COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Ella Langley isn't just enjoying one of country music's biggest breakout years, she's making music history. According to Billboard, Langley's blockbuster single "Choosin' Texas" has now spent 14 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, placing her alongside two of the most iconic female artists of all time: Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. The milestone isn't just impressive, it's transformative for country music. Courtesy Of Ella Langley A Place Among Music's Gr

When Caylee Hammack, Meg McRee and Britt Taylor sat down to write "Must Be Nice," they weren't chasing a social media moment. They were swapping stories. "I think we all, men and women, have had a moment where a partner was not supportive in the way that was needed,"Hammack tells All Country News. "The three of us were bringing up stories of moments where what we did was under-appreciated and just expected." Courtesy Of Caylee Hammack Then came the line that changed everythin

Jon Pardi isn't playing it safe in 2026. The multi-platinum country star has officially announced his Gamblin' Man Tour 2026, a 19-date run that promises everything fans have come to expect from one of the genre's most electric live performers. Named after the fan-favorite track from his latest album, Honkytonk Hollywood, the tour will kick off on September 17 and bring Pardi's signature brand of modern honky-tonk to arenas and amphitheaters across the country. Courtesy Of Jo

For years, Wyatt McCubbin has quietly been one of the names Nashville insiders mention with a knowing smile. The songwriter behind cuts for Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top and a growing list of country's biggest stars has built a career making other artists sound unforgettable. But with "Andy Griffith," that quiet secret is officially out. The release arrives alongside the announcement that McCubbin has signed with Dave Cobb's Lucille Records in partnership

Waylon Wyatt has always written songs that feel like they're covered in dust, memory, and miles traveled. The kind of songs that sound as though they've been passed from one front porch to the next long before they ever found a recording studio. But with Dustpiles, his long-awaited debut album, the young songwriter does more than introduce himself, he plants a flag for the future of country music. Credit: Cole Silberman Out now, Dustpiles is a striking debut from an artist wh

Some songs define an era. Others prove they're timeless. Clay Street Unit makes a compelling case for the latter with "Kids (Live From Charlotte, SC)," a fearless reimagining of MGMT's indie-rock classic that trades shimmering synthesizers for scorching fiddle breaks, rapid-fire picking, and enough Appalachian swagger to shake the floorboards. Recorded live, the performance captures exactly what has made the Colorado-based six-piece one of roots music's most exciting young ac

Jason Scott & The High Heat have never sounded interested in taking the easy road. On their gripping new single, "How To Get Away With Murder," they don't just flirt with outlaw country mythology, they breathe fresh life into it, crafting a widescreen thriller that feels ripped from a dusty reel of forgotten American cinema. If modern country has spent the last few years rediscovering its roots, Jason Scott is busy reminding everyone why those roots mattered in the first plac

Some country songs tell stories. Others tell the truth. Christian Parker's latest release, "Almost Mine," lands firmly in the second category. Rather than leaning on clever turns of phrase or polished nostalgia, Parker digs into the emotional gray area that country music has long been built to explore: loving someone who was never really yours. It's a familiar feeling for many, but one that's rarely written with this level of restraint and emotional honesty. Inspired by a rea

Some records are meant to be dissected. Others are meant to be rolled down the windows for. Bryan Ruby's new EP, Playing With Fire, falls firmly into the second category, delivering six songs that feel less like individual tracks and more like chapters from one unforgettable summer night. From the golden glow of sunset to the final embers of a dying bonfire, Ruby crafts a project that captures the fleeting moments we spend the rest of the year trying to recreate. Rather than

Riley Green is known for keeping things simple. He's rarely one to chase headlines or overshare, but a conversation with Theo Von on This Past Weekend peeled back the curtain on one of country music's biggest stars in a way fans haven't seen before. Over nearly two hours, the Alabama native swapped stories, cracked jokes, reflected on fame, and admitted that despite sold-out arenas and chart-topping hits, there's still one part of life he hasn't figured out. Here are the bigg

Jelly Roll has built a career on proving that your past doesn't define your future. Now, he's bringing that message to one of the most legendary, and emotional, locations in country music history. The reigning superstar has officially dropped the music video for "Hands Up," and it's unlike anything he's released before. For the next 48 hours, fans can watch the video exclusively on Spotify, where Jelly Roll delivers a powerful live performance from inside San Quentin State Pr

There are plenty of young artists chasing viral moments. Tristan Roberson is chasing something far more enduring. Courtesy Of Tristan Roberson At just 18 years old, the Frisco, Texas native has already built the kind of career that many artists spend decades working toward. With nearly half a million followers across social media, millions of streams, and a fiercely loyal fanbase, Roberson has quietly become one of the most exciting young voices in country music. Even more im

River House Artists is celebrating its 10th anniversary in a big way. The Nashville powerhouse has officially launched The House Management, a brand-new artist management division that already boasts one of country music's most exciting rising rosters. If you've been keeping an eye on the next generation of stars, chances are you'll recognize a few names. Co-Founders of The House, Zebb Luster (L) and Lynn Oliver-Cline (R), Photo credit: Libby Danforth Meet the Artists Calling

If your Stanley cup needed a little more country flair, Kacey Musgraves just answered your prayers. The Grammy-winning singer has teamed up with Stanley 1913 for a brand-new limited-edition collection that's equal parts practical and stylish. Inspired by wide-open spaces and life "in the middle of nowhere," the collection blends Stanley's signature durability with Kacey's unmistakable western aesthetic. Courtesy Of Stanley Country Style Meets Stanley The standout piece is the

Hudson Westbrook's rise has been impossible to ignore, and now the Texas breakout is taking the next big step. Fresh off touring with Bailey Zimmerman and Morgan Wallen, the 2026 ACM New Male Artist of the Year nominee is officially hitting the road on his own biggest headlining run to date. The Hits Me Tour launches this fall with 24 dates across the country, and judging by how it's starting, you might want to grab tickets sooner rather than later. Hudson Westbrook | Credit:

For one long, loud, bourbon-soaked weekend, Bourbon & Beyond is turning up the volume, and the proof. The World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival just announced the biggest lineup in its eight-year history, stacking more than 100 artists across five stages from September 24–27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. And if you thought this fest was already overflowing, 2026 just kicked the barrel over. Courtesy Of Chris Stapleton On Facebook The weekend reads

There are comeback songs, and then there are songs that feel like they never left. With "Fish On," Randy Travis doesn't chase trends, reinvent himself or try to fit into modern country's ever-changing landscape. Instead, the Country Music Hall of Famer does something far more powerful: he doubles down on the sound that made him a legend in the first place. The result is a jaunty, toe-tapping slice of neo-traditional country that feels as if it drifted straight out of 1988, du

Randy Travis - Fish On For nearly 40 years, Randy Travis has built a career telling those stories better than almost anyone. With "Fish On," he doesn't just cast another line, he casts listeners back to a time when country music wore its heart on its sleeve, its boots in the dirt and its stories in every verse. Sometimes the biggest catch isn't the fish at the end of the line. Sometimes it's the feeling that, for three and a half minutes, country music sounds exactly the way

Ashland Craft has never chased polish, and that's exactly what makes Dive Bar Beauty Queen (Deluxe) such a compelling listen. The South Carolina native has carved out a lane where grit, heartache and Southern swagger coexist, and the deluxe edition doesn't simply tack on extra songs, it sharpens the album's emotional edge. At its center is the standout new addition, "Doesn't Have To Be That Way," a beautifully understated duet with Tyce Delk that proves Craft is just as capti

Sometimes an artist only needs a handful of songs to make a lasting impression. On Written By Women, Zoe Jean Fowler proves exactly that. Five songs, five great stories, and five chances to discover your new favorite country artist. Leaning into her self-described brand of "cry baby country music," Fowler delivers an EP that feels refreshingly honest, emotionally rich, and rooted in the kind of storytelling that has always made country music matter. Courtesy Of Zoe Jean Fowle