COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Zach John King — Happy For You Zach John King returns with “Happy For You,” a reflective track that digs into the complicated space between heartbreak and healing. The song captures that moment when you genuinely want the best for someone who’s moved on, even if you’re still piecing yourself back together. King leans into his signature emotional delivery, balancing raw lyricism with warm, cinematic production. The chorus stands out as a confession; he’s trying to be happy for

Cody Johnson - Travelin’ Soldier Some songs are simply written for certain voices. For “Travelin’ Soldier,” the Dixie Chicks’ (now The Chicks) heartbreaking ballad of love, loss, and war, that voice might just belong to Cody Johnson. After years of fans dreaming about what his rich Texas drawl could do with the tune, Johnson finally delivers his long-awaited rendition, and it’s every bit as stirring as imagined. Released today, his version isn’t a reinvention, it’s a revival.

ERNEST - Blessed There’s a certain kind of magic that only Nashville can bottle, and ERNEST seems to have found it in his latest song, “Blessed.” Released today, the track feels like a quiet exhale, a moment of peace from an artist who’s finally standing steady in his own boots. Known for his sharp pen and undeniable swagger, ERNEST has long been one of Music City’s best-kept secrets, the kind of guy who can walk into a writing room and walk out with a hit before lunch. But “

Megan Moroney - Beautiful Things Megan Moroney has a way of turning the quiet aches of everyday life into something that feels cinematic. The Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records standout has done it again with the long-awaited release of “Beautiful Things,” a song that fans have already been clinging to like a lifeline. This is Moroney in her purest form: real stories, real emotions, and zero interest in sanding down the rough edges of the human experience. The Georgia nati