Thomas Rhett is gearing up to return to the road this summer with a newly announced headlining run called the “Soundtrack to Life Tour.”
The trek will visit more than 20 cities across the United States, launching July 9 in Nashville before traveling to markets including Austin, Dallas, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Sacramento.
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Ringo Starr is continuing his return to country and Americana with a new album, Long Long Road, arriving April 24. The 10-song project follows last year’s Look Up and once again finds Starr teaming with producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett.
Burnett produced the album and co-wrote much of it alongside Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar.
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The Long Road Festival is set to make its highly anticipated return to Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, running from August 27–30, 2026.
Now in its seventh year, the event—widely regarded as the UK’s largest outdoor celebration of country, Americana, and roots music—has confirmed multi-platinum star Bailey Zimmerman as its Saturday night headliner.
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American Idol is bringing in two high-profile mentors to guide its remaining contestants, announcing that Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley will step in during the pivotal Top 20 round filmed in Hawaii. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the competition features judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood, who tapped Palmer and Paisley to help coach singers as they prepare for one of the season’s most consequential performances.
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Ringo Starr is continuing his return to country and Americana with a new album, Long Long Road, arriving April 24. The 10-song project follows last year’s Look Up and once again finds Starr teaming with producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett.
Burnett produced the album and co-wrote much of it alongside Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar.
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Country hitmaker Russell Dickerson is ushering in spring with a new EP, Worth Your Wild, arriving March 6. Helmed by producer Josh Kerr, the EP features four tracks — three brand-new songs in addition to the previously released title cut. Fans got the official word via social media, where Dickerson shared: “Yall been asking for new music so…. the “Worth Your Wild EP” is dropping FRIDAY MARCH 6TH!!
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Released March 6th, the new album blends soul, Americana, and contemporary influences in a powerful meditation on resilience, womanhood, and social impact.
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Brooks & Dunn are stretching their Neon Moon Tour into 2026, adding a fresh round of U.S. dates to their already packed schedule. Produced by Live Nation, the next leg launches September 10 in Evansville, Indiana, and will roll through more than a dozen cities nationwide.
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Lee Brice has released his new song, “Country Nowadays,” the latest preview of his forthcoming sixth studio album, Sunriser. The 16-track project marks his first full-length release since 2020’s Hey World and is available for preorder now.
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Noah Kahan has officially ushered in his next chapter with the release of his new single, “The Great Divide,” which also serves as the title track for his upcoming fourth studio album, The Great Divide, arriving April 24.
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