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Reece Gustafson is a 25-year-old rising country artist from Orlando, Florida with over 100,000 streams and a growing national following. The Sunset Stage Series spotlights his sound for 2027.
Warren Zeiders is on his first world tour, releasing three 2026 singles and crossing 4.2 billion career streams. Watch this name for 2027.
Zach John King debuts I’m What You Get on August 28, 2026, with 51 million streams on “Get to Drinkin’,” Billboard Country Rookie of the Month for March 2026, and stadium tours with Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, and Riley Green.
Corey Kent’s Heartland Rock and Roll arrives September 25, 2026. The Oklahoma native is country music’s most compelling one-to-watch right now.
Jacob Hackworth broke country radio records with his debut single in April 2026 and just released Help Yourself. Here is why he is one to watch for 2027.
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