Farm Bill Proposal Divides Farmers and Food Banks

U.S. House Republicans have reintroduced a quasi-version of the 2018 Farm Bill, prompting a mixed reaction from California and North Bay agriculture and food relief stakeholders as well as lawmakers expected to vote on it within the
Nashville notes: Maren Morris’ Red Rocks symphony show + Vince Gill’s ‘Lonely’ EP

Preston Cooper’s follow-up to his debut hit, “Weak,” will be his new radio single, “One for the Road,” from his album Toledo Talkin’. Vince Gill’s fifth EP in the 50 Years from Home series, titled Lonely’s What I
Hudson Westbrook’s latest hit is his favorite from Texas Forever

Hudson Westbrook’s “Painted You Pretty” (River House Artists/Warner Records Nashville) A month after Hudson Westbrook topped the chart with his debut single, “House Again,” in February, he’s poised to take over the airwaves with its follow-up, “Painted You Pretty.”
Luke Bryan’s new radio single is coming soon

Luke Bryan (Disney/Eric McCandless) There’s new music coming from Luke Bryan even sooner than you probably expected. A new ad in the weekly edition of Country Aircheck reveals “Country and She Knows It” will arrive March 27.
Country radio’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ across the board

Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ (SAWGOD/ Columbia Records) Country fans are still “Choosin’ Texas,” as Ella Langley’s record-breaking hit tops both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. This is Ella’s fourth Mediabase #1 overall and her second as
Kenny Chesney to be honored during his only non-Sphere show in 2026

Kenny Chesney (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Kenny Chesney will be given the first-ever Ocean Legacy Award April 12 when he closes out the Tortuga Music Festival. This will be Kenny’s sixth time headlining the Fort Lauderdale gathering, which was founded
Thomas Rhett to play stadium shows with pop star Niall Horan

Thomas Rhett & Niall Horan Live (Live Nation) Thomas Rhett and pop star Niall Horan together on one bill? It may seem like an unusual pairing, but the two are teaming up for two stadium dates this summer.
Third time’s a charm: Jon Pardi hopes ‘Boots Off’ takes off

Jon Pardi performs at the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the White House Ellipse on Dec. 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Following his 2015 hit “Head Over Boots” and his 2016 hit “Dirt