Three albums in, a new duet with BRELAND generating buzz across country circles, and a movement gathering genuine momentum: we dug into Julia Cole‘s full 2026 run this week and walked away convinced this is one of country music’s most important stories right now. Her album Love You to Death is the kind of record that rewards careful listening, and her new single “Loving Someone Like That” with BRELAND could be the song that breaks her to a significantly wider audience. We are watching very closely.
Love You to Death: What Makes This Album Land
Love You to Death arrived in 2026 as the follow-up to Cole’s 2023 debut Country Sugar, and the growth between those two records is audible. Where Country Sugar introduced a voice, Love You to Death belongs to an artist who knows exactly what she is doing and is doing it with conviction. The rootsy, empowered energy that has become Cole’s calling card is fully present here, wrapped in a contemporary production palette that sounds current without sacrificing the emotional directness that makes country music resonate with its deepest listeners.
We have been paying attention to the response to this record across Holler, Country Now, and All Country News, all of which have named Cole among the top artists to watch in 2026. The critical reception is strong, but more importantly, the fan response is personal. That is the marker that matters most in this genre.
The Sisterhood Country Movement and Why It Has Momentum
Cole has become a defining voice in what country music media has started calling the “Sisterhood Country” movement: an approach to songwriting and artistry centered on female solidarity, emotional honesty, and the kind of unflinching vulnerability that radio has historically been slow to embrace. In a genre that has long skewed its airplay heavily toward male voices, Cole and a handful of peers are actively changing that calculus.
What separates the Sisterhood Country movement from a marketing label is that the music actually delivers on the promise. Cole’s writing is personal, specific, and confident. She is not asking permission to be in the room. She is building her own room and inviting other artists in, which is a rare kind of creative generosity in a competitive industry, and it is earning her real loyalty from listeners who have been waiting for exactly this.
Loving Someone Like That: The BRELAND Duet That Could Break Her Wide Open
The new collaboration with BRELAND, “Loving Someone Like That,” is the most-talked-about piece of Cole’s 2026 output right now. BRELAND has built his reputation on bridging country with R&B and hip-hop in ways that feel organic rather than calculated, and Cole’s voice is the ideal counterpoint to his blend of vulnerability and groove. The result is a duet that sounds like two artists who actually like each other’s music, which is rarer than it should be in Nashville in 2026.
We are watching the streaming trajectory on “Loving Someone Like That” carefully. When a collaboration connects this naturally, it tends to introduce both fan bases to someone new. For Julia Cole, this is potentially the song that moves her from critically respected artist to household name in country music circles. We are rooting for it to do exactly that.
- 2023 debut: Country Sugar
- 2026 album: Love You to Death
- 2026 single: “Loving Someone Like That” with BRELAND
- Movement: Sisterhood Country, centering female solidarity in country songwriting
- Recognition: Named among top artists to watch in 2026 by multiple outlets
Frequently Asked: Who Is Julia Cole in Country Music Right Now?
Julia Cole is a country singer-songwriter known for her rootsy, empowered approach to the genre. Her 2026 album Love You to Death follows her 2023 debut Country Sugar and has established her as one of the genre’s most compelling rising voices. She is also a leading figure in the Sisterhood Country movement, which centers female solidarity and emotional honesty in country music. In 2026 she also released a duet with BRELAND called “Loving Someone Like That.” Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, on April 3, 2027.
Watch this name for 2027. Julia Cole is building a body of work with a clear point of view, a growing collaborator network, and a voice that can carry a festival stage. For country fans in Central Florida, she is exactly the kind of artist we keep in mind as we build toward Sunset Country Fest 2027 in Apopka, Florida on April 3, 2027. Sunset Country Fest is the largest country music festival in Central Florida, and we are building it for fans who care about discovering the next great voice in country. Keep following us for lineup announcements and ticket information.
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Sources & References
- Holler: Meet Julia Cole, the Artist Behind the Sisterhood Country Movement
- Apple Music: Julia Cole Artist Page
- Country Now: 10 Country Artists to Watch in 2026
- All Country News: 10 Artists to Watch in 2026
Who is Julia Cole and what is she working on in 2026?
Julia Cole is a country singer-songwriter who released her second album, Love You to Death, in 2026. She is also one of the leading voices of the Sisterhood Country movement and released a duet with BRELAND called “Loving Someone Like That” this year.
What is the Sisterhood Country movement in country music?
The Sisterhood Country movement is an approach to country music championed by artists like Julia Cole, centered on female solidarity, emotional honesty, and empowerment. It represents a shift toward more diverse and authentic storytelling in a genre historically dominated by male voices.
When and where is Sunset Country Fest 2027?
Sunset Country Fest 2027 is on April 3, 2027, in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area. It is the largest country music festival in Central Florida. Follow Sunset Country Fest for lineup announcements and ticket details.
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