All In Barrel Race returns

The ALL IN Barrel Race returns to The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas during National Finals Rodeo week, with competition windows December 3–5 and December 10–13, 2026.

Key points All In Barrel Race returns
  1. The ALL IN Barrel Race returns to The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas during National Finals Rodeo week, with competition windows December 3–5 and December 10–13, 2026.
  2. Group W Productions puts on the event, which advertises a guaranteed payout of more than $720,000 across divisions including youth, adult, senior, futurity, derby, and average.
  3. The race was canceled in 2025 to keep horses safe, and a family member of the producer says the return to Vegas in 2026 is eagerly awaited.
  4. It gives barrel racers a major stop alongside the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and gives fans free public admission to another Western competition.
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Choosin' Texas hits 26 weeks

Ella Langley's country hit 'Choosin' Texas' has extended its record-setting run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 to 26 weeks, the first song in history to spend over half a calendar year atop the all-genre chart.

Key points Choosin' Texas hits 26 weeks
  1. Ella Langley's country hit 'Choosin' Texas' has extended its record-setting run at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 to 26 weeks, the first song in history to spend over half a calendar year atop the all-genre chart.
  2. The song drew 19.2 million official streams, 57.8 million radio airplays and 3,000 units sold in its latest week.
  3. It also extends its lead on Hot Country Songs at 47 weeks, four weeks shy of the all-time record held by Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha's 'Meant To Be.'
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Ride to Hondo's final stop

The Ride to Hondo tour makes its final stop at Foley Ranch in Phoenix on Friday, November 6, from 7 PM to 11 PM, with live music from the Josh Roy Band, dancing, and a last chance to enter the Ride to Hondo giveaway.

Wallen headlines Boots fest

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley and Kings of Leon will headline the 2027 Sand in My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala., returning May 21-23, 2027 after the event took 2026 off.

Queen Creek Xtreme Bulls returns

Queen Creek Xtreme Bulls returns to Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, on November 27–28, 2026, for two nights of bull riding over Thanksgiving weekend.

McCollum Veterans Day concert

Parker McCollum will headline a special Amazon Music Veterans Day concert streaming live from Austin, Texas on Nov. 10.

Nelly to play PBR championship

PBR announced that hip-hop artist Nelly will perform live on Friday, November 6, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, immediately after Day 1 of the 2026 PBR Teams Championship.

Mandrell named Kennedy Center honoree

Country music legend Barbara Mandrell, 77, is one of five recipients of the upcoming 49th Kennedy Center Honors, announced by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Teodoro is PBR top rookie

Jean Carlos Teodoro of the Texas Rattlers was named the 2026 PBR Teams Rookie of the Year, edging fellow Brazilian Winy dos Santos of the Oklahoma Wildcatters in a race that came down to the final weekend of the regular season in Kansas City.

Langley: Stop throwing candy

Ella Langley stopped her Halloween night show in St. Paul, Minn., to address fans throwing candy onto the stage, calling it a safety hazard.

Gilbert Days Rodeo returns

The Gilbert Days Rodeo returns for 2026 with GCPRA performances November 20th, 21st and 22nd at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Ella Langley dresses as Jessie

Ella Langley closed out her 2026 Dandelion Tour with a Halloween show in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she and her band performed dressed as characters from Toy Story.

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