Hudson Westbrook Makes Country Radio History as “House Again” Hits No. 1 Becoming The Youngest Solo Male to Top Chart with Debut Single
- All Country News
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At just 21 years old, Hudson Westbrook isn’t just knocking on country music’s door, he just kicked it wide open.
The Texas country breakout has officially landed at No. 1 on the Mediabase Country radio chart with his debut single, “House Again,” marking a milestone moment not only for the House Artists / Warner Records Nashville newcomer, but for the format itself. With the achievement, Westbrook becomes the youngest solo male artist in country radio history to reach No. 1 with a debut single, a stat that feels less like trivia and more like a warning shot to the rest of the genre.
House Again,” written by Westbrook alongside Dan Alley and Neil Medley, didn’t rise quietly. Long before radio caught up, the song built its reputation the old-fashioned way, through live crowds, word-of-mouth buzz, and the kind of emotional stickiness that turns first-time listeners into long-term fans. It’s the rare debut that feels lived-in rather than manufactured, built on sharp songwriting and a vocal that carries both grit and vulnerability.
Westbrook’s delivery is central to the song’s punch. There’s a restless ache in the performance — a sense that the story isn’t just being told, it’s being remembered. That authenticity has made “House Again” a standout in his live sets, where audiences have been singing it back months before the chart confirmed what the crowds already knew.
His rise has been swift, but not accidental. Westbrook represents a new wave of Texas-bred artists blending regional credibility with mainstream reach, artists who understand both the tradition and the tension that make country music move forward. Industry momentum has been building around him for months, but this week’s chart-topping moment makes it official: the buzz has turned into something measurable.
And if “House Again” is the introduction, it’s a strong signal of what’s ahead. Westbrook isn’t circling the launchpad anymore, he’s already airborne, and gaining altitude fast.
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