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The orchestra plays on, as Dolly Parton’s symphony show continues in 2026

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

After its 2025 premiere with the Nashville Symphony, Dolly Parton's new orchestral show will keep the music playing in 2026.Threads: My Songs in Symphony will play a dozen U.S. cities starting Jan. 3 in Denver with the Colorado Symphony. The multimedia experience includes new... Read More.

Jon Pardi’s getting ‘rowdy’ on his Christmas tour

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

"What a rowdy Christmas show!" was Jon Pardi's comment after he kicked off his yuletide tour Friday in St. Augustine, Florida. Of course, that's at least partially Jon's fault, considering he's bringing pyro to the Christmas party. The trek continued... Read More.

Trace Adkins marks 30 years of ‘Dreamin’ Out Loud’ with anniversary tour

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Trace Adkins will commemorate three decades of his debut album with a special 2026 tour.Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour kicks off Jan. 16 in Oxford, Alabama, playing 24 dates before it wraps Sept. 19 in Charles Town, West Virginia. The run includes two nights... Read More.

Kelsea Ballerini closes 2025 as she “Sit[s] in Parks” with kangaroos

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Kelsea Ballerini's touring year has come to a close with her Saturday night show Down Under."Brisbane, i couldn't have asked for a better way to end the year and this life changing tour," she posted on Monday. "thank you to... Read More.

Move over Luke Combs & Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen is the bestselling country artist of all time

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen is now the top-selling country artist of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.The latest numbers from the RIAA show Morgan has sold 239.5 million singles and 26 million albums, for a total of 265.5 million units. That makes... Read More.