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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rascal Flatts is coming to Bossier City in 2026. When can you get your tickets?
Are you ready for a night of country music from the early 2000s? Well, Rascal Flatts is coming to Bossier City in early 2026. Brookshire Grocery Arena announced Wednesday that Rascal Flatts will be coming Feb. 20. Rascal Flatts is a country music band that formed in 1999 and has 16 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This visit is part of the band's "Life is A Highway" tour and will feature special guest such as Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina. Tickets will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at b1BANK Box Office at Brookshire Grocery Arena and at More: Lainey Wilson is coming to Bossier City. Check out when Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Check out when to get Rascal Flatts tickets in Bossier City 2026
The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
'Sesame Street' stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby sing and host in their Grand Ole Opry debut
For a 3 1/2-year-old, Elmo sure has sung a lot on "Sesame Street" with some of the best musicians in the world. But it wasn't until Thursday that the friendly red monster made his Grand Ole Opry debut, a country music rite of passage. The squeaky voiced singer's roots in the genre actually run pretty deep. Elmo helped ring in the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary this year by co-hosting with his 'Sesame Street' pal Abby Cadabby. Elmo, in a little blue cowboy hat and matching shirt, teamed up for a duet alongside Lauren Alaina, while Abby Cadabby sang with Tayla Lynn, the daughter of Loretta Lynn, the late country star who had visited "Sesame Street" herself. 'We sing all the time on 'Sesame Street,' but um, well, being able to sing in the home of country music is amazing!' Abby Cadabby told The Associated Press prior to their performance. The puppet pair shared the spotlight in Music City during a stop on the "Sesame Street" crew's Road Trip Across America this summer and fall, when the characters that kids have watched on TV for decades are heading to events such as professional baseball games, state fairs and corn mazes. Cookie Monster even served as the grand marshal at the NASCAR Brickyard 400 in Indiana, making a cookie crumb mess, as expected. Throughout the years, the "Sesame Street" gang has played and sung songs with some of country music's brightest stars, including Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Kacey Musgraves and more. Chris Stapleton stopped by Sesame Street in late July. Johnny Cash made multiple appearances. He won over Oscar the Grouch with his song, 'Nasty Dan,' about a mean guy who never laughed and was rumored to have never taken a bath. 'Wow, I'd like him,' Oscar the Grouch mused from his trash can. Loretta Lynn, meanwhile, joined for a math lesson with the Count on the song, 'Count on Me.' In their interview with AP, Elmo and Abby Cadabby said the Count always talks about Loretta Lynn. Elmo said Stapleton's song about the power of music was really great. 'Elmo got to wear his hat,' Elmo said of Stapleton. "It was a little big for Elmo, but that's OK. A really good time." Both of them were also dreaming big about singing with Dolly Parton. 'Elmo would love to do a duet with Miss Dolly Parton,' Elmo said. 'Maybe we could do 'Jolene' together. Come on Dolly! Call Elmo!' 'Yeah! Or 'Love is Like a Butterfly!'' Abby Cadabby added. 'Call us! We're available!' Elmo said. 'Sesame Street'debuted in 1969, and has helped generations of children learn, grow and be kind with characters like Bert, Ernie and Grover. Elmo wasn't officially Elmo, though, until 1980 in the 11th season. Before that, he was more of an extra used in some segments. He turns 3 1/2 years old on his birthday every February 3. Abby Cadabby is a 4-year-old fairy-in-training, and the Fairy Godmother's daughter. She came to Sesame Street in 2006. They also tossed out some ideas for new country songs. Elmo said he might write one about Rocco, the pet rock from Sesame Street. Abby Cadabby's idea was a little more complicated. 'A guitar-playing pickle picking in a pickle patch with a penguin eating pizza. Woo!' she said. 'Maybe I'll just sing about my friend Big Bird.' Elmo has also had play dates with his cousin Elmer, who spoke with a little twang, wore a bright green cowboy hat and played a guitar to lead them in the 'Rootin' Tootin' Hootin' Hollerin' Country Jamboree.' 'Elmo loves country music, too,' Elmo said. 'Elmo loves the fiddle. Elmo loves to hear the fiddle. And Elmo loves to say fiddle.'
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
'Sesame Street' stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby sing and host in their Grand Ole Opry debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For a 3 1/2-year-old, Elmo sure has sung a lot on 'Sesame Street' with some of the best musicians in the world. But it wasn't until Thursday that the friendly red monster made his Grand Ole Opry debut, a country music rite of passage. The squeaky voiced singer's roots in the genre actually run pretty deep. Elmo helped ring in the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary this year by co-hosting with his 'Sesame Street' pal Abby Cadabby. Elmo, in a little blue cowboy hat and matching shirt, teamed up for a duet alongside Lauren Alaina, while Abby Cadabby sang with Tayla Lynn, the daughter of Loretta Lynn, the late country star who had visited 'Sesame Street' herself. 'We sing all the time on 'Sesame Street,' but um, well, being able to sing in the home of country music is amazing!' Abby Cadabby told The Associated Press prior to their performance. The puppet pair shared the spotlight in Music City during a stop on the 'Sesame Street' crew's Road Trip Across America this summer and fall, when the characters that kids have watched on TV for decades are heading to events such as professional baseball games, state fairs and corn mazes. Cookie Monster even served as the grand marshal at the NASCAR Brickyard 400 in Indiana, making a cookie crumb mess, as expected. Throughout the years, the 'Sesame Street' gang has played and sung songs with some of country music's brightest stars, including Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Mickey Guyton, Kacey Musgraves and more. Chris Stapleton stopped by Sesame Street in late July. Johnny Cash made multiple appearances. He won over Oscar the Grouch with his song, 'Nasty Dan,' about a mean guy who never laughed and was rumored to have never taken a bath. 'Wow, I'd like him,' Oscar the Grouch mused from his trash can. Loretta Lynn, meanwhile, joined for a math lesson with the Count on the song, 'Count on Me.' In their interview with AP, Elmo and Abby Cadabby said the Count always talks about Loretta Lynn. Elmo said Stapleton's song about the power of music was really great. 'Elmo got to wear his hat,' Elmo said of Stapleton. 'It was a little big for Elmo, but that's OK. A really good time.' Both of them were also dreaming big about singing with Dolly Parton. 'Elmo would love to do a duet with Miss Dolly Parton,' Elmo said. 'Maybe we could do 'Jolene' together. Come on Dolly! Call Elmo!' 'Yeah! Or 'Love is Like a Butterfly!'' Abby Cadabby added. 'Call us! We're available!' Elmo said. 'Sesame Street'debuted in 1969, and has helped generations of children learn, grow and be kind with characters like Bert, Ernie and Grover. Elmo wasn't officially Elmo, though, until 1980 in the 11th season. Before that, he was more of an extra used in some segments. He turns 3 1/2 years old on his birthday every February 3. Abby Cadabby is a 4-year-old fairy-in-training, and the Fairy Godmother's daughter. She came to Sesame Street in 2006. They also tossed out some ideas for new country songs. Elmo said he might write one about Rocco, the pet rock from Sesame Street. Abby Cadabby's idea was a little more complicated. 'A guitar-playing pickle picking in a pickle patch with a penguin eating pizza. Woo!' she said. 'Maybe I'll just sing about my friend Big Bird.' Elmo has also had play dates with his cousin Elmer, who spoke with a little twang, wore a bright green cowboy hat and played a guitar to lead them in the 'Rootin' Tootin' Hootin' Hollerin' Country Jamboree.' 'Elmo loves country music, too,' Elmo said. 'Elmo loves the fiddle. Elmo loves to hear the fiddle. And Elmo loves to say fiddle.'
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rascal Flatts announces 2026 tour, Prudential show. Get tickets today
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Rascal Flatts is returning to the road highway in 2026. Following a successful 2025 nationwide trek — their first since unofficially retiring in 2020 — the timeless country trio announced a second leg to their 'Life Is A Highway 25th Anniversary Tour' with special guests Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane. And, after skipping New York and New Jersey last year, Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney, and Jay DeMarcus are coming back to the Big Apple and Garden State in a big way this year. Advertisement First, the 'Here's To You' group is slated to hit Belmont Park's UBS Arena on Thursday, Jan. 29. After that, they'll swing into Newark's Prudential Center on Friday, Jan. 30, Albany's MVP Arena on Saturday, Jan. 31 and Buffalo's KeyBank Center on Saturday, Feb. 28. 'We're not ready to exit the highway just yet!' Rascal Flatts shared via Instagram. 'Excited to bring the tour back in 2026.' On last year's tour, the four-time Grammy nominees typically performed approximately 18 songs at their concerts, according to Set List FM. That includes 'Life Is A Highway,' 'What Hurts The Most,' 'Bless The Broken Road,' 'I Like The Sound Of That' and 'My Wish' among other fan favorites. 'When the band left the stage, the audience roared for more—and they delivered,' Across The Country wrote, in a review of the band's first show last February. 'They returned for an encore of 'Summer Nights' and ended with 'Life's A Highway,' bringing openers Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane onstage with them for a fitting finale.' Advertisement If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all of the ensemble's 22 upcoming North American concerts. Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Rascal Flatts shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 2026 'Life Is A Highway Tour' is Friday, Aug. 15. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Rascal Flatts tour schedule 2025 Advertisement A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Rascal Flatts set list To close their 2025 tour — excluding summer festival appearances and one-off concerts — Rascal Flatts performed at Jacksonville's Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 5. Here's what they took to the stage that night (including a few surprise classic rock covers), according to Set List FM. Advertisement 01.) 'Here's to You' 02.) 'Yours If You Want It' 03.) 'Fast Cars and Freedom' 04.) 'Stand' 05.) 'Mayberry' 06.) 'My Wish' 07.) 'I'm Movin' On' 08.) 'Why Wait' 09.) 'I Dare You' (Rascal Flatts & Jonas Brothers song) 10.) 'Take Me There' 11.) 'I Melt' 12.) 'These Days' 13.) 'Bless the Broken Road' (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band cover) 14.) 'I Like the Sound of That' 15.) 'What Hurts the Most' (Jeffrey Steele cover) 16.) 'Me and My Gang' Encore 17.) 'Summer Nights' 18.) 'Life Is a Highway' (Tom Cochrane cover) Rascal Flatts new music In 2025, Rascal Flatts dropped 'Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets,' a ten-track album featuring big names like Backstreet Boys, Jonas Brothers, Carly Pearce and Blake Shelton. Personally, we're partial to the l'il fiddle ditty 'Summer Nights' with Ashley Cooke. It's a rip-roaring, feel-good anthem that will surely get even the most fair weather fan on their feet. To hear for yourself, you can find the re-tooled 'Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets' here. Rascal Flatts special guests At all shows, Rascal Flatts are bringing a pair of bona fide headliners along as special guests. If you've never heard their stuff before, here are both artists' most-streamed songs on Spotify. Advertisement Lauren Alaina: 'ONE BEER' Chris Lane: 'I Don't Know About You' Country stars on tour in 2025 Quite a few of the most iconic cowboy hat wearin' artists are on the road this year and next. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live. Advertisement • Dolly Parton • Chris Young • Lady A • Brad Paisley Advertisement • Keith Urban Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest country stars on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
CBS News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Rascal Flatts bringing "Life Is A Highway" tour to PPG Paints Arena next year
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour, and it includes a stop in Pittsburgh. The 21-city run will see the band, best known for hits like "I'm Movin' On" and their cover of "Life Is a Highway," take the stage at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will join the group as support. The band recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, during which time it has achieved 17 No. 1 hits, sold over 23.4 million albums, garnered over 35 million digital downloads, and accumulated more than 12 billion total lifetime streams, according to a press release from Live Nation. "What a ride the past year has been! We're so excited to continue this tour. The response we've received from everyone has been overwhelming and humbling," said Jay DeMarcus. "We've truly had such a blast over the past year getting back in front of our fans out on the road, and we thought, 'Why not keep the party going?'" Tickets for the majority of the tour go on sale this Friday, Aug.15, at 10 a.m. at this link, with the remaining shows going on sale next week.
