Brad Paisley is releasing a new Christmas album Snow Globe Town, on Nov. 7. To celebrate the new holiday project, he’s releasing a new song from the record, “Leave The Christmas Lights On” available now at all digital retailers.

The 16-track album features eight new songs written by Paisley as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics. The project also includes “Counting Down The Days,” written by Paisley and Chris Dubois, which is the official anthem of Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming event, which launches Friday (Oct. 17).

Paisley also co-penned two additional songs for inclusion in Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas film. The new movie starring Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha is set to premiere Thanksgiving weekend on Nov. 29. at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel, streaming next day on Hallmark+. Paisley also appears in the film alongside many familiar faces from the Opry and country music.

“I had so much inspiration writing songs for Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas movie,” says Paisley. “It sparked a real creative energy that was honestly hard to stop so we made an entire album.”

Tomorrow, (Oct. 16) Paisley will perform as part of an exclusive Hallmark kickoff event in Nashville to celebrate their upcoming “Countdown to Christmas” programming.

Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group CEO and Founder Lou Taylor has named an all-female C-suite.

Peggy Stephens (Chief Operating Officer), Heather Kinder (Chief of Staff) and Deedra Carroll (Chief Deputy Director) make up the new executive team. With this appointment, they make up one of the only all-female executive leadership teams in the financial and entertainment business management sectors. Currently, women represent fewer than 20% of C-suite executives nationally.

“This is not an optics decision – it’s about excellence and equity,” says Taylor. “Peggy, Heather and Deedra embody the values that Tri Star was built upon: integrity, precision and service. Equity has been long overdue in our field, and this team is proof of what’s possible when fairness and opportunity are prioritized.”

Since joining the organization, Stephens has played a key role in optimizing operations, streamlining processes, and improving the client service experience for both the Nashville and West Hollywood offices.

As Chief of Staff, Kinder has implemented strategic initiatives and has led internal cultural improvement. She has also spearheaded team development and client relations.

Carroll is responsible for overseeing operations, systems, risk and team empowerment across the Tri Star infrastructure.

“Equity is not just a goal here, it’s a practice that shapes how we lead and serve,” shares Kinder. “Our leadership team reflects the values we live by – collaboration, integrity and excellence. I could not be more proud to be one of the women leading an organization that is one of the most trusted firms in entertainment and finance.”

Margo Price is extending her headlining “Wild At Heart Tour,” adding over 20 shows in 2026.

Price will bring songs from her new album, Hard Headed Woman, to the run of nearly 50 shows that following a return to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and more this fall will span February and March.

Stops in the New Year include DC’s 9:30 Club, New York City’s Webster Hall, Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre, Chicago’s Metro, San Francisco’s Fillmore, LA’s Fonda Theatre and 15 other stops across the country. Tickets for all newly added dates are on sale now at margoprice.net/tour.

Price has had a busy fall so far. In recent weeks, she shared a new video for “Love Me Like You Used To Do” (feat. Tyler Childers), performed “Don’t Let The Bastards Get You Down” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! just hours before the show was pulled off air, played a triumphant set at Farm Aid with special appearances from Senator Amy Klobuchar, Billy Strings and Jesse Welles, and hosted an intimate night at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles.

Margo Price Tour Dates
10/11 – Livingston, KY – Moonshiners Ball
10/23 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall*
10/24 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads*
10/25 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre*
10/28 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre*
10/29 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center^
10/31 – Bozeman, MT – The ELM^
11/1 – Jackson Hole, WY – Jackson Hole Center for the Arts – Center Theater^
11/2 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma^
11/4 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre #
11/5 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre #
11/7 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom #
11/8 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall #
11/9 – Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino – Crown Room #
11/11 – South Salt Lake City, UT – The Commonwealth Room!
11/12 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen!
11/14 – Dallas, TX – Longhorn Ballroom!
11/15 – Austin, TX – Emo’s!
11/16 – Helotes, TX – John T. Floore’s Country Store!
11/18 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse^
11/20 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium %
11/21 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall %
11/22 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall %
2/12 – York, PA – Strand Theatre (On Sale Oct 17)
2/13 – Saxapahaw, NC – Haw River Ballroom
2/14 – Boone, NC – Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts (On Sale Now)
2/16 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theater
2/17 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
2/19 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
2/20 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
2/21 – Boston, MA – Royale
2/22 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
2/24 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
2/25 – Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Concert Theatre
2/26 – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theater
2/28 – Chicago, IL – Metro
3/1 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
3/3 – Fort Collins, CO – Washington’s
3/4 – Denver, CO – The Gothic Theatre
3/6 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
3/7 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
3/10 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriets
3/12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre
3/13 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up
3/14 – Tucson, AZ – La Rosa
3/17 – San Antonio, TX – Stable Hall
3/20-3/25 – Miami, FL – Outlaw Country Cruise

*w/ Eliza Thorn
^w/ Logan Ledger
#w/ Dillon Warnek
!w/ Leon Majcen
% w/ Rattlesnake Milk

Alabama was presented with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award at the the eighth Annual Nashville Songwriters Awards at the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 23.

The award was presented to Alabama’s Randy Owen by Lisa Kristofferson, who attended in honor of her late husband, and band members Owen and Teddy Gentry (who was unable to attend because of illness) recently took some time to reflect on the prestigious honor.

“I have always thought of myself as a songwriter first and am so honored and pleased to receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award from the NSAI,” says Owen. “Kris was one of my icons. I want to thank Lisa Kristofferson for making the trip from Hawaii to Nashville to present the award to Alabama. And thanks for the wonderful performances by Jason Aldean, Lorrie Morgan and Gordon Mote who all honored us with our songs.”

“This award was a lifetime wish for me,” adds Gentry. “As a songwriter, musician and singer, being honored for our contributions as songwriters is the most welcome accomplishment in my world. The Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award from NSAI means more to me than I can put into words.”

“NSAI’s pinnacle Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award is an honor bestowed on songwriters that exemplify a revolutionary, creative spirit, intelligence, integrity and musical and literary excellence over the span of their expansive careers,” shares Lisa Kristofferson. “Alabama’s genre-rocking style and musical brilliance fits this award like a glove. Welcoming Randy Owen and his lovely, lifelong wife Kelly, to the hallowed Ryman stage on behalf of Alabama was a magical moment I will always cherish. So deserving. Bravo Alabama for all the beautiful songs that have sweetened our lives forever.”

Alabama is currently performing nationally on their “Live In Concert 25 Tour” with seven more dates scheduled before the year’s end.

Luke Combs has extended his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,” which kicks off next spring. Combs has added second nights at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, Toronto’s Rogers Stadium, London’s Wembley Stadium and Ireland’s Slane Castle, marking the first artist ever to perform back-to-back nights at Lambeau Field and Slane Castle.

Additional stops on the 2026 run include Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA and Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium among others. Special guests on the tour include Dierks Bentley, The Script, The Teskey Brothers, Thomas Rhett, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington, Thelma & James and The Castellows.

General on sale begins on Friday (Oct. 17), following the current presale opportunities. Tickets are available here.

Combs recently became the highest RIAA certified country artist ever with 168 million units sold and released The Prequel, a 3-song collection featuring “My Kinda Saturday Night,” “15 Minutes” and “Days Like These.” He is nominated for three awards at the 2025 CMA Awards.

“My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” Dates:
March 21—Las Vegas, NV—Allegiant Stadium*
April 4—Charlottesville, VA—Scott Stadium†
April 11—Ames, IA—Jack Trice Stadium†
April 18—South Bend, IN—Notre Dame Stadium†
April 25—Columbus, OH—Ohio Stadium†
May 2—Knoxville, TN—Neyland Stadium†
May 9—Norman, OK—Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium†
May 15—Green Bay, WI—Lambeau Field†
May 16—Green Bay, WI—Lambeau Field†
May 30—Montreal, Quebec—Parc Jean-Drapeau†
June 5—Toronto, Ontario—Rogers Stadium†
June 6—Toronto, Ontario—Rogers Stadium†
July 4—Gothenburg, Sweden—Ullevi‡
July 7—Paris, France—Accor Arena§
July 11—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Johan Cruijff ArenA‡
July 18—Ireland—Slane Castle‡
July 19—Ireland—Slane Castle‡
July 25—Edinburgh, U.K.—Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium+
July 31—London, U.K.—Wembley Stadium#
August 1—London, U.K.—Wembley Stadium#
*with special guests Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers and Thelma & James
†with special guests Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James
‡with special guests The Script, Ty Myers and The Castellows
§with special guests Ty Myers and The Castellows
+with special guests The Teskey Brothers, Ty Myers and The Castellows
#with special guests Thomas Rhett, Ty Myers and The Castellows