Brooks announced the Blame It All On My Roots Tour with a video revisiting the enclosed drum pod that became a centerpiece of his massive 1990s productions. Between glimpses of the pod, the announcement flashes back to an era when Brooks ran, climbed, swung and occasionally flew his way through country music concerts.

Ella Langley’s rise has been one of the most exciting stories in country music, but this week, the conversation around her “Dandelion” era shifted from the songs to the seats.

Fans say high Ticketmaster prices are to blame as Post Malone’s stadium tour struggles to sell out, raising questions about the future of live events.

A federal jury has found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster acted as an unlawful monopoly.