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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Country singers join Hunger Games

The soundtrack for the new Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, arrives Nov. 13, a week before the film hits theaters on Nov. 20.

Key points Country singers join Hunger Games
  1. The soundtrack for the new Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, arrives Nov. 13, a week before the film hits theaters on Nov. 20.
  2. The 29-track album, produced by MCA Records, includes songs from country artists Ella Langley, Stephen Wilson Jr., Kacey Musgraves, Carter Faith, Tyler Childers and Noah Kahan.
  3. The film is set around the 50th anniversary of the Hunger Games and follows Haymitch Abernathy in the Second Quarter Quell.
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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.

Riley Green goes acoustic

Riley Green has released acoustic performance videos of songs from his new album That's Just Me, which came out a couple weeks ago.

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.

NFR fans get Vegas shows

Live Nation Las Vegas has booked a run of country stars and comedians at venues across the city to welcome 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo fans.

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.

Henley advances on The Voice

Joe Henley, an Alabama native on Riley Green's team, performed Keith Whitley's 'Don't Close Your Eyes' on Monday night's episode of The Voice.

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.

Jesse Daniel's "Looks Like Rain

Jesse Daniel's new album Looks Like Rain trades the honky tonk energy of his earlier records for a somber, introspective singer/songwriter mood.

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.

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.

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