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Last summer, George Birge hit the road as support for Luke Bryan’s Country Song Came On Tour, and now the two have teamed up for a single that’s already making waves at country radio. “Ride, Ride, Ride,” co-written by Birge with Tyler Hubbard, Casey Brown, and Parker Welling, has just gone most-added at stations nationwide, marking a strong start for Birge’s first new music of 2026.
Produced by Casey Brown, the newly released track quickly caught Bryan’s attention with its modern country sound and gritty, heart-pounding narrative that dives into themes of loneliness and one’s desire to achieve the strength to face adversity rather than avoid it.
The song opens with Birge painting an intimate scene of a man at a bar trying to drown his troubles, only to be met by an older, wiser cowboy who shares some advice about enduring life’s toughest moments. As the two men get to talking, the cowboy shares simple yet profound wisdom that stems from personal experiences and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He essentially sends the message to keep moving, no matter how hard life hits and to always remember that you are stronger than you think you are.
As soon as the hard-hitting chorus hits, the lyrics “ride, ride, ride” transforms it into something uplifting and empowering.
“Ride, ride, ride/ When the clouds rollin’ in ’til the sun’s back again/ and you’ll find, find, find/ That what you’re made of is barbed wire tough/ Stare down the storm, you bring on the rain/ Life will throw you off boy, but saddle up anyway / And ride, ride, ride,” the pair of artists sing together.
They continue, trading off verses, allowing the five-time Entertainer of the Year award-winner to hone in on the idea that “we all got a cowboy inside.” This message means that no matter how many times you get pushed down, you have to get right back up and dig deep to find that “barbed wire tough” that everyone has inside them.
“Ride, Ride, Ride” can easily be described as a soul-stirring, backroads anthem for anyone who’s ever faced hardship and is seeking a dose of resilience and courage to help get them through it.
The new song arrived shortly after Birge stirred up excitement among fans across social media by teasing that he had a mystery collaborator joining him on a new song. Now that he has finally brought the collaboration to life, the Texas native reflects what it means to get to record with a superstar like Bryan.
“I’ve respected Luke Bryan’s career for a long time. It’s still crazy to me that I get to call him a mentor and a friend, and when I wrote this song, I knew I had to ask him to be a part of it. It’s an honor to share this one with him, and it’s a message I think a lot of people could use right now,” says Birge.
The “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” singer matched Birge’s excitement as he revealed he was immediately drawn to the track when Birge first played it for him after a show.
“George was on the road with me last year and we were catching up after a show one night. I asked him to play me a song and he played this one,” he recalled. “I loved the message and just thought he and the other writers had knocked it out of the park. The next morning he asked me if I wanted to be on the song with him and I honestly didn’t even hesitate. These are the kinds of moments that make me excited and I am proud to be a part of it.”
“Ride, Ride, Ride” follows George Birge’s September release, “My Bad,” and continues George Birge’s streak of fast-rising singles, including his No.1 hit, “Mind On You,” his second Country radio chart-topper “Cowboy Songs,” the Billboard Hot 100 hit, “It Won’t Be Long,” and his collaboration with Brantley Gilbert, “Small Forever.”
George Birge is now headlining his own COWBOY SONGS TOUR, which launched on January 22 and is set to continue through April, with a final three-night run across New York.
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Mini Tyrrell didn’t just have to face the challenge of competing against 14 other drivers for a full-time truck ride at Kaulig Racing. He faced the challenge of not being able to share the journey with his family. Tyrrell won Kaulig Racing’s “Race For The Seat” reality contest that took 15 potential drivers to compete for a ride in its truck program. Having won three races in the CARS Tour last year to finish fifth in points, the 21-year-old Tyrrell will make his truck debut this weekend at Daytona (he also will have to run the ARCA race Saturday as he needed the practice and testing of that series before the truck race Friday). As all the competitors lived in a house for a couple of weeks without phones or computers, they couldn’t have contact with anyone outside the show. “It was definitely tough not having a connection to family or anything,” said Tyrrell, whose actual first name is Timothy, same as his father. “Not being able to call my dad, stuff like that was tough. “But I feel like the hardest part was really just keeping the mental aspect of it and keeping focused on … how to be successful, how to beat the guy that you’re competing against, and taking that extra step to be better every day.” Tyrrell gets one year to show what he can do. He seemed to be a favorite from the start of the eight-episode series that aired on YouTube as well as FOX Sports networks. It was produced by Dana White’s Thrill Productions as part of the entry of Ram into the sport. For Tyrrell, he vaults from the world of Virginia and regional short tracks on to the national stage. “There is that little bit of pressure on my shoulders that says, ‘Hey, this is a year deal, and I have to prove myself at this level in order to stay,’” Tyrrell said. “So that’s my goal. A little bit of pressure is I’ve just got to go out and do it, but I know that I just need to learn and adapt as best as I can. “I did during the entire show, and I feel like I’ve been pretty good at getting in anything and being able to be fast and be competitive in it. There’s not a worry that I will be competitive this year. It’s just a matter of making the right decisions and making sure that I prove to not only to Kaulig Racing and the fans of NASCAR, but also to Ram that I’m the guy you want.” In addition to Tyrrell, Carson Ferguson also got a ride — but just for possibly one race. Ferguson earned a chance to race a truck for Kaulig at Martinsville. Tyrrell said he feels the other drivers from the show will be rooting for him. “One thing about the show that I thought was really unique, really cool was to kind of get to know those guys, learn their story, learn their life, and become more personal with them and build friendships,” Tyrrell said. “[They are] definitely guys that I will forever talk to going forward, and no one’s been negative towards me or anything just because I’ve won. They’ve all been very supportive.”Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Parker McCollum turned a family’s Christmas surprise into an unforgettable night, after a heartfelt video caught his attention just days after the holiday.
Lisa Peña often shares family moments on her TikTok account, while also using the platform to raise awareness for her daughter Isla’s ultra-rare gene disorder that causes brain atrophy. She explained to Country Now that the 17-year-old was diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability at age two. Then four years ago, thanks to advances in genetic testing, they learned that she had a rare gene disorder that causes progressive brain atrophy and sudden loss of mobility.
Even though this changed their entire world overnight, they have refused to let Isla’s condition stop them from living life to the fullest.
“We were suddenly facing a life-limiting condition we could never have prepared for. As a family, we realized we had two choices, pity or party. We chose party. We chose music, laughter, dancing, and joy. We decided that however much time we’re gifted, we will have as much fun as possible together.”
That mindset was especially present on December 25, 2025, when Lisa and her husband decided to do something very special for their kids. She posted a video capturing the moment she surprised their three children with the news that they would be attending a Parker McCollum concert in the new year at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. Joy quickly filled the room as hugs were shared, smiles stretched ear to ear, and screams of excitement echoed through the house.
@drlisapena About Christmas morning… @parkermccollum ♬ original sound – Lisa Peña, PharmD
Since McCollum’s music serves as the soundtrack to their lives, choosing him as the first artist they would see together in concert was an easy decision. Plus, he just so happened to be performing in a venue close to their home, making the travel much more feasible for their daughter.
Their connection to the Texas native began years earlier, when Lisa and her husband first started listening to his catalog, long before their children became fans themselves.
“Over time, his songs slowly wove themselves into our family life. They were the soundtrack of birthday parties, summer barbecues, pool days and moments that became our story,” Lisa shared. “His music didn’t just fill the house, it held our memories.”
Now that he has become such a big part of their lives, it only made sense to experience his storytelling live in concert. About a month later, when they arrived in the parking lot of the venue, Lisa revealed that their Christmas gift was about to become even more special.
“I got a Facebook message from Parker McCollum’s tour manager,” she said in another video, capturing her sharing the news with her kids. “He saw our Christmas video, said Parker saw it, and that he wanted to make sure to say hi to you guys.”
Reflecting on that moment, Lisa said, “I wasn’t managing appointments or anticipating challenges. I was just a mom and a wife, watching the people she loves most react to something unforgettable.”
@drlisapena My daddy taught me the power of quiet kindness. He would say, “Give, but don’t tell anyone.” So I learned to let love move silently. No applause and no proof needed because the truest good is done when no one is watching. A few nights ago we were blessed to experience this for ourselves. No cameras. No photo op. No PR move. Just a singer and songwriter loving his fans in a big way. Parker Mccollum’s music has become part of the soundtrack of our family’s life. So when choosing an artist for our first ever concert to attend as a family, the choice was easy. Never did we anticipate it would lead to a one of kind VIP experience that would leave us speechless. Parker, thank you. Isla’s condition takes from her brain, but it’s kindness like yours that keeps her heart so full. We will never forget the genuine attention and care you showed our family. The Peña’s are fans forever. ***watch until the very end. You won’t regret it❤️ #countrymusic #parkermccollum #nalcngenemutation @parkermccollum ♬ original sound – Lisa Peña, PharmD
Once they arrived, the family was treated to a VIP experience, with McCollum’s team going above and beyond by setting them up in a private dressing room stocked with snacks, drinks, and merchandise. Lisa admits that their efforts to ensure they had everything they needed to accommodate their family was something that they will remember forever.
“As a mother to a child with severe disabilities, I’m deeply protective of how my daughter is seen and treated. The last thing I ever want is for her story to be reduced to pity or used for publicity,” she explained. “That fear disappeared almost instantly. Parker’s team was exceptional, thoughtful, kind, and incredibly respectful in the way they handled accessibility and accommodations. Their joy felt genuine, not performative. There were no strings attached.”
Then came the moment they had all been waiting for, meeting Parker McCollum himself. The country star greeted each family member with a handshake before sitting down with them for nearly 20 minutes, talking about everything from football and music to life and becoming a father. He posed for photos, signed merchandise, and made each child feel seen, according to Lisa.
“Parker himself was warm and unhurried. He took his time with us. We found easy points of connection like our sons sharing the same name (Major), a mutual respect for the Houston Texans, and our love for hunting and fishing. He spoke to each of our kids, not around them. He made space for all of us.”
Lisa explained that he also took the time to ask Isla about her favorite song of his, which she told him was “Hope That I’m Enough.” She shared that the lyrics, “I love that I am who you love” perfectly sums up how the family feels about their daughter.
During the show, McCollum made sure the night ended with one more unforgettable moment. From the stage, he gave the entire family a special shoutout as he dedicated his performance of “Hope That I’m Enough” to Isla.
“I know my girl Isla is out there tonight,” he told the packed audience that night. “I wrote this song for my wife Hallie Ray Light McCollum, but I’d like to dedicate this song to Isla tonight who is here with her family. It’s called “Hope That I’m Enough.”
The proud mom revealed that the minute her daughter heard her name being mentioned through the speakers, she recognized it and asked for help to stand up so she could fully experience the moment.
“Until that night, the only moment she has ever asked to stand at an event is when the national anthem plays before each of her daddy’s football games. Now she has added another to her list: “when Parker sing me song.”
That night, a song that already meant so much to their family became part of their story forever. And once again, Parker McCollum’s music brought joy and connection to their family, thus deepening their love for the artist.
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