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September 18, 2026

Miranda Lambert “Two Things Can Be True”

I am ALWAYS here for new Miranda Lambert.

She’s getting us ready for her upcoming “Country-Disco” era with her new album “Crisco”, which comes out October 2nd, and she just released a perfect Country heartbreaker with “Two Things Can Be True”.

Getting alllll the Patsy Cline vibes with this one:

YESSSSSSSSSS.

The song is written by Miranda, Jesse Frasure, Natalie Hemby, Ilya Toshinskiy and her husband, Brendan McLoughlin – who was super rude to me at a concert of her last September.

But whatever. I don’t care about him. Just the fact that Miranda Lambert is a certified Country baddie, and I absolutely cannot wait for her new album.

Also, I’m sure that you probably are aware the she co-wrote the MASSIVE hit “Choosing Texas” with Ella Langley, right?

One hell of a year so far, and this album is shaping up to be damn good, like pretty much everything that she does.

Pre-save at http://Mirandalambert.com

September 17, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # americana classic rock country music live music The Americana Music Awards tom petty tom petty and the heartbreakers

The Heartbreakers Featuring Chris Stapleton at The Americana Awards!

Last night, it was “The Americana Awards” at The Ryman in Nashville, and what a great surprise… The Heartbreakers with Chris Stapleton on the vocals.

Yes, The Heartbreakers as in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

The Heartbreakers received the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award last night, and what a way to celebrate.

It was their first reunion since Tom’s passing in 2017, and who better to take on the vocals than Chris Freaking Stapleton?

Enjoy:

Damn, damn, damn.

As a HUGE Tom Petty fan and a big fan of Chris Stapleton, this has me all kinds of happy.

I know Chris is a totally different vocalist than Tom Petty was, but it’s still awesome to see.

Check out the full show below:

September 13, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # 9/11 9/11 tribute 9/11 tribute in light abc amazing grace country music lainey wilson

Lainey Wilson Performing “Amazing Grace” for the 9/11 25th Anniversary Tribute.

This past Friday was the 25th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11.

Still hard to wrap my mind around the fact that it has been that long.

To honor and remember those who we lost on that terrible day, there was no shortage of beautiful tributes.

My personal favorite so far?

Country megastar Lainey Wilson’s performance of “Amazing Grace” for the ABC and the 9/11 Memorial & Museums’ “Tribute in Light”.

Just, wow.

Absolutely stunning.

Lainey’s voice is so pure and truly Country, and she did a beautiful job. I love that she didn’t try to overdo it, as so many vocalists seem to do.

This performance isn’t about showing off, after all, but about paying tribute to our country and those who lost their lives and loved ones 25 years ago.

If you’d like to see the tribute in it’s entirety, you can now stream “9/11 Tribute in Light” on Disney + and Hulu.

God Bless America.

September 8, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # break stuff carrie underwood country music limp bizkit rock

Carrie Underwood Covering Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff”!

Ok, I did NOT see this one coming.

Carrie Underwood covering Limp Bizkit?

Really?

Now, I know the woman can ROCK- I mean, she opened up for Guns N’ Roses a few years back, and she really slayed it. And she’s also a Heavy Metal fan, which I think is awesome.

I just didn’t see her trying to cover Limp Bizkit, but props for thinking outside the cover song box!

Here she is at the Velocity Festival in Dyersville, Iowa, over the weekend:
at the Velocity Festival in Dyersville, Iowa, over the weekend.

Well, alrighty then…

She also went on to perform songs from Linkin Park, Collective Soul, and Papa Roach, but her take on Limp Bizkit is what’s getting the most attention.

I love how she cut out the curse words… because, well, Carrie.

I think it would have been cooler to cover “Nookie”…

Anyhow, the performance is getting mixed reactions, but I think it’s fun.

I mean, good for her for doing something different.

Also, I want her legs…

August 29, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # chris stapleton country music dolly parton dolly parton tribute i will always love you

Chris Stapleton Dolly Parton Tribute

I’m still not properly processing the passing of Dolly Parton, who left this world this past Tuesday.

Still doesn’t seem real.

The tributes have been pouring in, and the most impressive one in my book?

Chris Stapleton covering “I Will Always Love You” live in concert this past week in Jones Beach.

Behold:

Damn, sonnnnn…

Ok, can we just release that as a single and all proceeds go to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?

Just call me the Good Idea Fairy.

August 22, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # country music country radio good girls and cowgirls nashville new country music new music radio the other side of hurtin zach top

New Zach Top for the Weekend!

Zach Top just gifted us with a couple of new legit Country bangers yesterday…

He’s got a new album in the pipeline for 2027, and he’s getting us ready with two new songs off of the upcoming project.

First off, “Good Girls and Cowgirls”:

You’re gonna hear that one a lot, so get ready.

Next up, “The Other Side of Hurtin'”:

Thank you Baby Jesus for Zach Top.

I was also lucky enough to interview him when he just broke out, and he’s the nicest, most genuine guy.

radiomeg83 · Zach Top Interview!

Dude is just getting started.

Check out tour dates and other info here: https://zachtop.com/tour

August 17, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # Am I Ok? cloud 9 tour country music dallas cowboys cheerleaders dallas texas megan moroney

Megan Moroney Performing With The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!

What Texas dreams are made of…

This past Friday night, Megan Moroney played in Dallas, TX.

It only makes sense that she’d bring out the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, right?

I mean, duh. :

@kayleemasonphotography Just when we thought Megan Moroney’s show was over, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came out to perform with her!! ⭐️💙 Megan Moroney + DDC 🙌⭐️💙 The energy in that stadium was INSANE. 🔥✨🎤 #MeganMoroney #Dallas #DallasCowboys #DallasCowboysCheerleaders @Megan Moroney ♬ Am I Okay? – Megan Moroney

Real talk: I LOVE the DCC.

I couldn’t care less about the actual football team, but I love the show, and this performance just made my heart happy.

Is 43 too old to be a DCC?

Oh, and I can’t dance.

Guess I’ll live vicariously through these talented ladies.

Also Megan Moroney’s “Cloud 9” tour continues through the Summer.

Get dates and info at https://www.meganmoroney.com/

August 15, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # country music country radio hello honky tonk i wanna be bad kaitlin butts new country music

Kaitlin Butts “I Wanna Be Bad”

Country music is on fire in 2026.

The two biggest artists in America are Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen. For the first time EVER the Top 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 are Country songs. Top 40 Radio is playing Ella Langley’s “Choosing Texas” and Stella Lefty’s “Boston” in heavy rotation.

It’s pretty damn glorious, if you ask me.

Next up on your playlist?

Kaitlin Butts.

She’s one of Ella Langley’s friends- she even makes a cameo in the “Choosing Texas” music video- and has been on the scene for awhile.

Well, now it’s her time to strike.

She just released her new song “I Wanna Be Bad” and it’s so dang fun.

I have a feeling I’ll be playing this one a lot…

How cool is she? I really just want to party with her.

Ok, maybe I’m too old to get down, but I could come out of retirement for a night.

Here’s another one of her songs that hit big earlier this year- which went viral thanks to Ella Langley using it on a Tik Tok video and it being used on an episode of “Landman”.

“You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead to Me):