Mowry wins barrels opener

Reigning world champion Kassie Mowry and Force The Goodbye won the first round of the Boot Barn Pro Rodeo Barrels at the WPRA World Finals in Waco, Texas, with a 15.627-second run worth $2,315.

Key points Mowry wins barrels opener
  1. Reigning world champion Kassie Mowry and Force The Goodbye won the first round of the Boot Barn Pro Rodeo Barrels at the WPRA World Finals in Waco, Texas, with a 15.627-second run worth $2,315.
  2. Haiden Thompson of Yoder, Wyoming, is chasing a second world title, placing in breakaway, team roping and tie-down roping on the opening day.
  3. The finals continue through the weekend, with new world champions crowned Saturday at 5 p.m. in the roping arena.
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Randy Travis returns

Randy Travis has released Same Old Way, his first album of all-new material in 18 years, following his 2013 stroke.

Key points Randy Travis returns
  1. Randy Travis has released Same Old Way, his first album of all-new material in 18 years, following his 2013 stroke.
  2. The 12 songs were recorded between 1986 and 2013, spanning 27 years of change as Travis went from new artist to icon.
  3. Critics highlight three standout tracks: the country waltz 'Mission of Love,' the Chicago blues title track, and the fishing two-stepper 'Fish On.'
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Drone shows for rodeos

Cowboy Lifestyle Network and Pulse Drone Light Shows are expanding their Western entertainment partnership from 100 drones to 300 in 2026.

Brooks & Dunn headline finale

Bulls, Bands & Barrels announced that Brooks & Dunn will headline the finale of its 2027 national tour, with back-to-back shows at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 4 and 5.

PBR Canada bull contenders

PBR Canada announced the top 10 contenders for the 2026 Canadian Global Bull of the Year honor, to be awarded at the PBR Canada National Finals on Nov. 13-14 at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

Shenandoah's new album

Shenandoah will release its first new album in seven years, If That Ain't Country, on Feb. 26 via 8 Track Entertainment.

Cowboy Church at Rio Round-Up

The Cowboy Church Service returns to Rio Round-Up at Rio Las Vegas during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, running December 3–12, 2026.

Swift returns to CMA Awards

Taylor Swift will perform at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, her first performance at the show in 13 years and her first appearance there in a decade.

Tetz leads Canada finals field

PBR Canada has announced the 21 riders who will compete at the 2026 Command Tubular PBR Canada National Finals, presented by Edmonton's Best Hotels, on Nov. 13-14 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

Brooks sells 300,000 tickets

Garth Brooks sold more than 300,000 tickets in a matter of hours for his 2027 run of shows in Ireland, prompting an added third night in Belfast.

Branquinho's life after the arena

Five-time world champion steer wrestler Luke Branquinho has built a second career in Western sports media after his rodeo days, hosting The Luke Branquinho Show and contributing to Cowboy Channel broadcasts.

Clint Black announces 2027 tour

Country legend Clint Black has announced a 2027 tour called 'Clint Black: Number 1s Live on Tour,' starting in February 2027 in Florida with 24 dates to begin.

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