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Reba McEntire paid tribute to her longtime friend, Dolly Parton, with a moving performance during the 78th Primetime Emmys on Monday evening.

Moments before the performance, Emmy Awards host, director, producer and television icon Mariska Hargitay set the stage, saying, “On August 25, we lost a piece of America’s heart, Dolly Parton.”

Hargitay then welcomed Parton’s Steel Magnolias co-star, Sally Field, to the stage. Field shared, “If there are truly angels on earth, then we just lost one, Dolly Parton.”

Field recalled working alongside Parton and becoming fast friends.

“It was my great good fortune to have worked with Dolly in a film called Steel Magnolias, and over the years, I never stopped loving her,” she went on to say. “Though we lived very far apart, I adored her from day one. How could you not?”

She continued, “She was genuine and humble, supportive, and blisteringly funny, with a bawdy sense of humor that would send any rude guy looking for a place to hide, I couldn’t see then what a real giant Dolly was-not just as an artist, but as a human. She was a humanitarian whose contributions had made a profound difference in the lives of so many in her home state of Tennessee and across our country.”

As the audience filled the room with applause, Field stated: “God bless you, Dolly Parton, my friend. I am not the only one on earth that will love you forever and ever.”

Reba McEntire Honors Dolly With “Appalachian Memories”

Dressed in an ethereal white gown, McEntire entered the stage as fog rose from below. A photo of McEntire and Parton was displayed behind her as she began performing Parton’s 1983 song “Appalachian Memories,” a heartfelt tribute to Parton’s beloved Appalachia.

At the conclusion of the performance, McEntire sweetly stated: “I love you, Dolly.”

Reba was the perfect artist to honor Dolly, bringing her own deep friendship and admiration for the country music icon to the emotional tribute.

Reba McEntire Remembers Dolly Parton

The entire world was shook by Parton’s passing on August 25 when she died at age 80. Upon hearing the news, McEntire was one of the first to share her sadness, writing, “Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side. Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth. Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart. There will never ever be another you. We will remember and cherish every memory and every note you ever played and sang. Thank you, Lord, for Dolly. She’s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her. I’ll never forget the first time I met you and I’ll never forget our last conversation. I hold it with love in my heart. I will always love you.”

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Summer 2026 may be winding down, but fans across the U.S. can already start planning for next summer. Kenny Chesney has announced his long-awaited return to the touring circuit with the Original Vibe Room Tour 2027.

Chesney Teased His 2027 Tour

The tour teasers began over the weekend, with stadiums around the country sharing cryptic posts featuring the tour name, Chesney’s iconic palm tree and guitar logo. Fans quickly started putting the pieces together.

By Monday, the internet was buzzing with speculation, and Chesney only added to the excitement when he shared a brief video teaser hinting at the special guests joining him on the road.

Original Vibe Room Tour Marks Chesney’s Return To Stadiums

The Original Vibe Room Tour marks the East Tennessee native’s return to stadiums following a two-year run at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where he sold nearly 400,000 tickets.

The trek kicks off April 24 at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium and will wrap up August 28 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Along the way, the Country Music Hall of Fame member will visit some of the country’s biggest NFL stadiums, including AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and Soldier Field in Chicago. He will also make a highly anticipated stop at the brand-new Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

Why Kenny Chesney Wanted An All-Stadium Tour

“When we started to talk about touring next year, all I could think about was how good those stadiums feel… how loud, how fast, how much energy comes hurling at us,” Chesney shared of his decision to do an all-stadium tour. “I don’t think I knew how much I missed it. And when it hit me, as well watching comments on Instagram and Facebook, I realized: we should make next year be all about the stadiums. So, we did.”

Eric Church, Sheryl Crow & Greylan James Join Chesney

When putting together the lineup, Chesney had his fans in mind. The tour will feature CMA 2020 Entertainer of the Year Eric Church, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow, as well as rising singer-songwriter Greylan James.

“To make it really hit, I called Eric, who’d come out that first weekend in Vegas and sang a few with me, to see if he’d want to do this. He was in,” he explained. “Then to give fans a twist, something a little different, but someone who rocks and everyone in No Shoes Nation loves, I asked Sheryl Crow if she wanted to come play with us; and she said, ‘Yes.’ Suddenly, we’ve got all that high-powered energy, and it was starting to feel the same way we did way back in the day…”

The Inspiration Behind The Original Vibe Room Tour

That excitement took Chesney back to the early days of selling a million tickets each summer. As he reflected on his career and how much he missed being on the road, he found himself thinking about his 2002 No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems Tour. That’s when the name Original Vibe Room came to him.

“It was such a rush,” Chesney recalled. “And this feels just like that. Three people who know each other, are friends and love to play taking it out on the road for the summer. That kind of camaraderie matches everything about what made me want to chase this dream in the first place, that adventure and fun defined us. For me, there was only one name: the Original Vibe Room Tour, because this time, with these people, I want everyone in the Vibe.
 
“We started the Vibe Room in 2002 as a place for our people – the adults, guests, musicians – to come together, get a drink, hang out, meet up, maybe make some new friends. It was a fun place, and I feel like that’s what 2027’s gonna be all about. So what else would we call it?”

Chesney Promises an “Amazing Summer”

And after all the teasing, planning and anticipation, Chesney has one thing left to say to his fans: “It’s gonna be an amazing summer. I can’t believe we’re here again, and I can’t wait to get out there and start doing it. The Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 is gonna be all the things, but especially a lot of fun, a lot of music and a lot of songs people have lived their lives to.
 
“Get ready. We’re coming.”

How To Get Kenny Chesney 2027 Tour Tickets

Fans can register now at KennyChesney.com for early ticket access through Seated. Registered fans will receive a presale code ahead of the Vibe Room Presale, which begins Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m. local time. Registration is free but does not guarantee tickets.

The Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 Dates:

April 24        Tampa, Florida || Raymond James Stadium

May 1           Greenville, North Carolina || Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium

May 8           Arlington, Texas || AT&T Stadium

May 15         St. Louis, Missouri || The Dome at America’s Center

May 22         Minneapolis, Minnesota || U.S. Bank Stadium

May 29         Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania || Acrisure Stadium

June 5           Ames, Iowa || Jack Trice Stadium

June 12         Philadelphia, Pennsylvania || Lincoln Financial Field

June 19         Buffalo, New York || Highmark Stadium

June 26         Chicago, Illinois || Soldier Field

July 3           Nashville, Tennessee || Nissan Stadium

July 10         Milwaukee, Wisconsin || American Family Field

July 17         Denver, Colorado || Empower Field at Mile High

July 24         Kansas City, Missouri || Arrowhead Stadium

July 31         Atlanta, Georgia || Mercedes Benz Stadium

August 7       East Rutherford, New Jersey || MetLife Stadium

August 14     Detroit, Michigan || Ford Field

August 21     Charlotte, North Carolina || Bank of America Stadium

August 28     Foxborough, Massachusetts || Gillette Stadium

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Russell Dickerson took a moment during a recent show to honor two longtime fans who have spent more than a decade supporting his career.

Tori and Brooke, also known under the username TravelingWithT&B, first met because of their shared love for the country music singer. Since then, they have formed a true bond that has taken them to countless concerts together, and this weekend they celebrated a milestone as they attended their 100^th Russell Dickerson show.

Dickerson made sure this moment did not go unnoticed. During a recent show, he paused his performance to invite Brooke and Tori onto the stage to give them a shoutout in front of the entire crowd.

“I would like to bring to the stage my friends, Brooke and Tori, who are both celebrating over 100 Russell Dickerson concerts tonight. They’ve been with us for over 10 years. They’ve seen some bad shows…but they still keep showing up over a hundred times all over America,” he stated in the video.

The Tennessee native explained that fans like Brooke and Tori, who continue to show up, support his music and have the best time doing it together, are what make it all worthwhile.

“I’m a super fan of music. I love going to concerts time after time after time again. And these ladies have been here.”

@travelingwithtnb Here we thought we were just going to another @Russell Dickerson show 🥺 #countryconcert #russelldickerson #music #onstage #traveltiktok ♬ original sound – TravelingWithT&B

To commemorate their 100^th show, Dickerson noted that him and his team had a special gift for them: their very own, one of a kind “100 club” guitars that featured a handwritten note from the “Happen To Me” singer to show how much their love and support means to him.

After receiving the incredibly kind gifts, they each took a moment to hug Dickerson and told him, “we wouldn’t be friends if it wasn’t for you.”

“They didn’t even know each other before,” he said before prompting the crowd to cheer for the fans as they made their way off stage. “One more time for Brooke and Tori, over a hundred shows.”

@travelingwithtnb Thankful for that car breaking down that day #butterflyeffect #fyp #foryou #besties #friends #travel ♬ Ribs – Lorde

Written over the video was a text that found the two fans emphasizing how important it is to show up for the artists who “make their fans feel like more than just a face in the crowd.”

They later told Country Now just how much this gesture meant to them, especially since they have spent years watching his career grow and catching plenty of memorable performances along the way.

“We’ll always support Russell, not just because of his music, but because of who he is as a person. He genuinely cares so much about the people around him, and we feel incredibly blessed to have gotten to know him over the years. So for him to take time out of his show to celebrate us was something we’ll never forget. It truly meant the world to us!”

What began with two strangers showing up for the same artist has now turned into a friendship spanning more than 100 concerts, proving just how powerful live music can be. Their story is the perfect example of how strong the connection between artists and fans can truly be.

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A young fan named Emily arrived at Ella Langley’s concert with one simple request written across a handmade sign: “Can I sing with you?” By the end of the night, she got her wish.

On September 12, Langley made a stop at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention center as part of The Dandelion Tour. In the crowd that night standing front row was a little girl and her family who certainly had a night to remember.

Videos shared to TikTok show Emily singing her heart out all night long. She arrived at the show dressed for the occasion, wearing a special sash and sparkling crown that she had received just a few weeks prior when she earned the title of Little Miss Gallia County 2026. An earlier post revealed that she even sang Langley’s “Dandelion” during the talent portion of the competition, proving that she is a true fan.

To stand out even more at the concert, Emily paired the look with a giant handmade poster that read, “I’m little miss 2026, but I just want to be YOU” can I sing with you?”

Langley had already started her delivery of “Loving Life Again,” when she took notice of Emily singing along and finally decided it was time to fulfill her wish. The country star paused her performance and stated she had to bring the young girl up with her on stage.

“I’ve never done this before, but I have to get this little girl up here,” the Alabama native told the crowd.

She then asked her name and asked the audience, “Y’all give it up for Emily tonight. If you have a phone to light on it, let’s get it up for Emily tonight.”

Langley proceeded to pass the microphone back and forth between herself and Emily, allowing the young fan to sing several lines of the uplifting track. Emily didn’t miss a beat as she effortlessly sang along while keeping a smile on her face, clearly impressing her country music idol.

@jocelynsawinski1121 Ella Langley brought this little girl on stage to sing with last night in Charleston 🥹❤️ @Ella Langley #charlestonwv #ellalangley #coliseum #wv #thedandeliontour ♬ original sound – Jocelyn🪬

The two shared a hug at the end of the performance, with Langley wishing Emily a job well done before sending her back into the crowd.

For Langley, seeing a young fan get to live out her own dreams onstage may have been especially meaningful as she continues to experience a career she dreamed about when she was just a little girl. During another show held the night she learned about her nine CMA nominations, the singer opened up about just how surreal her life has been and expressed gratitude for the younger version of herself who never gave up on that dream.

“I think with this year, I can’t stop thinking about that little kid who wanted to do nothing other than what I’m doing right now,” Langley reflected. “All she wanted was to get up and play her songs in front of a crowd of people…I’m thankful for the tenacity of that little girl. I’ll tell you right now.”

@ellalangleyarchive WE’RE grateful for that girl’s tenacity 🥹 @Ella Langley #countrymusic ♬ original sound – Ella Langley Archive

She added that despite how fast life has been moving lately, she feels grateful for this life “every day.”

Ella Langley continues her Dandelion Tour this weekend with stops in Oxford, Mississippi, on September 17, Athens, Georgia, on September 18, and Jacksonville, Florida, on September 19.

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