Ballerini funds Knoxville music program

Kelsea Ballerini returned to her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, on Oct. 20 to launch the first Musicians On Call program at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Key points Ballerini funds Knoxville music program
  1. Kelsea Ballerini returned to her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, on Oct. 20 to launch the first Musicians On Call program at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
  2. The program, funded through her Feel Your Way Through Charitable Fund, sends Musicians On Call volunteers to patients' bedsides to provide live music and connection for children, families and hospital staff.
  3. Ballerini, who has volunteered with the organization for 11 years, performed her hits and visited patients who could not attend the celebration.
  4. Musicians On Call is now seeking local professional musicians and volunteer guides for the ongoing Knoxville program.
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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.

Key points Adams wins committeeman award
  1. 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.
  2. The award, created by Justin Boots, recognizes the volunteer hours that rodeo committee members donate to put on rodeos.
  3. Adams credited his volunteer group and said the honor represents all the volunteers who give their free time to make rodeo the sport it is.
  4. He will be recognized at the PRCA Awards Banquet on Dec. 2 in Las Vegas, ahead of the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
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Roberts announces first headline tour

Country singer Emily Ann Roberts will launch her first-ever headline tour, The Thread Tour, in 2027.

Ride to Hondo Rolls into Buffalo Chip Saloon: Win Your Way to Hondo Rodeo Fest

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Nashville's Big Bash lineup revealed

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Spear named top committee woman

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Church picks Mr. Misunderstood

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Turquoise Circuit Finals return

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Ride to Hondo Rolls Into San Tan Flat: Live Music, Local Flavor & Your Chance to Win Hondo Rodeo Fest Tickets

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Nashville musicians get $5 parking

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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.

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.

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