the upcoming 60th Annual CMA Awards: Album of the Year (Ain’t In It For My Health) and Male Vocalist of the Year. The nominations follow wins for Best Traditional Country Album at the 68th GRAMMY Awards (Ain’t In It For My Health, the inaugural winner in the category), New Artist of the Year at the 59th CMA Awards and New Male Artist of the Year at the 60th ACM Awards. The Sunnyside, Washington native recently earned his first No. 1 at country radio with “I Never Lie” and will headline 2027’s Stagecoach Music Festival.
 
Ain’t In It For My Health (Leo33) debuted with over 30 million global streams in its first week with Rolling Stonecalling him a country great in the making, the Los Angeles Times describing it as “as crisp as country music gets,” and Pitchfork highlighting its “good, clean country fun.” The album follows his 2024 breakthrough debut Cold Beer & Country Music, which has surpassed one billion streams. 
 
About Kimes Ranch Jeans:
Founded by Matt and Amanda Kimes, Kimes Ranch was built on a vision to bring elevated craftsmanship and authenticity back to Western apparel. What began as a small family endeavor in Arizona has evolved into a modern western lifestyle brand known for its clean design, impeccable fits, and unmistakable longhorn signature.

As Kimes Ranch continues to grow, its approach remains personal: stay true to its roots, uphold uncompromising quality, and ensure customers feel connected to the people behind the name. Kimes Ranch delivers a luxury experience grounded in authenticity, a modern interpretation of Western style, elevated with the care of a family brand. For more information, visit kimesranch.com.

MIRANDA LAMBERT’S “VELVET RODEO” TO DEBUT IN THE NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM’S NEW ICONS GALLERY OPENING NOV. 7

The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will introduce “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” as the inaugural exhibition in its new Icons Gallery when the Museum’s expansion opens Nov. 7, 2026. Created in collaboration with Lambert, the exhibition features the one-of-a-kind wardrobe she wore during her Las Vegas residency.

“When I first visited the National Cowgirl Museum, I was so inspired by all of the amazing Western pieces on display that I sent a bunch of photos to my stylist, Tiffany. We mixed that inspiration with the heyday of Elvis to create the ‘Velvet Rodeo’ wardrobe,” said Lambert. “Seeing these pieces now have a life beyond the stage as part of the Museum’s new Icons Gallery feels really full circle and special.”

A National Cowgirl Hall of Fame honoree, active mounted shooting competitor and horsewoman, Lambert’s connection to the West reaches beyond her music. The exhibition brings together her identity as a cowgirl and her creative expression as a performer.

“Miranda’s confidence, determination and independence make her a wonderful representative of the women we honor,” said Pat Riley, Executive Director of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame. “Opening our Icons Gallery with this collaboration celebrates her accomplishments while giving visitors a new way to connect with a cowgirl they know and admire.”

Visitors will have the opportunity to study garments usually seen in motion and under stage lights, appreciating the details that help transform clothing into an essential part of a performance.

“Miranda’s ‘Velvet Rodeo’ styling was inspired by historic garments from iconic western tailors which she saw on display at the Museum,” said Ashley Kowalski, Curator. “We are honored to give her residency wardrobe a new stage where the collection can be appreciated in its entirety.”

The Icons Gallery is part of the Museum’s 16,000-square-foot expansion, which introduces new galleries and experiences that explore the accomplishments and influence of women of the West.

For exhibition and opening information, visit thecowgirl.org.

Miranda Lambert Previews Her Exhibit at The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame | Photo Credit: Tyler Conrad

About the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is where history meets horsepower, and fearless women take center stage. Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, it’s the only museum in the world that celebrates the grit, grace, and guts of the women who shaped the West — and those breaking boundaries today. Through immersive exhibits, interactive galleries, and powerful storytelling, The Cowgirl highlights artists, ranchers, rodeo champions, activists, and trailblazers from all walks of life. It’s not just about looking back — it’s about inspiring the next generation of unstoppable women.

Currently, the museum’s archives house more than 4,000 artifacts, with more than 260 women enshrined in its Hall of Fame.

Learn more about The Cowgirl at cowgirl.net or on all social media channels @cowgirlmuseum. 

About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. Her latest album, Crisco, featuring current single “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, is available everywhere now via MCA and continued her unbroken streak of 11 consecutive Top 10s on the Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

Lambert has taken those standards to become a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. She is also a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection as well as Idyllwind, her western clothing, accessories and footwear brand at Boot Barn. Her passion for animals inspired the creation of MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit which has raised over $15 million since inception to promote shelter pet adoption, support rescue organizations nationwide, advance spay & neuter and help shelters recover from natural disaster.

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GAVIN ADCOCK EXTENDS THE DAY I HANG IT UP TOUR INTO 2027

On the heels of the release of his third major label album in three years, Georgia native Gavin Adcock announces new dates for The Day I Hang It Up 2027 Tour, with support from Blake Whiten on all dates. Artist pre-sale begins tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13 at 10am local time. Sign up for pre-sale access at GavinAdcockMusic.com. Public on sale begins this Friday, October 16 at 10am local time.
 
Following performances in Australia in March, Adcock will embark on the second leg of his headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour on April 1, kicking off at Gatton Park in Lexington, KY, followed by two nights at The Factory in St. Louis, MO and stops in eight additional cities, including Oklahoma City, OK, Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD.
 
The Day I Hang It Up spans 26 tracks produced by Jay Rogers, with Adcock featured as a co-writer on all but four songs, as The Tennessean observes he “moves between country rock, traditional country, heartbreak and quieter reflections on what happens when the life you chased starts taking you away from the one you knew,” while FOX News lauds, “Expectations were high. Expectations are now met.”
 
Holler praises with his “raw, relatable persona, often drawing comparisons to country legends like Trace Adkins and Waylon Jennings, Adcock lies somewhere between head-banging rock and twangy country.”
 
The Day I Hang It Up follows the momentum of Own Worst Enemy, which debuted as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart AND the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release (Aug. 15, 2025). That rapid rise followed Adcock’s 2024 major-label debut Actin’ Up Again, which earned more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams during its release week, making it the highest-streaming major-label Country debut from a solo male artist that year and 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the entire genre.

Gavin Adcock The Day I Hang It Up 2026-2027 Tour
Newly Announced Dates in Italics
 
Oct. 15            Atrium Health Amphitheater || Macon, GA
Oct. 16            Coca-Cola Amphitheater || Birmingham, AL
Oct. 17            First Security Amphitheater || Little Rock, AR
Oct. 22            Fishers Event Center || Fishers, IN
Oct. 23            Knoxville Civic Coliseum || Knoxville, TN  
Oct. 24            Koka Booth Amphitheatre || Cary, NC
Oct. 29            Bojangles Coliseum || Charlotte, NC
Oct. 30            Enmarket Arena || Savannah, GA
Oct. 31            Hertz Arena || Estero, FL
Nov. 6             MGM Music Hall at Fenway || Boston, MA
Nov. 7             Santander Arena || Reading, PA
Nov. 13           Masonic Temple Theatre || Detroit, MI
Nov. 14           Van Andel Arena || Grand Rapids, MI
Dec. 10            The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas || Las Vegas, NV
March 6           Meatstock Gippsland || Melbourne, Australia
March 13         Meatstock Toowoomba || Toowoomba, Australia
April 1             Gatton Park || Lexington, KY
April 2             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 3             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 10           SJB Pavilion || Oxford, MS
April 29           Salem Civic Center || Salem, VA
May 1              The St. Augustine Amphitheatre || St. Augustine, FL
May 7              The Zoo Amphitheatre || Oklahoma City, OK
May 8              White Oak Music Hall || Houston, TX
May 13            Virginia Credit Union LIVE! || Richmond, VA
May 14            Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena || Atlantic City, NJ
May 15            Pier Six Pavilion || Baltimore, MD
May 27            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX
May 28            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX

Jenna Paulette and Ely Cattleman Commemorate Two Years of CowboyGirl at Grand Ole Opry

It was a night celebrating Texas roots, country music tradition and the enduring spirit of the American cowgirl as acclaimed singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette took the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville on Wednesday evening, October 7, as part of a celebration of Texas country music.

For Paulette, the evening carried an additional milestone. Backstage in the Women of Country Music room, she celebrated the second anniversary of her signature Western apparel collaboration, CowboyGirl by Jenna Paulette x Ely Cattleman, with the official renewal of the partnership between the Texas-raised country artist and the heritage Western wear brand.

CowboyGirl was developed around a simple belief: women who work hard deserve clothing that works just as hard while allowing them to feel feminine, confident and true to themselves. Drawing inspiration from the vintage snap shirts worn by Paulette's grandfather, family traditions and generations of Western craftsmanship, the collection blends timeless ranchwear with thoughtful details designed specifically for women.

At the heart of the line is the signature CowboyGirl Granddaddy Snap Shirt, featuring longer shirt tails, additional room through the shoulders and bust, sleeves designed for freedom of movement, and practical details suited to life in the saddle.

“This collaboration continues to be a dream come true, watching it grow so much over the last two years makes me so excited for how it’s continuing to resonate with girls like me,” Paulette reflects. “I love hearing that I wasn’t the only one looking for a shirt like this. I’m so excited to continue this with Chris and my Ely Cattleman family.”
Over the past two years, the collaboration has grown beyond its original women's collection, introducing new designs, seasonal offerings and Little CowboyGirl, an extension bringing the collection's Western heritage to the next generation.

“There couldn't have been a more fitting place to celebrate two years of CowboyGirl and the renewal of our partnership with Jenna than backstage at the Grand Ole Opry,” shares Chris Stein, President of Ely & Walker. “Jenna is an incredibly well-rounded artist, from her talent as a singer and songwriter to her creativity and vision beyond the stage. But what truly sets her apart is that the Western lifestyle isn't something she simply represents, it's who she is. She grew up living it, and those roots are reflected in everything she does, from her music to the thoughtful details she brings to CowboyGirl. That's what makes this collaboration so authentic. She's not just the face of the collection; she's an integral part of its creative direction. We're incredibly proud of what we've built together and excited to continue this journey with her.”

The renewal of the partnership represents a continued commitment to creating authentic Western apparel for women and girls who embrace the cowgirl lifestyle, whether they're working cattle, competing in the arena, performing onstage, or carrying a piece of their Western heritage into everyday life.

Jenna Paulette and Ely Cattleman’s Chris Stein | Photo Credit: Kacey Wright

About Jenna Paulette:
A CMT Next Women of Country honoree and an Apple Music’s Country Riser, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette – a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life – is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 60+ No. 1 hits under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins, and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker, and Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman and Ranch Water.

With the arrival of her debut album The Girl I Was in 2023, Grammy.com remarked the project as “transformative,” noting it “fuses the sounds of [Shania] Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain’t No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’” She continued to spotlight her authentic Western lifestyle with the launch of her Cowboygirl line with Ely Cattleman and her Sunrise and Sunset boot line with Boot Barn. Paulette signed with independent label Leo33 in 2024. Her 20-track Horseback (Deluxe) album is available now. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.

About Ely Cattleman:
Founded in 1878, Ely Cattleman is a heritage Western apparel brand with roots in the traditions of the American West. Recognized for authentic Western shirts, classic styling, and practical design, the brand continues to serve generations of Western wear enthusiasts. Its CowboyGirl collaboration with Jenna Paulette reflects its commitment to honoring tradition while developing functional, stylish apparel for today's cowgirls.

Website: www.elycattleman.com

Shop CowboyGirl: www.elycattleman.com/pages/cowboygirl

KAITLIN BUTTS ENLISTS HONKY TONKS AROUND THE GLOBE TO REVEAL THE TRACK LISTING FOR HELLO, HONKY TONK

There’s no better place to reveal a record called Hello, Honky Tonk than a honky tonk. This week, Tulsa-born singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts enlisted honky tonks around the globe to unveil the track listing for her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Hello, Honky Tonk, out October 30 via Republic Records. Pre-save Hello, Honky Tonk HERE.

Beginning Monday this week, a different honky tonk or legendary music venue unveiled a new song from the album each day, turning the track-listing announcement into an international bar crawl through the world Butts created for Hello, Honky Tonk. From Nashville and Tulsa to Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Sydney and London, the daily reveals have brought the album’s complete 14-song track listing into that neon light.

The venues participating in the weeklong reveal include some of the most iconic honky tonks and live music rooms in the country and abroad, including Billy Bob’s Texas, Cain’s Ballroom, the Grand Ole Opry, Luckenbach Texas, John T. Floore’s Country Store, Skinny Dennis and the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, as well as Sydney’s Jolene’s and London’s Duke’s of Highgate.

“Hello, Honky Tonk is really a world of its own,” says Butts. “There are all these characters and stories and little moments happening inside of it, so I thought it would be fun to let the places that inspired that world introduce the songs. Honky tonks are where these stories live, so who better to tell you what’s coming?”

After a week of daily reveals, the complete list of participating honky tonks and venues include: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth, TX, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN, Luckenbach Texas, Luckenbach, TX, Showboat Saloon, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Jolene’s, Sydney, Australia, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Jackson, WY, Tower Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK, John T. Floore’s Country Store, Helotes, TX,  Skinny Dennis, Nashville, TN, Harry’s Northgate, College Station, TX, Duke’s of Highgate, London, England, Brewster Street, Corpus Christi, TX and The Newberry, Great Falls, MT. 

The track listing reveal follows a string of new music from Hello, Honky Tonk, including “What More Could You Want,” which Country Central says, “two-steps towards something that feels built for props and blocking in a musical” along with tracks “I Wanna Be Bad” and “Never Really Mine.” The recently released “What More Could You Want” is a languid, Broadway-ready piano ballad and autobiographical sketch of a performer questioning how much more she has to give.

“That song feels exactly word for word what I feel like every day,” says Butts. “This tug and pull of loving this and craving this and loving to be on stage, loving every creative moment but also being stressed out wondering, ‘Do you like me? Do I need to be shinier? Do you want more?’”

Named one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated albums for 2026, Hello, Honky Tonk is a love letter to the honky tonks and nightlife that have shaped Butts while becoming a huge part of her life on the road. Recorded in Nashville with producer Tofer Brown (Carter Faith, Willow Avalon, Little Big Town), the album brings to life a bar like no other, populated by a cast of characters listeners might recognize from the dance floor, behind the bar or from the corner booth.

Inspired in part by the vaudeville vignettes of Chicago and Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Butts envisioned Hello, Honky Tonk as a place where all of these characters could coexist.

“The thought behind the concept was how in Chicago, the character Roxie Hart is dreaming up what her show would look like and all the people in it,” says Butts. “I picture all of this happening at Skinny Dennis here in Nashville. These are all the different people in the room. There's the bar fight that's happening. There's the bad girl that just got off work. There's me being the entertainer. There are so many people that really love the nightlife. It’s a connector for people.”

The album continues the momentum of Butts’ critically acclaimed Roadrunner! in 2024, a bold reimagining inspired by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! that landed on numerous year-end best-of lists and featured her viral anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” which has amassed more than 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams.

Butts will celebrate the release of Hello, Honky Tonk with her Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour, kicking off October 29 at Nashville’s Skinny Dennis before continuing with stops across Texas and Oklahoma in December. Her performance at Skinny Dennis sold out in four hours. Tickets for the remaining shows are available at kaitlinbutts.com.

HELLO, HONKY TONK LIVE AND IN PERSON TOUR DATES
Oct. 29 — Nashville, TN — Skinny Dennis SOLD OUT
Dec. 10 — College Station, TX — Harry’s Northgate
Dec. 11 — Helotes, TX — Floore’s Country Store
Dec. 12 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
Dec. 17 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
Dec. 18 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

For the latest news, music and tour dates, visit kaitlinbutts.com and follow @kaitlinbutts on Instagram and Facebookand @kaitlinbuttsmusic on TikTok.

Miranda Lambert Announces 'Songline' Album (Nov. 13) and Film (Nov. 20) Following Amazon Music 'Songline Live' Debut

Last night, Amazon Music debuted Miranda Lambert’s Songline Live, a special broadcast of the three-time GRAMMY winner’s intimate performance filmed at The Truth in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 1. Accompanied by a 12-piece string section, Lambert performed select songs from her brand-new album, Crisco, alongside reimagined versions of her catalog hits. The broadcast streamed on the Amazon Music app, Prime Video and Twitch as part of Country Music Month.
 
The career-spanning set opened with “Kerosene” and featured favorites including “Only Prettier,” “Fastest Girl in Town” and “White Liar,” alongside newer songs such as “Snakeskin Boots,” “Sunset Marquis” and the title track from Crisco. The string arrangements brought a fresh dimension to “Bluebird,” “Vice,” “The House That Built Me” and “Tin Man,” giving fans an intimate new way to experience Lambert’s storytelling. Chris Stapleton joined Lambert for “A Song to Sing,” before she closed the show with “Gunpowder & Lead.”
 
Fans can watch a rebroadcast of the performance today, Oct. 8, here.
 
Following the performance, Amazon Music announced that Miranda Lambert’s Songline album will arrive November 13, followed by a Songline film on November 20. The film will pair performances from last night’s broadcast with exclusive interviews in which Lambert reflects on her songs and career.
 
Songline is a series dedicated to the craft of songwriting and invites artists to reimagine their music in a stripped-down, intimate setting. Each performance is intercut with in-depth interviews with the artist, giving songwriters the opportunity to demystify the songwriting process and share their personal and creative journeys with fans.
 
Co-produced by Lambert and Frasure, her latest album, Crisco, celebrates the many worlds that have always existed within country music while nodding to the genre’s shared history with disco. The 12-track album weaves together heartbreak and hope, highways and honky-tonks, rhinestones and roller skates. It features the Grammy-nominated “A Song to Sing” with Chris Stapleton, the title track “Crisco,” “Till the Going’s Gone,” “Sunset Marquis” and “Two Things Can Be True,” as well as opening track and radio single “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley. For more information, visit MirandaLambert.com and follow @MirandaLambert on social media.
 
The recently announced Country Music Month celebration from Amazon Music also features new Amazon Music Originals, “Country Heat Weekly Podcast” episodes with artists including Kenny Chesney, Riley Green and Elizabeth Nichols and the announcement of Stella Lefty as the newest Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist. The month’s programming includes Lainey Wilson’s Amazon Music Live performance on October 15 and a new Shaboozey Songline film debuting October 23. Amazon Music is also working with Musicians On Call to bring virtual country music performances to patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare environments nationwide throughout October.

Miranda Lambert Performs at The Truth, Oct. 1, 2026

Maddox Batson Hits 1 Million YouTube Subscribers

Rising country artist/entertainer Maddox Batson has officially reached a major digital milestone, surpassing 1 million subscribers on YouTube – and was recently surprised with the platform’s Gold Creator Award to celebrate the achievement.

The milestone marks another major moment in a breakout year for the 16-year-old, whose career began with videos of him performing covers online before evolving into a global touring career and a rapidly growing catalog of original music. In 2026, Batson completed his Live Worldwide Tour across North America and Europe, joined Tucker Wetmore for select dates on The Brunette World Tour and released his latest single, “Fallin’ Easy.” He also made his acting debut in the Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore film The Breadwinner and was named to Billboard’s 21 Under 21 for the second time.

Now, Batson is taking the next step in his music career, spending time in the studio working on his first full-length album.

“I started posting videos on YouTube because I loved making music and sharing it with people, so hitting a million subscribers is pretty crazy to think about,” shared Batson. “To be surprised with the plaque by Lyor Cohen with YouTube made it even more special. I’m really grateful to everyone who has been watching, listening and showing up for me from those first videos to where we are now. And we’re just getting started.”

Batson will celebrate another milestone this fall when he returns home to Tennessee for Maddox & Friends at White House Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 10, benefiting the Tim Tebow Foundation. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., followed by Batson’s full-band live performance. Supported by Ducks Unlimited with an on-site activation, the event will bring together live music, fall festivities and Batson’s hometown community for an evening supporting a cause close to his heart.

General admission tickets include access to the White House Pumpkin Patch’s 8-acre corn maze, 2-acre flower fields, hayrides, corn cannon and pit, gem mining and various games. 

The Maddox Batson & Friends benefit show debuted at White House Pumpkin Patch in 2024, with Batson returning this year to continue the tradition while supporting the Tim Tebow Foundation.

For more information and tickets, visit maddoxbatson.com or thewhitehousepumpkinpatch.com.

Maddox Batson and Lyor Cohen (YouTube, Global Head of Music) | Photo Credit: Aaron Meighan

Kenny Chesney's DOUBLE Double: "Carry On" #1 at Country Aircheck/Mediabase+Billboard in 21 Weeks

Having spent a career looking for songs that connected people to the key moments in their life, Kenny Chesney’s recorded many of the 21st century’s most defining country hits. With “Carry On,” his HEY NOW Records debut, the East Tennessee songwriter-superstar tapped into a simple life philosophy that’s not just topped the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart for the second week, but hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
 
“As a creative spirit, sending songs into the universe that hit people in the heart means everything to me,” Chesney tells Billboard. “That ‘Carry On,’ as my 100th [charted] single, has had so many big moments is humbling. But what really matters is that it’s connecting with people who hear their lives in my music. It’s an honor and privilege. Even more, it’s so much fun to see people’s faces when they’re singing that chorus: ‘If it feels good do it.’”
 
Even more than feeling good, the bartender wisdom – served over a lilting midtempo with a Caribbean breakdown for the bridge – has resonated with the fans. Set in Key West’s historic Schooner Wharf, written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins and Chase McGill, “Carry On” became Chesney’s 100th charting single, set a record for most Top 10s (62) and extended his run as the most No. 1s on the chart, established in 1991.
 
Produced with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, “Carry On” delivers a freshness and empowerment that hit No. 1 in just 21 weeks! As Ross on the Radio’s Sean Ross wrote, “Country also had its summer comeback vehicle in Kenny Chesney’s ‘Carry On.’”

Following “Carry On” with the sweeping “Remember Me That Way,” a potent perspective-definer that suggests how we frame what was can be as important as how we embrace the moments in real time, Chesney delivers a song that Music Row praises for its “dreamy vibe,” while praising the performance as “clear and true.”
 
“It felt like the right place to go after ‘Carry On,’” Chesney explains. “Both songs really create life philosophies without preaching. How you see things sometimes allows you to remember what was so good, how to really appreciate every moment – and not get lost in what doesn’t really matter in the end.

“When we sang it at the Pinnacle, even as new as ‘Remember Me’ was, you could feel the people who were singing along really putting themselves into that chorus. You could see it on their faces – that they were in those moments – and there’s real freedom in that.”
 
Whether catharsis or appreciation, “Remember Me That Way” delivered 151 first week adds, the most of Chesney’s career after “Carry On” locked the entire panel its first week.

By the time the Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 hits Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on April 24, the song will have built into a full-tilt anthem of gratitude and appreciation.

Kenny Chesney | Photo Credit: Allister Ann

Floating Leaf Entertainment Joins Red Light Management

Floating Leaf Entertainment, the artist management company founded by Jeb Hurt based in Austin, Texas, has joined Red Light Management, bringing its growing roster — including multi-platinum artist Koe Wetzel, Kolby Cooper, Fox & Vead and others — into the global management company founded by Coran Capshaw.

The partnership marks a significant new chapter for Floating Leaf, pairing Hurt’s artist-first approach and track record of developing distinctive talent with Red Light’s expansive global infrastructure, relationships and resources across music, touring, brand partnerships and entertainment.

Under the new partnership, Floating Leaf’s artists will have access to the scale and breadth of Red Light’s worldwide team while continuing to benefit from the hands-on management and creative vision that have defined Hurt’s work. The alliance also creates new opportunities for Floating Leaf to expand its roster and reach while tapping into Red Light’s decades of experience building enduring careers across genres and markets.

“This is about taking what we’ve built at Floating Leaf and giving it an even bigger runway,” said Hurt, Founder of Floating Leaf Entertainment. “We’ve always been incredibly focused on the artist — who they are, what makes them different and how we can help build a career around that. Red Light has an incredible history of doing the same thing at a global level. To bring those philosophies together, with the people and resources they have behind them, is really exciting. I couldn’t be more proud of what our team and artists have accomplished to get us here, and I’m even more excited about what comes next.”

For Red Light, the addition of Floating Leaf further expands its presence in a rapidly evolving country and roots music landscape while bringing Hurt’s emerging management platform into its broader ecosystem.

“Jeb has built something special at Floating Leaf,” said Ben Kline of Red Light Management. “He has an incredible instinct for artists and has earned the kind of trust that you can’t manufacture. Koe, Kolby, Fox & Vead and the rest of the roster are a reflection of that. We’re excited to bring the full breadth of Red Light to the table — our people, our relationships, our global reach and all of the opportunities that come with being part of this organization. There’s a lot of momentum around these artists, and we’re thrilled to be part of their careers.”

The partnership comes at a period of continued growth for Floating Leaf and its roster. Hurt has helped guide Wetzel’s trajectory from Texas-rooted breakout to one of country music’s most prominent arena entertainers, while continuing to develop a roster built around artists with distinct voices and long-term potential.

Now, with the combined strength of Floating Leaf and Red Light, the company is positioned to broaden those opportunities across the global music marketplace.

“This isn’t about changing what Floating Leaf is,” Hurt added. “It’s about having more at our fingertips to serve the artists we believe in. We’ve got the opportunity to dream a little bigger, move a little faster and think globally about what’s possible. That’s a pretty exciting place to be.”

Jeb Hurt | Photo Credit: Justin Cook

About Floating Leaf Entertainment:
Founded by Jeb Hurt, Floating Leaf Entertainment is an artist management company focused on developing distinctive artists and building sustainable, long-term careers. Its roster includes Koe Wetzel, Kolby Cooper, Fox & Vead and more.

About Red Light Management:
Founded by Coran Capshaw, Red Light Management is a global artist management company representing an extensive roster of artists across music and entertainment.

Miranda Lambert Drops Surprise iTunes-Exclusive 'Crisco' Bonus Track: "Seven Year Ache" Feat. Parker McCollum

With her new album Crisco earning acclaim from fans and critics alike following its Oct. 2 release via MCA, Miranda Lambert continues the celebration with a surprise for fans via today’s iTunes exclusive release of “Seven Year Ache” featuring Parker McCollum. The previously unreleased take on Rosanne Cash’s 1981 chart topper is available exclusively when fans download Crisco on iTunes, now through 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 8. Access “Seven Year Ache” HERE and Crisco HERE.
 
The collaboration marks another musical connection between the two Texas natives and friends, who previously joined forces on Lambert’s Postcards From Texas cut “Santa Fe” and have shared the stage on multiple occasions, including spearheading last year’s “Band Together Texas” benefit concert which raised over $8.5 million for flood relief efforts in their home state.

“I love making music with Parker because he’s the real deal,” notes Lambert. “He’s such a natural artist and has that thing you can’t teach. He is authentically himself and you can feel that in his music.”

“Miranda has always been a big inspiration to me as an artist from Texas,” adds McCollum. “Not only is she one of the most incredible songwriters we’ve got but is also hands-down one of my favorite Country voices ever. I'm honored any time I get the chance to work with and learn from her.”

The surprise release comes as Crisco continues to receive widespread critical acclaim for Lambert’s adventurous new musical direction. NPR praises the evolution of the woman who “managed to become a superstar without shedding her riveting idiosyncrasies,” with Rolling Stone declaring that she “has taken what was already one of country music’s most celebrated careers into powerhouse, multi-hyphenate mode.” Slate proclaims her “the reigning queen of contemporary country for going on two decades,” noting that her songs “are always forthright, original, and self-possessed” as demonstrated on the new project celebrated by USA Today as a “disco-diamond world, drenched in country music and smooth-as-butter grooves.”
 
Lambert also continues the Crisco celebration tomorrow, Oct. 6, with a sold-out album release show at Billy Bob’s Texas, before joining Anthony Mason for a sit-down conversation on this Friday’s edition of “CBS Mornings.”
 
For more information, visit MirandaLambert.com and follow on socials @MirandaLambert.

Parker McCollum & Miranda Lambert | Photo Credit: Brayln Kelly Smith

Koe Wetzel + Parker McCollum Reunite for 'Naughty or Nice Tour' This December

Two of Texas’ most original, unbridled stars are teaming up for the holidays once again as Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum reunite for the Naughty or Nice Tour, a five-date co-headlining jaunt across Texas this December.
 
The outing marks the first iteration of the holiday tour in seven years and comes on the heels of both Wetzel and McCollum headlining their own arena tours throughout 2026. Kicking off December 2 at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas, the holiday tour continues through Houston, Corpus Christi and Round Rock before wrapping December 10 at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth. Jackson Wendell and Logan Jahnke will support throughout the run.
 
“It’s been a long time coming for us to run it back with this tour,” notes Wetzel. “It felt right to end the year in Texas and make it a party.”

McCollum shares, “Koe and I did this tour for the first time way back in 2017 when we were still just some kids with a dream. Proud to say we've both come a long way since then, and getting to bring this back after some years off is really special. Looking forward to us both being back in Texas again, and I'll do my best to keep Koe from gettin’ too rowdy.”

The Naughty or Nice Tour stops include the following:

December 2 — Helotes, TX — Floore’s Country Store
December 3 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
December 4 — Corpus Christi, TX — Concrete Street Amphitheater
December 5 — Round Rock, TX — Round Rock Amp
December 10 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

Whether it’s hits from their catalogs, remakes from Wetzel’s Wonderland or McCollum’s rendition of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” expect a rowdy yet wonderfully festive night out! 

Fans can access the artist presale beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, October 8 at 10 p.m. local time using the password NAUGHTY. Promoter and local presales begin Thursday, October 8 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. CT.

The Naughty or Nice Tour is also partnering with Fandiem to give fans an opportunity to support causes championed by Wetzel and McCollum. Fans who donate to Koe’s Kids and/or The Ruger Fund will be entered for a chance to win a grand-prize flyaway package to the December 10 show at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.

Raising Cane’s joins the tour as an official partner.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com or ParkerMcCollum.com.

MIRANDA LAMBERT IS COOKING WITH CRISCO ON NEW ALBUM OUT NOW VIA MCA

Miranda Lambert has never been interested in making the same record twice. For more than two decades, Lambert has followed her instincts wherever they lead, whether that’s hard-driving honky-tonk, stripped-down acoustic storytelling, rock influences or Texas singer-songwriter traditions. Today, the three-time GRAMMY winner releases Crisco, a new album via MCA that explores country music’s rich sonic history while embracing the freedom to follow the music wherever it leads. Listen BELOW.
 
“Crisco started with a conversation,” Lambert explains. “Jesse Frasure and I were talking about all these records we love and wondering why country music doesn’t reflect back into its history more often, especially when we’ve got this incredible archive of music to inspire us – from artists like Patsy Cline, Glen Campbell, Conway & Loretta, to Kenny & Dolly and so many others.”
 
What began as a plan to write only a handful of songs quickly grew into something much bigger. Together, Lambert and co-producer Jesse Frasure immersed themselves in the sounds and spirit of an era that had long inspired them, creating an album that embraces sweeping strings, lush harmonies and countrypolitan production while allowing the musical traditions of country to stretch in unexpected directions.
 
“We weren’t trying to make a retro record,” Lambert notes. “We were channeling a feeling.”
 
That intention shaped more than the music. It inspired an entire creative world. The pair traded playlists, collected visual references and carefully crafted the atmosphere before recording a note. By the time they walked into Nashville’s Blackbird Studio – complete with disco balls overhead, intentional lighting, a handpicked band and a nine-piece string section – they weren’t simply recording songs. They were stepping into a world fully imagined.
 
“In twenty-five years of making records in Nashville, it was easily the most magical and moving project I’ve ever been part of,” Frasure says. “Everybody walked into the studio believing in the same vision, and you can hear that on every track.”

The title track captures that vision in a single word. “Crisco” is country and disco. Billy Bob’s and Studio 54. Rhinestones and roller skates. Playful, at times a little tongue-in-cheek, yet completely unapologetic about finding joy wherever the music leads. 
 
“I’ve made a lot of records with a lot of heavy subjects over the years,” Lambert reflects of her journey as a writer, performer, label founder and record producer. “This album feels mostly lighthearted. It’s refreshing to get up on stage and sing something fun. Making this record also unlocked a ‘time to do whatever I want’ feeling. Being able to create freely without putting parameters around my art has been really, really fun. I don't think I've ever smiled that much in the studio.”
 
That spirit runs through the entire album. Yet whether she’s writing about complicated love, restless spirits, resilience, regret or redemption, Lambert’s songs have never settled for easy answers. The women at the center of these stories are funny, fearless, flawed and fiercely human. They fall in love, make mistakes, keep moving forward and occasionally dance through the heartache because that’s what life asks of them.
 
Across Crisco, Lambert explores every corner of that emotional landscape. There’s the timeless heartbreak of “Cowgirl Curtsy” and “Two Things Can Be True,” the sly confidence of “Cuttin’ Onions” and the wanderlust of “Till The Going’s Gone.” There’s comforting familiarity in “Right Where We Left It,” hopeful resilience in “To Everything,” the effortless chemistry of “Whiskey Business” and the dreamy escape of “Sunset Marquis.”
 
Along the way, Lambert reunites with longtime friend Chris Stapleton on the GRAMMY-nominated “A Song To Sing,” teams with “Choosin’ Texas” cowriter Ella Langley on cinematic “Snakeskin Boots” and honors one of her songwriting heroes with a new interpretation of Jim Croce’s “I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song.”
 
Rather than looking backward for nostalgia’s sake, Crisco celebrates one of country music’s richest creative eras while proving the genre has always been bigger than any one sound. Built on curiosity, joy and fearless musicianship, the album honors tradition without standing still.
 
“I hope when people listen to Crisco, it feels familiar while also feeling fresh,” says Lambert. “They can grab onto something that feels nostalgic, put their roller skates on and go on the journey with us.”

Tune in HERE on Oct. 7 to watch the Amazon Music Songline Live stream of Lambert’s The Truth performance.
 
Watch her episode of The New York Times’ Popcast HERE.

GAVIN ADCOCK RELEASES 3RD ALBUM IN 3 YEARS: THE DAY I HANG IT UP

Gavin Adcock had an instinct to turn others’ doubt into motivation ever since he was a kid on a cattle farm in Watkinsville, Georgia. That drive serves as the inspiration behind his latest album, The Day I Hang It Up, available now via Thrivin Here Records/Warner Records Nashville. Listen HERE. 
 
“As much as people might want to cut me down, as much as they want to make me an outcast or make me smaller in their head, I’m not going anywhere,” Adcock promises. “When I quit, it’s going to be because I want to—not because someone made me, or tried to run me out. That’s the whole premise of The Day I Hang it Up.” 
 
A co-writer on all but four songs, the project also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook. 
 
The official music video for “Us Again” featuring Treaty Oak Revival premiered simultaneously with the album release. Directed by Jack Owens and produced by Sydney Hampton, the video builds a narrative around the push-and-pull of a toxic relationship, with the narrator assured that despite the relationship ending, “I know we’ll wind up us again.” Watch BELOW. 
 
Adcock has steadily released new music since announcing the album, with 11 of the 26 tracks available before the official release. Offering a mix of heartbreak, love, and his signature “outlaw-country edge” (Parade), The Day I Hang It Up also adds a layer of depth to the country star’s repertoire. Songs including “Shoes” and “Rockstar Life” delve deeper into the cost of rising fame, while “Holes In The Boat” offers an honest look at trying to balance masculinity and vulnerability concerning mental health. 
 
Adcock previewed the album to fans and industry insiders at Nashville’s Exit/In on Tuesday, Sep. 29. With a 14 song setlist, Adcock sang nine songs off the album while also playing fan favorites, “A Cigarette,” “Ain’t No Cure,” “Need To,” “Last One To Know” and “Run Your Mouth.” 
 
Adcock invited fans to vote on which city they wanted to see host his album release shows. The overwhelming response led the singer to choose and quickly sell out two cities: Studio at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, TX on Oct. 5 and The Eastern in Atlanta, GA on Oct. 8. 
 
The Day I Hang It Up is Adcock’s third album release in three years, and follows the success of his previous album, Own Worst Enemy, which arrived as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart AND the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release (Aug 15, 2025). Before that, his major-label debut album Actin’ Up Again became the highest streaming major-label Country debut from a solo male artist in 2024, with more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams the week of release, and was 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the entire genre.

About Gavin Adcock:
Gavin Adcock, dubbed by Billboard as "one of country music’s most buzzed-about artists” is a Georgia native, born and raised in Watkinsville. Former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin grew up working on his family’s cattle farm and dreamt of riding bulls in the PBR. He started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2021, when Adcock tore his knee playing football, that he used his healing time to record and release his first original single. Since then, Gavin has collectively amassed more than 2 BILLION global streams across singles including the fan-favorite, RIAA PLATINUM-certified, “A Cigarette,” GOLD-certified songs “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End,” “Four Leaf Clover” and more. His album, Actin’ Up Again, was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024 and was the year’s top streaming major-label debut across the genre. Within less than a year, Adcock more than doubled his previous streaming record with over 25 MILLION first week US streams on new album Own Worst Enemy, released August 15, 2025. Own Worst Enemy debuted as the top new Country album on the Billboard 200 Country Chart (No. 4) and top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart (No. 14) week of release. In the Spring of 2026 Gavin was able to add Executive Producer to his achievements, with the release of Adcock’s brainchild, Country Never Dies, enlisting the help of nine artist peers to join him on the special, timeless, project. The MusicRow Awards’ “Discovery Artist of the Year” nominee has also won over the hearts of both Country music fans and music industry alike, leading to his New Artist of the Year nominations at both the 60th & 61st ACM Awards. Taking his music to the fans, Adcock is currently underway on The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026, marking the fourth extensive headlining tour since 2024.

Photo Credit: Madelyn Ormond

Miranda Lambert's Sold-Out The Truth Show to Stream as Amazon Music 'Songline Live' (10/7)

As anticipation builds for the release of her new album Crisco this Friday, Oct. 2, Miranda Lambert invites fans inside her sold-out, one-night-only performance opening Nashville’s newest venue, The Truth. Amazon Music will bring the performance to fans with a special Songline Live broadcast, premiering Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. ET on Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch. Tune in HERE.
 
Recording live at The Truth on Oct. 1, the special Songline Live episode will offer fans who couldn’t be in the room an opportunity to experience Lambert’s highly anticipated performance of select Crisco tracks and her catalog of hits, all accompanied by a 12-piece string section.
 
The Oct. 1 concert marks the first of two special album-release celebrations for Lambert, who will follow the Nashville show with a home state performance at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth on Oct. 6. Both venues will host free pre-show parties open to the public from 4-8 p.m., giving fans the chance to celebrate Criscoahead of each show with a variety of activations, including a photo booth, chain stitching and early access to merchandise. Fans can also support MuttNation’s “Fill the Little Red Wagon” campaign by bringing a pet supply donation for a chance to win a signed Crisco CD.
 
Co-produced by Lambert and Frasure, the 12-track album celebrates the many worlds that have always existed within country music while nodding to the genre’s shared history with disco, weaving together heartbreak and hope, highways and honky-tonks, rhinestones and roller skates. The album features previously released tracks including GRAMMY-nominated “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton, the title track “Crisco,” “Till The Going’s Gone,” “Sunset Marquis” and “Two Things Can Be True,” with opening track and forthcoming radio single “Snakeskin Boots” recently revealed to be a collaboration with Ella Langley.
 
For more information, visit MirandaLambert.com and follow on social media @MirandaLambert.

About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. GRAMMY-nominated single “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton arrived recently as the biggest streaming debut of her career, with Rolling Stone praising its “dreamy disco groove and lovestruck devotion.” The song appears on her forthcoming album Crisco arriving Oct. 2 via MCA. The new project follows her 2024 GRAMMY-nominated Postcards from Texas, which continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

Lambert has taken those standards to become a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. She is also a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection as well as Idyllwind, her western clothing, accessories and footwear brand at Boot Barn. Her passion for animals inspired the creation of MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit which has raised over $15 million since inception to promote shelter pet adoption, support rescue organizations nationwide, advance spay & neuter and help shelters recover from natural disaster.
 
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KINSLEY SIGNS WITH WME - Debut EP Learn To Live Available Now

On the heels of the release of her debut EP Learn To Live, Kinsley signs with WME for worldwide representation.
 
The 22-year-old has quickly established herself as a rising singer/songwriter, co-writing all six songs on Learn To Live available now via MCA, and recently signing a publishing deal with Sony Music Nashville.
 
“I’ve been dreaming about getting these songs out into the world and getting to play them live,” shares Kinsley. “Having a team like WME in my corner as we start developing that side of my career is really exciting, and I can’t wait to see what we build together. I’m beyond thankful for their belief in me.”
 
“We were immediately drawn to Kinsley’s songwriting and the way she connects with people through her music,” says WME’s Kanan Vitolo. “She has a really clear voice as an artist, and there’s so much room for her to grow. We’re thrilled to be working with her as she brings these songs to audiences for the first time.”
 
Learn To Live offers an introduction to Kinsley’s deeply personal songwriting, spanning themes of heartbreak, healing, self-discovery and learning how to move forward. The project includes “Pieces Of Me,” “Whiplash,” “Cold July” featuring Caitlyn Smith and title track “Learn To Live (Louder),” which was written solely by Kinsley and was the first original song she shared publicly, connecting with fans online and at writers rounds.
 
An “old soul” with a lifelong passion for poetry and songwriting, she approaches music as both personal expression and emotional refuge, writing the kinds of songs that say the things people are often too afraid to say themselves. Through her music, she hopes not only to share her own story, but to give voice to the experiences and emotions others may struggle to put into words.
 
Kinsley began sharing her music through the intimate “Midnight Sessions” performances online before bringing her songs to songwriter rounds and stages around Nashville.

L to R: Kyle Quigley (Morris Higham Management), Kinsley and Kanan Vitolo (WME)

About Kinsley
MCA singer-songwriter Kinsley creates music rooted in honesty, healing, and human connection. With her debut six-song EP Learn To Live, available now, the 22-year-old blends vivid storytelling, poetic lyricism, and raw, soulful vocals to establish herself as a songwriter with a clear voice and perspective. Having grown up across California, Texas and Tennessee, the Nashville-based artist writes the kinds of songs that make listeners feel seen and understood. An “old soul” with a lifelong passion for poetry and songwriting, Kinsley approaches music as both emotional refuge and personal expression — creating deeply human songs that live at the intersection of vulnerability and healing. Online at officialkinsleymusic.com.

Kenny's Double No. 1: "Carry On" Is His 37th; "Remember Me" Is #1 Most Added

Never one to miss an opportunity to sling positive vibes and good energy, Kenny Chesney dropped Silver Sands Marina – and threw an album release party that saw an intimate crowd pack the Pinnacle for a full-band show that showcased six of the album’s 11 songs. Broadcast live on No Shoes Radio, the night celebrated his 21st album, but also the community of people who find their inspiration, joy and clarity in his songs.
 
“Three years in the making,” Chesney offered, “a lot of songs listened to, even recorded, to get to this moment, these stories and emotions, and I wanted to give it all directly to the people who’ve loved and lived this music with me. There is so much good happening, we should all experience it together. Man, did we! And it’s awesome to hear the reactions people are having…”
 
As “Carry On” goes to the top of the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country chart for his 37th No. 1, the East Tennessee songwriter-superstar lands yet another first. “Remember Me That Way,” the surging song of deciding to own the thrills and magic of a relationship instead of the raging final moments, crowned the No. 1 as the No. 1 Most Added Song this week. Beyond the airplay No. 1, Chesney’s latest marks the first time Chesney had both distinctions at the same time.
 
“Carry On,” Chesney’s 100th charting single, became the first indie and only the third single to close the entire radio panel in its first week. As Chesney’s 62nd Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, it set a second record for the most country Top 10s.
 
“When they tell me this stuff, it’s a lot to take in,” Chesney says. “It gets harder the more you do this to find songs that stand out from what you’ve done, that say things you want to say – and you think other people will find themselves in, too. That’s really the point: the connection. Like my tours, I want this music to bring people together, to lift them up.”
 
With the move to HEY NOW Records, Chesney is finding new ways to connect with people – and expand how people explore and understand his music. With his first Talk Shop Live conversation viewed over 366,000 times and his new one topping 100,000, independent records stores across the country, including Austin’s Waterloo Records, Raleigh’s Schoolkids Records, Chicago’s Reckless Records, Minneapolis’ Electric Fetus, Oakland’s 1-2-3-4 Go!, Phoenix’s Stinkweeds and Nashville’s Grimey’s are hosting listening parties this week. 
 
With another pair of No. 1s, the Pinnacle pop-up show served as a witness to Chesney’s enduring power. As Billboard reported, the show served as “a potent reminder that he’s an unyielding seeker of impactful songs in all their forms, not just breezy anthems.” 
 
Less than 40 hours after releasing “Remember Me That Way,” the packed floor and wrap-around balconies were screaming along to the chorus. Whether releasing the past or just loving redirecting the angst, “Remember Me” seems to be the best of both worlds. By summer’s stadium-only Original Vibe Room Tour, the song should be a full-blown catharsis.

KAITLIN BUTTS TAKES HELLO, HONKY TONK LIVE AND IN PERSON WITH SPECIAL TOUR DATES TO CELEBRATE ITS RELEASE

With her fourth studio album Hello, Honky Tonk set to arrive October 30 via Republic Records, Tulsa-born singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts is taking the album’s colorful cast of characters, theatrical spectacle and late-night energy on the road to celebrate its release with the Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour. 

The six-date run kicks off October 29 at Nashville’s Skinny Dennis, the day before the release of Hello, Honky Tonk, before making stops at Honky Tonks across Texas and Oklahoma in December with support from singer/songwriter Meels. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. CT at kaitlinbutts.com.

“I’ve spent so much time imagining this honky tonk and all the people who inhabit it, so getting to actually bring it to life in the rooms that inspired it feels really special,” says Butts. “I can’t wait to play these songs live and celebrate this record together.”

Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour Dates
Oct. 29 — Nashville, TN — Skinny Dennis
Dec. 10 — College Station, TX — Harry’s Northgate
Dec. 11 — Helotes, TX — Floore's Country Store
Dec. 12 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
Dec. 17 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
Dec. 18 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

Named one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated albums for 2026, Hello, Honky Tonk is a love letter to the honky tonks and nightlife that have shaped Butts while becoming a huge part of her life on the road. Recorded in Nashville with producer Tofer Brown (Carter Faith, Willow Avalon, Little Big Town), the album brings to life a bar like no other, populated by a cast of characters listeners might recognize from the dance floor, behind the bar or from the corner booth.

Inspired in part by the vaudeville vignettes of Chicago and Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Butts envisioned Hello, Honky Tonk as a place where all of these characters could coexist.

“The thought behind the concept was how in Chicago, the character Roxie Hart is dreaming up what her show would look like and all the people in it,” says Butts. “I picture all of this happening at Skinny Dennis here in Nashville. These are all the different people in the room. There's the bar fight that's happening. There's the bad girl that just got off work. There's me being the entertainer. There are so many people that really love the nightlife. It’s a connector for people.”

The upcoming tour follows a string of new music from Hello, Honky Tonk, including the recent releases “What More Could You Want,” “I Wanna Be Bad” and “Never Really Mine.” “What More Could You Want,” a Broadway-ready piano ballad and autobiographical sketch of a performer questioning how much more she has to give, offers an intimate glimpse behind the curtain of the album’s larger-than-life world.

“That song feels exactly word for word what I feel like every day,” says Butts. “This tug and pull of loving this and craving this and loving to be on stage, loving every creative moment but also being stressed out wondering, ‘Do you like me? Do I need to be shinier? Do you want more?’”

The album continues the momentum of Butts’ critically acclaimed Roadrunner! in 2024, a bold reimagining inspired by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! that landed on numerous year-end best-of lists and featured her viral anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” which has amassed more than 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams.

For the latest news, music and tour dates, visit kaitlinbutts.com and follow @kaitlinbutts on Instagram and Facebookand @kaitlinbuttsmusic on TikTok.

Eric Church Announces First-Ever Australian Headline Dates

With Eric Church’s brand-new song “On The Road” reflecting on his storied career through the memories that stay with him, the 11-time GRAMMY nominee proves there are still new memories to be made with today’s announcement that he will make his long-awaited Australian headline debut in March 2027. 
 
Joined by special guest Parker McCollum, also making his debut Down Under, Church will take the stage at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on March 13 and Afterpay Arena in Sydney on March 16, before heading to Queensland to headline CMC Rocks QLD’s 20th anniversary celebration on March 20.
 
“Australia, we heard you, and we’re on our way,” Church shares. “It’s been a long time coming, and we’re damn excited to finally bring this show to you. We’re gonna pack as much as we can into these nights, so come early, stay late and let’s make up for lost time.”
 
As always, Church Choir members will have first access to arena show tickets, with presales beginning this Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. local time ahead of tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. local time via EricChurch.com.
 
The highly anticipated arrival has been years in the making, with Church having been on CMC Rocks’ “bucket list for almost twenty years,” according to Festival Director Jeremy Dylan. “We are certain the Chief will raise the proverbial roof with his legendary live show,” Dylan said following the festival’s 2027 lineup announcement.
 
Church will also join as special guest on Kenny Chesney’s recently announced all-stadium Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on April 24 and running through Aug. 28 at Foxboro’s Gillette Stadium. Tickets to all stadium tour dates are on sale now.
 
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

SILVER SANDS MARINA Debuts with a Beyond-Packed Pinnacle Pop-Up Show

Kenny Chesney hit Nashville’s The Pinnacle with new music blazing. To celebrate the release of Silver Sands Marina, the eclectic 11-song record that embraces the nuances that define life, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar threw an impossibly small pop-up show at Nashville Yards' venue to showcase the project, but also create an opportunity for No Shoes Nation to come together through the music. Beyond the few thousand who were able to get tickets to the gone-in-seconds performance, Chesney broadcast the concert live on his No Shoes Radio, Ch. 59 on SiriusXM.

Opening with the jubilant “Summertime,” Chesney ran straight into the surging “Here and Now” and “Beer In Mexico” before downshifting a little for the three-week No. 1 “Save It For A Rainy Day.” That momentum set up a three-song Silver Sands Marina mini-set that included the sweeping “Burn My Boat,” the euphoric heartbreak song “Goldfish” and the low slung, small town gossip swagger “Talkin’ Dirt.”

“Having listened to some of these tracks for two, three years,” Chesney says, “it was time for them to live out in the open. Playing those three songs back-to-back reminds me that it’s when the song meets the band and the people who love this music, we create a whole new relationship with the songs. There’s how we feel it, how people listening experience it – and what happens when we’re together.”

For an audience filled with college kids, people in t-shirts from various tours, Dolly Parton doubles celebrating 9/2-5, athletes, a section of industry VIPs, local fans, people who came in from Florida, South Carolina and Vermont, it was being part of a moment of arrival for an album the Associated Press proclaimed is “full-throated stadium country, with big hooks and bigger heart,” while Billboard raved is, “placing a premium on top-shelf songwriting that balances lyrical wit and emotional resonance.”

The 22-song set delivered a powerful take on “Silver Sands Marina,” a sing-along “Carry On” and the fullness of time “Remember Me That Way,” as well as “Ain’t Back Yet,” last played in 2015, the smoky, “Somewhere With You” or the life-recapping “I Go Back,” it was a night that focused on how you choose to view the moments. 

On the plaza outside, HEY NOW Records replicated the massive Silver Sands Marina. Not only the pink building that graces the album cover, but a giant postcard, a massive plexiglass fishbowl with two larger than life goldfish, pier carnival games and photo booths, food trucks, a limited edition vinyl store and places to visit with old friends, people you just met and take pictures to remember the moment.

“One of the things I’ve learned from talking to people about this record, the songs they’ve leaned into is how hungry we all are to be together, that human connection – and the desire to turn down all the things that divide us. I put ‘Get Along’ and ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Alright’ into the set, too, because it hit me, that’s what people are seeking – and all the interviews I’ve done feel like the songs on Silver Sands Marina fill that void.”

Joining Chesney as a surprise walk-on was fellow East Tennessee dreamer/songwriter/guitarist Greylan James, who will open next year’s Original Vibe Room Tour. They shared the stage for “Born,” the bluegrass-harmonied life-defining celebration that the Academy of Country Music Song of the Year winner co-wrote, which became the title track of Chesney’s 2024 album.

“Country music runs on dreams,” Chesney said after the show. “And life runs on music. Over the years, it’s about how do you put the positivity, the philosophy, the hard stuff and the sheer joy into the world without preaching. Wherever people are, whatever people need – whether it’s a good time, a postcard to remember or somebody laughing about the gossip – I hope that’s what we’re putting out there. It’s what drew me to town, and it’s what keeps me seeking songs and taking this pirate ship out on the road.”

Kenny Chesney at his pop-up show at The Pinnacle in Nashville Yards on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, celebrating the release of Silver Sands Marina. | Photo Credit: Allister Ann