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Released October 2, the album enters the Top Country Albums chart at No. 4 with 24,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week, according to Billboard. The achievement extends Lambert’s streak to 11 consecutive top 10 country albums, beginning with her 2005 debut, Kerosene.

Over the past 21 years, seven of those albums have reached No. 1, reflecting her consistent presence on the country charts.

Produced by Lambert and Jesse Frasure, Crisco features 12 songs blending traditional country influences with elements of 1970s disco. The project also includes collaborations with Chris Stapleton and Ella Langley.

Other country artists are making chart moves as well. Gavin Adcock’s The Day I Hang It Up opens at No. 10, while Wynonna returns with The Hard Truth, her first studio album in a decade.

Lambert’s latest release adds another chapter to a chart history that has remained uninterrupted since 2005.

The exchange began after Talarico attended Musgraves’ concert in Dallas on October 10, 2026, and shared photos from the event. Noem weighed in on October 12, expressing her preference for country artist Ella Langley over Musgraves and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton over Talarico.

Musgraves responded on X with a pointed comment referencing Noem’s controversial account of shooting and killing her dog, Cricket, which Noem described in her 2024 memoir.

The exchange brought together country music and politics as Texas candidates continued their Senate campaigns.

Musgraves has previously spoken publicly about political and social issues, making her response consistent with her history of engaging in public discussions beyond music.

The interaction also placed Ella Langley in the conversation, although the exchange centered on Musgraves, Noem, and their differing political views.

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The show at the BOK Center was called off following warnings involving possible bombs and gunfire. Tulsa police searched the venue and found no credible threat, but the decision was made to cancel the performance as a precaution.

Langley addressed the incident during her October 10 concert in Lubbock, Texas, explaining that the safety of her fans, crew, and venue employees came first.

Although disappointed that the Tulsa show could not go ahead, Langley made it clear that she stood by the decision. She told the audience she would make the same choice again under similar circumstances.

The singer also emphasized that she did not want fear to prevent her from continuing to perform.

Her return to the stage came less than 24 hours after the cancellation, allowing her to reconnect with fans and continue her scheduled performances following the security scare.

Released October 9, the upbeat track marks another creative step for the country star. Wilson teamed up with John Mayer, Kid Harpoon, and Jon Decious to write the song, which explores the excitement of falling for someone who might bring a little trouble along the way.

The accompanying music video adds a personal touch, featuring Wilson’s husband, former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges. The couple appears together on their farm, with Hodges driving an ATV as Wilson joins him for the ride.

Kinda Love It also reflects Wilson’s willingness to experiment with different musical styles while keeping her recognizable voice and storytelling at the center.

The release comes during another busy chapter in her career. Wilson is preparing to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards, where she has earned three nominations.

With Kinda Love It, Wilson continues expanding her musical range while staying connected to the country sound that helped build her career.

Held October 6 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and broadcast October 9, the ceremony recognized established performers and emerging talent across multiple genres.

Wickham received Artist of the Year and Worship Album of the Year for Song of the Saints, adding two major honors to his career.

Josiah Queen earned Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for Dusty Bibles, marking another significant milestone for the young singer-songwriter.

Brandon Lake also enjoyed a successful evening, winning Songwriter of the Year (Artist) and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for King of Hearts.

Jamie MacDonald was named New Artist of the Year, while Tasha Cobbs Leonard received Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for TASHA.

The ceremony included live performances, special collaborations, and tributes, bringing together artists from different generations of Christian and gospel music.

The performance, recorded during Ashnikko’s Australian tour, featured a full live band and a harpist, giving the electropop classic a fresh arrangement while maintaining the energy of the original song.

The cover also carried personal meaning for the singer. Ashnikko explained during the accompanying interview that Stefani’s debut solo album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby, played an important role in her early musical development.

She received the album as a gift for her 11th birthday, and its influence helped shape her interest in becoming a musician.

Alongside the Stefani cover, Ashnikko performed her own song Sticky Fingers and discussed her approach to choreography and live performances.

Originally released in 2004, What You Waiting For? served as the lead single from Stefani’s debut solo album.

Ashnikko’s interpretation brought together two generations of pop music, highlighting the connection between an artist and one of her early inspirations.