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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (10/23)

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Here are all of the new country songs that you need to know this week. Check-out the full list of incredible new songs that came out this new music Friday.

“Say When” – Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney impresses with brand new song, “Say When,” out now.

 

“Me Holdin’ On” – Brett Young

Brett Young shares uptempo new song, “Me Holdin’ On,” out now.

 

“These Days” – LOCASH

LOCASH shares brand new, personal album, Chris & Preston featuring standout track, “These Days.”

 

“The Wolf” – Kip Moore

Kip Moore impresses on brand new song, “The Wolf.”

 

“My Kind Of Love” – Bailey Zimmerman and Stella Lefty

Bailey Zimmerman and Stella Lefty join forces on new song, “My Kind Of Love.”

 

“First Friday Night” – Jacob Hackworth

Jacob Hackworth shares brand new EP, What Took You So Long featuring standout track, “First Friday Night.”

 

“Dandy” – Bella McCormick

Bella McCormick shares brand new single, “Dandy,” out now.

 

“Corralin’ A Cowgirl” – Dalton Davis with Jenna Paulette

Dalton Davis and Jenna Paulette collaborate on new song, “Corralin’ A Cowgirl.”

 

“Leaving Lucy Lonesome” – Kenny Whitmire

Kenny Whitmire shares brand new song, “Leaving Lucy Lonesome.”

 

“Never Gonna Deserve Ya” – NEEDTOBREATHE

NEEDTOBREATHE releases new song with Evan Honer, “Never Gonna Deserve Ya.”

 

“Can’t Leave You Alone” – Denitia

Singer-songwriter, Denitia shares new song, “Can’t Leave You Alone.”

 

“Amen” – Alex Lambert

Big Loud Texas artist, Alex Lambert share new song, “Amen,” out now.

 

“Spent” – Jason Cross

Jason Cross impresses with new song, “Spent,” out now.

 

“Two Dozen Roses” – Abigail Mae

Abigail Mae releases her incredible cover of Shenandoah’s popular song, “Two Dozen Roses,” out now.

 

“Feel Something” – Wesko

Wesko continues to impress, releasing new song, “Feel Something,” out now.

 

“A Foot Below My Chin” – Johnathan Alverson

Johnathan Alverson shares new song, “A Foot Below My Chin.”

 

“Pieces of Us” – DEK of Hearts

DEK of Hearts shares new song, “Pieces of Us,” out now.

 

“How It Ends” – Mack Geiger

Breakout artist, Mack Geiger shares new song, “How It Ends.”

 

“Railroad River Junction” – Mountain Grass Unit with Hayes Carll

Mountain Grass Unit and Hayes Carll share brand new song, “Railroad River Junction.”

 

“Call Me When Ya Don’t” – Jaren Johnston

Jaren Johnson continues to share incredible new songs, including, “Call Me When Ya Don’t,” out now.

 

“Fixing You” – KIANA

Singer-songwriter, KIANA impresses with new song, “Fixing You.”

 

“Any Place In Time” – Kassi Ashton

Kassi Ashton delivers country-rock anthem, “Any Place In Time.”

 

“What You Find” – Tyler Braden

Tyler Braden returns with brand new song, “What You Find.”

 

“High Plains Boogie” – Hayden Redwine

Hayden Redwine drops first release of 2026 with new song, “High Plains Boogie.”

 

“Welcome To The Freak Show” – Colby T. Helms

Colby T. Helms releases brand new album featuring standout track, “Welcome To The Freak Show.”

 

“Set Me Free” – Cameron Whitcomb

Cameron Whitcomb impresses on new song, “Set Me Free.”

 

“Tennessee You Again” – Greylan James

Greylan James shares brand new song, “Tennessee You Again.”

 

“Talk About It” – Regan Rousseau

Emerging Country Pop artist Regan Rousseau introduces herself to a wider audience with “Talk About It.”

 

“Not Falling Out” – Max McNown & Carly Pearce

Max McNown joins forces with Carly Pearce on new song, “Not Falling Out.”

 

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Here Is Brothers Osborne’s Album ‘Watertown’

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Brothers Osborne shares new album, Watertown, out now, October 23rd on all streaming platforms. Learn more here and listen below.

Brothers Osborne are heading back to their roots with their fifth studio album, Watertown, out now. Named after their Maryland hometown, the 11-track project gives fans a more personal look at the experiences and stories that have shaped the duo, both personally and musically.

Throughout Watertown, the brothers explore everything from family, love, and loss to the different stages of life and the changes that come with them. The album reflects where they come from while giving them space to share more of themselves through their music. As TJ Osborne explains in a recent press release, “We’re not just getting back to where we were born and raised, but to the roots of where we started musically. A time when music wasn’t dictated by anything other than what our hearts and souls wanted to say.”

Produced by longtime collaborator Jay Joyce, Watertown also brings some new things to the Brothers Osborne catalog, including their first full-length collaborations with other artists. The project features “Born and Raised Hell” with Cody Johnson and “Tough Kid” with Stephen Wilson Jr., adding two exciting collaborations to the tracklist.

With Watertown, Brothers Osborne are leaning into their roots and the personal experiences behind their music. It’s another chapter for the duo, and one that gives fans a closer look at the stories they have to tell. Make sure you give it a listen!

Watertown Track List:

  1. Born and Raised Hell (feat. Cody Johnson) (John Osborne, Lee Miller, Kendell Marvel)
  2. R.I.P. (TJ Osborne, Hunter Phelps, Alysa Vanderheym)
  3. Family Business (John Osborne)
  4. High (John Osborne, Lucie Silvas)
  5. Bottle It Up (Dan Isbell, Josh Kear, Paul Sikes)
  6. Ain’t Killed Me Yet (TJ Osborne, Jesse Frasure, Jacob Hackworth)
  7. Doors (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Jesse Frasure, Lee Miller, Chris Pixton)
  8. Stubborn (Devin Dawson, Josh Kerr, Matt Roy, Lydia Vaughan)
  9. Tough Kid (feat. Stephen Wilson Jr.) (John Osborne, Pete Good, Lee Miller)
  10. Same Ol’ Different Story (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Kendell Marvel)
  11. Watertown (John Osborne)
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Brothers Osborne shares new album, ‘Watertown,’ out now on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Brothers Osborne releases.

To keep up with Brothers Osborne, follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

Watertown is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Lauren Alaina Goes Number One at Country Radio with “All My Exes” featuring Chase Matthew

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Lauren Alaina goes number one at country radio this week with her single, “All My Exes” featuring Chase Matthew. Learn all the details here.

Ten years later, country mainstay, Lauren Alaina has officially returned to the top of country radio with her own single. Alaina’s hit song, “All My Exes” featuring fellow country artist, Chase Matthew is officially th number one song at country radio this week.

With its catchy hook and honest lyrics, “All My Exes” is the kind of song that makes you want to turn the volume all the way up and sing along. The track puts a playful spin on looking back at past relationships, with a chorus that is hard to forget and a message that plenty of listeners can relate to. Clearly, country radio agrees that the song is incredibly catchy, and we have a feeling this one will be sticking around for a while.

“You say you’re feeling crazy // Trying to change me // I don’t blame you // Trying to blame me // ‘Cause I’m hard to love and hard to let go // If it makes you feel better // Boy, you ain’t alone // I ain’t saying that you’re right about me // I’m just sayin’ all my exes would agree // Scream my name as you’re walking out the door // Ain’t gonna lie, yeah, I heard it all before // I know I’m a little hard-headed // But baby, to your credit // You might be onto something tonight // No, I ain’t saying that you’re right about me // I’m just sayin’ all my exes would agree”

Congrats to Lauren Alaina and Chase Matthew on their number one!

Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Lauren Alaina and Chase Matthew announcements and releases.

To keep up with Lauren Alaina, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

To keep up with Chase Matthew, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

“All My Exes” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Who Is Wesko? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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Who is Wesko? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising artist here…

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Wesko // Photo credit: Underscore works

Quick Facts:

Full name – Wesley Keith Holmes (Wesko)
Birthdate – 05/03/2000
Hometown – Kenansville, North Carolina
Current city – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical influences – Bruce Springsteen, Eric Church, Jason Isbell, Neil Young, Alice In Chains
Label – Warner Records
Current Single – “Big Bad Love”  (as of date of article: 10/19/2026)
The Beginning:

Today our spotlight shines on an artist that has been on our radar for the better part of this year. We chatted with rising artist, Wesko about his path to country music, his new music, and of course, where he’s headed. Although his path wasn’t traditional, it’s clear that Wesko has a promising future in the genre.

Originally from a small town in eastern North Carolina with a population of around 500 people, he spent much of his early life working blue-collar jobs. From selling diesel parts and working in his family’s body shop to supervising an erosion-control company and farming, music wasn’t always the plan. “I’ve done a little bit of everything, and music was kind of something I picked up on a whim,” he shared. “Kind of late in comparison to a lot of people in the business now.”

Wesko picked up a guitar at 19 and  started writing songs at 20. Just a year later, he even began to sing in public. Once music became an important part of his life, he found it hard to quit. “I just started late, but I’ve run with it as far and as hard as I can run with it,” he explained. That determination came from something his parents taught him growing up, which was finding your purpose can take time, but when you find it, you owe it to yourself to pursue it.

“If you go seeking your purpose in life, it takes you a while to find it, but most of the time, the best things come to you when you’re not expecting it,” Wesko shared, adding, “And then you take it upon yourself to chase it with everything you got. Otherwise, you’re kind of cheating yourself out of a gift of knowing what you’re supposed to do.”

Music was always around him, even before he realized it would become his career. His parents grew up during the grunge era, so his childhood soundtrack included Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, and Alice in Chains, alongside country artists like George Strait and Kenny Chesney.

That combination helped shape the sound he’s developing today, blending his rock influences with country songwriting. But it wasn’t until he was around 14 or 15 that he really began connecting with country music on a deeper level.

“When I got my first iPod, I really started to listen to what those guys were saying,” he shared., referencing artists like Eric Church and Jason Isbell. “I never really understood what they were saying in their songs until I was old enough to kind of comprehend it.” Once he started paying attention to the storytelling, something clicked. “Once I kind of got into the storytelling of country music, I fell in love with it, and kind of decided that that was what spoke to me the most.”

The Turning Point:

Wesko’s first real taste of performing came during a trip to Nashville for his 21st birthday. His parents brought him to town, and while he was out on Broadway, he unexpectedly found himself onstage singing in front of a crowd. By the time he and his family were making the nine-hour drive back to North Carolina, he was already booking shows.

He continued pursuing music while attending university and working a full-time job, using platforms like TikTok to share his music and connect with listeners. His schedule was packed, but music remained a constant. “I had my attention divided in three ways, but music always held the front of that,” he said, adding, “I would skip class and call out of work to go play shows and stuff. It pursued me in the same way that I pursued it.”

During this period of time, songwriting became an important outlet for the singer-songwriter. He picked up his guitar and began writing about what he was seeing, feeling, and experiencing. “When you’re in a truck with four other grown men for 40 to 50 hours a week working in the hot summer sun, things can get a little tense,” he said “I was actually just writing the things I was feeling in the moment. What came out is a lot of those songs that you hear that I did at the beginning of my career.”

As he continued putting music out into the world, he started building a small audience on TikTok, which led him to connect with his now manager. . That audience eventually helped lead him to Charly Salvatore, who would become his manager. “In many different ways, my manager saved me from a life of boredom and bad contracts,” Wesko said. He eventually signed a record deal with Warner Records.

Today:

Flash forward to today, Wesko is releasing music and getting his name out there. His latest release, “Big Bad Love,” marks a new chapter in the sound he wants to bring to country music.

He had been holding onto the title for about two years, waiting for the right moment and the right writing room to turn it into a song. When the time finally came, the writing process moved quickly. “We sat down and we wrote that song, maybe an hour,” shared the singer.

The track also represents a shift after spending three years releasing strictly acoustic music. Rather than gradually introducing a louder sound, Wesko decided to make a clear change in direction. “The way I did that is to not segue at all and to just be as loud and rocking as I could possibly be, because that’s who I am at my core,” he explained.

For Wesko, the rock influence isn’t something he’s adding to his music just to stand out, it’s a part of who he is as an artist, shaped by the music he grew up listening to and the sound he naturally gravitates toward. “It’s loud, there’s attitude,” he said. When the decision was made to create a fully produced debut record, he knew how he wanted to approach it. “I looked at my theme and said, well, you know, it’s time to rock and roll.”

Wesko is consistently in the studio creating and recording more music. He shared that he already has ten dogs recorded and anticipates even more coming soon. “This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for my entire career,” he shared. “This is one of my dreams, to do a project like this and really try and throw my hat into the ring of country music as it exists.”

Stay tuned for more!

Connect:

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Wesko releases.

To keep up with Wesko, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Wesko’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (10/16)

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Here are all of the new country songs that you need to know this week. Check-out the full list of incredible new songs that came out this new music Friday.

“Thin Ice” – Hudson Westbrook

River House Artists / Warner Records Nashville’s Texas country star Hudson Westbrook impresses with new song, “Thin Ice.”

 

“Disco Rodeo” – Belles

Belles’ brand new album, Midwestern is officially out now featuring standout track, “Disco Rodeo.”

 

“I Know Where I’ll Be” – Randy Travis

Country music icon, Randy Travis drops brad new song, “I Know Where I’ll Be,” out now.

 

“Most Wanted” – Gavin Adcock

Gavin Adcock continues to crank out new music, adding, “Most Wanted” to his growing catalog.

 

“I Can’t Fall For You” – Preston Cooper

Preston Cooper shares new song, “I Can’t Fall For You,” out now.

 

“Thread” – Emily Ann Roberts

Breakthrough vocalist and songwriter Emily Ann Roberts shares five-song EP, including our favorite song, Thread.”

 

“ACT MY AGE” – Presley & Taylor

Presley & Taylor’s new album ACT MY AGE is officially out now featuring standout title track.

 

“Jack Daniel’s” – K. Michelle

K. Michelle shares her debut country album, Jesus & Whiskey featuring catchy track, “Jack Daniel’s.”

 

“Left Right Left” – Bryan Andrews

Bryan Andrews shares brad new single, “Left Right Left,” out now.

 

“The Fool” – Mae Estes

Mae Estes new EP, The 90s Called is officially out now featuring six songs including, “The Fool.”

 

“Cover Up” – Graham St. Clair Band

Graham St. Clair Band impresses on brand new song, “Cover Up,” out now.

 

“Alabama Vs. Tennessee” – Riley Green with Peyton Manning.

Riley Green releases his new college football track  “Alabama Vs. Tennessee” featuring Super Bowl champion and MVP, Peyton Manning.

 

“Ruttin’ Buck” – Logan Jahnke

Logan Jahnke shares new EP, Losing Side featuring standout track, “Ruttin’ Buck.”

 

“Better Alone” – Parker McCollum

Parker McCollum shares “Better Alone” on new album, Live From Sound City.

 

“Coldest Shoulder” – Caylee Hammack ft. Trisha Yearwood

Caylee Hammock and Trisha Yearwood join forces on “Coldest Shoulder,” a powerhouse duet rooted in classic country storytelling.

 

“wrapped” – Ashley Cooke

Ashley Cooke is getting into the holiday spirit with new song, “wrapped.”

 

“Brighter Days” – Alex Hall

Alex Hall Impresses with new song, “Brighter Days,” out now.

 

“Rock The Juckbox” – Dylan Marlowe

Dylan Marlowe continues to crank out new music with brand new song, “Rock The Juckbox.”

 

“yellow brick home” – Stephen Wilson Jr.

Stephen Wilson Jr. drops two brand new songs, including, “yellow brick home” and “Exorcisms on the Weekend.”

 

“Cowboy Like Me” – Tim & Taylor

Tim & Taylor add to their catalog with new song, “Cowboy Like Me.”

 

“Nothin’ Left To Burn” – Brandon Wisham

Brandon Wisham shares new EP, Ain’t What It Looks Like (Continued) with standout track, “Nothin’ Left To Burn.”

 

“Dixieland Delight” – Hayden Coffman

Hayden Coffman shares two new songs, “Rocky Top” and “Dixieland Delight,” out now.

 

“Roll Me Down” – Adam Simons

Adam Simons shares new song, “Roll Me Down,” out now.

 

“Countryside” – Clay Barker

Serving as the final release before his debut EP, Clay Barker shares new song, “Countryside.”

 

“Where I Grew Up” – Lauren Eliza

Lauren Eliza shares new song, “Where I Grew Up” off her brand new debut EP, The Girl From Nowhere.

 

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Who Is Bellah Mae? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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Who is Bellah Mae? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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Bellah Mae // Photo credit: Matthew Berinato

Quick Facts:
Full Name – Bellah Mae
Birthdate – 02/09
Hometown – United Kingdom
Current City – Nashville, TN
Musical Influences – (please name 3-5): Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift
Label – Sony Music Nashville
Current Single – “Gimme Gimme” (as of date of article: 10/12/2026)

The Beginning:

Today’s spotlight artist is one we are really excited abou since discovering her on social media. We chatted with Bellah Mae about her love for music, her career so far, and of course all about new music. Keep reading to learn more.

The United Kingdom native grew up in a town near Birmingham, where country music played a much bigger role in her childhood than it did for most of her friends and peers. Raised in a musical family, she grew up listening to country and rock and roll, thanks in part to her dad and grandfather, who both taught her to play music. Her grandfather was also a rock-and-roll musician who frequently traveled to Tennessee.

While country music wasn’t necessarily what the other kids around her were listening to, it was always a part of her world. As she got older, she began exploring songwriting herself, drawn to lyrics, stories, and the opportunity to put her own experiences into words. “I’ve always just been such a chatty person that’s had so much to say,” she shared. “I was desperate to start writing songs.”

She began writing in her early teens and quickly realized how much she loved it. For her, songwriting became a way to work through the things she was feeling, almost like journaling but on a much bigger scale. “I was a very, truly, like, intense kid,” she explained. “I felt things pretty deeply. And so for me, it was one of those things where I had to channel it into something.”

Her early musical influences helped shape the sound she would eventually develop. She grew up loving country-pop artists like Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift. Today. Today, she also loves artists like Carter Faith and Sienna Spiro and even Drake for his clever lyricism. “I just really do love fun metaphors and lyrics, and rap honestly does it really well,” shared Mae.

The Turning Point:

Mae’s appreciation for storytelling across genres has become a big part of her own music. With a sound that blends catchy, pop-leaning melodies with the kind of detail and honesty she loves in country songwriting, she has found a lane that feels distinctly hers.

The singer-songwriter first came to Nashville when she was 19, beginning a routine of traveling back and forth between the UK and Music City for writing trips. At the time, she was building her career in London, where she was signed to a major label for around three years. It was a valuable introduction to the music industry, but as the years went on, Nashville became an increasingly important part of her creative life.

“I think that was a narrative that was pushed on me a lot, having worked out of London, that no English people really have broken through country,” she shared.

She knew she could continue making pop music, which she genuinely enjoys, but she also knew where she felt most connected to the songs she was writing. Rather than choosing the direction that might have seemed more practical, she decided to take the risk and pursue the music she loved. “I could make more of the pop stuff, because I love music, but I’ll never feel fully connected to it,” she explained. “Or I could fully just take the risk and take the plunge.”

She ultimately left her previous deal and was fortunate to connect with Sony’s Nashville team at the beginning of the year. After spending time going back and forth between the UK and Nashville, she officially made the move in March. For her, the timing also coincided with a noticeable change in the country music scene back home. Having grown up as a country fan in the UK, she has watched the genre become much more visible, from songs charting to major country artists performing for huge crowds.

She recalled attending a concert in London’s Hyde Park and looking around at the thousands of people who had come out for country music. “I remember going to one of them and being like, ‘I know why I’m here, but how are you guys all here?’” she laughed. “I was like, ‘Where did you all come from? This is crazy.’”

Mae also believes that the boundaries between genres have become less rigid, making room for artists to bring their different influences into country music. “I think artists are their own genre,” she shared. “I would always define myself that way.”

Today:

Now based in Nashville, the singer-songwriter is introducing listeners to her sound with her incredible EP, Keep It Peachy. As someone who loves building a project around a central idea, she wanted the music, imagery, and track list to feel connected.

The peach itself has a personal meaning. It has long been a nickname for her, and she also loved the Southern imagery it brought to a project marking her introduction to Nashville, but the idea goes beyond the name. “On the surface, I’m super sweet,” she shared. “I would love to be known as kind and soft and gentle, but I think the songs that I write are kind of dressed up in that fun, cutesy way, but then they’re about real stories underneath.”

That idea guided the track list. She wanted the songs to be colorful while still exploring real experiences, with enough light and shade to show different sides of her personality and writing. Tracks like “Home Safe” lean into a more vulnerable side, while “Love Me Less” pushes boundaries in what she feels comfortable saying in a country song.The EP feels like a collection of the emotions and personal experiences, something Mae did intentionally.

Most recently, Mae has been sharing her current single, “Gimme Gimme,” which came together rather quickly during a songwriting session. “The first two songs that we’d written were really sad, and just really emotional songs. And I think we were both a bit fatigued with our own sadness for a second, and we were like, ‘Should we just do something fun?’ And it was late in the day, and so we just started messing with that. I think it was written start to finish in an hour.”

Looking ahead, she already has plenty more in the works, including a duet with Warren Zeiders that recently came out. Stay tuned from more from the songstress! 2027 is shaping up to be an even bigger year for her.

Connect:

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Bellah Mae announcements and releases.

To keep up with Bellah Mae, follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Bellah Mae’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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John Morgan Earns Number One at Country Radio with “Kid Myself”

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John Morgan earns the number one song at country radio this week with his single, “Kid Myself.” Learn all the details here.

John Morgan is known as an incredible songwriter, but since embarking on his solo career, he has steadily built and incredible fanbase and even more incredible catalog of songs. “Kid Myself” has always been a standout track. This week, Morgan finally hit the top of the charts, earning his first number one single at country radio as a solo artist with no other than, “Kid Myself.”

Written by Morgan with Tyler Hubbard and Jordan Schmidt, “Kid Myself” is one of those songs that has instant appeal and clever wordplay. The track captures the regret of looking back on a past relationship and recognizing that, at the time, you were still figuring things out. With its honest lyrics and relatable message, Morgan reminds listeners that sometimes growing up means learning to take accountability for the things you wish you could change.

“But I was just a kid myself // I was just a kid myself // Didn’t know better than to wish you well // Baby, if you never could tell // I ain’t proud of how it all went down (I ain’t proud, went down) // If I could, I’d take it all back now (if I could, I’d take it back now) // I’d be lyin’ if I said I wasn’t wishin’ you were missin’ me like hell // But I don’t wanna kid myself (I don’t wanna kid myself) // Mm, I don’t wanna kid myself (I don’t wanna kid myself)”

Congrats to John Morgan and his team on his first solo number one single at country radio! We can’t wait to see what comes next for the singer!

Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming John Morgan announcements and releases.

To keep up with John Morgan, follow him on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or Twitter. 

“Kid Myself” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Lee Brice ‘Sunriser (All-Nighter)’ – Album Review

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Lee Brice’s new double album, Sunriser (All-Nighter), featuring “Killed the Man,” “Country Nowadays,” and “When the Kingdom Comes” is out now.

Since the release of 2009’s “Love Like Crazy,” Lee Brice has been one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers. With his unique rasp and powerful emotive voice, the singer-songwriter has always had the uncanny ability to make his music feel like a snapshot in time. Nowhere is that more evident than on his new album, Sunriser (All Nighter), out now.

On the 32-track trouble album, the Curb Records artist offers listeners an intimate reflection of Brice’s life in this moment. Here, he reflects on faith, friendship, fatherhood, love, and mortality in his unique style that manages to both tug on the heartstrings and uplift.

“My records have always been kind of a time stamp of where I’m at in my life. With this one, I had a lot of songs that I felt kinda summed up a lot of my life’s journey. The younger me would catch sunrises from being out all night, then it changed to seeing the sun come up because I was a new dad, then it would be after a show and staying up to write into the early morning. A sunrise is something special to see – you’ve gotta earn those,” He shares in a statement. “So, this album is dedicated to all the folks on the farm at dawn, the parents getting up with their kids, the front-line workers starting or ending a shift – this album is a celebration of all that hard work. Hope y’all enjoy this one and can find a story in here that relates to your life in some way.” 

The album opens with its title track, an enchanting celebration of those who thrive on little to no sleep, whatever the reason. Whether one is working the night shift, heading to work before dawn, or caring for young children, its warm uptempo sets the immediate tone for the rest of the album’s journey. “However the morning finds you,” Brice sings. “I hope it finds you well.”

“Killed the Man” is one of the album’s most clever moments, turning the familiar story of a man becoming better for the woman he loves into something far more literal. The woman “kills” the old version of him, forcing him to shed his ego and mature into something better. “When I first heard this song, it made me look back at my own life and see the man who I was isn’t the man I am today,” he shared. “I think the message is something anyone can relate to as we all strive to evolve and grow through life and its challenges. For me, ‘Killed The Man’ captures that stripping away of the ego to become who God intended me to be, leaning into family, faith, and something bigger than myself.”

Other highlights include “Bury the Dead,” a captivating look at the life of a gravediver and “Old Men,” a devastating ballad about the passing of a dear friend. Brice continues to shine on ballads, with “That’s All I Know,” “Words,” and “All the Way Down” showing his impressive vocal range as he flexes his voice over the stirring melodies.

“What You Know About That” is a catchy uptempo ode to small towns and hometowns, while “Cornbread” also celebrates the simpler things in life. “Country Nowadays” finds him grappling with the perceived stigma against his conservative lifestyle and the endless divisiveness between people today.  Likewise, “Money Made the Music” celebrates the simpler times in music, when it was driven by real life as opposed to the industry’s pockets.

Focusing on nostalgia and simpler times, songs like “While We Didn’t Last,” “Summer of Us,” “She Wasn’t Like That” and “Truck Bed Mixtape” hearken back to some of his biggest hits sonically, mixing nostalgia and heartbreak in different ways.

“The Devil’s At It Again” finds him stretching himself sonically with a driving and building uptempo that culminates in frenetic and frantic guitars. It’s sure to provide an electric live moment as he battles the devil alongside the support of the “angel” in his life. Likewise, the Marc Broussard-esque “Cry” provides another special moment, allowing the South Carolina native to get gritty and swampy in the best ways possible.

Story songs like “The Dogs are Barking,” “Best Friend,” “Never Meet Your Heroes” with Vince Gill, and “Heart Pine (The Ballad of Mr. Bill)” offer new sides of the singer-songwriter. While “Barking” is remnant of Reba’s classic, “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” the brooding ballad deals with infidelity, death, guilt, and the mysterious disappearance of the “other man.” Alternatively, “Heart Pine” features stunning harmonies from Diamond Rio, as Brice recalls a visit from an elderly man who had lived in his home as a child. 

Other collaborations pepper the album with “Drinkin’ Buddies” leading to a fun singalong with Nate Smith and Hailey Whiters, while “Said No Country Boy Ever” allows him to trade verses with the Traler Park (Rob Hatch, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson). It’s a clear standout, and should probably lead to a full-length for the talented crew. “Country Alone” also finds him trading verses with Kelsey Hart and Chase Rice as they muse that in life, “Friends don’t let friends country alone.”

“Me and Whiskey” offers a moment of levity, as Brice shows his less serious side on the catchy, heartbreak tune. “Me and whiskey sitting in a bar, D-R-U-N-K-E-R than I should be but I broke her heart,” He sings, musing over clever tropes as he drowns his sorrows.

While Brice shines on all types of songs, his conviction is strongest when singing about faith and family. “Daddy Don’t Care” is a gorgeous ballad about his love for his little girl, while “When the Kingdom Comes” is a powerful and emotional ballad about entering God’s Kingdom. There, nothing matters but love.

By the time “You, Me, and My Guitar” closes the epic album, its sprawling length truly peaks. Like Brice’s career itself, the song starts quietly before building into something much bigger, serving as an appropriate finale to a record that moves between intimate ballads, rowdy anthems, spiritual reflections and everything in-between.

Sunriser Track List:

  1. Sunriser (Lee Brice, Cooper Bascom, Jerrod Niemann)
  2. Killed The Man (Michael Whitworth, Jared Conrad, Troy Cartwright, Chandler Baldwin)
  3. Me and Whiskey (Lee Brice, Matt Alderman, Nate Kenyon)
  4. Country Nowadays (Lee Brice, Matt Alderman, Nate Kenyon)
  5. Devil’s At It Again (Lee Brice, Matt Alderman, Nate Kenyon, Lewis Brice)
  6. She Wasn’t Like That (Tom Douglas)
  7. Bury The Dead (Lee Brice, Billy Montana, David Tolliver, Brent Rupard)
  8. Truck Bed Mixtape (Lee Brice, Andy Sheridan, Brian Davis)
  9. What You Know About That (Lee Brice, Brian Davis, Andy Sheridan)
  10. Said No Country Boy Ever (Lee Brice, Brock Berryhill, Cole Taylor, Brian Davis)
  11. All The Way Down (Lee Brice, Adam Wood, Cooper Bascom)
  12. Drinkin’ Buddies (Justin Wilson, Zach Kale, Chris DeStefano)
  13. Old Men (Adam Wood)
  14. Cry (Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip, David Garcia)
  15. Daddy Don’t Care (Lee Brice, Adam Wood, Billy Montana)
  16. When The Kingdom Comes (Lee Brice, Sara Brice, Billy Montana, Jon Stone)

All-Nighter Track List:

  1. Dogs are Barking
  2. Never Meet Your Heroes (with Vince Gill)
  3. That’s Where You Come In
  4. Money Made the Music
  5. Cornbread
  6. While We Didn’t Last
  7. Country Alone (with Kelsey Hart and Chase Rice)
  8. A Lotta That
  9. Summer of Us
  10. That’s All I Know
  11. Best Friend
  12. All the Whiskey in the World
  13. Heart Pine (The Ballad of Mr. Bill) (with Diamond Rio)
  14. Words
  15. Rollin’ Sevens
  16. You, Me, and My Guitar
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Lee Brice shares double album, ‘Sunriser (All-Nighter) out now on all streaming platforms.

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Lee Brice’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (10/9)

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Here are all of the new country songs that you need to know this week. Check-out the full list of incredible new songs that came out this new music Friday.

“Kinda Love It” – Lainey Wilson

Multi-platinum, global superstar Lainey Wilson shares brand new song, “Kinda Love It.”

 

“Closer Every Day” – Cole Goodwin

Big Machine Records artist, Cole Goodwin shares new song, “Closer Every Day.”

 

“Break Up Like That” – Nate Smith

Nate Smith releases brand new song, “Break Up Like That,” out now.

 

“Tommy Jackson” – Randy Rogers Band with Parker McCollum

Randy Rogers Band and Parker McCollum share new song, ‘Tommy Jackson,” out now.

 

“Lower” – Jaren Johnston

Jaren Johnston continues to impress with new song, “Lower.”

 

“Country & Midwestern” – Tigirlily Gold

Tigirlily Gold share latest project Country & Midwestern featuring standout title track.

 

“In The Now” – Benny G

Benny G shines on new song, “In The Now,” out now.

 

“Pushing Daisies” – Julia Cole

Julia Cole releases deluxe project featuring incredible new song, “Pushing Daisies.”

 

“Love Bomb” – Onoleigh

Onoleigh releases brand new EP, featuring standout title track, “Love Bomb.”

 

“Something’s Always Breaking” – Austin Snell

Austin Snell shares new song, “Something’s Always Breaking,” out now.

 

“Ain’t Mad About It” – Madden Metcalf

Madden Metcalf shares new song, “Ain’t Mad About It,” out now.

 

“Hundred Thousand Sunsets” – Max Alan

Max Alan shares new song, “Hundred Thousand Sunsets,” out now.

 

“Deserts” – Wyatt Lowe

Wyatt Lowe’s record, Deserts is officially out now featuring standout title track.

 

“Bottom Of It” – Abigail Osborn

Abigail Osborn shines on brand new song, “Bottom Of It.”

 

“There’s The Bar” – Tyra Madison

Tyra Madison impresses with brand new song, “There’s The Bar.”

 

“I Don’t Know” – Christian Parker

Christian Parker shares standout brand new song, “I Don’t Know,” out now.

 

“Can’t Put You Down” – CJ Solar And The Old Souls

CJ Solar And The Old Souls share sneak peak of their debut album with brand new song, “Can’t Put You Down.”

 

“Stay With Me” – Nicholas Jamerson

Nicholas Jamerson impresses with new song, “Stay With Me,” out now.

 

“Fun” – Chris Janson

Chris Janson delivers the ultimate up-tempo party song with “Fun.”

 

“Know I’ll Have To Quit” – Grace Tyler

Grace Tyler shares brand new song, “Know I’ll Have To Quit,” out now.

 

“One Right Thing” – Hudson Macready

Singer-songwriter, Hudson Macready shares new song, “One Right Thing.”

 

“Santa Baby (The Murder Ballad)” – Liam St. John

Liam St. John shares new song, “Santa Baby (The Murder Ballad),” out now.

 

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Who Is Blake Proehl? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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Who is Blake Proehl? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising artist here…

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Blake Proehl // Photo credit: Evan Harney

Quick Facts:

Full name – Blake Proehl
Birthdate – 01/12/1999
Hometown – Carolinas
Current city – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical influences – Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown
Label – MCA
Current Single – “If He Ain’t Up”  (as of date of article: 10/5/2026)
The Beginning:

Today’s spotlight shines on an artist we have really been loving lately, Blake Proehl. Proehl chatted with us about his upbringing, how he found music, and where he’s headed. Keep reading to learn more.

Growing up, music was not necessarily on his radar. Instead, he came from a football family, spending much of his childhood moving around the country as his dad played professionally. “I did not do any music growing up at all,” he shared. “My entire family is pretty much committed to football. My dad played football for a really long time, so we kind of just followed him around the country.”

He followed in his dad’s footsteps, eventually playing football for the Minnesota Vikings. It was there that an injury unexpectedly gave him the opportunity to explore something completely different. Away from home in Minnesota, someone gave him a guitar to help pass the time while he recovered. “It was cold and lonely up there for a while, so I started playing some guitar and singing and started posting, just to venture out and try to have fun with it,” he recalled.

Although he had never seriously considered music, there had been a few hints that he could sing. His best friend’s grandmother used to encourage him to join choir after hearing him sing in the car, and he even remembers strangers complimenting his voice from time to time. Still, it wasn’t until he started posting online that he realized music might actually turn into something. A video with his grandmother went viral, earning him a significant number of followers in just about a week.

“I was like, ‘Oh man, there’s something here, maybe,’” he shared. “I felt like God was nudging me towards that in a way.” As the online attention continued to grow, he began playing his first shows. It was the live aspect of being an artist that really made everything click. “Once I had the first couple shows, I was like, ‘This is definitely what my favorite part is,’” he shared. “This feels divine in a way.”

Despite not growing up playing music, he was always a fan. Country music was a big part of his childhood, especially on family trips to Charleston. He grew up listening to artists like Florida Georgia Line and Dan + Shay;  however, his biggest musical inspiration comes from outside the genre. “I have, like, level 10 out of 10 Bieber fever,” he shared “I’m obsessed with Justin Bieber. He’s a musical genius.”

The Turning Point:

Once people began connecting with his videos online, he knew he needed original music. While still in Minnesota, he started trying to write songs on his own. According to him, those early attempts will never be making their way out of the vault “Those songs were really, really bad,” he shared, adding, “You have to write a lot of bad songs to get to the good ones, and that was very true for me.”

His career started to progress and he eventually auditioned for American Idol. Although the experience gave him the opportunity to learn and make friendships he still has today, he admits that he probably wasn’t quite ready for it at the time. While many of his fellow contestants had grown up singing, his own childhood had been spent on the football field. “I definitely wasn’t necessarily ready for that experience,” he shared. “But it happened for a reason. I never would take it back or anything.”

About a year and a half ago, he officially made the move to Nashville, Tennessee. Proehl started writing more, getting into rooms with other songwriters, and building a catalog of original music. Eventually, publishers and labels around town started taking notice. Last spring, he signed with MCA and began releasing music, including fan-favorite “If He Ain’t Up.”

The song was written during one of his first sessions with a group of friends who have since become some of his favorite collaborators. Inspired by a real situation with an ex-girlfriend, the track also showcases the pop influences that have become part of his sound. “It kind of has a little bit of One Direction in it, which is a little bit of my sound,” he shared. “It’s like One Direction country a little bit as well. There’s a lot of pop influences in some of the melodies.”

Today:

Now, the rising artist is ready to give listeners an even bigger introduction to who he is with his debut EP, Hearts Don’t Break. Several of the songs on the project came together during one of his first writing camps in Nashville. During the two-day camp, he wrote a song called “Hearts Don’t Break Like That,” which quickly became one of his favorites and ultimately inspired the name of the project.

As for why he dropped the “Like That” from the EP title, fans will have to listen. “You have to listen to the song to understand this,” he shared. “I’m trying to have myself a little Swiftie moment. You know what I’m saying? A little Easter egg situation.”

Sonically, Hearts Don’t Break pulls from both his upbringing and the pop influences that have always inspired him. Proehl describes the project as having a coastal Carolina feel, mixed with pop-driven verses, big hooks, and country instrumentation “It’s just a good representation of me getting started as an artist,” he shared. “It’s some of my favorite songs I’ve written.”

With that being said, there is so much more coming down he pipeline from the singer-songwriter. “It’s literally just the start to so much music that’s in the vault,” he a shared. Along with the new music, fans can expect to see much more of him on the road. Live music remains his favorite part of the career, and he is already looking ahead to some big touring plans in 2027.

Connect:

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Blake Proehl releases.

To keep up with Blake Proehl, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

Blake Proehl’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.