Founded by NFL stars Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen, Tight End University has become one of the coolest summer traditions in sports, blending football, country music, and Nashville nightlife into one massive celebration. After last year’s unforgettable kickoff event featuring a headline performance from Kane Brown, and surprise moments fans are still talking about, expectations are sky-high for round two.

While this year’s artist lineup hasn’t been announced yet, it is probably safe to say fans can anticipate something big featuring top-tier country talent, surprise guests, and high-energy performances that could make this one of the hottest nights of the summer.

“Tight Ends and Friends is everything TEU stands for: the brotherhood, the celebration, the fans, and the moments that nobody sees coming. What we built last year in Nashville was something truly special, and this summer we are taking it to another level entirely,” said Greg Olsen, Co-Founder Tight End University.

If you love Country Music and Football, then you do not want to miss out on this night! If last summer proved anything, it’s that Tight Ends & Friends is quickly becoming a must-attend Nashville tradition where football and country music collide in a big way. Tickets for Tight Ends and Friends are on sale now at www.te-university.com.

Presented by Reese’s,Tight End & Friends also features supporting partners including Raising Cane’s, Bud Light, Dude Wipes, Kinder’s, Cutwater, New Era, Lewis Bakeries, Novartis, Gatorade Water, and Zenni Optical.

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“We’re proud to welcome Duck Club® Bourbon into the Ducks Unlimited family,” said Adam Putnam, Chief Executive Officer of Ducks Unlimited. “DU is all about leaving the world better for future generations, creating memories with family and friends, and the shared experiences in the field and on the water. Often, those experiences include time around a fire, sipping something special. This partnership illustrates all those moments we experience outside, together, and we’re excited to work together to support conservation and the DU lifestyle.”

“Duck Club® Bourbon is really about bringing people together, whether that’s hunting, around a fire, or just spending time outdoors with friends and family,” said Riley Green, co-founder of Duck Club® Bourbon. “That’s why teaming up with Ducks Unlimited felt like such a natural fit. We both care a lot about the outdoors, the traditions that come with it, and making sure those places are around for the next generation to enjoy.”

Duck Club® Bourbon will collaborate with DU members and supporters through initiatives, events, and storytelling that support both brands’ passion for conservation, wildlife, and the outdoor lifestyle.

For more information and to learn more about Ducks Unlimited, visit www.ducks.org. To learn more about Duck Club® Bourbon, visit duckclubbourbon.com.

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Nashville is set to host the biggest stage in sports! BIG news came from the NFL today as it was officially announced that the new Nissan Stadium will host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030, marking the first Super Bowl ever held in Music City!

The new Nissan Stadium is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by February 2027, giving Nashville plenty of time to prepare for one of the biggest events in the world.

“The 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville was one of the greatest fan events in our history,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “Super Bowl LXIV at the new stadium is the next step in this remarkable football journey. The vision of Amy Adams Strunk and the Tennessee Titans helped make this moment possible. With great partners at the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. and Tennessee Titans, we can’t wait to put on an unforgettable show in 2030.”

This is a massive win for Nashville and the surrounding areas. Bringing together the energy of the NFL with the heart of country music during Super Bowl week feels like the perfect duet. Nashville is about to shine on a global stage and Music City is more than ready for a moment this epic.

Now for the big question… will we see a Country Music Super Bowl Halftime Show?

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Check out the full list of winners from tonight’s 61st ACM Awards below. We also made our predictions earlier this week on the Country Music Rocks Podcast, see how we did. Check it out here!

Winners of the 61st ACM Awards:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson – Winner
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley – Winner
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson – Winner
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top

GROUP OF THE YEAR
49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays – Winner

DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn – Winner
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Avery Anna – Winner
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore – Winner

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Jessie Jo Dillon – Winner
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass

ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley – Winner
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Record Company-Label: Leo33

Cherry Valley – Carter Faith
Producer: Tofer Brown
Record Company-Label: Gatsby Records / MCA

Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) – Riley Green
Producer: Dann Huff, Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
Producers: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett
Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records

Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum | Winner
Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse
Record Company-Label: MCA

SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

A Song To Sing – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure
Publishers: I Wrote These Songs; Pink Dog Publishing; Songs for the Munch Music; Songs of Influence; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp

Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney
Songwriters: Megan Moroney, Luke Laird, Jessie Jo Dillon
Publishers: Big Ass Pile of Dimes Music; Big Music Machine

Choosin’ Texas – Ella Langley | Winner
Songwriters: Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor
Publishers: Bada Bing & Bada Langley Publishing; Little Louder Songs; Sony Music Publishing

I Never Lie – Zach Top
Songwriters: Zach Top, Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols
Publishers: Music and Magazine Publishing; Rio Bravo Music Inc; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Too Broke to Quit Music; Zach Top Music

Somewhere Over Laredo – Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg
Publishers: Concord Sounds; Dtown Boogie Music; Emi Feist Catalog Inc; Songs Of Riser House; Songs Of Wild Cat Well Music; Sony/ATV Countryside; Story Farmer; Tacklebox Music Publishing

SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

6 Months Later – Megan Moroney
Producers: Kristian Bush
Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

Choosin’ Texas – Ella Langley | Winner
Producers: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West
Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records

I Never Lie – Zach Top
Producers: Carson Chamberlain
Record Company-Label: Leo33

Somewhere Over Laredo – Lainey Wilson
Producers: Jay Joyce
Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Broken Bow Records

The Fall – Cody Johnson
Producers: Trent Willmon
Record Company-Label: CoJo Music / Warner Records Nashville

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

A Song To Sing – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb
Record Company-Label: Republic Records

Amen – Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
Producers: Danny Majic, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook
Record Company-Label: Empire

Don’t Mind If I Do – Riley Green feat. Ella Langley | Winner
Producers: Dann Huff, Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

Trailblazer – Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
Producers: Tony Brown, Reba McEntire
Record Company-Label: MCA

You Had To Be There – Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney
Producers: Kristian Bush
Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
6 Months Later – Megan Moroney
Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry
Director: CeCe Dawson, Megan Moroney

A Song To Sing – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Producers: James Stratakis
Director: Alexa King Stone, Stephen Kinigopoulos

Cuckoo -Stephen Wilson, Jr. – Winner
Producers: Tim Cofield
Director: Tim Cofield

Somewhere Over Laredo – Lainey Wilson
Producers: Katie Babbage
Director: TK McKamy

The Fall – Cody Johnson
Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry
Director: Dustin Haney

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Everything is bigger in Texas, and this Fourth of July celebration is shaping up to be no different. Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa has officially announced Fireworks on The Fairway, an unforgettable Independence Day celebration happening Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the luxury North Texas resort. As part of Omni Hotels & Resorts’ nationwide “Celebrate America” experiences honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, this year’s event is set to deliver a massive night of live music, family fun and patriotic celebration beneath the Texas sky.

Leading the night’s entertainment is none other than three-time Grammy winner Darius Rucker, who will take the stage with a setlist packed full of fan-favorite hits. Concertgoers can expect singalong anthems like “Wagon Wheel,” “Alright,” and beloved classics from Hootie & the Blowfish including “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be With You.”

Once the music wraps up, the celebration is far from over. Guests will be treated to a spectacular combined drone and fireworks display lighting up the fairway in what promises to be a jaw-dropping finale worthy of America’s 250th celebration.

“At Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, we’re creating a Fourth of July experience that goes far beyond a single night,” said Gus Tejeda, Director of Sales & Marketing. “Fireworks on The Fairway is designed for a variety of travelers, with something for everyone. From exceptional live entertainment and dynamic programming to signature resort experiences, it’s a weekend that feels festive and memorable, one you’ll want to return to year after year.”

The resort is offering a variety of exclusive stay packages that includes a family-friendly Fireworks on The Fairway Package, an adults-only Celebrate America 250 Package and the Semiquincentennial Stay. All packages include access to the event.

Between the live country music, fireworks, summer energy and luxury resort vibes, Fireworks on The Fairway is shaping up to be one of the must-attend Fourth of July celebrations of 2026. For more information and to book a package stay for Fireworks on the Fairway, visit omnihotels.com/hotels/pga-frisco. 

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“I see this ‘project’ as never-ending. It’s almost like the fans have a direct link to my Dropbox or to a playlist that never ends,” said Brad. “We are calling it Tacklebox because it’s a box full of hooks, country lyric hooks. In this digital age, I have every song I’ve ever written at my fingertips. This project gave us a license to dig back into the catalog of songs that were never released, that feel like a time period, a style of writing, a sound, and nostalgia. We went back into the studio to record or re-record at The Castle in Franklin, TN, the same place where several of my first few albums were recorded. When I first started writing and recording music, I couldn’t have dreamed of the ability to put something out instantly for the fans.”

To further celebrate the release of new music, Paisley has also announced additional dates for his BRAD PAISLEY LIVE Tour, launching August 27 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. These new dates follow a run of festival appearances and European shows this summer. Select dates will feature rising country artist Jake Worthington as support, with more special guests expected to be revealed soon. Tickets, tour dates and more information can be found at BradPaisley.com.

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We know Carrie Underwood can hit those high notes effortlessly, and now she’s helping women find their own “high note” when it comes to everyday wellness. The country superstar launched HiNote, a new wellness brand focused on making healthy routines simple and realistic. Built around movement, nourishment, and community, it’s designed to fit into busy, everyday life.

The first product to debut from the brand is the Everyday Energy Daily Nutrition Drink Mix. Packed with protein, fiber, greens, and vitamins, the drink comes in 3 flavors, Berry Medley, Juicy Peach, and Strawberry Lemonade, and all with no added sugar or caffeine.

“Health and wellness have always been such an important part of my life,” says Carrie Underwood. “Through my app, my own workouts, and daily conversations, I keep hearing the same heartfelt truth from women everywhere, myself included: we want to care for ourselves while still showing up for everything else our busy lives demand. That’s why I created HiNote. To help build a home for the everyday habits that support real life: movement, nourishment, and simple routines you can stick with.”

Underwood’s fitness app, fit52, is now evolving into HiNote Life – Powered by fit52, which offers workouts, recipes, tracking tools and a supportive community to help members achieve and maintain their fitness & health goals. HiNote Life – Powered by fit52 is available for download in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

For to learn more about HiNote, visit the official website HiNote.com, and connect on their social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.

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Hosted by Shania Twain, the 61st ACM Awards will stream live from Las Vegas on May 17 exclusively on Prime Video. Fans can also watch the broadcast on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and in the Amazon Music app.

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Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan had so much fun last weekend at Sanford Stadium in Georgia for their co-headlining show that they are doubling down and doing it again, 4 more times actually! Aldean and Bryan announced today that they are expanding their stadium run with the “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026,” adding four new co-headlining dates after packing out Sanford Stadium in Athens last week.

The Georgia natives performed in front of more than 63,000 fans during the sold-out show, and unbeknownst to concertgoers at the time, the country superstars were giving fans a preview of the newly announced co-headlining tour that launches this August.

The tour will feature support from a stacked lineup of artists across select dates, including Gavin Adcock, Dasha, Chase Matthew, Jon Pardi, Dylan Scott, and Lauren Watkins, while Dee Jay Silver and DJ Rock will appear on all dates.

“If our time in Georgia was a barometric measurement of what’s ahead, these shows with Jason will make it one of the best touring years of my life. And the fans will hopefully feel the same way,” shared Bryan.

“Luke and I have each been at this, career-wise and as friends, for over twenty years, and have gotten to hit a lot of milestones along the way. We’ve gotten to share the stage plenty of times over the years, and playing UGA was just a preview of what’s coming for the rest of these shows,” shared Aldean.

DOUBLE DOWN TOUR DATES:
August 1 Missoula, MT Washington-Grizzly Stadium + =+
August 16 San Diego, CA PETCO Park * +
August 20 Washington, DC Nationals Park = **
December 11 Las Vegas, NV Allegiant Stadium xx +

Openers include *Gavin Adcock, **Dasha, +Chase Matthew, xxJon Pardi, =Dylan Scott, and =+Lauren Watkins.

Fan club presales begin May 6, followed by local presales on May 7, with tickets going on sale to the public May 8 through both artists’ official websites. Fans can also purchase VIP packages that include premium seating, backstage access, pre-show tailgate lounge entry, and exclusive merchandise.

For Fan club presales and additional information, visit Jason Aldean’s official website at jasonaldean.com and Luke Bryan’s official website at lukebryan.com.

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