Month: September 2026

The Chicks are marking the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Taking the Long Way with an expanded edition. The trio announced that Taking the Long Way: 20th Anniversary Edition will arrive Oct. 3 in streaming formats and as a three-LP vinyl set, adding five bonus tracks to the original 2006 album. Among the previously unavailable material are “Thin Line” and “Live Wire,” which will be available to stream for the first time; as well as “Flowers (Demo Version)” which is available to stream now.

The trio — Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer — also added three performances to the Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour: Philadelphia on Oct. 7, Boston on Oct. 9 and Los Angeles on Nov. 3. The expanded schedule follows the previously announced 16-date theater run, which launches Sept. 30 at Detroit's Fox Theatre and includes two-night stays in several cities, including Chicago, New York, San Antonio, Seattle, and San Francisco, with single-night concerts are also planned for Washington, D.C., Nashville, and Austin. The tour concludes with the final three-night engagement at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on November 1, 2, and 3.

The anniversary tour serves to commemorate the album that became one of the defining releases of the group's career. Released in 2006 (following the backlash the band faced after criticizing President George W. Bush and the Iraq War,) Taking the Long Way debuted atop the Billboard 200 and earned five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Its signature single, “Not Ready to Make Nice,” also won Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The upcoming concerts will also mark the first time The Chicks perform the entire tracklist of Taking the Long Way from start to finish during a live show. Each performance will conclude with a secondary selection of prominent hits pulled from the rest of their musical catalog.

Presave ‘Taking the Long Way (20th Anniversary Edition)’- HERE.

Ticket info is available through THECHICKS.COM/TOUR.

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Miranda Lambert has revealed that Ella Langley is the featured artist on “Snakeskin Boots,” one of the featured tracks from her upcoming album, “Crisco,” set to drop on October 2nd.

“Snakeskin Boots” will serve as the lead-off single from Lambert’s 12-track album, with the collaboration reuniting the country stars following their work together on Langley's “Dandelion” album,  The ‘retro-Western’ song scheduled to premiere at country radio the same day “Crisco” is released.

Lambert and co-producer Jesse Frasure crafted “Snakeskin Boots” with influences from late-1960s Western films and Nancy Sinatra's “Bang Bang.” The song centers on a woman making an escape and blends vintage Western elements with a stylized sound that the album's description compares with the atmosphere of a Quentin Tarantino film and Studio 54. “We wrote Snakeskin Boots' with Ella in mind. She and I are kindred spirits, and when we were working on her album, I realized how many retro influences we share,” Lambert said. “To me, this song is kind of Thelma and Louise if they didn't drive off the cliff. It's two badass women getting away with something, and she's the perfect partner for that.”

The new duet also extends a creative partnership that has become increasingly prominent in both artists' careers. Lambert not only co-produced Langley's “Dandelion,” she co-wrote and co-produced her record-setting single, “Choosin' Texas.”

Presave ‘Crisco’ – HERE.

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Riley Green has announced a 29-date 2027 headlining tour in support of his latest album, That's Just Me, which was released Sept. 18.

The “That's Just Me Tour” will begin April 1 in Spokane, Washington, and continue through July 31, when it concludes in Milwaukee. The trek includes stops across the United States and Canada, with shows scheduled in cities including Seattle, Calgary, Fort Worth, Dallas, Toronto, Syracuse and St. Louis.

Muscadine Bloodline, Randy Houser, Jake Worthington and Hannah McFarland will appear as special guests on select dates. Muscadine Bloodline is scheduled for much of the tour, while Houser will join several spring shows. Worthington and McFarland are also listed on the majority of the announced dates.

The tour announcement also includes a community initiative centered on Green's football background. He is partnering with schools in tour markets to create a “Friday Night Lights” experience featuring pep rallies, student performances, cheer and dance routines, artwork and other school-created material. Green played football in high school before becoming a quarterback at Jacksonville State University. Green will donate $1 from every ticket sold to each participating school for student and school programs, while another $2 per ticket will benefit the Buford Bonds Charitable Fund. The singer is currently on his 2026 Cowboy As It Gets Tour and is also serving as a coach on NBC's The Voice.

Presales for the That's Just Me Tour begin Tuesday, Sept. 29, with additional presale opportunities continuing throughout the week. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. local time. VIP packages, including options with premium tickets, meet-and-greet opportunities and exclusive merchandise, will also be available at select shows.  Head HERE for information.

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Wynonna Judd is expanding her return to the road with the newly announced The Hard Truth Tour, a run of headlining performances that will support her first solo studio album in a decade, The Hard Truth. The tour announcement follows the release of the album’s lead single, “Kentucky Queen,” and arrives as Judd continues a busy year that also includes dates with Melissa Etheridge on their co-headlining Raised on Radio Tour. The new album is scheduled for release on Oct. 2 and marks Judd’s first full-length solo effort since 2016.

Judd has described the 11-track project as her most personal work to date, saying it reflects years of experiences shaped by heartbreak, healing, faith and perseverance. Produced by her husband, Cactus Moser, the album was developed over a five-year period at the couple’s Tennessee farm. In announcing the project, Judd said, “I’ve spent a lifetime singing about heartbreak, healing, faith, and survival, but I’ve never made a record like this one.” She added that the songs chronicle her personal journey and expressed hope they will help listeners feel understood.

The Hard Truth Tour will feature intimate performances centered on the new material while also drawing from Judd’s extensive catalog of solo hits and music from The Judds. Following Kentucky shows tied to the album’s release, the tour kicks off on October 8, 2026, at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. The headlining appearances come after Judd spends much of the summer touring alongside Melissa Etheridge, giving fans multiple opportunities to see the Country Music Hall of Fame member onstage in 2026.

The new album and tour continue a creative chapter that follows several years of reflection after the 2022 death of Judd’s mother and longtime musical partner, Naomi Judd. Rather than revisit the past, Wynonna has said the project represents a new phase built on resilience and authenticity. “My hope is that when you hear these songs, you feel what I was feeling while writing and recording them. If they help someone feel seen, understood, or a little less alone, then every hard truth was worth telling.”

Presave ‘The Hard Truth’ – HERE.
For tour info, head to Wynonna’s website.

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