Industry Ink: Chris Young, Tucker Wetmore, Neal McCoy
Chris Young Performs On Live With Kelly & Mark
Chris Young. Photo: Courtesy of Black River Entertainment
Chris Young returned to Live With Kelly & Mark to perform “I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,” the title track to his recently-released tenth album via Black River Entertainment. He recently wrapped the final four stops of his first-ever holiday tour, the “It Must Be Christmas – An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young” Tour, which featured Young performing a mix of holiday songs, including the recently released “Christmas Ain’t Christmas” and “Silver Bells,” along with fan-favorite hits.
Tucker Wetmore Rings In 2026 On Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest
Tucker Wetmore. Photo: Courtesy of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Tucker Wetmore rang in 2026 with a milestone national TV performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, kicking off the new year with a high-energy mashup of his first No. 1, “Wind Up Missin’ You” and his fan-favorite track, “Brunette.” Wetmore enters 2026 following a banner 2025 that included back-to-back No. 1 singles, making him the 14th artist in chart history to land his first two singles at No. 1 within the same calendar year; his debut album, What Not To, which made history as the biggest country album debut from a new artist in 2025; and a year of touring across the U.S. and abroad. He is set to launch “The Brunette World Tour” in February.
Neal McCoy To Receive “Spirit of Texas” Award During Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Neal McCoy
Neal McCoy will be honored with the “Spirit of Texas” award during the 2026 Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Billy Bob’s Texas on March 25. The evening will feature cocktails, a silent auction, and a cowboy-inspired dining experience leading up to the induction ceremony. In addition, McCoy has partnered with Allied Flag, America’s premium manufacturer of 100% American-made flags, to launch a limited-edition Premium American Flag as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
The partnership aligns with a major milestone for McCoy, as on Jan. 7, McCoy will mark the 10-year anniversary of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance live every day to his followers, a commitment he has maintained without missing a single day. Allied Flag will begin shipping the limited-edition flags on Jan. 7 in honor of that anniversary. To celebrate that milestone, McCoy will appear on FOX & Friends on Sunday, January 4.
