IJR News — today's news from every sideElena Vasquez Garth Brooks headlining makes sense but Riley Green and Zach Top feel like a solid mix for the weekend. Dana Whitfield Bullpen holding a one run lead after Melton left was the real story for me. That's the kind of game they've been losing all year. Tom Gallagher Hope his hamstring actually holds up this time, rushing him back for a playoff push isn't worth risking a setback later. 
Carly Pearce Debuts Honest Woman, Broadens Audience — Aug 27, 2026Carly Pearce released her fifth studio album Honest Woman, produced with Ben West, exploring womanhood, love, heartbreak, and self-discovery with bluegrass-inflected country and collaborations with Riley Green, Dan Tyminski, and Molly Tuttle. The project features singles such as She Don’t and Happy for Myself, a cinematic video for Same Circus, and a North American tour, with critics praising its honesty and connection to traditional roots.
