Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist William Beckmann will celebrate the Christmas season this December with his fifth annual “Las Posadas Holiday Tour,” an intimate, one-of-a-kind holiday tradition.

Launching Dec. 16 at Dallas’ Majestic Theater, the four shows also visiting Houston, Austin, and San Antonio will feature Beckmann blending holiday classics, Spanish favorites and select originals alongside a specially assembled band with a horn section. Named after the Latin American custom, Las Posadas celebrates the spirit of community and hospitality and has become a cherished annual experience for Beckmann and his fans. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale this Friday (Oct. 16) at williambeckmann.com.

“The Las Posadas Tour has become a tradition of mine over the last five years,” says Beckmann. “It’s me in a tuxedo, performing a mix of Christmas songs and selections from the Great American Songbook. There’s always been a charitable element to these shows, and this year, I’m proud to support The Del Rio Chamber Foundation and OMNIA Casa Infantil, a nonprofit in my hometown that helps provide school supplies and everyday necessities for children in need. A close friend of my family is deeply involved with the organization, which makes supporting their work especially meaningful to me. We’ll have four shows across Texas this year, and I’m looking forward to carrying on the tradition.”

Beckmann is on the road this weekend with upcoming stops in Corpus Christi (Oct. 16), College Station (Nov. 5) and Alpine, Texas (Nov. 13).

Garth Brooks has announced that the next stop on his “Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour” will be Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 13-14.

General on sale for the shows begins Oct. 23 here. The announcement comes as Brooks is fresh off of four shows in Salt Lake City last weekend, and he is set to play three shows in Tulsa Oct. 23-25, and heads to Kansas City Nov. 6-7.

The “Blame It All On My Roots Tour” will serve as the foundation for Killer Live, a new approach to live recording continuing Brooks’ tradition of capturing history in real time.

Rhett Akins was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry last night (Oct. 13) on his birthday.

Akins was inducted by Grand Ole Opry members Jamey Johnson and Jon Pardi.

He kicked off his set with his 1996 chart-topper, “Don’t Get My Started.” Throughout the show, Akins was joined by Pardi for “Dirt on My Boots, teamed up with Johnson for a performance of Merle Haggard’s “Ramblin Fever,” and later joined Luke Bryan on “I Don’t Want This Night to End” and “Huntin’, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day.”

His son Thomas Rhett joined on “What’s Your Country Song,” one of the eight No. 1 hits they have written together. He also returned to the stage to perform “Honey Bee” and “I Lived It,” two songs he penned for Opry member Blake Shelton. To end the night, all of the artists joined him onstage for a performance of his signature classic “That Ain’t My Truck” and “Happy Birthday.”

Akins has penned 36 No. 1 country hits for artists. In 2010, Rhett was named the No. 4 Billboard Country Songwriter. In 2011 and 2014, BMI named him Songwriter of the Year. Akins is a seven-time CMA Triple Play recipient and was named Songwriter of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music in 2019. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021.

Country/Christian singer-songwriter Jordan Rowe has signed a joint venture label deal with Capitol Christian Music Group and Tape Room Music, building on his existing relationship with Tape Room.

“Tape Room and Capitol don’t only believe in me, but also in the direction the Lord has called me to with this music,” shares Rowe. “I’m thankful, I’m ready and I can’t wait to launch Kingdom Country with this all-star team.”

“It didn’t take long for us to recognize that Jordan is a special artist,” says Brad O’Donnell, CCMG. “The quality of his songwriting, his authenticity and the way he weaves his faith into his music set him apart in country and Christian music. We’re thrilled to welcome him to CCMG and look forward to working with Ashley and the entire Tape Room team to take his music to the world.”

“We’re so pumped to partner with Capitol Christian and Jordan, a true country boy with an authentic voice and a heart for Jesus,” adds Ashley Gorley, Tape Room. “We are excited to watch him bring the message to everyone, simply by being who he is and singing his brand of country music.”

“Jordan is an incredible artist with a clear sense of who he is and what he wants his music to stand for,” shares Alicia Pruitt, Tape Room. “We’re incredibly proud to be building this next chapter with him at Tape Room, and having Capitol Christian alongside us makes it that much more special. We believe Jordan’s music will connect with people and touch many lives through his lyrics.”

Rowe blends his Georgia roots, faith and love of country music in his signature “Kingdom Country” sound. Since signing with Tape Room Music in 2020, he has released music featuring Lainey Wilson, Tracy Lawrence, Rhett Akins and Eddie Montgomery. His songs have also been recorded by Luke Combs, Jordan Davis and Cory Asbury. Rowe has performed alongside Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell and Anne Wilson, and his work has been featured by Rolling Stone, American Songwriter and CMT.

His first single under the partnership, “If Jesus Lived In My Hometown,” will release Oct. 23.

“Writing ‘If Jesus Lived In My Hometown’ made me ask myself a hard question: if Jesus walked the streets of my town, who would I have been in the story,” adds Rowe. “I hope listeners hear it and ask themselves the same thing.”

The 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards honoring outstanding achievements in country radio were announced earlier today, with reigning CMA New Artist of the Year Zach Top surprising radio stations and broadcast personalities nationwide with personal calls to reveal this year’s recipients.

Any full-time, on-air broadcast personalities and radio stations in the U.S. and Canada were eligible to submit entries, regardless of CMA membership status. The entries are judged by a panel of distinguished broadcast professionals, representing all market sizes and regions. CMA Broadcast Awards winners are not eligible to enter the same award category in consecutive years; therefore, those who received trophies in 2025 were not eligible in 2026.

“Country radio is an important part of our ecosystem, and we’re delighted to celebrate the people who show up for their listeners and communities every day,” says Brittany Schaffer, incoming CMA CEO. “Congratulations to every personality and station, and thank you for all you do for country music.”

CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:

WEEKLY NATIONAL:
“The Highway Hot 30 Countdown with Buzz Brainard” (Buzz Brainard) – SiriusXM

DAILY NATIONAL:
“Big D & Bubba” (“Big D” Derek Haskins, “Bubba” Sean Powell, Carsen Humphreville, Jonathan Shaffer, and Garrett Freche) – Silverfish Media

MAJOR MARKET:
“The Andie Summers Show” (Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, and Shannon Boyle) – WXTU, Philadelphia

LARGE MARKET:
“The Jesse & Anna Show” (Jesse Tack, Anna Marie, and Jake Thomson) – WUBE, Cincinnati

MEDIUM MARKET:
“Steve & Gina in the Morning on Kat 103.7” (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) – KXKT, Omaha-Council Bluffs

SMALL MARKET:
“Officer Don and DeAnn” (“Officer Don” Evans and DeAnn Stephens) – WBUL, Lexington

CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR:

MAJOR MARKET:
KSCS – Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

LARGE MARKET:
WQDR – Raleigh-Durham, NC

MEDIUM MARKET:
KXKT – Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

SMALL MARKET:
WKML – Fayetteville, NC

The 60th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC and Disney+, and the next day on Hulu. Winners of the CMA Broadcast Awards will also be recognized during the Pre-Telecast Ceremony earlier that evening, prior to the live primetime show.