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MadeToHear retweeted
27 Oct 2025
Beyond excited to announce my next Redemption Residency shows for 2026 at Chief’s! Each will be different, with 3 unique themes across 8 shows. I wanted to give you something special.
January 22 & 23 and March 19 & 20
Just Me and My Shadow: songs and stories on nothing but strings and wood
February 19 & 20
Postcards from Lindeville: a night of character songs from every album
April 17 & 18
Mixtape from the Mixed Up Years: music that made us want to make music
As always, Trybe Members get first access to tickets starting Tuesday, October 28 at 12 PM CST.
Public on sale begins Friday, October 31 at 12 PM CST.
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MadeToHear retweeted
27 Oct 2025
New tour dates for 2026! Can't wait to be back out on the road in the new year.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10am local.
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27 Oct 2025
Tractor Supply Company has partnered with country music star Cody Johnson for the return of its Life Out Here Emerging Artist Program, offering songwriters an opportunity to travel to Nashville to perform, record a song and meet industry leaders. The retailer announced the program via its official press release, noting the contest submission period runs through December 1, 2025. Johnson said, “I’m so proud to team up with Tractor Supply … giving someone the same encouragement I received back home.” The company added that the initiative supports rural communities and rising country talent across America.
Source: businesswire.com/news/home/2…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #CodyJohnson #TractorSupply #EmergingArtistProgram @codyjohnson @TractorSupply
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27 Oct 2025
Kenny Chesney reflects on his journey from East Tennessee roots to arena-filling shows and explains how he found his identity as an artist. The interview, featured on CBS News Sunday Morning, highlights his upcoming book Heart Life Music which is set for release November 4, 2025. Chesney said, “When I started being my true, authentic self, that’s when everything changed.” He also described a moment in Indianapolis in 2009 when he “hit a wall” and realized he needed a change in direction. The feature explores how Chesney balances his “No Shoes Nation” beach-beach brand with quieter moments of reflection and creativity.
Source: cbsnews.com/news/the-true-au…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #KennyChesney #HeartLifeMusic #Nashville @kennychesney
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26 Oct 2025
Luke Combs is launching his new “Category 10” live-music hall on the Las Vegas Strip, transforming a historic nightclub venue into a 34,000-square-foot country-music and nightlife destination. The project is a partnership between Combs’ builder team and Opry Entertainment Group, and it includes a concert stage, immersive rooftop bar and full nightlife experience, according to TheStreet’s coverage. The venue will nod to Combs’ rising “Category 10” brand and is aimed at serving as a year-round anchor for country artists and touring acts in Las Vegas. Combs said in the announcement, “We’re opening the doors for everyone who loves country music in its raw, live format—right in the heart of the Strip.”
Source: thestreet.com/travel/country…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #LukeCombs #Vegas #LiveMusic
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25 Oct 2025
Reba McEntire says she is “happier than ever” at age 70 and reflects on her renewed passion for music and life. In an exclusive interview, McEntire discussed how she reconnected with her roots through her latest project, returning to the studio with longtime collaborator Tony Brown. She also noted the importance of family, including her daughter Shelby, who launched her own country-music career this year. McEntire is currently preparing for a theater residency in Las Vegas set to begin in early 2026, which she described as a fresh chapter in her career.
Source: people.com/reba-mcentire-is-…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #RebaMcEntire #CountryLegend #Nashville
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25 Oct 2025
Willie Nelson releases new holiday single “Christmas Love Song” ahead of his upcoming studio album. The track, written by Bill Anderson, Bobby Tomberlin and Marv Green, was released by Legacy Recordings on October 24, 2025 and is produced by Buddy Cannon with top Nashville musicians backing Nelson. The single arrives ahead of Nelson’s album Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which is set to release on November 7, 2025 and features his interpretations of songs by Merle Haggard. Nelson’s longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael also appears on the track, and the lyric video is slated to launch November 18.
Source: rollingstone.com/music/music…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #WillieNelson #ChristmasLoveSong #HolidayCountry
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25 Oct 2025
The CMA Awards have officially announced a new lifetime-achievement category for the 2026 ceremony, titled “Country Music Innovation Award”. The category will honor artists or industry figures whose work has significantly changed how country music is produced, distributed or consumed. Submission guidelines are live through the CMA’s official website, and winners will be revealed live on November 19, 2026.
Source: cmaawards.com/news/cma-adds‐innovation-award-2026/
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #CMAAwards #InnovationInCountry #Nashville
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25 Oct 2025
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman will headline CBS’s “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” in downtown Nashville. The announcement was posted on Jason Aldean’s official website alongside other news updates.
Source: jasonaldean.com/
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #JasonAldean #LaineyWilson #BaileyZimmerman #NewYearsEve
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25 Oct 2025
Alan Jackson will play his final concert tour show at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on June 27, 2026. The veteran country star confirmed the date on his official website as part of his “Last Call: One More For the Road” finale. The all-star event will mark the end of his touring career.
Source: alanjackson.com/news/alan-ja…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #AlanJackson #Nashville #FinalTour
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25 Oct 2025
Hudson Westbrook will perform at Baylor University’s Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas, on April 24, 2026. The announcement was made by Baylor University’s Concerts & Events department. Tickets and show details will be available on the university’s website.
Source: news.web.baylor.edu/news/sto…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #HudsonWestbrook #TexasCountry #Nashville
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25 Oct 2025
Kenny Chesney has added dates to his book-tour promoting his upcoming memoir Heart Life Music, scheduled for release on November 4, 2025. The expanded tour will include additional stops at bookstores and event venues as Chesney pairs his touring persona with his written story. The move continues Chesney’s multi-platform reach, blending music, live performance, and publishing in his career.
Source: 1380kcim.com/2025/10/22/kenn…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #KennyChesney #Memoir #HeartLifeMusic #Nashville
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25 Oct 2025
Charley Pride, Liz Rose, and Old Dominion will be honored with stars on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville on November 11, 2025. Pride remains one of country music’s most influential trailblazers, earning dozens of major hits and helping shape the genre’s history. Liz Rose built her reputation as a go-to songwriter in Nashville, crafting some of the most memorable songs of the last two decades. Old Dominion grew from behind-the-scenes writers into award-winning performers with a steady stream of radio favorites.
Source: visitmusiccity.com/media/pre…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #Nashville #CharleyPride #LizRose #OldDominion #MusicCityWalkOfFame
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25 Oct 2025
The Recording Academy has added two new categories for the 2026 Grammy Awards: Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album. The update is part of a broader effort to recognize the different sounds developing across the genre. The Academy also introduced new album packaging awards to highlight cover art and design. The changes reflect the continued growth and stylistic range of today’s country music.
Source: pitchfork.com/news/recording…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #Grammys #RecordingAcademy #CountryAlbum
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25 Oct 2025
Charley Crockett’s new documentary $10 Cowboy made its debut at the Austin Film Festival, giving fans a closer look at the Texas-born country singer’s life and climb through the music world. The 75-minute film follows Crockett on his 2024 Texas tour and mixes concert moments with personal stories from his early days busking in New York to performing at iconic Lone Star venues like the Broken Spoke and John T. Floore’s Country Store. Directed by Patrick Heaphy and produced by LCM247, the project blends interviews, archival footage, and on-the-road scenes to capture Crockett’s old-school approach and steady rise in country music.
Source: statesman.com/entertainment/…
#CountryMusic #CountryNews #CharleyCrockett #10Cowboy #AustinFilmFestival
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9 Mar 2024
Congrats to the winning song "Bigger Houses" by DAN SHAY. We started with 16 songs and @DanAndShay made it to the #1 spot. This #countrymusic song was undoubtedly #MadeToHear
Keep checking MadeToHear.com and @MadeToHear to hear the latest and past songs in our bi-weekly series.
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8 Mar 2024
Vote now for the winner!
CHRIS STAPLETON - "Think I'm In Love With You"
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DAN SHAY - "Bigger Houses"
These are the last 2 songs out of the 16 that started in this series. Be sure to follow @ChrisStapleton & @DanAndShay. Don't forget to keep checking MadeToHear.com and @MadeToHear for the latest #countrymusic hits!
VOTE NOW:
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5 Mar 2024
A country music artist that’s adding heat and adding waves in Hawaii!? Check out this one from @paytonsullivan_
Payton Sullivan - What Do We Tell Em' Now? youtu.be/BfQ1B38fezg?si=R6cz… via @YouTube
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5 Mar 2024
Pretty good chance this might be in our next series. I’m feeling this one! Hope you all agree?
Tucker Wetmore - Wine Into Whiskey (Visualizer) youtu.be/d3juQkBq37U?si=eeBU… via @YouTube @TuckerWetmore
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3 Mar 2024
Vote now in our quarter-finals.
DAN SHAY - "Bigger Houses"
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DYLAN SCOTT - "This Town's Been Too Good To Us"
Visit MadeToHear.com to hear all the great #countrymusic songs in this latest #MadeToHear Series. Be sure to follow @DanAndShay & @DylanScottCntry
VOTE NOW:
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16 votes • Final results
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