Here is the Center Stage roundup of music and entertainment news for Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" Spends 27th Week at No. 1 on Hot 100: Billboard reported Nov. 9 that the song has added a 27th week at No. 1 to its record total on the chart dated Nov. 14, 2026. According to Billboard, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" rose to a new peak of No. 2.
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Deadline reported that actor Stacy Keach, known for starring in the TV series Mike Hammer and Titus and for a recurring role on Blue Bloods, died Monday at 85. His wife, Malgosia Tomassi, said he died "after a long and difficult battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure." Read Deadline's report.
The Hollywood Reporter reported the death of JoBe Cerny, an actor, director and the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, at 78. The outlet describes him as a Second City alum who also guided dozens of Hollywood stars in The Word of Promise, an audio production of the Bible. Read The Hollywood Reporter's report.
Whiskey Riff reported that Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs and Megan Moroney are among the performers announced for the 2026 CMA Awards, which air live from Bridgestone Arena on ABC on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Read Whiskey Riff's report.
Rolling Stone reported that Mumford & Sons, Halestorm and Chris Stapleton will perform at the 2026 CMA Awards, joining a lineup that already included Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley and Tim McGraw. Read Rolling Stone's report.
Variety reported that Garth Brooks has announced that his company, Sevens Network, LLC, is set to purchase the Nashville radio spot at WRLT-FM/100.1, currently held by Lightning 100, to launch a new country station. According to Variety, it will feature a mix of younger and long-established artists. Read Variety's report.
Whiskey Riff reported that Ella Langley has broken another of Mariah Carey's long-standing Billboard chart records. Read Whiskey Riff's report.
Whiskey Riff looked back at Johnny Cash's response to a wardrobe malfunction Dolly Parton had at the 1978 CMA Awards. The outlet noted that the 60th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 18 in Nashville will include a tribute to Parton. Read Whiskey Riff's story.
Whiskey Riff also reported on Ronnie Dunn's explanation of why Morgan Wallen asked Brooks & Dunn to open for him. Read Whiskey Riff's story.
Sources: Deadline · The Hollywood Reporter · Whiskey Riff · Rolling Stone (music) · Variety · Whiskey Riff · Whiskey Riff · Whiskey Riff
