Don Williams‘ EPILOGUE: THE CELLAR TAPES, a collection of previously unheard tracks, will release on May 29 via Craft Recordings.

“Fans from Abilene to Zimbabwe (really) will delight in discovering these never-before-released gems from the incomparable Don Williams,” says Ed Morris in the album’s liner notes. “Recorded and held in reserve during his 1979–1984 era of hits, these songs present Williams in his artistic prime.”

Found in the cellar of the Williams family’s rural Tennessee home, the tapes were brought to Williams’ four decade long co-producer Garth Fundis. The tapes contain recordings from 1979 to 1984, which involved hits such as “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” “It Must Be Love,” “I Believe in You,” “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,” and “Love Is on a Roll.”

The collection will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. The lead single, “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight,” is available now, with a music video directed by West Webb. The song was co-penned by Rodney Crowell and Donivan Cowart, and was previously recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys and Emmylou Harris.

Don’s son, Tim Williams, served as Executive Producer on the project. Joe Allen is noted on bass, with Kenny Malone on drums and congas. String arrangements, piano and organ were done by Charles Cochran. Additional players include Lloyd Green on steel and Jimmy Colvard, Dave Kirby and Billy Sanford on guitar.

“These songs Dad recorded are—as music can be—a time machine,” shares Tim. “Obviously, I grew up always hearing what he was doing. He’d bring home three to four songs at a time from the album he was working on at different stages. In working on this project, we tried above all to stay true to how Dad approached production, made much easier for me with Garth’s involvement, and then just to stay out of the way of the music.”

“Don liked every one of these songs,” adds Fundis. “I remember recording all of them… He was very particular about the songs he recorded and the sound we created for each of them. But, if a song didn’t make in to an album, it wasn’t necessarily because he didn’t like it. Moreover, it was because of how songs fit together to create an album. I think he’d be thrilled to know that people could hear him sing these new songs they didn’t know existed. I’m certain Don would be proud of this album.”

Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes Tracklist:
1. “Try Me Again”
2. “You Came True”
3. “I’m The One (Alternate Version)”
4. “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight”
5. “I Wish I Was Crazy Again”
6. “I’m In Love For My Last Time”
7. “Spinning Around”
8. “A Matter Of Time”
9. “I’m The One (Original Version)”
10. “How Can I Miss What I Never Had”
11. “Goldy’s Gone From Golden”
12. “Growing On Me”

Ty Myers. Photo: Libby Danforth

Breakout star Ty Myers is set to launch “The Legal Tour” on June 11. Emerging artist Benny G will support on all dates, with singer-songwriter Brent Cobb and rising star Lanie Gardner on select dates.

The new tour includes stops in New York City, Austin, Grand Junction, Tuscaloosa, Baton Rouge, Fort Worth and more, including a stop at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Pre-sales for the 33-date U.S. trek begin March 31 and continue through April 2, with the public on-sale starting on April 3 at tymyersmusic.com.

Myers is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album Heavy On The Soul, due out via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia this Friday (March 27). He was recently selected for Spotify’s RADAR program, which was created to spotlight up-and-coming music talent, giving them an opportunity to broaden their fanbase and supporting them on their path to stardom using a unique set of tools that only Spotify can provide.

The 18-year old is currently wowing crowds at stadiums across North America as support for Luke Combs’ “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,” and after completing the first slate of dates for “The Legal Tour,” he’ll hit the road again with Combs in July and spend the month touring Europe, then return to the U.S. to resume his own headline dates.

Announced Dates For Ty Myers’ “The Legal Tour”:
June 11 | Sidney, ME – Bowl In The Pines ★●
June 12 | Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion ★●
June 13 | New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 ★●
June 19 | Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater ★●
June 20 | Reading, PA – Santander Arena ★●
August 13 | Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest ★●
August 14 | Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater ★●
August 15 | Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater ★●
August 20 | Avila Beach, CA – Avila Beach Golf Resort ★●
August 21 | Modesto, CA – The Fruit Yard Chicken Ranch Casino & Resort Amphitheater ★●
August 22 | Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic ★●
August 28 | Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park ★●
August 29 | Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater ★●
August 30 | Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ★●
September 4 | Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater ★●
September 5 | Andover, KS – Capitol Federal Amphitheater ★●
September 6 | Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater ★●
September 10 | Tuscaloosa, AL – Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ★●
September 11 | Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater ★●
September 12 | Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater ★●
October 1 | Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center ◼●
October 2 | Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheater ◼●
October 3 | Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater ◼●
October 8 | St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre ◼●
October 9 | Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound ●
October 10 | Estero, FL – Hertz Arena ◼●
October 15 | Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre ★●
October 16 | Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park ★●
October 17 | Port Wentworth, GA – VyStar Pavilion ★●
October 23 | Evansville, IN – Ford Center ◼●
October 24 | Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena ◼●
November 20 | Austin, TX – Moody Center ★●
November 21 | Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena ●

★Brent Cobb
◼Lanie Gardner
●Benny G

CMA Fest has revealed its 2026 outdoor stages lineup, which includes the Chevy Riverfront Stage, Dr. Pepper Amp Stage, Chevy Vibes Stage, Good Molecules Reverb Stage, and the new Wrangler Remix Stage.

Performers on the Chevy Riverfront Stage include Ashley Cooke, Braxton Keith, Carter Faith, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chase Matthew, Chayce Beckham, Cooper Alan, Dasha, Drew Baldridge, Dylan Marlowe, Ernest, Ian Munsick, Josh Ross, Kaitlin Butts, Kameron Marlowe, Lauren Alaina, Mackenzie Carpenter, Maddox Batson, Marcus King, Max McNown, Midland, Molly Tuttle, Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn, Redferrin, Russell Dickerson, Shane Smith & The Saints, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tigirlily Gold, Tucker Wetmore, Ty Myers, Tyler Braden, Vincent Mason and Waylon Wyatt.

Ascend park’s Dr. Pepper Amp Stage will feature Angie K, Billy Dean, Blanco Brown, Canaan Smith, Cody Hibbard, Craig Campbell, Dave Fenley, Drake Milligan, Emily Ann Roberts, Erin Kinsey, Greylan James, The Jack Wharff Band, John Morgan, Kaylee Bell, Kaylee Rose, Kolby Cooper, Late Night Thoughts, Leanna Crawford, Melissa Etheridge, Noeline Hofmann, Pam Tillis, Pecos & the Rooftops, Shaylen, Travis Bolt, Travis Denning, Ty Herndon, Tyler Farr, Uncle Kracker, The War And Treaty and Willow Avalon.

Over on the Chevy Vibes Stage, Adrien Nunez, Alana Springsteen, Ashland Craft, Austin Snell, Bellah Mae, Caylee Hammack, Chase McDaniel, Colt Ford, Dax, Drake White, Frankie Ballard, Graham Barham, Hannah McFarland, Jade Eagleson, Karley Scott Collins, Kelsey Hart, Lanie Gardner, Lauren Watkins, Mack Geiger, Madeline Merlo, Mae Estes, Maggie Antone, Mark Wills, Melanie Dyer, Neal McCoy, Owen Riegling, Shane Profitt, Sister Hazel, Tayler Holder, Walker Montgomery and Willie Jones will all take the stage.

In front of Bridgestone Arena, Abbey Cone, Alex Lambert, Alexandra Kay, Atlus, Ava Hall, Belle Frantz, Blake Proehl, Brad Cox, Bryan Andrews, Cassidy Daniels, Cody Lohden, Eli Winders, Elizabeth Nichols, Gareth, Jacob Hackworth, Jamie MacDonald, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Jenna Davis, John Foster, Julia Cole, Just Jayne, Kevin Powers, The Kruse Brothers, MaRynn Taylor, McCoy Moore, Myles Morgan, Preston Cooper, Scoot Teasley, Sophia Scott, Stella Lefty,  Timmy McKeever, Trey Lewis, Tyce Delk, Tyler Nance, Wesko and Will Moseley will all take the Good Molecules Reverb Stage.

Debuting this year inside Fan Alley is the Wrangler Remix Stage, with performances from Alli Walker, Aniston Pate, Ashley Kutcher, Benny G, BODHI, Bottomland, Brooke Lee, Carson Wallace, CECE, Chancey Williams, Chandler Walters, Clayton Mullen, Cole Goodwin, Dalton Davis, Emily Nenni, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, Hayden Blount, Hayden Coffman, Highway Home, Hogslop String Band, Jake Banfield, Jay Webb, Kat Luna, Lil Man J, Lily Meola, Matt Cooper, Payton Smith, ROME from Sublime with Rome, SKEEZ, Sons of Habit, Sterling Elza, Trey Pendley, Tyla Rodrigues and The Wilder Blue.

All CMA Fest outdoor stages are free and open to the public. Passes for the night time Nissan Stadium shows are available here.

A two-day golf and music tribute honoring Joe Diffie, The 2nd Annual Diffie Classic, is set for Sept. 21–22 at 12 Stones Crossing Golf Club in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

The event kicks off Sept. 21 with a golf tournament. Festivities continue Sept. 22 with a live concert at the Nashville Palace featuring a variety of artists. The tourney will feature four-person teams competing in a traditional best-ball scramble format. The concert on Tuesday night at the Nashville Palace is included with golf registration. A limited number of standalone concert tickets will also be available for fans not participating in the tournament.

“Dad loved golf and his family and was deeply appreciative of everything First Steps did for Tyler,” says Parker Diffie and Travis Humes, Diffie’s sons and organizers of The Diffie Classic. “We’re proud to partner with First Steps to help further their important work in our community.”

“From the earliest days of his rise in country music, Joe Diffie made an intentional commitment to give back to the community he loved,” says Heather Higgins, First Steps Executive Director. “Through years of concerts and golf tournaments, he championed the mission of First Steps, sharing widely the importance of early intervention for children with special needs and medical conditions. As a father, he personally understood our mission through the eyes of his son Tyler. We are incredibly proud to see Joe Diffie’s legacy come full circle again through his family’s support, and we remain deeply grateful for their continued partnership.”

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit First Steps, a Nashville-based organization that was especially meaningful to Diffie and his family. Diffie’s son, Tyler, who has Down syndrome, attended First Steps’ early intervention and child development programs for several years. From 1992 through 2004, Diffie supported the organization by hosting the Country Steps In For First Steps concerts and golf tournaments.

Willie Nelson. Photo: Josh Timmermans | Noble Visions

The “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” is entering its second decade on the road beginning in July.

Following last year’s milestone 10th anniversary, the festival is ushering in a new era, with Willie once again headlining the special limited run. The tour, which kicks off on July 3 in Irving, Texas, features Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Pric, Sierra Hull, Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble and Lily Meola. The tour also includes Willie’s annual Fourth of July Picnic, which will feature special guests Billy Strings and Rodney Crowell.

The “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” 2026 will include stops in Texas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and more through Aug. 30. Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 27 through OutlawMusicFestival.com and Ticketmaster.com. VIP packages will be available, offering great seats and exclusive festival merchandise.

“Being on the road and playing for the fans is what I love to do. We don’t get to do as many shows as we used to, so every night out there means a little more. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and making it a special time,” shares Nelson.