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.

How can it already be twenty years since Carrie Underwood burst on the scene? Carrie’s debut album, “Some Hearts,” came out November 15, 2005. With the approaching 20th anniversary of that landmark release, the country star is dropping a new special edition vinyl, “Some Hearts 20th Anniversary Edition,” exclusively through Target on Friday, November 14th. In addition, the double album release will have a new alternate cover image and packaging and an exclusive photo booklet. It will also include four tracks from Carrie’s live session at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, recorded on October 26, 2005, which was never before available on vinyl.

We’ve had ample warning it was coming, but hearing Alan Jackson say out loud that he’s calling it a career is hard for any country fan to take. Performing in Milwaukee Saturday night, Alan addressed the crowd and let them know that this particular show was his last-ever road show…but he also passed on some good news. “Y’all may have heard that I’m kind of winding down. In fact this is the last road show of my career. This is my last road show but we’re planning on doing a big finale show in Nashville next summer sometime. I just felt like I had to end it all where it all started, and that’s in Nashville, Tennessee, Music City, where country music was born and lives.” No further info is available on Alan’s grand finale as yet, but start saving up for your tickets now, because it’s bound to be an historic concert.