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Ella Langley has officially announced plans to hit the road on a headlining tour in support of her upcoming sophomore album, Dandelion.

Aptly titled The Dandelion Tour, the run will kick off May 7 in Toledo, Ohio, and continue through August 15, bringing Langley to arenas and amphitheaters across the country. The 16-date trek will make stops in major markets including St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Austin, and more before wrapping up in Fort Worth, Texas.

Joining Langley as support on select dates throughout the tour are Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Marlowe, Kaitlin Butts, Gabriella Rose, and Laci Kaye Booth, making for a stacked lineup of rising country talent.

The tour marks Langley’s first time headlining venues of this size, a major milestone that reflects her rapid rise in country music. With momentum continuing to build and fan demand growing at every turn, The Dandelion Tour signals that Langley’s career is only continuing to bloom.

The Alabama native’s much-anticipated new album is fueled by the lead single, “Choosin’ Texas,” which surged to No. 1 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart this week, becoming just the fourth country song by a female lead to top the chart in its 13-year history. The track also claimed the No. 1 spot on both the U.S. Spotify chart and the Apple Music U.S. Songs chart on Friday, and is set to officially impact Pop radio this week. 

Tickets for The Dandelion Tour will go on presale starting Thursday, February 5 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can sign up for presale access at ellalangley.com/tour. General tickets will be available beginning Friday, February 6 at 10 a.m. local time. In addition, Langley has launched a new merch bundle featuring an all-new tour T-shirt and Dandelion vinyl.

In addition to her newly announced tour, 2026 will see her join Eric Church on select dates of the Free The Machine Tour, appear on additional stops of Morgan Wallen’s Still The Problem Tour, and make several festival appearances.

Ella Langley’s The Dandelion Tour  

Date             City             Venue/Event

5/7/2026       Toledo, OH Huntington Center  (+,&)

5/8/2026       St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena (+,&)

5/14/2026    Estero, FL Hertz Arena (@, &)

5/15/2026    Savannah, GA Enmarket Arena (@, &)

6/18/2026    Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre  (+,&)

6/19/2026    Independence, MO Cable Dahmer Arena (+,&)

6/25/2026    Salem, VA Salem Civic Center (+,&)

6/26/2026    Wilmington, NC Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park (+,&)

7/23/2026    Pikeville, KY Appalachian Wireless Arena (#, %)

7/24/2026    Cary, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre (#, %)

7/25/2026    North Charleston, SC North Charleston Coliseum  (#, %)

7/30/2026    Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion  (@, %)

7/31/2026    Canandaigua, NY CMAC (@, %)

8/13/2026    Austin, TX Moody Center (#, &)

8/14/2026    Corpus Christi, TX Hilliard Center (#, &)

8/15/2026    Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena (#, &)

Support Acts

@ Kameron Marlowe

+ Dylan Marlowe

# Kaitlin Butts

& Gabriella Rose

% Laci Kaye Booth

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Country music icon Reba McEntire took the stage at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards to lead the powerful In Memoriam tribute. Her performance was especially poignant, honoring those the music world lost over the past year, including her late son, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away in August 2025 after a battle with cancer.

Ahead of the show, Reba McEntire spoke about the emotional significance of her performance.

“I’ve got a lot of friends on that screen tonight. My oldest son, Brandon Blackstock, is also up there. He passed in August, so this is going to be a very emotional song to sing,” she shared.

McEntire delivered a special rendition of “Trailblazer,” presenting a reimagined version titled “Trailblazer (Dream Chaser Version).” The performance featured GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Brandy Clark, who rewrote the song and co-produced it alongside McEntire, as well as GRAMMY-winning artist Lukas Nelson.

In a separate red carpet interview with E! News, McEntire revealed “Brandon is going to be up on the stage” and admitted the moment was going to be “very special.”   

Even with three GRAMMY wins out of 18 nominations, each filled with unforgettable moments, the 70-year-old Reba McEntire said her first-ever performance on the GRAMMY stage will top them all: “This is going to be my favorite memory.”

Brandon Blackstock passed away on August 7, 2025, after a three-year battle with melanoma. He was 48 years old. Reba McEntire became Brandon’s stepmother in 1989 when she married Narvel Blackstock. Although the couple divorced in 2015, Reba remained close to Brandon and always considered him like her own son. Brandon was previously married to Kelly Clarkson and was a longtime music manager, having worked with artists including Blake Shelton.

Reba McEntire arrived to the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards with her fiancé Rex Linn. The couple and stars of Happy’s Place walked hand-in-hand and smiled for the cameras as they made their glamorous walk down the red carpet for Music’s Biggest Night. 

The GRAMMYs featured performances by McEntire, Clark, and Nelson along with Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Clipse, Duff McKagan, Justin Bieber, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Slash, SOMBR, The Marías, and more.

Additionally, those who presented during the star-studded ceremony included Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor. An additional surprise presenter was also revealed during the show.

According to the Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Awards stood alone as the only music honors voted on by peers, with winners selected by the Academy’s voting members. This group was made up of music creators spanning every genre and discipline, from recording artists and songwriters to producers, mixers, and engineers.

Broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, “Music’s Biggest Night” was hosted by Trevor Noah and aired Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, with live and on-demand streaming available on Paramount+*.

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Beautifully Broken by Jelly Roll was crowned Best Contemporary Country Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The award was presented by Lainey Wilson and Jeff Goldblum, who praised the night as “celebrating the very best in country music today.”

Jelly Roll appeared visibly stunned when his name was announced, nearly falling to the floor in disbelief before making his way to the stage to deliver an emotional acceptance speech.

“I know they’re going to try to kick me off here, so just let me try to get this out. First of all, Jesus, I hear you and I’m listening. Lord, I’m listening, Lord. Second of all, I want to thank my beautiful wife [Bunnie XO]. I would’ve never changed my life without you. I’d ended up dead or in jail. I’d have killed myself if it wasn’t for you and Jesus, I thank you for that,” he said. 

The Nashville native went on to thank members of his team, including his label, manager, and country radio. 

“I thank you for my label, Broken Bow! Country Radio, baby. What’s up, dog? Oh, Republic John McNeely. We did it, baby,” he shouted. 

Letting his faith guide the way, Jelly Roll continued as he pulled a Bible out of his pocket, “There was a time in my life y’all that I was broken. That’s why I wrote this album. I didn’t think I had a chance. There was days that I thought the darkest things, I was a horrible human. There was a moment in my life that all I had was a Bible this big and a radio the same size of a 6×8 foot cell. And I believed that those two things could change my life. I believed that music had the power to change my life, and God had the power to change my life. And I want to tell y’all right now, Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label. Jesus is Jesus and anybody can have a relationship with him. I love you, Lord!” 

Beautifully Broken was released on October 11, 2024, and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Jelly Roll’s first chart-topper there. The album also reached No. 1 on the UK Country Albums chart. The project features the hit singles “I Am Not Okay,” “Heart of Stone,” and “Liar.” 

Also nominated in the Best Contemporary Country Album category were Patterns by Kelsea Ballerini, Snipe Hunter by Tyler Childers, Evangeline Vs. The Machine by Eric Church, and Postcards From Texas by Miranda Lambert.

The GRAMMYs will feature performances by Addison Rae, Alex Warren, Andrew Watt, Brandy Clark, Chad Smith, Clipse, Duff McKagan, Justin Bieber, KATSEYE, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Lukas Nelson, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Olivia Dean, Pharrell Williams, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Sabrina Carpenter, Slash, SOMBR, The Marías, and more.

Additionally, those confirmed to present during the star-studded ceremony include Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah, and Teyana Taylor. Plus, an additional surprise presenter will be revealed during the show. 

According to the Recording Academy, the GRAMMY Awards stand alone as the only music honors voted on by peers, with winners selected by the Recording Academy’s voting members. This group is made up of music creators spanning every genre and discipline, from recording artists and songwriters to producers, mixers, and engineers.

Broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, “Music’s Biggest Night” will be hosted by Trevor Noah and air Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, with live and on-demand streaming available on Paramount+*.

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