Tequila goes Diamond

Dan + Shay's single 'Tequila' has reached RIAA Diamond status, meaning 10 million equivalents sold, in both the U.S. and Canada.

Key points Tequila goes Diamond
  1. Dan + Shay's single 'Tequila' has reached RIAA Diamond status, meaning 10 million equivalents sold, in both the U.S. and Canada.
  2. The duo is only the second duo in country music history to earn a Diamond single and the fourth multi-member country act overall.
  3. The song was the lead single from their self-titled third album and topped both Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs.
  4. Dan + Shay are currently on 'The Young Tour' while their single 'Say So' nears the Top 5 at country radio.
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Outlaw Days in Kansas City

All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the final event of the 2026 regular season.

Key points Outlaw Days in Kansas City
  1. All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the final event of the 2026 regular season.
  2. The Missouri Thunder have already clinched the regular-season championship, the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye, but postseason positioning, an MVP title and bragging rights are still on the line.
  3. Three games remain, with two first-round byes up for grabs before the PBR Teams Championship in Las Vegas.
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John Osborne jokes about twins

Brothers Osborne's John Osborne joked on Taste of Country Nights that his twin toddlers run the household and he is more their servant than their boss.

Adams wins committeeman award

John Adams, chairman of the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo in Castle Rock, Colo., has been named the PRCA's 2026 John Justin Standard of the West Committeeman of the Year.

Red Clay Strays keep faith

The Red Clay Strays say they will keep being outspoken about their Christian faith in their music and interviews.

Ride to Hondo Rolls into Buffalo Chip Saloon: Win Your Way to Hondo Rodeo Fest

The Ride to Hondo promotional series makes its next stop at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse in Cave Creek, Arizona, on October 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Ballerini honors Dolly Parton

Kelsea Ballerini performed Dolly Parton's 1977 hit 'Here You Come Again' on the CMA television special 'I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,' which aired Oct. 21.

Spear named top committee woman

The Women's Professional Rodeo Association named Sandy Spear of the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in Bonifay, Florida, its 2026 Outstanding Committee Woman of the Year, presented by Montana Silversmiths.

Turquoise Circuit Finals return

The Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo returns to Cave Creek, Arizona, on November 5–7, 2026, after moving from Camp Verde in 2025.

Roberts announces first headline tour

Country singer Emily Ann Roberts will launch her first-ever headline tour, The Thread Tour, in 2027.

Ride to Hondo Rolls Into San Tan Flat: Live Music, Local Flavor & Your Chance to Win Hondo Rodeo Fest Tickets

The Ride to Hondo promotional tour makes its next Arizona stop at San Tan Flat in Queen Creek on October 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ballerini funds Knoxville music program

Kelsea Ballerini returned to her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, on Oct. 20 to launch the first Musicians On Call program at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

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