He’s been gone for over 23 years, but Waylon Jennings still has some pull with music fans. The recent release of a collection of previously unheard songs, “Songbird,” made a huge splash on several album sales charts. According to “Billboard,” the album debuted in the Top Ten on five different charts. “Songbird” lands his first top 10 on the Top Album Sales chart, coming in at number six; it also debuted at number six on the Top Current Album Sales chart, number seven on the Indie Store Album Sales chart, number eight on the Americana/Folk Albums chart and number nine on the Vinyl Albums sales chart. Outside the Top Ten, it comes in at number 17 on the Top Country Albums chart, number 18 on the Independent Albums chart and number 116 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. The album’s producer (and Waylon’s son), Shooter Jennings, says the album is the first of three to be released from the vaults.

The latest class of country music legends was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday night, with Kenny Chesney and June Carter Cash, along with famed studio musician Tony Brown, entering the hallowed halls. On hand to perform for the evening were Megan Moroney, Kelsea Ballerini, Eric Church, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood and more. Moroney performed Chesney’s “Knowing You”; Kelsea honored him with a solo rendition of their 2010 collaboration “Somewhere Wiith You.” Church did several songs, including the KC hits “I Go Back,” “Anything But Mine,” “The Boys of Fall,” “Never Wanted Nothing More” and “El Cerrito Place.”

Some fans are here for country music history. Some for the all-star lineup. But all of them bought their tickets for Alan Jackson‘s “Last Call: One More For The Road – The Finale,” as soon as they went on sale. What’s being billed as Jackson’s last concert totally sold out in just hours. The show, which you most likely won’t be attending, happens June 27 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, and will include Alan’s last time on the big stage, along with guest stars Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack and more. Alan said in a statement, “I’m proud and overwhelmed by the response from my fans. I’m just sorry there weren’t enough seats for everybody who wanted one. I appreciate all the people that have come to my shows and supported me over the years.” With any luck, the country legend will go the Ozzy Osbourne route, and make his final curtain call available to fans everywhere via streaming, but as of now, no such plans have been mentioned. Fingers definitely crossed. 

Just months after reuniting, The Band Perry is down to one original member. Reid Perry, who along with sister Kimberly Perry and brother Neil Perry formed the band in 2005, has announced he’s leaving the recently reformed band to pursue a career in artist management. On his Instagram, Reid wrote, “To the fans, you’ve always been my favorite part of this. I’ve decided to leave TBP. I’ll be missing seeing you in the crowd at a Band Perry show but I’ll be around, managing a new voice I believe in more than anything, (former “The Voice” contestant) Ryan Coleman.”  Kimberly Perry responded, saying “Reid! Wishing you the most wonderful successes in your new era! Love you, brother!” As of this moment, The Band Perry consists of Kimberly and her husband Johnny Costello; Neil Perry did not return when the band announced it’s reformation back in June. The band’s next gig is in Isle Of Palms, South Carolina on November 7.