Category: Music News
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Missouri Cuts Funding For Dolly Parton Book Program
One of Dolly Parton’s most successful charitable projects is facing a major funding reduction in Missouri. State lawmakers approved a budget that reduces funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library beginning with the 2027 fiscal year. The program had previously received enough state support to provide statewide access for eligible children. Under the new budget, funding…
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Jake Worthington Hits The Brakes
Texas country singer Jake Worthington is stepping away from music for a while after admitting the road life finally started catching up with him. Worthington dropped the news Friday on social media, saying the same hard living lifestyle that shaped many of his country music heroes started taking a toll on his own life. He…
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The Ride Ends: Country Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe Passes at 86
April 30, 2026 The outlaw spirit of country music lost its most defiant voice this week with the passing of David Allan Coe. The “Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy” died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that permanently reshaped the landscape of American songwriting. Coe was the living embodiment of…
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Jason Boland & The Stragglers Set to Headline “Dance Under the Stars” at Cavalcade Rodeo
Apr 30, 2026 Red Dirt royalty is heading back to Pawhuska this summer as Jason Boland & The Stragglers take the stage for the 80th Annual Cavalcade Rodeo. The band is scheduled to perform for the “Dance Under the Stars” series on Friday, July 17, 2026. The concert will take place at the Osage County…
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Turnpike Troubadours and Red Clay Strays Announce Major 2026 Tour Expansion
TULSA, OK — Fresh off their headlining appearances at Stagecoach and Stillwater’s recent stadium shows, the Turnpike Troubadours and The Red Clay Strays have both unveiled massive expansion plans for their 2026 tours. The Turnpike Troubadours have added dozens of dates to their Wild America Tour, extending their run into late October with new stops…
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Josh Abbott Band hits #1 this week on the Texas Charts
Red Dirt has a new number one this week and it belongs to the Josh Abbott Band. The band’s latest single Selfish has climbed to the top spot on the Texas Country Music Chart for the week of April 20 2026, continuing a strong run on Texas and regional radio. The chart is based on…