Stetson Wright wins saddle bronc in Pendleton with record-breaking ride

Stetson Wright won the saddle bronc riding title at the Pendleton Round-Up with a 92.5-point ride on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' The Black Tie, setting a new Pendleton arena record.

Key points Stetson Wright wins saddle bronc in Pendleton with record-breaking ride
  1. Stetson Wright won the saddle bronc riding title at the Pendleton Round-Up with a 92.5-point ride on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' The Black Tie, setting a new Pendleton arena record.
  2. The record ride secured the aggregate title with 182 points on two head, finishing two points ahead of 21-year-old Coleman Shallbetter.
  3. Wright, a 10-time PRCA World Champion, arrived in Pendleton ranked No. 3 in the world standings and earned just over $16,000 on the weekend.
  4. The victory was his first saddle bronc title in Pendleton since 2021, and he now looks toward the National Finals Rodeo in December.
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From small-town to the big stage: Sask. artist to make debut at The Grand Ole Opry

Saskatchewan country artist Jess Moskaluke learned at the Canadian Country Music Awards that she and fellow homegrown talent Kalsey Kulyk will each make their Grand Ole Opry debuts.

Key points From small-town to the big stage: Sask. artist to make debut at The Grand Ole Opry
  1. Saskatchewan country artist Jess Moskaluke learned at the Canadian Country Music Awards that she and fellow homegrown talent Kalsey Kulyk will each make their Grand Ole Opry debuts.
  2. Kulyk made the surprise announcement Saturday night at a packed SaskTel Centre, leaving Moskaluke in tears.
  3. Moskaluke, who was born in Langenburg and still lives in Saskatchewan, is set to perform at the Opry on Oct. 29.
  4. She also said she plans to release a Christmas album and new music in 2027.
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Nobody Goes Home Yet: Mandan’s Last Performance Sets Sioux Falls Field, Duke Holds the NFR Cut at $116K

The final performance of the North Dakota Roughrider Cup in Mandan, N.D., runs Sunday at 2 p.m. and is the last Playoff Series rodeo before the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup field in Sioux Falls, S.D., is set Sept. 21.

Key points Nobody Goes Home Yet: Mandan’s Last Performance Sets Sioux Falls Field, Duke Holds the NFR Cut at $116K
  1. The final performance of the North Dakota Roughrider Cup in Mandan, N.D., runs Sunday at 2 p.m. and is the last Playoff Series rodeo before the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup field in Sioux Falls, S.D., is set Sept. 21.
  2. LaTricia Duke holds the last NFR spot at $116,618, with Austyn Tobey at No. 16 on $101,941, $14,677 back.
  3. A Mandan barrel racing win paid $12,938 in 2025, not enough to close the gap for the five riders between No. 16 and No. 20, but it can change who gets into Sioux Falls.
  4. Makenzie Mayes moved off the cut line to No. 14 at $118,782 after a corrected Pendleton payout, and Katelyn Scott and Tricia Aldridge have locked up Sioux Falls seats.
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Shaboozey brings cinematic Outlaws Never Die tour to Nashville

Shaboozey brings his theatrical Outlaws Never Die Tour to Nashville's Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater on September 18, framing the show as a Wild West stage play supporting his fourth album.

Key points Shaboozey brings cinematic Outlaws Never Die tour to Nashville
  1. Shaboozey brings his theatrical Outlaws Never Die Tour to Nashville's Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater on September 18, framing the show as a Wild West stage play supporting his fourth album.
  2. The 25-stop trek opened September 8 in Phoenix and features a genre-blurring guest lineup including BigXthaPlug, Brittney Spencer, Angel White, Noah Cyrus and Kashus Culpepper.
  3. Chartmetric data shows Shaboozey drawing country music's most racially diverse demographic, yet he received no 2026 CMA Music Video of the Year nominations.
  4. After Nashville he continues to Atlanta on September 19 ahead of an October 27 tour finale in Los Angeles.
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Bull rider John Crimber cashes in with big win at North Dakota Rough Rider Cup

Bull rider John Crimber won the North Dakota Rough Rider Cup in Mandan, N.D., scoring 88.5 points on Dakota Rodeo's Puckered Up to edge Josh Frost by one point.

Key points Bull rider John Crimber cashes in with big win at North Dakota Rough Rider Cup
  1. Bull rider John Crimber won the North Dakota Rough Rider Cup in Mandan, N.D., scoring 88.5 points on Dakota Rodeo's Puckered Up to edge Josh Frost by one point.
  2. The victory earned Crimber $18,048 and added to a late-season push as he chases his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualification and the PRCA Bull Riding World Champion title.
  3. If he succeeds, Crimber would become the first bull rider to win both world championships in the same year.
  4. Other winners at the Playoff Series Rodeo included Stetson Wright and Thayne Elshere in the all-around, bareback rider Tim O'Connell, and barrel racer Tayla Moeykens.
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Inside the Grand Ole Opry: New Documentary ‘Songs From the Circle’ Goes Behind the Scenes

A new documentary, 'Songs From the Circle,' will give audiences an inside look at the Grand Ole Opry, following its performers and behind-the-scenes staff.

Key points Inside the Grand Ole Opry: New Documentary ‘Songs From the Circle’ Goes Behind the Scenes
  1. A new documentary, 'Songs From the Circle,' will give audiences an inside look at the Grand Ole Opry, following its performers and behind-the-scenes staff.
  2. The film explores how the legendary Nashville venue has expanded its reach globally, including its inaugural show at London's Royal Albert Hall on September 26, 2025.
  3. It will make its North American premiere at the Nashville Film Festival on Saturday, September 26.
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Andy Devine PRCA Rodeo take center stage at the fair

The annual Kingsmen Andy Devine PRCA Pro Rodeo took place this weekend at the Mohave County Fairgrounds.

Key points Andy Devine PRCA Rodeo take center stage at the fair
  1. The annual Kingsmen Andy Devine PRCA Pro Rodeo took place this weekend at the Mohave County Fairgrounds.
  2. The event featured top PRCA and GCPRA competitors in bull riding, roping, and bronc riding, along with family-friendly western traditions.
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“Call Was Made For Everyone’s Safety” – The First Stop Of Luke Bryan’s Fall Farm Tour Has Been Canceled

Luke Bryan canceled the first stop of his 2026 Fall Farm Tour at 1846 Farms in Unity Township in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, hours before the show was set to begin.

Key points “Call Was Made For Everyone’s Safety” – The First Stop Of Luke Bryan’s Fall Farm Tour Has Been Canceled
  1. Luke Bryan canceled the first stop of his 2026 Fall Farm Tour at 1846 Farms in Unity Township in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, hours before the show was set to begin.
  2. The cancellation was due to field conditions being too wet and muddy from intense localized rainfall, with Bryan saying the call was made for everyone's safety.
  3. The venue, 1846 Farms, said the decision was out of their control and noted the area had an exceptionally wet summer with record rainfall.
  4. Bryan still has fall Farm Tour dates scheduled in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.
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Gavin Soileau Stuns With New Pendleton Steer Wrestling Record

Gavin Soileau, ranked No. 14 in the steer wrestling world standings, set a new steer wrestling record at the Pendleton Roundup in Pendleton, Ore., with a time of 3.3 seconds.

Key points Gavin Soileau Stuns With New Pendleton Steer Wrestling Record
  1. Gavin Soileau, ranked No. 14 in the steer wrestling world standings, set a new steer wrestling record at the Pendleton Roundup in Pendleton, Ore., with a time of 3.3 seconds.
  2. The Pendleton Roundup's grass arena and alley setup usually produces slower times, but Soileau caught and threw his steer in record time despite the animal stumbling on the wet grass.
  3. The round win was a needed boost for Soileau, who sits near the NFR bubble with several past NFR qualifiers just outside the No. 15 spot.
  4. Soileau is chasing his second NFR qualification after narrowly earning his first trip to the finals in 2025.
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How A Surprise Dolly Parton Appearance Cut Reba McEntire's Grand Ole Opry Debut Short

Reba McEntire made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Sept. 17, 1977, when she was 22 years old and still an aspiring country star.

Key points How A Surprise Dolly Parton Appearance Cut Reba McEntire's Grand Ole Opry Debut Short
  1. Reba McEntire made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Sept. 17, 1977, when she was 22 years old and still an aspiring country star.
  2. A backstage guard initially refused to admit her because her name was not on his list, so she called her booking agent from a pay phone to fix it in time to perform.
  3. She was slated to sing two songs, including a Patsy Cline cover, but the second was cut short by a surprise unannounced appearance from Dolly Parton.
  4. McEntire became an Opry member in 1986 during a TV special marking the Opry's 60th anniversary and still performs there when her schedule permits.
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Payne Jumps Eight Spots to No. 6 as Smith, Payne Win Pendleton

Clay Smith and Coleby Payne won the short round in 5.8 seconds and the average in 18.9 on three head at the Pendleton Round-Up, taking home $12,500 a man.

Key points Payne Jumps Eight Spots to No. 6 as Smith, Payne Win Pendleton
  1. Clay Smith and Coleby Payne won the short round in 5.8 seconds and the average in 18.9 on three head at the Pendleton Round-Up, taking home $12,500 a man.
  2. The win lifted Payne from No. 14 to No. 6 in the heeling world standings at about $124,313, while Smith moved to about $103,497 and No. 17 in the heading standings.
  3. Derrick Begay and Colter Todd left Pendleton with the largest single-rodeo haul of anyone on either bubble this season at $17,371 a man.
  4. With the NFR cut projected around $119,500 heading and $123,500 heeling, the remaining money at Mandan, the Governor's Cup in Sioux Falls and the Stephenville jackpot will decide the final standings.
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Luke Bryan returns to Millersport for Farm Tour stop

Country star Luke Bryan will perform at Miller Family Farm in Millersport on Sept. 18 as part of his Farm Tour.

Key points Luke Bryan returns to Millersport for Farm Tour stop
  1. Country star Luke Bryan will perform at Miller Family Farm in Millersport on Sept. 18 as part of his Farm Tour.
  2. The concert coincides with the release of his 10th studio album, 'Signs.'
  3. Bryan's Farm Tour, launched in 2009, brings large-scale concerts to smaller towns to celebrate American farmers.
  4. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. show, with general-admission tickets starting at $77 in advance.
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