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Ella Langley traded the stage for a tropical getaway this weekend, making the most of some rare downtime with a trip to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Alabama native traveled to Bolongo Bay with a group of friends, where she enjoyed some much-needed time away from her busy touring schedule. But even while on vacation, Langley couldn’t resist the opportunity to grab a mic and show off her vocals.

A video shared by Bolongo Bay Beach Resort captured Langley joining the local house band, Reggae Dynasty, during a night out at the iconic Iggies Beach Bar. Donning a sparkly mini dress, she soaked up every second of the spontaneous performance as they delivered a rendition of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Three Little Birds.”

The resort shared its excitement over the unexpected appearance, calling it a “special, fun night” and thanking Langley and her friends for stopping by and bringing some “good vibes” to the popular beach bar, which has been family owned since 1974.

The caption read, “This actually happened! Thank you to @ellalangleymusic & her super wonderful friends for stopping by @iggiesbeachbar and spreading the love and good vibes with us on one of their last evenings in St. Thomas. Imagine our joy and gratitude when she spontaneously started singing a duet with our beloved local band, Reggae Dynasty! Such a special, fun night for everyone. This is what Iggies is all about ❤️ we’re thankful to be back!”

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Langley’s destination vacation took place during a gap in her busy 2026 tour schedule. The songstress spent the spring and summer months performing as an opener on Morgan Wallen’s Still The Problem Tour and taking the stage for her own headlining tour, Dandelion, which was recently extended to run through October.

Additionally, the impressive achievements continue to roll in for the hitmaker. This week Ella Langley’s  “Choosin’ Texas’” spent its 17^th week at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. This feat makes it the longest-running No. 1 hit by a female artist in this century, the only country song by a woman to triple up and go #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Hot Country and Country Airplay charts simultaneously and the fourth-longest-running chart-topper in the Hot 100’s 68-year history.

Fans can expect Langley to return to the road this weekend with three nights across Texas. She’s set to perform at the Moody Center on August 13, The Hilliard Center on August 14 and Dickies Arena on August 15.

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Taylor Swift is making history once again. The superstar is set to become the youngest inductee ever into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame as part of the organization’s Class of 2026.

Mark Ford, the organization’s executive director, announced the 2026 class during a press conference at Belmont University’s R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center. Swift, alongside her fellow honorees, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Channel, Shawn Camp and Lee Thomas Miller will be formally inducted during the invitation-only 56th Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala taking place this fall.

The five electees behind the hits “Cruel Summer,” “She’s No Lady,” “Hey! Baby!,” “Two Piña Coladas,” and “In Color” will join the 254 previously inducted members of the organization.

“This is always one of the most anticipated days on our calendar – the annual reveal of our incoming class,” says Ford. “We’re excited to once again add new names to a legendary list that began more than a half century ago.”

Swift was selected in the contemporary songwriter/artist category, alongside veteran songwriter/artist Lovett, while Camp and Miller were elected in the contemporary songwriter category and Channel in the veteran songwriter category. 

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The honor marks another major milestone in Swift’s already history-making songwriting career. The Pennsylvania-born, Nashville-raised artist has built a catalog largely centered around her own songwriting, with credits behind some of her biggest hits including “Cruel Summer,” “White Horse” and “I Knew You Were Trouble.”

Shawn Camp

Shawn Camp is an Arkansas native best known for writing country music staples like “A Beautiful Time” (Willie Nelson), “How Long Gone” (Brooks & Dunn), and “Two Piña Coladas” (Garth Brooks). 

Lee Thomas Miller

Kentucky native Lee Thomas Miller has built an impressive songwriting résumé with hits including Jamey Johnson’s “In Color,” Joe Nichols’ “The Impossible” and Trace Adkins’ “You’re Gonna Miss This.”

Bruce Channel

Bruce Channel, a Texas native, has become known for his work penning hits such as his own “Hey! Baby!,” along with “Stand Up,” recorded by Mel McDaniel, and John Conlee’s “As Long As I’m Rockin’ With You.”

Lyle Lovett 

Lyle Lovett, also from Texas, has made his mark with a catalog of self-penned hits, including “She’s No Lady,” “Cowboy Man” and “You Can’t Resist It.”

Each of these legendary songwriters will be honored for their tremendous contributions to the genre during the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, also known as one of the music industry’s premier annual events. Serving as a fundraiser benefiting the nonprofit Nashville Songwriters Foundation, the star-studded evening will celebrate each inductee through humorous, heartfelt tributes and unplugged performances by surprise guest artists. 

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Alan Jackson has officially reached another major milestone in his legendary career, with his recorded music catalog now totaling 85.5 million RIAA-certified units sold in the United States.

Jackson’s RIAA certifications span nearly his entire career, beginning with his 1990 debut album, Here In the Real World, and continuing through more recent releases, including his 2021 single “The Older I Get.” His latest achievement reflects more than four decades of music and includes certifications across his albums, singles and music videos.

The country icon’s long list of accolades now includes eight multi-platinum albums, seven platinum albums and three gold albums, as well as nine singles certified multi-platinum, platinum or gold.

To commemorate the news of his 85.5-million career certified units, Jackson was surprised with a plaque at his Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale concert on June 27. The night found the country legend delivering a career-spanning setlist filled with fan-favorite hits, highlighting songs throughout his entire catalog, including many of his 35 No. 1 hits.

Before he took the stage for his final performance,  Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Eric Church, and Carrie Underwood each performed an Alan Jackson song in tribute to the country icon.

Between selling out the event with more than 80,000 attendees and receiving the plaque by the RIAA, it’s safe to say that Alan Jackson closed out his touring career on a high note. 

“Alan Jackson has built a legacy through songs that have defined Country music for more than four decades, creating a lasting connection to generations of fans. We were honored to celebrate his impact on the music community, and his remarkable 85.5-million RIAA certifications,” says RIAA SVP Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Jones, who was joined at the event by RIAA Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens.

The plaque now has a permanent home at Alan Jackson’s Silverbelly Whiskey Distillery and Museum, a new dual-themed facility in downtown Nashville where fans can explore the country star’s beloved career while also experiencing his Silverbelly Whiskey brand.

Jackson’s music also saw a significant boost following the concert. According to Luminate, his catalog generated more than 8.1 million streams in the two days after the show, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period the previous week, with some individual songs seeing gains of up to 79%.

Fans will have the chance to relive Alan Jackson’s all-star concert during the NBC TV special, Alan Jackson: The Last Show, set to air this December. Plus, he will be preserving the event in a new album, Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Live from Nashville), which is already available for pre-order.

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