Enchntmnt/Warner Records artist Blake Whiten will extend his headlining tour into 2027 beginning Feb. 20 in Tallahassee.

The “Blake Whiten Tour 2027” with special guest Sunny Black will include stops throughout the South in Athens, Columbia, Birmingham, Fayetteville, and more through May 6. Tickets for the new shows will be available beginning with an artist presale today, (Oct. 27), followed by a local/venue presale on Oct. 28, and general on-sale on Oct. 30 at blakewhitenofficial.com.

The announcement comes as Whiten continues his “Something To Say Tour,” with 10 dates remaining this fall. Most recently, Whiten unveiled the video for “Number 7’s Gone,” from his debut album Something To Say, and his current single, “Bet On That” continues its climb up the charts, sitting at No. 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in the Top 30 at country radio. The track also earned Whiten his second No. 1 on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown.

The rising artist has racked up more than 630 million global streams, and was recognized as Billboard‘s Up & Comer in August following a milestone year that included his Grand Ole Opry debut and national morning TV debut on NBC’s TODAY.

“Something To Say Tour” 2026 Dates:
Oct. 29, 2026 in Cambridge, Mass. at The Sinclair #
Oct. 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pa. at The Foundry at the Fillmore Philadelphia #
Oct. 31, 2026 in Washington, D.C. at The Atlantis #
Nov. 2, 2026 in New York, N.Y. at Bowery Ballroom #
Nov. 5, 2026 in Toronto, Ont. at Horseshoe Tavern #
Nov. 6, 2026 in Detroit, Mich. at El Club #
Nov. 7, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Mich. at The Intersection – The Stache #
Nov. 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga. at Terminal West #
Nov. 13, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. at Exit/In #
Nov. 14, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. at Exit/In #
# with Slater Nalley

Blake Whiten Tour 2027 Dates:
Feb. 20, 2027 in Tallahassee, Fla. at The Moon*
April 8, 2027 in Athens, Ga. at Georgia Theatre*
April 9, 2027 in Columbia, S.C. at The Senate*
April 15, 2027 in Statesboro, Ga. at The Blue Room*
April 16, 2027 in Birmingham, Ala. at Saturn*
April 17, 2027 in Oxford, Miss. at The Lyric Oxford*
May 6, 2027 in Fayetteville, Ark. at George’s Majestic Lounge*

Miranda Lambert will perform live at AT&T Stadium during the nationally televised Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles for the 30th consecutive Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show. The game will air on Fox at 3:30 p.m. CST.

“There’s something special about how music brings people together, especially when it’s to spread joy and hope to families who need it most,” says Lambert. “The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have built an incredible tradition with the Red Kettle Kickoff, and I can’t wait to be back home in Texas this Thanksgiving to help carry it forward.”

This year marks The Salvation Army’s 136th Red Kettle Campaign. In total, the Red Kettle Campaign has raised more than $3.4 billion.

“The Red Kettle Kickoff has become one of the Dallas Cowboys’ proudest traditions and one my family and our entire organization look forward to every Thanksgiving,” shares Charlotte Jones, chief brand officer and co-owner of the Dallas Cowboys and former national advisory board chairman for The Salvation Army. “For 30 years, incredible artists have appeared on our halftime stage to help The Salvation Army bring hope to millions of people in need. We’re grateful to Miranda Lambert for joining that legacy and helping us continue this meaningful tradition.”

Reba McEntire headlined the inaugural show in 1997, followed by artists including Destiny’s Child, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson and more.

“The Red Kettle Campaign gives people a simple way to spread joy and support their neighbors in need,” adds Commissioner Merle Heatwole, national commander of The Salvation Army. “The Red Kettle Kickoff has brought that spirit of giving to a national audience for the last three decades. We’re grateful to the Dallas Cowboys, the Gene and Jerry Jones family, and Miranda Lambert for helping us kick off the season by bringing attention to the needs of neighbors throughout the nation.”

Earlier this month, Lambert unveiled her latest project, Crisco, which she celebrated with a performance at Nashville’s The Truth. Lambert has upcoming tour dates in California and Arizona.

Nashville Songwriters Association International has elevated Maxwell Trotter to Songwriter Relations Manager.

In his new role, Trotter will oversee NSAI’s Remote Interactive Songwriting Education Program, manage the organization’s Member Certification Program, and continue to meet day-to-day with developing songwriters around the world to assist them with their journey and goals.

Trotter originally joined the NSAI through a summer internship in 2023 while studying at Ferris State University. After excelling and proving to be a valuable addition to the team through his ambition, skills and eagerness, he was welcomed on as a full-time Songwriter Relations Rep.

He has since become an integral part of the education team at NSAI and is an asset to songwriters in Nashville and across the globe. Moving forward in his new role, he will continue to inspire and motivate unsigned songwriters as they utilize their membership.

Lainey Wilson Joins Marty Stuart “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” Mural Unveiling In Mississippi

Lainey Wilson joined Marty Stuart and community leaders last week for the unveiling of “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” a new mural honoring Wilson in downtown Philadelphia, Mississippi. Created by artist A’Darrius Hanible, the mural takes its name and inspiration from Wilson’s hit song.

The unveiling is part of Stuart’s Congress of Country Music’s ongoing public art initiative, which brings country music’s history and cultural influence to life through murals honoring some of the genre’s most recognizable artists. Wilson attended the ceremony and addressed community members and fans gathered to celebrate the new installation. “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” joins a growing collection of murals throughout downtown Philadelphia honoring influential country music artists and songwriters.

 

Carly Pearce Closes Out ‘Honest Woman: Up Close’ Tour With Sold-Out NYC Show

Carly Pearce wrapped her “Honest Woman: Up Close” tour last week with a sold-out performance at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre. The setlist blended new tracks like “Dream Come True,” “You Can Have Him,” and “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” with hits including “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” “Should’ve Known Better,” and “Every Little Thing.” The audience was treated to a special surprise when Pearce welcomed fellow country superstar Kelsea Ballerini to the stage and the longtime friends treated the roaring crowd to a performance of their collaboration “You’re Drunk, Go Home” followed by a nostalgic cover of The Chicks’ classic “Cowboy Take Me Away.”

 

Atlantic Outpost Surprises Cameron Whitcomb With Gold Plaques

Cameron Whitcomb recently performed a sold-out show at The Wiltern in LA, and following the performance, which included the live debut of his song “Set Me Free” from the Nobody Wants This Season 3 Soundtrack, Atlantic Outpost and The Core Entertainment surprised him backstage with a plaque presentation celebrating the Gold Certifications for his hit singles “Quitter” and “Medusa.”

 

AES Show Nashville Honors Dolly With Recording Panel Tribute

AES Show Nashville 2026 will host “Recording the Queen of Country: In the Studio with Dolly Parton,” a tribute to the late singer featuring collaborators who helped bring her musical vision to life. The panel takes place Oct, 31 at the AES Show on the Main Stage, Exhibits Floor, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Producer and engineer Val Garay will moderate the conversation with longtime Parton collaborator Kent Wells; recording engineer and producer Mark Needham; and session drummer Nir Z. The panel will examine how Parton’s collaborators supported her artistic reinvention while keeping her voice, phrasing and storytelling at the center of each record.

 

Hip-Hop Artist Skema Boy Inks With Provident Entertainment

Breakout Christian hip-hop artist Skema Boy has signed with Provident Entertainment. With hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners and tens of millions of streams, he has built a growing fan base through releases including “God’s Army,” “Wristwatch,” and “Blimp.” In celebration of the signing, Skema Boy has released his debut single with the label, “Worthy,” available now.

“We knew we wanted to be part of the way Skema Boy uniquely connects with his audience,” says Holly Zabka President of Provident Entertainment. “His personal story is really impactful, and he has a next-level way of bringing lyrics about Jesus to life through hip-hop and rap. We’re proud to welcome him to the Provident Entertainment family and can’t wait to see the continued impact and growth that his music will have.”

Gavin Adcock is giving a nod to his rural roots with the launch of his new Western lifestyle brand, Thrivin’ Here Co.

Adcock grew up running cattle on his farm in Watkinsville, Georgia, and his new line of Western wear reflects that lifestyle. To kickstart the brand’s launch, Adcock dropped Chapter One, The Cowboy Kit, which includes the OG Pearl Snap with a custom developed fit and longhorns, the Trucker Hat with cotton twill material, and the Thrivin’ Here Co. Patch and Bandana, built for sweat, dust and long nights.

“This isn’t a costume. I don’t just wear pearl snaps on stage, I’ve worn ‘em my whole life,” says Adcock about the new collection. “On the farm. On the stage. On the days nobody was watching.”

Each chapter is available while supplies last, and no restock will be available on anything. To ensure fans don’t miss a chapter, they can sign up for alerts at ThrivinHereCo.com.

The new lifestyle brand drops on the heels of Adcock’s third album in three years, The Day I Hang It Up, which was released earlier this month. Produced by Jay Rodgers, the album includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, Ernest, and the previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook. The album inspired the name of Adcock’s “The Day I Hang It Up Tour,: which is currently underway and was recently extended into 2027 with 12 additional dates.