Elizabeth Nichols is one of country music’s most momentum-carrying artists in 2026, going from debut EP to CMA Fest stages and a first headlining tour in the span of a year. Here’s why she’s one to watch for 2027.
Florida-born McCoy Moore releases his debut album Sunshine State, makes his Grand Ole Opry debut at 25, and tours with HARDY in 2026. The Sunset Stage Series is watching closely.
MacKenzie Carpenter is one of country music’s most exciting rising voices in 2026. In this Sunset Stage Series installment, we spotlight her story, her album Hey Country Queen, and her 2026 tour with Riley Green.
Julia Cole hits the road on the Love You To Death Tour through summer 2026. Here is why she is one to watch for Sunset Country Fest 2027.
Wyatt Flores announces Scared of Heights, arriving July 31, 2026, via Island Records/MCA. The Sunset Stage Series spotlights one of country music’s most compelling rising voices.
Ashley Wineland’s Love + Heartbreak Tour is hitting 50+ cities in 2026. Meet the rising independent country star with over one million fans and a debut album worth knowing.
Zoee Music traded Tasmania’s wild coastline for Nashville’s stages. Her debut album The Butterfly Effect hit No. 1 and her 2026 single Hand Me Downs is already turning heads.
The Sunset Stage Series spotlights Reece Gustafson, a 25-year-old country singer-songwriter from Orlando, Florida, who is building one of country’s most exciting independent careers in 2026.
Dasha, the 24-year-old from San Luis Obispo whose “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” became a streaming phenomenon, is building one of 2026’s most compelling country music stories through stage presence, a Disney collaboration, and a Florida market that already knows her name.
Kaitlin Butts headlines CMA Fest 2026 and tours globally. The Sunset Stage Series spotlights one of country music’s most fearless voices and one to watch for 2027.
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.