Kershaw accepts CMA apology

Sammy Kershaw said he has accepted a "sincere, heartfelt apology" from CMA leadership after the Country Music Association denied his request to walk the red carpet at the 60th Annual CMA Awards.

Key points Kershaw accepts CMA apology
  1. Sammy Kershaw said he has accepted a "sincere, heartfelt apology" from CMA leadership after the Country Music Association denied his request to walk the red carpet at the 60th Annual CMA Awards.
  2. The CMA has invited Kershaw and his wife, Mendy, to walk the red carpet and attend this year's ceremony, though Kershaw has not confirmed whether they will go.
  3. Kershaw said the backlash made clear the issue was bigger than him, and he hopes the talks lead to lasting recognition for the legacy artists who built country music.
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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.

Key points PBR Canada bull contenders
  1. 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.
  2. Eno Bucking Bulls' SweetPro Choices leads the standings, 0.26 points ahead of reigning champion Moonwalk, who is trying to become the first back-to-back winner in PBR Canada history.
  3. The winner earns a $10,000 bonus, and the National Finals will pay out an unprecedented $279,000, including a $100,000 bonus to the PBR Canada Champion.
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Women who ruled '90s country

A pair of country music outlets published a list of five women who helped define 1990s country music, crediting them with pushing the genre into the mainstream.

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.

Langley breaks Carey's chart record

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has spent a 27th week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, extending her own record for the longest-running #1 hit in the chart's history.

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.

Coastal Country Jam returns

Coastal Country Jam is returning to Huntington Beach on May 22-23 with headliners Luke Bryan and Megan Moroney.

Stampede win second PBR title

The Nashville Stampede beat the Arizona Ridge Riders 356.45-268.35 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday to win the 2026 PBR Teams Championship.

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.

Garth Brooks buys 100.1 FM

Garth Brooks' Sevens Network has agreed to buy Nashville's 100.1 FM frequency from Tuned In Broadcasting, the parent of Lightning 100, pending FCC approval.

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.

Paulette's NFR roundup returns

Country artist Jenna Paulette is bringing her National Finals Rodeo Late Night Round Up back to Las Vegas on Dec. 5 at 24 Oxford in Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

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