Brooks & Dunn new album

Brooks & Dunn are working on a new album, Ronnie Dunn revealed in an interview with CBS Mornings ahead of a show at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Key points Brooks & Dunn new album
  1. Brooks & Dunn are working on a new album, Ronnie Dunn revealed in an interview with CBS Mornings ahead of a show at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana.
  2. Dunn described the process as the ultimate compromise, with the two songwriters trading and criticizing each other's songs.
  3. The duo, the most awarded act in CMA history, are up for Vocal Duo of the Year and will receive the 2026 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Outlaw Days decide PBR postseason

All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the 12th and final event of the 2026 regular season.

Key points Outlaw Days decide PBR postseason
  1. All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the 12th and final event of the 2026 regular season.
  2. Missouri has already clinched the regular-season championship and No. 1 seed, but two first-round byes, the final playoff spots and the MVP race are still undecided.
  3. Kansas City hosts its home event needing wins to stay above the Championship Ride-In Game cutline, while New York chases its best finish in franchise history.
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Garth Brooks halts ticket sales

Garth Brooks' team shut down ticket sales for his third Kansas City show on Friday, Oct. 23, citing 'excessive bot activity.'

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.

Green's Alabama farm his sanity

Country singer Riley Green says his Alabama farm, not his chart success, is what he is most proud of right now.

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.

Strings wins fifth Entertainer

Billy Strings was named Entertainer of the Year at the 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, his fifth win in the category.

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.

Moroney releases "Say When

Megan Moroney released a new song, “Say When,” written for the soundtrack of the Netflix series Nobody Wants This.

NBHA World Championships return

The 2026 NBHA Circle Y Saddles Open & Senior World Championships will be held October 23–31 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia.

Dolly tribute special raises $1M

Dolly Parton's tribute special, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, doubled as a fundraiser for her Imagination Library.

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