Church picks Mr. Misunderstood

Eric Church says his favorite of his own albums is Mr. Misunderstood, the surprise 2015 release he put out while he was a young father.

Key points Church picks Mr. Misunderstood
  1. Eric Church says his favorite of his own albums is Mr. Misunderstood, the surprise 2015 release he put out while he was a young father.
  2. He told NFL legend Randy Moss during a fishing trip on the lake he built outside Nashville that the record captured exactly who he was at that time.
  3. The album, which went Platinum and won Album of the Year at the 2016 CMA Awards, remains his pick even after nine studio albums.
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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.

Key points Spear named top committee woman
  1. 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.
  2. Spear, in her 25th year with the rodeo and its first chairwoman since 2016, was honored for growing the event and its community work.
  3. She will be recognized at the WPRA Star Celebration on December 3 at the South Point Hotel and Casino, where she will receive a custom-made Montana Silversmiths buckle.
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Nashville's Big Bash lineup revealed

CBS has announced the first performers for New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, with HARDY, Little Big Town and The Red Clay Strays set to headline the Dec. 31 celebration.

Hayes wins Riggin Masters bareback

Keenan Hayes won the inaugural Riggin Masters Xtreme Bareback competition in Billings, Mont., on Oct. 16-17, part of PRORODEO's Rank 45 Xtreme Broncs Series.

Nashville musicians get $5 parking

Parking Management Company and JamJuice announced a new initiative giving eligible Nashville musicians $5-per-day parking at more than 30 locations across the city.

Mavericks close homestand 2-1

The New York Mavericks beat the Texas Rattlers 263.75-263.30 on Sunday to finish their Go Bowling Maverick Days homestand at UBS Arena with a 2-1 record.

McGraw's tan upstages Hall

The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 class on October 18 in Nashville, honoring the Stanley Brothers, Tim McGraw, and songwriter Paul Overstreet.

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.

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.

Zach Bryan on sobriety

Zach Bryan released a new eight-song EP, Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs, and marked it with a rare two-hour interview with Matthew McConaughey.

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.

Sand in My Boots returns

Morgan Wallen's Sand in My Boots Festival will return to Gulf Shores, Alabama, in May 2027 after taking a year off, organizers announced Monday, Oct. 19.

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