Dolly Parton CMA tribute lineup

The CMA has announced a star-studded lineup for a two-hour live TV tribute to Dolly Parton, airing Oct. 21 from Belmont University's Fisher Center in Nashville.

Key points Dolly Parton CMA tribute lineup
  1. The CMA has announced a star-studded lineup for a two-hour live TV tribute to Dolly Parton, airing Oct. 21 from Belmont University's Fisher Center in Nashville.
  2. Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Brad Paisley and many more are set to perform, with Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley as special guests.
  3. Proceeds from the show will benefit Parton's Imagination Library, and Belmont students will take part through the university's 'Dolly U' programming.
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McMillan wins Linderman Award

Caleb McMillan has been named the 2026 PRCA Linderman Award winner, an honor given to a cowboy who earns at least $1,000 in three events, including at least one roughstock and one timed event.

Key points McMillan wins Linderman Award
  1. Caleb McMillan has been named the 2026 PRCA Linderman Award winner, an honor given to a cowboy who earns at least $1,000 in three events, including at least one roughstock and one timed event.
  2. McMillan earned more than $1,100 in five events this season, finishing with $26,979 overall across tie-down roping, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and steer roping.
  3. It is the second Linderman Award for the 28-year-old from Soap Lake, Wash., who also won in 2024, and he plans to receive it in Las Vegas during Round 7 of the National Finals Rodeo on Dec. 9.
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Naughty or Nice Tour returns

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Champions launch rodeo podcast

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