Shenandoah sells out Ryman

Shenandoah played their first-ever headlining show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 28, a sold-out night that doubled as a milestone in the band's 40th anniversary celebration.

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  1. Shenandoah played their first-ever headlining show at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 28, a sold-out night that doubled as a milestone in the band's 40th anniversary celebration.
  2. Guests Jamey Johnson, Alexandra Kay, Mae Estes and Adam Sanders joined the group, and management surprised the band with double Platinum plaques for 'Two Dozen Roses.'
  3. The honor caps a resurgence for the group, whose recent collaborations with Luke Combs and with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan both hit No. 1 on the iTunes All-Genre Chart.
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Teodoro is PBR top rookie

Jean Carlos Teodoro of the Texas Rattlers was named the 2026 PBR Teams Rookie of the Year, edging fellow Brazilian Winy dos Santos of the Oklahoma Wildcatters in a race that came down to the final weekend of the regular season in Kansas City.

Key points Teodoro is PBR top rookie
  1. Jean Carlos Teodoro of the Texas Rattlers was named the 2026 PBR Teams Rookie of the Year, edging fellow Brazilian Winy dos Santos of the Oklahoma Wildcatters in a race that came down to the final weekend of the regular season in Kansas City.
  2. The honor comes with a $25,000 bonus and caps a breakout season in which Teodoro posted two 90-point rides, including a career-best 91.05 aboard Wicked Solo.
  3. Teodoro credited much of his development to head coach Cody Lambert, who pushed him to stop wasting energy waving his free arm, and to a veteran Brazilian support system in the Rattlers locker room.
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Hardy's "By God" lyrics explained

Hardy's new song 'By God' is a gospel-flavored single celebrating country life away from the city, and it appears on his new Sides EP.

Gilbert Days Rodeo returns

The Gilbert Days Rodeo returns for 2026 with GCPRA performances November 20th, 21st and 22nd at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Butts releases Hello, Honky Tonk

Country singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts released her fourth studio album, Hello, Honky Tonk, and discussed it during an appearance on The Pupdate while cuddling five puppies from Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue.

IPRA rodeo news roundup

The International Professional Rodeo Association's news page lists a run of recent announcements, led by a partnership with the Premier Women's Rodeo to expand competitive pathways and athlete earnings.

Zach Top fan duet

Zach Top brought a young fan named Brayden Frasure on stage during his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour stop at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia.

Wright Way bronc riding school

The Wright family, a saddle bronc riding dynasty with multiple world championships across three generations, is holding its 5th Annual The Wright Way Bronc Riding School on November 23–25, 2026, at the Golden Spike Event Center in West Ogden, Utah.

PBR Finals tickets on sale

Tickets for the PBR World Finals in Glendale, Arizona, go on sale October 26, available online and at the Desert Diamond Box Office during operating hours.

Big Sky Fest lineup set

Under The Big Sky Fest has announced its 2027 lineup, with Zach Bryan, Kacey Musgraves, and Nathaniel Rateliff as headliners for the festival in Whitefish, Montana, July 16th thru 18th.

Hayes sweeps Mountain States circuit

Keenan Hayes won all three rounds and the average title at the Boot Barn Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, claiming his fifth year-end circuit championship.

Country Thunder Wisconsin 2027 lineup

Country Thunder Wisconsin has announced its 2027 headliners: Zach Top, Jon Pardi and Thomas Rhett, with Hudson Westbrook opening Thursday night.

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