IJR News — today's news from every sideTom Gallagher Hope his hamstring actually holds up this time, rushing him back for a playoff push isn't worth risking a setback later. Elena 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. 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.
