Who Is Deerock? The Story Behind His Journey to Country EDM

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Who is Deerock? The New York-native DJ joined us to chat about his journey as a pioneer in the country-EDM music scene. Get to know the rising star here…

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Derek Attardi (Deerock)
Birthdate – December 29th
Hometown – Garden City, Long Island, NY
Current City – New York City
Birthday – December 29th
Musical Influences – DOD, Avicii, Lane 8
Current Single – “Hot Out” with Kyle Clark LISTEN HERE
The Beginning:

Country music and EDM might seem like an unlikely pairing, but Deerock is proving otherwise. Derek Attardi, who goes by Deerock is an absolute force in the music industry right now. We chatted with Deerock all about his love for music, how he’s helped put country-EDM music on the map, and his new music.

As a Long Island, New York native, Deerock grew up surrounded by music. “My mom’s side of the family, she has four brothers, and she’s the oldest, and they’re all musicians. I was always around music. Then my brother and my sister who are older than me were always taking me to concerts,” he shared. Adding, “My first show I went to was in New York City at a club called Pacha, and I saw a guy named Audien. He was the guy who inspired me. I went to the show to see the headliner called Knife Party which was a dubstep act, and he was the guy that came on before him, and I loved his style of music. It was really cool to see that, and then this past year, I did a tour with him. We played at five or six different spots, and it was super full circle.”

Despite being a huge music fan, Deerock did not start truly dabbling in his own artistry until college. “I started with music probably around junior year of college. I bought a DJ board and then I started playing the local bars near James Madison University and the fraternities, so that’s kind of how I got into the space.”

The Turning Point:

Deerock continued to hone in on his DJ skills, while completing his MBA at JMU and working a corporate job. “I was working a corporate job, I was pursuing music, and it started to really pop off, when TikTok became a thing and COVID was ending. I was leveraging TikTok to get shows, and I was playing a lot in the college circuit,” he shared.

The rising star found himself playing more and more shows, including a ton in the southeast of the country. “I knew I was going more into a country music market. So when I would go to the schools, I would try to incorporate an original song of mine, I would take the vocal off and I would put a country vocal over it, and the kids loved it,” shared Deerock. “I saw so much traction towards that, and I thought that was what country/EDM is.”

“It started doing so well, that I had a mix series on Soundcloud called ‘Get Up It’s Game Day,’ which was kind of like play this before a sports match or you’re tailgating or you’re pregaming for a party. Then I made a mix series in 2021 called, ‘Get Up It’s Country EDM,’ which is the same as ‘Game Day,’ just country vocals over the top. It was 25 minute long mixes, where people could listen to it, and people loved it, and I got a lot of traction for it.”

Although he saw so much success in the country-EDM space that he was helping to cultivate, it wasn’t until 2025 that Deerock really went all in. “I had been doing country-EDM since 2021/2022, but I had always kept it on the back end, just feeding the beast, but starting this past November, I’ve been putting it on the front end,” he shared.

“The stuff that I’m making is keeping it as country authentic as possible, but just adding a dance beat to it. I’m not trying to take away the elements to the song. I guess the vision is I grew up listening to EDM in the 2014-2017-ish era, which I thought was beautiful because it was mostly a full verse, a chorus, and a bridge, and nowadays, a lot of the EDM is typical house music where there’s a repeated vocal. It’s allowed me to make music that I love and have vocals and lyrics and all these beautiful melodies that stand out.”

Today:

Flash forward to right now, Deerock is absolutely crushing it in the country-EDM music space. The DJ is playing all across the country, including at the ACM Awards this May, as well as, bringing his tour, Deerock’s Club Rodeo to a ton of different cities this summer. (New Yorkers, be ready this August!)

Most recently the singer collaborated with Kyle Clark on a reimagined version of Clark’s song, “Hot On.” According to Deerock, this collaboration was a long-time coming. “So I heard this song a while back, when he first released it, and I fell in love with the song. […] I  really wanted to redefine what I think country-EDM is. This was a song I loved from Kyle, so I hit him up, and asked if he was interested in a reimagined, country-EDM version and re-releasing it. He was interested in it, and he sent me over the stems and all the tracks, and I took some of them out and added my own, and I sent it to him, and he loved it. I kept all of the original elements that made it such a good song, and I added my own little drum kick and my piano and my synths to it, and it sounded really good. Anyone who loved this song will still love his new one that has more of a dance beat to it.”

The new version is summer-ready and breathes new life into the already fun-loving song. Deerock’s talent and intellect is taking the country-EDM space to new heights and bringing new fans to both genres at the same time. We’re manifesting a collaboration with artists like Russell Dickerson and Mitchell Tenpenny in the future, and who knows what else!

Deerock is ready for stardom. “The whole country-EDM space, there’s so much real estate to take over and I’m excited to be a frontrunner. Avicii kinda started it and now Diplo is big, but I think the end goal is to get where Diplo is and he has a Diplo’s Honky Tonk at Stagecoach. I want to have a Deerock’s Club Rodeo at some of these country festivals and have a stage of my own.” 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 Deerock releases.

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

Deerock’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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Luke Combs Earns Back to Back Number Ones on Country Radio

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Luke Combs continues his streak of number ones with two different songs going number one at country radio this week and last week. “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” is the number one song at country radio this week.

Every song that Luke Combs puts out to country radio seems to make its way to the top! The superstar is going to go down in history as one of the most successful country artists of his time. Last week, Combs earned the top spot on the country radio charts with his song, “Days Like These.” This week, the superstar took over his own number one spot, with “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” making its way to the top of the charts.

Another smash hit for Combs, “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” was inspired by a true story, where the singer was missing his then gifriend, now wife, Nicole, while away from her. While not everyone can relate to the life of an entertainer, “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” is a song for anyone who loves and misses someone they can’t see right now. Much like “Days Like These,” Combs’ honesty and authenticity shines.

“I can hear the lonely howlin’ out my window // I can feel the whiskey not do anything // It’s two in the morning, TV’s on and // I’ve never felt so far from home // I can hear the lonely howlin’ out my window // The morning light can’t come too soon // Lyin’ here, not next to you // Wide awake, I dream of you // Sleepless in a hotel room”

Congrats to Combs and his team on another monumental feat! It’s only a matter of time before his next radio single hits the top of the charts.

Fans can catch the number one single and many more at a Combs’ show near you. Check out his full schedule here.

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

To keep up with Luke Combs, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Sleepless in a Hotel Room” 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 (5/1/26)

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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.

“How Did You Know” – Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi surprises fans with brand new song, “How Did You Know,” out now.

 

“YES” – LOCASH

With their latest single, LOCASH impresses on new song, “YES.”

 

“Colors” – Austin Snell

Arguably the best song on Austin Snell’s new EP, Colors, the title track is a true standout.

 

“i loved you then” – Alana Springsteen

Alana Springsteen shares new song, “I loved you then,” as we await her next studio project.

 

“nevermind” – Ashley Anne

Ashley Anne shares her brand new EP, Generational Heartbreak honest new track, “nevermind.”

 

“Lucky” – Ernest

Ernest shares his latest album, Deep Blue featuring incredible songs including, “Lucky.”

 

“Middle Of Nowhere” – Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves just released her sixth studio album, featuring one of our favorite songs, the title track, “Middle Of Nowhere.”

 

“Kinfolk” – Southall

Southall debut their new album, Kinfolk featuring nine meticulously-crafted songs that everyone should listen to including “Kinfolk.”

 

“Drive All Night” – Wyatt Flores

With his second release of 2026, Wyatt Flores shares newest song, “Drive All Night.”

 

“I’M THE ONE” – Graham Barham

Graham Barham keeps cranking out new music for fans, including today’s new release, “I’M THE ONE.”

 

“Lonely” – Sunny Black

Rising country artist, Sunny Black shares brand new song, “Lonely,” out now.

 

“God Made Mama” – Hadlie Jo

In a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Hadlie Jo shines on new song, “God Made Mama.”

 

“XYZ71s” – Julianna Rankin

Big Loud Texas singer-songwriter, Julianna Rankin shares brand new song, “XYZ71s.”

 

“Any Other Girl” – Spencer Hatcher

Spencer Hatcher continues to grow his fanbase with each and every release. His latest song, “Any Other Girl” is out now.

 

“Ain’t Life Strange” – Cody Parsons

Talented independent singer, Cody Parsons shines on new song, “Ain’t Life Strange,” out now.

 

“Mind If I Smoke” – Tyce Delk

Tyce Delk shines on new song, “Mind If I Smoke.”

 

“”Drag, Queen” – Abbie Callahan

Abbie Callahan bring her sharp-wit to new song, “Drag, Queen.”

 

“I Know I Know” – Stella Lefty

Stella Lefty is reaching new heights with brand new song, “I Know I Know.”

 

“High Notes” – Joe Nichols

Joe Nichols shares latest release, “High Notes,” out now.

 

“Truck Bed Mixtape” – Lee Brice

Lee Brice delivers a nostalgic new song called, “Truck Bed Mixtape,” out now.

 

“If Hell Were a Bar” – Robyn Ottolini

Robyn Ottolini shares her undeniable talent on new song, “If Hell Were a Bar.”

 

“Heart On My Sleeve” – Baylee Lynn

Songstress, Baylee Lynn shares an expansion of her debut EP, including the incredible title track.

 

“Love Needs You” – Drew Baldridge

Drew Baldridge shares new summer anthem, “Love Needs You.”

 

“Two Steppin’” – Diplo ft. Adrien Nunez

Diplo returns to the country music scene with a killer collaboration, “Two Steppin'” with rising country artist, Adrien Nunez.

 

“Bet On That” – Blake Whiten

Blake Whiten shares brand new song, “Bet On That,” adding to his growing catalog.

 

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Here Is Austin Snell’s EP ‘Colors’

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Austin Snell shares his brand new EP, Colors, out now, May 1st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.

Back in 2023, we introduced you to singer-songwriter Austin Snell. Today, Snell, a River House Artists/Warner Music Nashville rising artist is releasing arguably his best work to date. The entertainers new EP, Colors is officially out now, and you’re going to want to listen to it.

With seven cohesive songs, Colors marks a new era for Snell. He’s more honest and vulnerable on this record and is truly giving fans music to find themselves in, something music has always done for him.“I’ve grown a lot as a person the past few years. I’ve spent a lot of time working—working on relationships, working on some trauma, and most importantly, working on myself,” shared Snell in a recent press release. “This project is a reflection of that. This EP sounds a lot different from previous music, but I’ve never been more proud of my work. I hope y’all enjoy.”

Colors is an incredible mix of country story-telling, rock, romance, grit, and honesty all wrapped up in one EP. Make sure to listen to the record!

Colors Tracklist:

  1. Daddy’s Eyes (Austin Snell, Dallas Wilson, Tucker Beathard)
  2. Everything But Okay (Austin Snell, Jaxson Free, Logan Maggio)
  3. Circles (Austin Snell, Andrew Baylis, Austin Nivarel, Michael Whitworth)
  4. My Favorite Scar (Austin Snell, Laura Veltz, Jimmy Robbins)
  5. You Being You (Austin Snell, Conor Matthew, James Maddocks)
  6. Have It All (Austin Snell, Larry Fleet, Jake Mitchell)
  7. Colors (Austin Snell, Lalo Guzman, Johnny Clawson)
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Austin Snell shares new EP, ‘Colors,’ 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 Austin Snell releases.

To keep up with Austin Snell, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.

Colors 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 Is Kacey Musgraves’ Album ‘Middle Of Nowhere’

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Kacey Musgraves shares her brand new album, Middle Of Nowhere, out now, May 1st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.

Kacey Musgraves has been absolute magic, since she gained mainstream recognition several years ago. Everything, Musgraves crates is pure heart. Her music transcends audiences and genre and truly showcases true artistry. Today, the singer-songwriter shares her sixth studio album. Middle Of Nowhere is officially out now.

“The bulk of this record was made during the longest single period of my life,” shared Musgraves in a recent press release. “And I found that for the first time, it actually felt incredible being alone and existing in a space not defined by anyone else. I became fascinated with the concept of liminal space, both geographical and emotional. We don’t linger in these transitional, empty spaces long enough and rush to define where or whatever is next. I became so at ease with being in the ‘middle of nowhere’ in many senses and sitting in the un-comfort of the undefined. I had a lot of time for creative ambling and leaning into myself in different ways; horses, humor, writing with my early collaborators again, and living out my very simple, inspired life between Texas, Tennessee, and Mexico.”

Middle Of Nowhere is arguably one of Musgraves’ best projects to date. Make sure to listen!

Middle Of Nowhere Tracklist:

  1. Middle of Nowhere (Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk)
  2. Dry Spell (Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
  3. Back on the Wagon (Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk)
  4. I Believe in Ghosts (Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally)
  5. Abilene (Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally)
  6. Coyote (feat. Gregory Alan Isakov) (Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Rick Nowels)
  7. Loneliest Girl (Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne)
  8. Everybody Wants To Be a Cowboy (feat. Billy Strings) (Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk)
  9. Horses and Divorces (feat. Miranda Lambert) (Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally, Miranda Lambert)
  10. Uncertain, Texas (feat. Willie Nelson) (Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian)
  11. Rhinestoned (Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Scotty Emerick)
  12. Mexico Honey (Kacey Musgraves, Steph Jones, Luke Laird)
  13. Hell on Me (Kacey Musgraves, Steph Jones, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally)
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Kacey Musgraves shares new album, ‘Middle Of Nowhere,’ 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 Kacey Musgraves releases.

To keep up with Kacey Musgraves follow her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

Middle Of Nowhere 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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Who Is Maoli? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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

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Quick Facts:

Full Name – Glenn Awong; “Maoli”
Hometown – Maui, Hawaii
Current City – Maui, Hawaii
Musical Influences – (please name 3-5) George Strait, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, traditional Hawaiian music as well as Reggae
Label – One RPM
Current Single – “Feels Like Love” (as of date of article: 04/27/2026)
The Beginning:

Today’s spotlight shines on an artist who redefined the parameters of country music and garnered millions of fans while doing it. Glenn Awong, who goes by Maoli is an incredible singer-songwriter who spans the gamut of country music fans everywhere. Keep reading to learn more about his story.

“I grew up in a little town in Haiku, in Maui, upcountry Maui,” began Maoli. “I did a lot of my upbringing over there. There’s a lot of country style living out there, so I’m very familiar with the country lifestyle.” Maoli’s Hawaiian upbringing brought both music to his life and the country lifestyle that many artists write songs about.

Since the two main genres in Hawaii are traditional Hawaiian music or Reggae, which Maoli shared is called, “island music,” the singer was immersed in the different sounds that island living brought to his ears; however, he still recalls an early love of country music.

“I fell in love [with country music] because my grandfather is into country music. It wasn’t big back then in Hawaii, but country living, we’ve always done that. So my grandpa would listen to country music, and what I fell in love with when it came to that style of music was the storytelling. They would talk about red dirt roads and gravel roads and horses and working hard, and that’s actually the lifestyle I lived my whole childhood, so I could really relate to it.”

The Turning Point:

For Maoli, making music and telling his story was always really important to him; despite, the fact that he didn’t know that he could make a living being an artist.

“I did know at a young age that I had decent talent, but I didn’t know at that age that I’d be doing this at this type of level because if you see where I come from, things like this just don’t happen to people where I’m from. It’s very humbling and I’m super grateful for all of this. […] But I did know that I loved doing this,” shared the artist.

As Maoli began to hone his talent, he began blending the influences that he loved growing up. “I grew up on George Jones, George Strait, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks because over here in Hawaii, a lot of people like to kinda do what I do, and mix the genres together because Hawaii is really a reggae-island vibe. And I can’t take credit for that because there’s a lot of OG artists that have done this [mixing] before me. The only difference is I gave it a bigger stage.”

While Maoli started in Reggae music, boasting nine independent albums and over a half a billion streams worldwide, his connection to country music came back around 2018. Now, he’s finding mainstream success in blending the genres “We like to grab those melodies and those story-telling lyrics and just make it our own. That’s what we do, it’s very easy for us,” shared the singer, adding, “We just came off of a sold-out tour in Australia, and seeing thousands of people singing your songs, I just still have to pinch myself sometimes. I never thought I’d be on the other side of the world and people are buying tickets to see me.”

Today:

Flash forward to today, Maoli is living in Hawaii, but making music with incredible talent in Nashville. Namely, the singer teamed up with hit producers Dann and David Huff on new music.

Most recently, Maoli released a beautiful and honest song called, “Feels Like Love.” “I wrote that song in Nashville. The idea behind it was I had been through a divorce six years ago, and that broke me to the core. I was going through a really tough time in my life for a good two or three years,” he shared candidly. “As you heal from that, yeah you heal and you move on in life, you can always use those experiences in songs because even though you’re healed from it, other people might not be. I figured the idea would be that I would talk about it and be vulnerable, and share that there is love after heartache. […] I thought at the time that that needed to be heard, and just giving people hope.”

For Maoli creating music that his fans love is paramount, and “Feels Like Love” truly fits the bill. As he embarks on this evolved journey in music, the singer-songwriter promises even more music to come, bigger stages, and more collaborations to await. “There will be a lot of music that I’m going to be releasing, some great songs too. I’m going to be doing some collaborations too. […] It’s with some people that I feel are a really big deal.” Stay tuned!

Connect:

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

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

Maoli’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 (4/24/26)

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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.

“You Can Have Him” – Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce brings the sass to her brand new song, “You Can have Him,” out now.

 

“Slow Down Ol’ Son” – Dylan Scott

With his first track of 2026 and on the heels of his seventh number one, Dylan Scott releases new song, “Slow Down Ol’ Son.”

 

“Wrong With Me” – Timmy McKeever

Timmy McKeever’s star power continues to rise with brand new song, “Wrong With Me.”

 

“Not Even Close” – McCoy Moore

As we await his upcoming record, McCoy Moore shares new song, “Not Even Close.”

 

“Something Easy” – Jackson Dean

Jackson Dean impresses on brand new album, Magnolia Sage, featuring one of our favorites on the record, ”

 

“Backwoods” –Zach John King

Zach John King’s star continues to rise, as he shares brand new song, “Backwoods.”

 

“Drinks Can Drink” – Cody Lohden

DeVille Records’ singer-songwriter Cody Lohden shares brand new song, “Drinks Can Drink.”

 

“Miss Montana” – Nicole Croteau

Nicole Croteau shares her debut EP, Montana, where she gives fans a taste of her talent and her life on six cohesive tracks, including, “Miss Montana.”

 

“Flawless” – 2 Lane Summer

2 Lane Summer make their album debut with, Flawless, featuring the incredible title track.

 

“Dead Man Walking” – Waylon Wyatt

Blending blues and roots with his signature country Americana, Waylon Wyatt showcases his undeniable talent on his new song, “Dead Man Walking.”

 

“Bitches” – Kassi Ashton

Vocal powerhouse, Kassi Ashton shows off her undeniable talent on new song, “Bitches.”

 

“Buzzards” – The Band Perry

The Band Perry continue to release their best music to date with their brand new song, “Buzzards.”

 

“Blue” – Dalton Davis

Dalton Davis shines on slow-burn new song, “Blue,” out now.

 

“I Can’t Love You Anymore” – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen

Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen team up for an epic collaboration on new song, “I Can’t Love You Anymore.”

 

“Not Yours” – Ian Harrison

Ian Harrison’s talent is one full display on poignant story-telling song, “Not Yours.”

 

“Sinners Apply Within” – Ryan Jewel

Ryan Jewel grows his catalog of music with new song, “Sinners Apply Within.”

 

“Me & God and a Fishing Pole” – Skip Ewing

Skip Ewing impresses on brand new track, “Me & God and a Fishing Pole.”

 

“Backwards” – Hudson Westbrook

River House Artists / Warner Records Nashville’s Texas country breakout Hudson Westbrook shares brand new song, “Backwards.”

 

“Campdraft Queen” – Mack Geiger

RECORDS Nashville/Columbia artist, Mack Geiger releases his feel-good track “Campdraft Queen.”

 

“Purple Dawn” – Sam Sample and Samuel James

Sam Sample and Samuel James deliver on brand new song, “Purple Dawn.”

 

“B-Y-O-Beach” – Brian Kelly ft. Niko Moon

Brian Kelly and Niko Moon team up on a summer-ready tune called, “B-Y-O-Beach.”

 

“Don’t No More” – Braxton Keith

As we await Braxton Keith’s upcoming album, the singer shares brand new song, “Don’t No More.”

 

Here Is Jackson Dean’s Album ‘Magnolia Sage’

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Jackson Dean shares his brand new album, Magnolia Sage, out now, April 24th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.

Jackson Dean is a truly special kind of artist. The singer-songwriter is unafraid to walk his own path in the country music genre. Since bursting onto the music scene with his incredible debut album, Greenbroke, Dean has emerged as a true star in the making. Today, the entertainer releases his third studio album, a project called Magnolia Sage featuring eleven incredibly cultivated songs to fall in love with.

“Magnolia is soulful. Magnolia is the soft touch of someone else’s hand on yours. Magnolia is a Maryland beach. Magnolia is something easy,” Dean recently shared on social media. “Sage is western. Sage is the wild in Wyoming. Sage is rust and a crow on a fence post. Sage is the wind in your face.” In this beautifully poetic way, Dean shared the depth that the album truly has, as well as, the push and pull that the album does so perfectly.

Magnolia Sage is an incredible mix of rock, soul, romance, grit, poetry, and honesty all wrapped up in one album. Make sure to listen to the record!

Magnolia Sage Tracklist:

  1. Blacktop Blues (Jackson Dean, Tucker Beathard, Jimi Bell, Luke Dick)
  2. Make A Liar (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Randy Montana)
  3. Be Your Man (Jackson Dean, Rodney Clawson, Luke Dick)
  4. 5th Of July (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick)
  5. Tennessee Moon (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Jessie Jo Dillon)
  6. Over And Over (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Laura Veltz)
  7. Hey Mississippi (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Jessie Jo Dillon)
  8. Something Easy (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby)
  9. Wildfire (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Josh Miller, Josh Thompson, Chris Tompkins)
  10. Dust On A Dirt Road (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Jon Decious)
  11. Heart On The Range (Jackson Dean, Casey Beathard, Jonathan Smith, Dan Isbell)
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Jackson Dean shares brand new album, ‘Magnolia Sage,’ 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 Jackson Dean releases.

To keep up with Jackson Dean, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

Magnolia Sage 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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Dylan Scott Goes Number One with “What He’ll Never Have”

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Dylan Scott earns the number one song at country radio with his latest single, “What He’ll Never Have.” Learn more here about the song.

This week at country radio, Dylan Scott has the number one single with his iconic song, “What He’ll Never Have.” Scott has had quite the resurgence in his career in the last couple of years. This number one marks the singer-songwriter’s seventh number one single of his career so far.

“Grateful to notch another No. 1 in the belt,” shared the singer-songwriter. “Country radio and the country music fans have been too good to me. To the kid who grew up in Bastrop, Louisiana that dreamed of having a No. 1 plaque on his wall, we got seven now buddy!” “What He’ll Never Have” is one of Scott’s best songs of late. It’s no wonder the song made its way to the top of the charts.

“Girl, I meant what I said // When I said, “I do” // Yeah, through thick or thin // I’d spend forever with you // But if I leave this world // Baby, a little too soon // It hurts like hell to say // “I hope you find someone new” // He can have my truck, sitting out in the drive // He can have this house, everything inside // My favorite fishing hole and my old dog too // But what he’ll never have, is the love I have for you”

A huge congrats goes out to Scott and his team on an incredible feat!

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Who Is Brooke Lee? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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

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Brooke Lee // Photo credit: Hannah Van/@staygoldhan

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Brooke Lee
Birthdate – 01/06/2000
Hometown – Charlotte, North Carolina
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical Influences – P!NK, Miley Cyrus, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks
Label – Spirit Music/2Mix Music
Current Single – “This Roof” (as of date of article: 04/20/2026)

The Beginning:

There’s nothing we love more than highlighting incredible female artists in country music. Today, our spotlight shines on talented singer-songwriter, Brooke Lee, who recently released her stellar project, Desert Darling. Keep reading to learn more about the project and Lee’s story.

“I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina originally. I grew up around music. My grandparents were pastors, so from the age of three, I remember going in and watching my grandfather play piano and sing,” began Lee. “When I was thirteen, I went with my dad to see a rock band called Blue Monday and at the venue, there was a lead that was a female front, and she was so entertaining and engaging, and that was kind of the moment for me where ewe was like, “Can I do that?!” It was so cool.”

Lee caught the bug for music early, finding music to be both healing and enticing from a young age. “I always knew that I wanted to be involve with music as much as I possibly could. It was a very healing thing for myself growing up listening to it,” shared the songstress. “I love everything from Led Zeppelin to Joan Jett, but I grew up listening to artists like P!NK and Miley Cyrus, Sheryl Crow, and Stevie Nicks. […] My dad is a gym coach, and he found an iPod in the lost and found, and when I was in fifth grade at the end of the year he gave it to me, and it was all Rihanna and Pink, and everything in that world. I didn’t really grow up much on country music, which is fun now because I listen to the melodies that I create and it leans more Pop.”

The Turning Point:

With an eclectic music taste and a true passion for singing, Lee found herself starting her first band at just fifteen years old. She played cover songs around town with her guitar player, truly honing in on her performance skills. Just a few years later, she took her first trip to Nashville, Tennessee, and that’s when things really started shifting. “Something about being around all these creatives was just so magical and inspiring to be around. It was a no brainer for me to move to town.”

“I started dipping my toe into the country music scene and visited Nashville for the first time. I fell in love with it, and also was like how am I going to make a career out of cover songs like Joan Jett and all of the other people that we were covering, so it was fun diving into the country scene.” Then at twenty-one, the songstress officially made the move to Music City.

While in Nashville, Lee found herself on the performing side of things first. “I definitely started more on the performing. I played three nights a week every week before I moved to town. I started coming out here to Nashville before I moved, and around then is when I really started diving into it,” she shared. The singer also worked at Free People, where she made a connection that would change the trajectory of her blossoming career.

“I ended up dressing this songwriter who was at this company for publishing and I asked her for some advice. […] She ended up sending a cover I had posted to Derek Wells, who started Artist Development at this publishing company called Spirit, and a year later, they ended up signing me to my first publishing deal. […] It was my only offer on the table, and I felt like I was just thrown into it, and now I’m grown in it, and I love it so much.”

Today:

Flash forward to today, Lee has grown into her artistry and her honest songwriting. “I’ve always been someone who likes to write in color, and I feel like a lot of things that I write about are a poem that I thought about in the moment,” she shared, adding, “I want the listeners to be right where I was when I was inspired to write a song. I love the whole storytelling aspect of country music.”

Lee’s incredible knack for story-telling is on full display on her recent EP, Desert Darling. “We started talking about a project a little less than halfway through the year last year, and I wanted to start out 2026 with a project and a staple piece of who I am. Like this is Brooke. I knew I wanted it to be a chapter and for there to be a storyline,” shared the singer-songwriter.

For Lee it was important to connect to fans, while remaining true to her story so far. “We started digging into what are the stories that helped me grow most and what are the most important stories that I need to say. My mom growing up called me a wild child, so my whole thing is to stay that way and keep that youth in you and kids in you, so I wanted to tell stories that other wild childs can connect with. The whole thing is my nineteen to twenty-five, and it kinda starts out with the free-sprite spring break love, and throughout it moves to a place where you’re on your own and standing freely on your own.”

The entire project is a cohesive story that any person can find a piece of their heart in; despite, being deeply person to Lee. “One of my favorite parts of it is in the first track of the EP it talks about feeling weightless and having that feeling because of someone else, and then in “Just Because,” the last track, it ends with feeling weightless because of your own self, and knowing that you can live life for you and you’re allowed to do that,” she shared, adding, “It was also crazy personal because my band got to play on it. All these people that walked through this with me got to be on the project and it was really special.”

This marks just the beginning for Lee, who is embarking on an a new era in her career and in her life. She promises more new music up her sleeve, as well as, shows coming soon. Stay tuned!

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Brooke Lee’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.