Jacob Hackworth Kicks Down the Door With Record-Breaking Country Radio Debut
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Jacob Hackworth just made one thing clear: he’s not here to ease into Country radio, he’s here to take it over.
The breakout singer-songwriter exploded onto the scene this week with his debut single “What Took You So Long,” landing a staggering 128 first-week stations, including a record-breaking 96 adds on impact. That’s not just impressive… it’s historic. The total marks the biggest first-week debut for a new artist in Country Aircheck/Mediabase history.
Oh, and he’s also your No. 1 most added at Country radio this week.
In other words? Nashville is paying attention.
The Mercury Nashville/Goat Island Sound newcomer was surprised by his team, family, and friends as the milestone rolled in, making for a full-circle moment that hit just as hard as the numbers themselves.
“My mind is absolutely blown,” Hackworth shared. “Y’all are changing my life right before my eyes… I’m overwhelmed. This is wild.”
Behind the scenes, the confidence has been there all along. “This is one of those moments where the artist, the song, and the team all come together,” said MCA’s SVP of Promotion & Touring, Damon Moberly. “Jacob is an undeniable talent, and this record is something special.”
As for “What Took You So Long,” the buzz makes sense. The track blends slick, modern Country production with a hook-heavy, emotionally charged story, written by Hackworth alongside Jaxson Free, Steph Jones, and Daniel Ross. It’s already catching fire on streaming, matching its explosive radio debut step for step.
Bottom line: Jacob Hackworth didn’t just arrive, he kicked the door down.
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