Dolly tribute special raises $1M

Dolly Parton's tribute special, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, doubled as a fundraiser for her Imagination Library.

Key points Dolly tribute special raises $1M
  1. Dolly Parton's tribute special, CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, doubled as a fundraiser for her Imagination Library.
  2. Belmont University, the Walt Disney Company and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. together donated $1 million to the children's book charity.
  3. The gift extends a program that has mailed more than 300 million free books to children in five countries since 1995.
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Outlaw Days decide PBR postseason

All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the 12th and final event of the 2026 regular season.

Key points Outlaw Days decide PBR postseason
  1. All 10 PBR Teams head to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Oct. 23-25 for Outlaw Days, the 12th and final event of the 2026 regular season.
  2. Missouri has already clinched the regular-season championship and No. 1 seed, but two first-round byes, the final playoff spots and the MVP race are still undecided.
  3. Kansas City hosts its home event needing wins to stay above the Championship Ride-In Game cutline, while New York chases its best finish in franchise history.
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Williams films at Mezcal set

Chancey Williams released his new album 'Thirsty and Blue' along with a cinematic music video for the title track.

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.

Cody Johnson's O2 Arena show

Cody Johnson brings his 2026 Live '26 tour to London's O2 Arena on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, for a sold-out show with Emily Ann Roberts and Parker McCollum opening.

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

The Ride to Hondo promotional series makes its next stop at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse in Cave Creek, Arizona, on October 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Strings wins fifth Entertainer

Billy Strings was named Entertainer of the Year for the fifth time at the 37th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, held at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga.

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.

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.

Pearce brings out Ballerini

Carly Pearce surprised fans at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City by bringing out Kelsea Ballerini for two duets at the finale of her Honest Woman: Up Close Tour.

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.

John Osborne jokes about twins

Brothers Osborne's John Osborne joked on Taste of Country Nights that his twin toddlers run the household and he is more their servant than their boss.

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