Gary Allan, Scotty McCreery, Mark Chesnutt and more are among the lineup for the third annual Feels Like Home Festival set for Oct. 3 in Brownwood, Texas.

Following a breakout 2025 festival that sold out while welcoming attendees from more than a dozen states and 300+ communities across Texas, organizers are now gearing up to bring the festival back bigger, better, and more comfortable than ever this fall. Jack Ingram and Caroline Hale are also among the first round of artists announced on the 2026 bill, and tickets are on sale now at feelslikehomefest.com. Fans can once again expect interactive attractions such as mechanical bull riding and axe throwing, alongside immersive brand activations and other on-site experiences that make the festival feel bigger than just a concert.

“The return of Feels Like Home Festival is exciting news not just for our local music fans, but for the entire Brownwood community,” says Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes. “Events like this play an important role in strengthening our local economy by drawing visitors, supporting area businesses, and creating new opportunities to highlight everything Brownwood and the surrounding region have to offer. Just as importantly, it adds to the cultural vibrancy of our city and reinforces the sense of pride we have in calling this special place home.”

McCoy Moore. Photo: Ryan Young

McCoy Moore made his Grand Ole Opry debut Tuesday evening (May 26).

“Moments like these are what make it all worthwhile. I never thought in a million years I’d be doing this,” shared Moore from stage. “I’m super thankful every time I get to share my heart on stage, but this is the one stage I wanted to play since I first picked up a guitar.”

During the debut, Moore performed “Sunshine State,” the title track of his debut album, and a solo rendition of “Bible and a Bar.” The performance earned a standing ovation from the crowd.

“Thank you to the Opry. My goal was always to play here but my goal now is to play here again, and I’ll do it any time you want me!”

Moore released his debut album, Sunshine State, last Friday (May 22). He is currently on the road supporting HARDY throughout the year and will support Ashley Cooke on select dates this fall. Moore will also make festival appearances at CMA Fest, Summerfest, Cavendish Beach Music Festival and more throughout the summer.

(Pictured L-R): The Neal Agency’s Evan Kantor; TRACK mgmt.’s Drew Magid and Troy “Tracker” Johnson; McCoy Moore; Sony Music Nashville’s Taylor Lindsey and Ken Robold; The Neal Agency’s Ryan Beuschel and Worktape Music’s Travis Gordon. Photo: Ryan Young

McCoy Moore. Photo: Ryan Young

Chris Young. Photo: Courtesy Black River Entertainment

Chris Young is releasing an expanded edition of his latest album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave (Deluxe), on June 12 via Black River Entertainment.

Young recently released the first track from the deluxe version of the album, “One Of Us,” a duet with rising star Shaylen, which juxtaposes two different sides of heartbreak. The expanded collection was co-produced by Young and Andy Sheridan, and also features songs like “Wedding Band,” a one-that-got-away story from a unique perspective, and “If You’re Lucky,” a playful yet haunting duet with Breland about the allure of an irresistible but unpredictable woman.

The release of I Didn’t Come Here To Leave (Deluxe) drops as the title track goes to country radio. The single is already generating a buzz ahead of the June 15 add date, and has been streamed more than 24 million times.

Young is also gearing up for the grand opening of his Midtown Nashville sports bar, aptly named “Famous Friends” after his chart-topping hit.

Little Big Town will release their 12th studio album, It’s A Dying Art, on Aug. 28 via MCA.

Produced by Gena Johnson and the band’s Karen Fairchild, the record features collaborations with Ashley Monroe, Jason Isbell and Kelsea Ballerini. The 13 tracks were written by the band members, Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, alongside Tofer Brown, Liz Rose, Alysa Vanderheym, Clint Daniels and more.

Earlier this month, the group debuted the first offering from the upcoming album, “Hey There Sunshine” at the 61st ACM Awards. Alongside the album announcement, the band has released “Over and Over,” written by Fairchild, Ashley Ray, Jonnie Simpson and Madi Yanofsky.

It’s A Dying Art Track List:
1. “Intro” (Karen Fairchild, Shelby Lynne, Ashley Monroe)
2. “Sucker For A Sad Song (with Ashley Monroe)” (Karen Fairchild, Shelby Lynne, Ashley Monroe)
3. “The Door (with Jason Isbell)” (Clint Daniels, Ken Hart, Waylon Payne)
4. “Dying Art” (Karen Fairchild, Ashley Ray, Jonnie Simpson, Madi Yanofsky)
5. “Hey There Sunshine” (Hillary Lindsay, Jon Nite, Gordie Sampson)
6. “Over And Over” (Karen Fairchild, Ashley Ray, Jonnie Simpson, Madi Yanofsky)
7. “The Idea” (Tofer Brown, Lauren Hungate, Liz Rose)
8. “We Could Have It All” (Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Ashley Monroe)
9. “Crickets” (Philip Sweet, Jimi Westbrook, Brent Cobb, Adam Hood)
10. “Closing Time (with Kelsea Ballerini)” (Karen Fairchild, Kelsea Ballerini, Jessie Jo Dillon, Hillary Lindsey, Alysa Vanderheym)
11. “Long Way To Your Heart” (Karen Fairchild, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
12. “It’s Coming Around” (Karen Fairchild, Madi Diaz, Sean McConnell)
13. “Jet Plane” (Jimi Westbrook, Joe Ginsberg, Ashley Ray)

Chase Rice. Photo: Ben Christensen

Chase Rice will host a pop-up concert at Loser’s Most Wanted Bar & Grill in Nashville tonight (May 28). Admission is free and open to the public. Rhys Rutherford and Hannah McFarland will open the show. He will also release his new song, “Connie Lou,” tomorrow (May 29).

The surprise event is in celebration of Rice’s new partnership with Coors Banquet and Wrangler. The brands and Rice have launched a limited-edition clothing collection featuring “Beer Chords.” The jeans have the actual chords from “Connie Lou” printed on the denim using ink made with Coors Banquet beer.

Combining Wrangler’s classic style with Coors Banquet’s Western roots, the collection includes apparel made for country festival season. Along with the “Beer Chords” jeans, the Coors Banquet and Wrangler Collection includes 32 pieces for men and women, plus co-branded caps. Featured items include the Denim Jersey, Brushpopper Cowboy Cut Work Shirt, Men’s Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut Jeans, Women’s Reworked Short, and Women’s Printed Vest and Bailey Flare Jeans.

250 pairs of Beer Chords jeans will be released in two drops of 125 pairs each today (May 28) and June 4 at 12 p.m. CT here.

“Wrangler has been the unofficial uniform of country music for decades, seen on the legends on stage as well as the fans in the front row,” says Holly Wheeler, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Kontoor Brands. “Our partnership with Coors Banquet honors that heritage, blending festival style with rugged functionality. This collection is for those who live for the music and the Western lifestyle, designed to withstand the energy of a summer crowd and the grit of the open range alike.”

“Coors Banquet has always been deeply rooted in the moments and stories that shape country culture,” adds Matt Carpenter, Vice President Marketing, Coors Family of Brands. “This collaboration with Wrangler and Chase Rice brings that spirit to life, turning an authentic personal story into something fans can connect with on a deeper level, from the music itself to the craftsmanship behind the ‘Beer Chords.’”