Drone shows for rodeos

Cowboy Lifestyle Network and Pulse Drone Light Shows are expanding their Western entertainment partnership from 100 drones to 300 in 2026.

Key points Drone shows for rodeos
  1. Cowboy Lifestyle Network and Pulse Drone Light Shows are expanding their Western entertainment partnership from 100 drones to 300 in 2026.
  2. The drone shows are pitched as a post-rodeo finale that gives families another reason to buy a ticket and stay until the end.
  3. Organizers see the performances as a new sponsorship opportunity, with brands able to sponsor themed segments of the aerial show.
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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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Langley breaks more chart records

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' has extended its record to a 27th week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the longest-running #1 hit in the chart's history.

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.

Country songs honor soldiers

Two country music outlets marked Veterans Day with a roundup of 17 country songs about American soldiers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ride to Hondo's final stop

The Ride to Hondo tour makes its final stop at Foley Ranch in Phoenix on Friday, November 6, from 7 PM to 11 PM, with live music from the Josh Roy Band, dancing, and a last chance to enter the Ride to Hondo giveaway.

Coastal Country Jam returns

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

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