Bits & Pieces: Upcoming shows in the Grand Ole Opry's Opry 100 Honors series include tributes to Charlie Daniels (7/8), Porter Wagoner (7/12), Bill Monroe (9/16) and Minnie Pearl & Roy Acuff (10/18). Performer lineups and tickets here.

Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation's "Fill the Little Red Wagon” activation will again be part of her summer tour in support of local animal shelters, and in partnership with Live Nation. Pet toys, food and supplies will be collected; donors win a chance at pit tickets. More here.