COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

In a city where artists rise and fall with dizzying speed, Georgia-born Erin Kirby has arrived with a voice and vision that demand attention. Her debut EP, In and Out of Love , released today on all streaming platforms, is a compelling testament to her talent as both a vocalist and a storyteller, establishing her as one of Music City’s most promising new voices. Photo by M.E. Clocking in at five tracks, In and Out of Love  is more than a collection of songs—it’s a journey. Fr

In an era where country music often finds itself leaning toward pop polish and big-city shine, Jon Wolfe is keeping the neon lights burning in the corner bar. With his new album Barstool Therapy: Session One , out now, the Oklahoma-born traditionalist delivers a masterclass in authenticity, the kind of record that smells like spilled whiskey, worn leather, and heartbreak half-healed. Photo by Jeremy Thomas. Produced by GRAMMY®-nominated Dave Brainard, Barstool Therapy: Sessio

The Hunter Brothers are back, and this time, they’re flying the flag for every kind of country. With their new EP All Kinds of Country , the Saskatchewan-born quintet doubles down on what’s made them one of the most dynamic sibling acts in modern country music: powerhouse harmonies, storytelling that sticks, and a willingness to color outside the lines. Photo Courtesy Of Hunter Brothers The project builds on the momentum of their recent feel-good hits “Homegrown Night” and “B

In a town that never stops spinning out stars, KIANA has found her moment to shine. With her brand-new EP This Is The Part , the rising pop-country artist isn’t just dropping songs, she’s dropping a statement. One that’s equal parts confidence, nostalgia, and pure fun. Photo Courtesy Of KIANA “This is the project I’ve always wanted to make,” KIANA says. “It’s full of anthemic, feel-good songs inspired by the pop-country music that shaped me growing up.” That blend of heart an

Kenny Hotopp has always had a knack for storytelling that lingers long after the song ends. With the release of his evocative new EP, Early Times , Hotopp invites listeners on a five-track journey that is at once deeply personal and universally resonant, a tapestry of Bluegrass, R&B, and Blues stitched together with warmth, honesty, and lyrical nuance. Photo Courtesy Of Kenny Hotopp From the first notes of Early Times , it’s clear that Hotopp is drawing on the full palette of

Country riser Trey Calloway isn’t just dipping his toes into the fire with his latest release, he’s diving straight in. “Make That Move” is a high-octane burst of energy that fuses swaggering country charm with a funky, dancefloor-ready groove. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t just ask for attention, it demands it. Photo Courtesy Of Trey Calloway Written by Trey alongside Wolf Mahler and Ben Wagner, the release captures the moment when attraction sparks into action, when t

The holidays aren’t always wrapped in red and green bows, sometimes, they come tied up in blue. Rising country songstress Tyra Madison leans into that truth with her new single, “Santa, Can You Fix a Broken Heart?" a tender, soul-stirring spin on Christmas melancholy that proves she’s one of Music City’s brightest and most emotionally honest new voices. Single Art Courtesy Of Tyra Madison With a voice that soars like tinsel catching the light and lyrics that hit straight to t

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 “

Joey Myron has never been one to color inside the lines, and his latest single, "Best Western", proves why he’s carving out a unique lane in country music’s evolving landscape. Equal parts outlaw grit and modern beat-driven swagger, the track takes listeners on a ride that’s as steamy as it is unpredictable. Photo Provided From the very first line, “Your spit in my mouth tastes like moonshine now” Myron sets a tone that is raw, unapologetic, and intoxicating. He’s not just te

New York City loves a holiday cliché. The twinkle of Fifth Avenue. The Rockefeller Center tree towering over bundled-up tourists. Couples leaning into each other under mistletoe like they invented romance. Cyndi Thomson knows the scene better than anyone, yet in her return to the spotlight, she flips the snow-globe fantasy into something far more honest. Photo by Daniel Shippey Her new single “Christmas In New York” arrives wrapped in glossy orchestration and bright-city shim

Stephen Thomas has never been one to color inside the lines. The five-time Grammy-considered artist, long celebrated for blending Pop, R&B, Rock, and Hip-Hop into his self-described “universal” sound, has now taken a leap into Country and Americana and the result feels nothing short of inevitable. Photo Courtesy Of Stephen Thomas With his debut country single, “Come Home to Me,”  Thomas trades flash for feeling, crafting a soul-stirring ballad that aches with the beauty of no

Joe Hermes doesn’t just release music. He pours concrete foundations for the kind of nights people wake up trying to piece together the next morning. The Midwest-raised independent firestarter is back with “A Real Good Bad One,” out now, and it lands like a beer bottle cracking against a neon bar sign. Photo Courtesy Of Joe Hermes Hermes has already earned a reputation for rowdy anthems built for tailgates and bars that don’t bother putting chairs on tables until sunrise. His

There are certain places that hold a version of us we haven’t seen in years. A quiet road where we learned to drive. A high school stadium where we lingered a little too long after curfew. A gravel parking lot that once felt like the center of the universe. Country riser Robyn Ottolini knows those ghosts well, and she’s chasing them down in her newest release, “Way Back.” Photo by Stephanie Montani. This is Ottolini at her most cinematic. The Ontario firebrand taps into that

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

Billy Currington sounds exactly like you’d expect him to, relaxed, content, and maybe even a little sun-soaked. There’s an ease to his voice, the kind that comes from a man who’s done the chasing, earned the hits, and found something far more valuable on the other side: peace. He’s not chasing trends or proving anything, he’s simply making music that feels right. And that feeling? It’s written all over King of the World , his most easygoing and self-assured project yet. The c

In every artist’s story, there’s a moment where the curtain lifts, the fog clears, and the person behind the microphone takes a long, steady breath, ready to begin again. For Alexandra Kay, that moment has a name: Second Wind. Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen Her new album is more than a collection of songs. It’s a reckoning, a return to herself, an unraveling of heartbreak, and a rebuilding of spirit. “When I decided I was going to stop feeling sorry for myself, stop rotting in

Two emotions can exist at once, and Meghan Patrick captures that beautifully in her heartfelt new single set to release Friday, “Both Can Be True.”

Ash Ruder isn’t just releasing songs, she’s unspooling a story. With her debut EP Miss California , out now via Riser House Records, the singer-songwriter crafts a cinematic journey that feels like driving with the windows down through memory, heartbreak, and healing. Photo Courtesy Of Ash Ruder The six-track project plays out like a film reel of Ruder’s life, vividly nostalgic, deeply introspective, and quietly brave. It opens with “The Valley (Cinematic Cut),” where the fai

There’s a timeless art to country songwriting, the kind that trades flash for feeling and radio polish for raw truth. Matt Warren’s new five-song EP, Heartbreak Superstar , is a shining reminder of that. It’s not just a record; it’s a writer’s record, one that wears its heart, dust, and dreams proudly on its sleeve. Photo Courtesy Of Matt Warren The title track, “Heartbreak Superstar,” cements this project as something special. Co-written with the incomparable James Slater, t

Carson Beyer is back, and he’s not holding anything back this time. With his brand-new single, “Nothing Left to Break,” the rising country talent delivers a gut-punching slow groove that feels equal parts heartbreak confessional and emotional rebirth. Photo Courtesy Of Carson Beyer The song opens in the aftermath of a love gone wrong, where Beyer’s voice floats like smoke over a modern country arrangement, steady drums, gentle guitar swells, and a haunting melody that lingers