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Mitchell Tenpenny attends the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5^ 2019 in Nashville^ Tennessee.

Mitchell Tenpenny launches 2026 ‘Speed of Light ...

February 18, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Mitchell Tenpenny is on the road in 2026 with a new headlining tour this year The Speed of Light Tour, which kicked-off on February 6th in Rockford, IL, at Hard Rock Live Rockford, is named after new...

George Strait at the Musicares Person of the Year honoring Tom Petty at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 10^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

George Strait adds two additional shows in Austin,...

February 18, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Due to overwhelming demand, George Strait has added two more shows in Austin, Texas, this spring. The country legend will now headline four nights at The Moody Center on April 9th and 11th, with William Beckman, and...

Tracy Lawrence performs at the CountryFlo Music and Camping Festival on November 4^ 2016 in Lake Wales^ Florida.

Tracy Lawrence announces new 2026 ‘No Alibis’ ...

February 17, 2026 @ 4:40 am

Tracy Lawrence will hit the road in 2026 with his newly announced ‘No Alibis Tour,’ a headlining run that celebrates decades of hits and the storytelling that has defined his career. Lawrence posted on social media: “This...

Hardy performs in concert during the "Can't Say I Ain't Country" Tour on July 20^ 2019 at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh^ New York. WANTAGH^ NY - JUL 20

Hardy joined by Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan...

February 17, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Hardy is joined by Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen on the song “McArthur,” written by Hardy alongside Jameson Rogers, Josh Thompson and Chase McGill, with production by Jay Joyce. Hardy shares of the track: “’McArthur’...

Megan Moroney performs in Hollywood^ Florida on November 14^ 2024 as part of Audacy’s Stars and Strings benefit concert. Hollywood^ Florida - November 14^ 2024

Megan Moroney shares title track to upcoming album...

February 16, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Megan Moroney has shared the title track to her upcoming third studio album Cloud 9, due out on February 20th. The new track is now the fourth song released from Moroney’s 15-song LP, following the recent arrival...

Brandi Johnson^ Cody Johnson at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7^ 2019 in Las Vegas^ NV

Cody Johnson teams with Brandon Lake for ‘When a...

February 16, 2026 @ 4:30 am

Brandon Lake and Cody Johnson have finally teamed up for a brand-new version of “When A Cowboy Prays.” Lake originally released “When A Cowboy Prays” as a solo track back in September, and fans began asking Lake...

Clint Black at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Reagan' held at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood^ USA on August 20^ 2024.

Country Music Cruise reveals 2027 lineup including...

February 13, 2026 @ 4:40 am

The Country Music Cruise has announced the lineup of performers for its 13th annual cruise in 2027, setting sail from Fort Lauderdale, FL on the Celebrity Silhouette from February 7-14, 2027, making stops at San Juan, Puerto...

Shaboozey^ singer/ songwriter. at the F1 United States Grand Prix 2025. AUSTIN^ TEXAS^ UNITED STATES - October 19^ 2025

Rodeo Houston reveals 2026 lineup including Shaboo...

February 13, 2026 @ 3:10 am

RODEOHOUSTON returns to NRG Stadium in Houston, TX this year from March 2–22, and organizers have revealed the lineup of performers. Chris Boleman, president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, said in a statement: “We...

Aaron Lewis plays his guitar druing the performance of Staind Rockstar Uproar Festival on September 25^ 2012 in Nampa^ Idaho.

Aaron Lewis sets 2026 ‘American Tour’ dates

February 12, 2026 @ 3:40 am

Staind frontman-turned-country-singer Aaron Lewis has just launched the first leg of his 2026 American Tour, once again featuring his backing band, The Stateliners. The 2026 American Tour will feature fan favorites, alongside new music planned for release...

Singer Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch during performance at festival Rock for People in Hradec Kralove^ Czech republic^ July 4^ 2016.

Five Finger Death Punch to launch 20th anniversary...

February 12, 2026 @ 3:40 am

Five Finger Death Punch will embark on their “20th Anniversary World Tour” this summer. The 48-date tour kicks off on Monday, July 20th at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ, with stops in Salt Lake City, Las...

WASHINGTON^ DC APRIL 11: Former Major League Baseball Player Tony Clark attends a luncheon at the National Press Club^ April 11^ 2012 in Washington^ DC

Tony Clark stepping down as MLBPA executive direct...

February 18, 2026 @ 4:55 am

Tony Clark resigned Tuesday as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, bringing an abrupt end to his 12-year tenure just months before the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. Clark, 53, had...

Ronda Rousey open workout in the UFC^ at Barra Tijuca beach in the west of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro^ Brazil^ July 29^ 2015

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano set for historic Netf...

February 18, 2026 @ 4:50 am

Nearly a decade after stepping away from mixed martial arts, Ronda Rousey is returning to the cage for a long-anticipated showdown with fellow trailblazer Gina Carano. The bout is scheduled for May 16 at Intuit Dome and...

10 TYREEK HILL WR MIAMI DOLPHINS VS JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS PRE SEASON WEEK 3 AUGUST 26^ 2023 EVERBANK STADIUM JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA

Miami Dolphins release wide receiver Tyreek Hill a...

February 17, 2026 @ 4:55 am

The Miami Dolphins have released wide receiver Tyreek Hill, ending a high-profile tenure that included record-setting production and recent injury setbacks. Multiple reports confirmed the move Monday, making the eight-time Pro Bowler an unrestricted free agent for...

Team USA defeats Sweden, will face Canada in women...

February 17, 2026 @ 4:50 am

The United States women’s hockey team is headed back to the Olympic final after a dominant 5-0 semifinal win over Sweden at the Milano Cortina Games on Monday. Goaltender Aerin Frankel turned aside 21 shots to record...

NASCAR Cup Series Driver^ Tyler Reddick (45) takes to the track for the FireKeppers 400 at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn MI. August 07^ 2023 - Brooklyn^ MI^ USA

Tyler Reddick captures first Daytona 500 in final ...

February 16, 2026 @ 4:55 am

Tyler Reddick won his first Daytona 500 on Sunday, pulling off a dramatic last-lap pass to deliver 23XI Racing — co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin — its first victory in NASCAR’s biggest event. Reddick led...

Milo Manheim, Teagan Croft to lead Disney’s ‘T...

February 18, 2026 @ 4:10 am

Disney’s live-action adaptation of its 2010 animated film “Tangled” have cast Teagan Croft (“Titans,” “True Spirit”) and Milo Manheim (“Zombies,” “Dancing with the Stars”) landing the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. The hit 2010 animated...

Sophie Turner wearing dress by Louis Vuitton attends 'The Staircase' TV show premiere at MoMA New York^ NY - May 3^ 2022

See Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in first-look phot...

February 18, 2026 @ 3:20 am

Prime Video has unveiled the first official image from its upcoming Tomb Raider television reboot, offering fans an early look at Sophie Turner stepping into the role of legendary adventurer Lara Croft. In the image posted to...

Liev Schreiber arrives for AARP’s ‘Movies for Grown-Ups’ on February 08^ 2025 in Beverly Hills^ CA

‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ starring Liev Schr...

February 17, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Netflix renewed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch for a second season. Based on the “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell” video game franchise, the adult animated series stars Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher, with Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Zinnia Mckenna....

Robert Duvall arrives to the Oscar Nominee Reception on February 2^ 2015 in Beverly Hills^ CA

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at age 95

February 17, 2026 @ 4:20 am

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning performer who starred in classic films including The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and Tender Mercies, has died at 95. Duvall passed away peacefully at his home in Middleburg, Virginia, on Sunday, according to statements...

Jennifer Coolidge arriving at the 2025 Palm Springs Film Festival Awards. PALM SPRINGS^ CA. January 03^ 2025

Jennifer Coolidge, Nicole Scherzinger join the Reb...

February 16, 2026 @ 4:10 am

Jennifer Coolidge and Nicole Scherzinger have joined the cast of Rebel Wilson‘s upcoming comedy “Girl Group.” Wilson wrote in an Instagram post announcing the collaboration: “I guess the pussycat’s outta the bag!” with a photo of Wilson, Coolidge and...