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Niall Horan‘s newly released fourth studio album Dinner Party is getting a Manhattan moment, with Universal Music’s UMusic Shop NY hosting a one-day pop-up takeover on Tuesday (June 9) to mark the release.

Located at 2 Penn Plaza, the takeover will offer fans the chance to shop official limited-edition Dinner Party merchandise — including pieces that have already sold out everywhere else — plus an exclusive tee made specifically for the event. Attendees will also be able to enjoy a full playback of the new album in-store alongside interactive photo moments. Per the announcement, the featured Dinner Party assortment will remain available at UMusic Shop NY throughout the week while supplies last, giving New York-based fans an extended window to pick up the limited drop.

The pop-up arrives the same day as Dinner Party‘s official global release via Capitol Records. The 12-track album, executive produced by longtime collaborators Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, leans into a cinematic and organic sonic direction, with co-writers including Afterhrs, Amy Allen, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, Steph Jones, Rocky Block and Joel Little contributing across the record. Dinner Party opens with “Tastes So Good” and closes with “End of an Era,” with the title track landing second on the tracklist.

Horan’s chart pedigree gives the new release significant momentum heading into release week. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter, who first rose to prominence as part of One Direction before launching one of the group’s most commercially successful solo careers, has sold over 90 million records worldwide.

His debut solo album Flicker topped the Billboard 200 in 2017 and produced the triple-platinum hit “Slow Hands.” His subsequent albums Heartbreak Weather (2020) and The Show (2023) both reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and the UK Official Albums Chart. His 2024 global headline tour, The Show Live on Tour, brought his music to packed arenas across multiple continents.

The UMusic Shop NY takeover is open to fans throughout the day on June 9, with the broader Dinner Party assortment available through the rest of the week while stock lasts.

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Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House has played host to some of country music’s most special occasions, from its first broadcast of the famed Grand Ole Opry radio show on WSM in 1974 to the premiere Opry performances of the genre’s greatest and most legendary names. But on the Sunday before CMA Fest 2026, the Opry stage introduced a brand-new experience.

Hosted by Chase Sapphire Reserve, “Dinner at the Opry” invited an intimate group of cardholders to dine on the stage of the Opry. The evening was part of Sapphire Reserve’s “Dinner On…” series, which reimagines cultural landmarks as immersive dining venues alongside influential talent.

The talent on this night: ACM Award-winning country music breakout star Ella Langley. Fresh off a plane in between tour stops (she’s headlining her own “Dandelion Tour” and opening for Morgan Wallen on his “Still The Problem Tour”), Langley took to the Opry stage to perform three of her viral hits: “Be Her,” “Loving Life Again,” and her history-making number one hit, “Choosin’ Texas.”

After the performance, cardholders enjoyed a family-style meal from one of Nashville’s only Michelin starred restaurants, Bastion. Attendees took home more than memories of an unprecedented night too: Tecovas set up a gifting suite for VIPs who were able to personalize a pair of boots onsite. Everyone also received a copy of Langley’s latest album, Dandelion.

With eight times the points on all purchases through Chase Travel, four times the points on flights, and four times the points on hotel bookings, it’s easy to see why frequent flyers like Langley choose Chase Sapphire. In fact, when Billboard asked Langley to share her travel must-haves, she didn’t hesitate to mention the card.

“[I need] my wallet with my Chase Sapphire Reserve Card inside,” she says, dutifully. “Having lounge access makes travel way easier, and my team uses it to book hotels when we’re on the road,” she adds.

What else does Ella need on the road? The country star shared some of her must-have items with Billboard and you can follow our links below to shop the same products online now.

THE GOOD BOOK

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“I always travel with my Bible because it helps keep me centered when life gets hectic,” Langley shares. “Having quiet moments to reconnect with my faith is something I really lean on while traveling.”

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Amazon shoppers love this “thinline” Bible, which measures just one-inch thick — great for packing into a bag when traveling. The English Standard Version Bible comes with a genuine leather cover that folds over and ties up with a leather strap. Readers also like that the words spoken by Jesus in the Bible are highlighted in this edition in a red colorway.

EYE CARE

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“I swear by Lumify eye drops, especially after long travel days and those in-between moments when I’m going straight from one thing to the next,” Langley says. “They instantly make me look more awake and refreshed.”

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These Lumify eye drops are a bestseller on Amazon with more than 67,000 verified reviews. More than 86% of reviewers give the drops a full five-star review, praising their ability to reduce redness in as little as one minute.

MEAT CUTE

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What does the country star snack on while on tour? “Chomps meat sticks are my favorite snack on-the-go because they’re high in protein and easy to throw in my bag,” Langley says.

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Amazon has a range of Chomps meat sticks available to buy online, including this Nashville Hot Chicken flavor, which is made with no antibiotics, sugar or nitrites, and clocks in at just 80 calories. See more Chomps flavors (available in beef, turkey, chicken or venison) here.

SIGNATURE SCENT

NOYZ x Be Her by Ella Langley Perfume

Of course Langley doesn’t show up to a concert or appearance without a few spritzes of her “Be Her” perfume, created with the fragrance company, NOYZ. “Having my own fragrance has always been a dream, and who doesn’t want to smell good all the time?” she says.

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Langley’s signature scent features notes of violet, bergamot and peonies, mixed with “salted amber,” a hint of tobacco, soft woods and tonka bean.

LIP SERVICE

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“I probably have 10 ChapSticks or lip glosses in my bag at a time,” Langley shares. “I like having options for whatever tones and vibe I want on any given day.”

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She’s in luck because this ChapStick set gets you a six-pack of summery flavors, like a creamy ice cream trio, light and juicy mocktails, and refreshing fruit flavors like watermelon and grapefruit.

Of course there’s one other thing Langley always takes on tour: “I love having my dogs Crue and Bee with me,” she says. “They are my little pieces of home while on the road.”

Jet are heading back to regional Australia. Fresh off a run of east coast dates earlier this year, the ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted rockers have announced a second leg of their Rumblin’ Regional Revue tour, adding 11 shows across Australia this October and November.

The newly announced run kicks off in Canberra on Oct. 22 before making stops in Wollongong, Erina, Hobart, Forth, Toowoomba, Coolum Beach, the Gold Coast, Traralgon, Ballarat and Frankston.

The tour continues a busy period for the Melbourne band, which has experienced renewed momentum in recent years following its 2023 reunion touring activity and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Twenty-five years after forming in Melbourne’s southeast suburbs, Jet remain one of Australia’s most successful rock exports. Their debut album, Get Born, became a global breakthrough upon its release in 2003, selling more than 6.5 million copies worldwide and spawning enduring hits including “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” “Look What You’ve Done” and “Rollover DJ.”

The album’s impact extended well beyond Australia. “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart and helped introduce the band to American audiences during the garage-rock revival of the early 2000s. Follow-up single “Cold Hard Bitch” also topped Alternative Airplay, making Jet one of the few Australian rock acts of the era to achieve sustained success on U.S. alternative radio.

Jet followed their debut with 2006’s Shine On, which debuted at No. 2 in Australia and produced singles including “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,” “Bring It On Back” and “Rip It Up.” The album was supported by extensive international touring and a high-profile appearance on the 2007 Big Day Out festival lineup.

Since returning to the stage in 2023 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Get Born, the band has maintained a steady touring schedule. In 2025, Jet joined Lenny Kravitz on the Australian leg of his Blue Electric Light Tour and also performed a series of U.S. dates.

Joining Jet on the newly announced regional run will be Sydney rock outfit Liquid Zoo at all mainland shows, while Tasmania dates will feature Hobart psych-blues group Spooky Eyes.

Tickets go on sale June 12, with a Live Nation presale beginning June 11.

Tour Dates:

Oct. 22 — UC Refectory, Canberra
Oct. 23 — Waves, Wollongong
Oct. 24 — Woodport Hotel, Erina
Oct. 30 — Odeon Theatre, Hobart
Oct. 31 — Forth Pub, Forth
Nov. 5 — The Powerhouse, Toowoomba
Nov. 6 — Black Flag Brewing, Coolum Beach
Nov. 7 — Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Nov. 12 — The Deck, Traralgon
Nov. 13 — Civic Hall, Ballarat
Nov. 14 — Pier Bandroom, Frankston

The annual Farm Aid concert and food festival is headed to Virginia Beach, Va., for the first time this year. The fundraiser for American family farmers will touch down at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater on Sept. 26, with sets from board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young (& the Chrome Hearts band), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), Margo Price and Nathaniel Rateliff.

Joining them this year will be Turnpike Troubadours, Lukas Nelson, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Jesse Welles, Sierra Ferrell, Mon Rovîa, I’m With Her, Amythyst Kiah, Lily Meola and Chris Pierce. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday (June 12) at 10 a.m. ET via Farm Aid’s website and the box office. A limited number of tickets will be available in a presale beginning at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday (June 10).

“Family farmers grow our food and strengthen our communities. And when farmers struggle like they are now, communities feel it too,” said Farm Aid cofounder Willie Nelson in a statement. “The challenges farmers face threaten their livelihoods and put all of us at risk. We’re bringing Farm Aid to Virginia to stand with the farmers and fishers who feed Hampton Roads and beyond — and to grow a food system that works for everyone.”

Since its founding in 1985, Farm Aid has raised more than $90 million for programs that help support family farmers and expand the Good Food Movement, which prioritizes locally grown, organic, humanely raised food. According to the press release, attendees of this year’s festival will get to see farmers’ contributions firsthand via Homegrown Concessions, which will offer a fresh menu with ingredients grown and raised by farmers using ecological practices, as well as hands-on activities in exhibits about soil, water, energy and farming.

Last year’s 40th anniversary Farm Aid took place in Minneapolis, and in addition to its founders, it featured sets from Bob Dylan, Kenny Chesney, Billy Strings, Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson, Trampled by Turtles, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Welles, Madeline Edwards and the Wisdom Indian Dancers.

Bob Dylan revisited a deep cut from his catalog at his Saturday night (June 6) show at the Chateau Ste Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington, performing The Basement Tapes track “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” for the first time in 14 years.

The legendary songwriter opened the show with the 1967 song, last played live in 2012, with guitarists Doug Lancio and Bob Britt providing light backing vocals.

While the cut itself has long enjoyed a second life through cover versions — most notably by The Byrds, who took their 1968 rendition to No. 74 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — Dylan himself has rarely returned to it onstage.

The performances are the latest signs of Dylan continuing to mine his vast back catalog on the Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour, which has now stretched on for more than five years since its launch in late 2021. Over the weekend, Dylan extended the tour into late 2026 with additional North American dates. He has previously surprised audiences across this run with similar excursions, including a cover of The Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho” in tribute to the late Shane MacGowan during a Dublin show in November 2024, and a performance of a traditional folk ballad at an Irish show that hadn’t been heard from him in 34 years.

Dylan’s chart legacy is among the most consequential in music history. He has placed 11 albums in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, including two No. 1 entries — Together Through Life (2009) and Modern Times (2006) — while singles including “Like a Rolling Stone,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, and “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” which reached No. 2 in 1966, remain among the most influential rock recordings ever to chart.

He also recently contributed a co-written song to Willie Nelson’s new album Dream Chaser, released in May 2026, and was reported last year to be working on new music with members of his touring band in Albany, New York.