Hudson Westbrook made country radio history in 2026: his debut single ‘House Again’ hit No. 1 on Mediabase, making him the youngest solo male to top that chart. Here is his story.
The Red Clay Strays released ‘Grateful’ on June 5, 2026, their third studio album produced by Dave Cobb. Here is the full tracklist, the story behind the ACM Group of the Year win, and the Florida tour date.
Abbie Callahan is a Nashville-based country artist making “Kaleidoscope Country” — a blend of Americana, folk, and classic country. Learn about her debut EP and 2026 singles.
Sam Barber’s sophomore album Broken View and his Red Rocks headliner debut make him one of country music’s most compelling rising voices in 2026.
Kelsey Hart is a Gold-certified rising country artist on Curb Records with 251 million streams, new music in 2026, and two Florida shows in June. Watch this name for 2027.
Ashley Wineland’s Love + Heartbreak Tour launched May 21, 2026, supporting her debut album Wineland. Here is why this rising country artist is one to watch for 2027.
Nate Smith’s Long Live Country Rock and Roll Tour hits 30 cities in 2026. Four consecutive number ones, Ryman Auditorium shows, and why this artist belongs on every festival stage.
The Ashley Wineland Love Heartbreak Tour is one of 2026's most anticipated country music tours. Ashley Wineland launched her Love and Heartbreak Tour on May 21, 2026, a cross-country run spanning more than 50 U.S. cities that brings her debut album Wineland to audiences from coast to coast. The Nashville-based country artist released Wineland in…
Conner Smith made history when Creek Will Rise hit No. 1 on UK Country Airplay. His SMOKY MOUNTAINS album and 2026 festival run make him a name to watch for 2027.
Tanner Adell blends country, pop, and hip-hop into something genre-defying. The Beyonce collaborator and Buckle Bunny artist is one of the rising artists to watch for 2027.
Tucker Wetmore’s Brunette reaches No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay dated May 30, 2026. The ACM New Male Artist winner has 2B+ streams and is headlining The Brunette World Tour.
Julia Cole’s Love You To Death album arrived May 22, 2026. The independent artist with 700M+ streams brings Sisterhood Country to new heights with her headlining tour through June 21.