Kenny Chesney woke up to some pretty earth-shattering news yesterday. Like we all do, he checked his phone first thing in the morning and learned he was afforded an incredible honor: he’s been named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 21st Century. “No one gets up to go the gym and expects to see news like this on their phone,” Kenny said afterwards. “All I was ever trying to do was find the best possible songs, things that spoke to the heart of how No Shoes Nation lives – and then taking that music, those albums that were slices of my life out to everyone who wanted to come out, be a part of the shows, the moments and the memories we made in every city we played.” It’s easy to see why he was tapped for the honor: 33 Billboard number one Country Airplay songs (more than anyone else), nine all-genre Billboard 200 Albums, and 17 of his 21st century albums have topped Billboard’s Country Albums chart.

With the release of her new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” Lainey Wilson had something else for her fans. While the song is out now, it will also be a part of a new edition of her current album, to be titled “Whirlwind Deluxe.” While it’s unknown what the rest of the deluxe collection will hold, (live performances, remixes, features), we do know it will be available everywhere August 22nd.

The album isn’t out for another month, but the “F1: The Album” movie soundtrack has come off the starting line hot, with the brand new song “Bad As I Used To Be” from Chris Stapleton. Chris is the only country act represented on the star-studded collection; Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, Burna Boy, Rosé, Roddy Rich, Dom Dolla, Tiësto, Sexyy Red and more make appearances on the soundtrack. “F1: The Album” will be available everywhere June 27, the same day the film debuts.

Dolly Parton just won’t stand still. She has so many plates spinning, from the stage play about her life, to being a children’s author, and now, she’s expanded her food line to include single-serve frozen meals. The new items include:

• Dolly Parton’s Beef Pot Roast: Pot roast with cuts of carrots, celery, onions, and roasted red potatoes in a rich, savory Southern-style gravy
• Dolly Parton’s Chicken & Dumplings: white meat chicken with thick-cut carrots and celery, paired with fluffy dumplings in a creamy pepper and thyme sauce.
• Dolly Parton’s Country Fried Steak: A tender, fried beef patty topped with black pepper and chive country gravy, served alongside chunky mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans with smoky bacon.
• Dolly Parton’s Shrimp & Grits: Creamy white cheddar grits with succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and a bold, spicy Southern-style sauce.

In a statement, Dolly said, “I’ve always believed in the power of a warm, hearty meal, and now with these offerings I’m bringing a little taste of my own Southern favorites to you. Whether you’re busy or just craving some quick comfort, I hope these dishes warm your heart as much as your belly!” It’s a real meal deal with a price point of just $4.49. The new items are now available at most grocers across the country.

You’re never too old to set new records, apparently. Reba McEntire just turned 70, but she’s still reaching career highs. Reba’s latest single, “Trailblazer,” with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert, just drew an impressive 2.6-million streams in its first week, marking a new personal best for Reba. Granted, streaming wasn’t around for the first 40 or so years of McEntire’s career, but the great ones keep getting it done even with the passing of time and the introduction of new technology.