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This week on
CDX Country News with Shannon McCombs...
Keith Urban reveals more information on the premier of his
new CBS series, The Road.
Plus, Dylan Marlowe tells the story behind "Picture
Perfect."
CDX WEEKLY
CHARTS July 16, 2025
#1 No.1 1
week MORGAN WALLEN – “Just In Case” (Big Loud Records) rose 2-1 4752
Spins (+126) 133 Stations (0 ADDS) 15 weeks on chart
** SPIN
GAINER ** Josh Ross “Single Again” (Mercury Nashville) No.5 (9-5)
3963 Spins +297 121 Stations; 0 ADDS, 69 weeks on chart
** MOST ADDED
** ** Zach Top “Good Times & Tan Lines” (Leo33) No.24 (27-24)
1784 Spins +198 113 Stations; 16 ADDS, 5 weeks on chart
DEBUTS:
No.67 “Weak” Preston
230 SPINS (+230)
No.69 “A Song
To Sing” Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton 203 SPINS (+203)
No.72 “Don’t
Mind If I Do” Riley Green (featuring Ella Langley) 197 SPINS (+197)
No.80 “Kid
Myself” John Morgan 179 SPINS (+14)
UK NEWS
(16 July 2025) Nashville-based
country duo Lakeview head to the UK in early August.
Monday 4 August 2025 - O2 Institute 2, Birmingham
(78 Digbeth High Street, B5 6DY) TICKETMASTER UK | SEETICKETS £21.10
Tuesday 5 August 2025 - Manchester Academy 3, Manchester (Manchester
University Union, M13 9PR) TICKETMASTER UK | SEETICKETS £21.50
Standing
Wednesday 6 August 2025 - The Dome, London (2a
Dartmouth Park Hill, NW51HL) TICKETMASTER UK | SEETICKETS £24
Known for
their hard-charging fusion of country and rock, Lakeview (Jesse Denaro and Luke
Healy) have amassed 2000M+ streams and counting. Their ability to bridge the
rural grit of blue-collar country lyrics with the energy of an arena rock act
has put them on the map as one of the country's most exciting newcomers.
UK CHART NEWS
UK Country Radio Airplay
Chart (published July 20, 2025)
See The TOP 40 at countrymusic.co.uk
You can find the weekly UK Country
Radio Airplay Chart, published by Holler and updated every Sunday at 5pm
GMT - HERE.
Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs' single
"Backup Plan" achieved its fourth non-consecutive week
at the top of the UK Radio Country Airplay chart. The positive and motivational
track, which will be included on Zimmerman's upcoming album "Different
Night Same Rodeo," was officially released on May 2 following an initial
teaser in January. Featuring both artists as they alternate verses to inspire
listeners to persist in pursuit of their aspirations despite challenges, the
song also holds a position within the Top 10 of the US equivalent chart.
Rounding out the remainder of this week's Top 5 are Russell Dickerson's
"Happen To Me," Jelly Roll's "Heart of Stone," Alex
Warren & Jelly Roll's "Bloodline," and Tucker Wetmore's
"3,2,1".
There was chart debuts for ** Hot Shot Debut ** No.19 Morgan Wallen (“I Got
Better”), Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton (”A Song To Sing”) & Cody Johnson (“The
Fall”).
Chart dated
July 20, 2025
Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs tops the UK Country
Radio Chart ** No.1 (4 non-consecutive weeks) **
Bailey Zimmerman feat Luke Combs with “Backup Plan” held at No.1 (#1 peak) in their 11th frame
Russell Dickerson with “Happen To
Me” moved 3-2 (#1 peak) in his 15th chart week.
Jelly Roll with “Heart Of Stone” moved 4-3
(#3 peak) in his 15th chart week.
Alex Warren with Jelly Roll with “Bloodline” fell 2-4
(#2 peak) in their 8th frame
Tucker Wetmore with “3,2,1”
rose 9-5 (#1 peak) in his 21st chart week.
Ella Langley with “weren't
for the wind” climbed 11-6 (#1
peak) in her 34th frame
Josh Ross with “Single
Again” retreated 5-7 (#4 peak) in his 28th frame.
Dylan Scott with “I Hate
Whiskey” advanced 21-8 (#8 peak) in his 8th frame.
Riley Green with “Worst Way”
dropped 7-9 (#1 peak) in his 41st week
Eric Church with “Hands Of
Time” rose 14-10 (#1 peak) in his 17th week
Debuts
** Hot Shot
Debut ** No.19 “I Got Better” Morgan Wallen
No.24 ”A Song
To Sing” Miranda Lambert & Chris
Stapleton
No.40 “The
Fall” Cody Johnson
Official
Charts Company (OCC) Charts
(18
July 2025 – 24 July 2025)
UK Albums
Even Oasis in full reunion tour mode were unable to prevent the
ever-revolving door at the top of the album chart from making another turn.
Their compilation, Time Flies 1994-2009, was dispatched from the summit by Wet
Leg, whose second album, Moisturizer, debuted atop the list on consumption
of 26,014 units (11,513 CDs, 10,156 vinyl albums, 383 cassettes, 1,468 digital
downloads and 2,494 sales-equivalent streams).
Effecting the 31st change of leadership in as many weeks, it arrives three years after Wet Leg’s eponymous debut album opened at the summit on 11.37% higher consumption of 28,972 units – a tally that was undoubtedly helped by them being runners-up to PinkPantheress in the BBC’s Sound Of 2022 rankings, and the viral success of the singles Chaise Longue and Wet Dream.
Effecting the 31st change of leadership in as many weeks, it arrives three years after Wet Leg’s eponymous debut album opened at the summit on 11.37% higher consumption of 28,972 units – a tally that was undoubtedly helped by them being runners-up to PinkPantheress in the BBC’s Sound Of 2022 rankings, and the viral success of the singles Chaise Longue and Wet Dream.
Morgan Wallen’s with I’M THE PROBLEM fell 45-49 in the album’s nineth
frame.
UK Singles
After changing for five weeks in a row – the longest
such sequence since 2022/2023 – leadership of the singles chart remained in the
hands of Dior, the upmarket collaboration between MK and Chrystal.
Its consumption unexpectedly declined last week, but the track now returns to
growth – as does the overall singles market – adding a chunky 6.19%
week-on-week to 42,157 units (947 digital downloads, 41,210 sales-equivalent
streams).
Dior’s closest competitor, Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter, remained at No.2
but decreased consumption for the fifth straight week, falling 4.79%
week-on-week to 36,633 units. The gap between the two, which was just 3.18%
last week, thus increases to 15.08%.
Alex Warren feat. Jelly Roll “Bloodline”
fell 30-31.
Morgan Wallen ft Tate McRae with
“What I Want” slipped 54-56 in their nineth week.
In his 65th chart frame Shaboozey’s A Bar Song
(Tipsy) moved 65-63.
Off The Chart:
Post Malone ft
Morgan Wallen with “I Had Some Help”
and Dasha with “Austin” fell off the
top 100 from positions No.90 & No.97 respectively
18 July 2025 – 24 July 2025
1 NE 1 Wet Leg ~ Moisturizer
2 1 619 Oasis ~ Time Flies... 1994-2009
3 2 706 Oasis ~ (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
4 NE 1 Justin Bieber ~ Swag
5 4 602 Oasis ~ Definitely Maybe
49 45 9 Morgan Wallen ~ I'm The Problem (Peak No.1; 9 weeks - 29/05/2025
to 24/07/2025)
18 July 2025 – 24 July 2025
1 1 6 MK ft Chrystal ~ Dior
2 2 6 Sabrina Carpenter ~ Manchild
3 6 10 Calvin Harris and Clementine Douglas ~ Blessings
4 NE 1 Justin Bieber ~ Daisies
5 9 6 Ed Sheeran ~ Sapphire
31 30 8 Alex Warren with Jelly Roll ~ Bloodline (Peak No.9; 8 weeks 05/06/2025 to 24/07/2025)
56 54 9 Morgan Wallen ft Tate McRae ~ What I Want (Peak No.30; 9 weeks - 29/05/2025 to 24/07/2025)
63 65 65 Shaboozey ~ A Bar Song (Tipsy) *** (Peak No.3 36 weeks - 25/04/2024 to
26/12/2024 + 29 weeks - 09/01/2025 to 24/07/2025)
18 July 2025 – 24 July 2025
Paul Carrack with THE COUNTRY SIDE OF PAUL CARRACK-VOL 1 held at No.1
(2 weeks, #1 peak)
Zach Bryan with ZACH BRYAN moved 3-2 (95 weeks; #2 peak)
Morgan Wallen with I’M THE PROBLEM moved 4-3 (9 weeks; #1
peak)
Shaboozey with WHERE I'VE BEEN ISN'T WHERE I'M GOING fell 2-5 (59 weeks; #1 peak)
Taylor
Swift with TAYLOR SWIFT slipped 5-6
(176 weeks; #1 peak)
Beyoncé
with COWBOY CARTER moved 8-7
(68 weeks; #1 peak)
Post
Malone with F-1 TRILLION moved
9-8 (48 weeks; #1 peak)
Mary Chapin Carpenter with PERSONAL HISTORY rose 10-9
(6 weeks; #1 peak) Tagged Singer/Songwriter
Jelly Roll with BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN lifted 11-10 (38 weeks; #1 peak)
COUNTRY ALBUM RELEASES (Major)
(18 July 2025) Cam - All
Things Light (RCA Records)
(18 July 2025) Dylan Gossett
- Westward (Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records) 17 songs, 1 hr 1 min
(18 July 2025) Max McNown
- Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up) (Fugitive Recordings) 21 songs, 1 hr 14
min
(18 July 2025) Scotty
McCreery - Scooter & Friends (EP; Triple Tigers/ Columbia Records)(18 July 2025) Thomas Rhett
- About A Woman (& A Good Ol' Boy) 22 songs, 1 hr 8 min
(18 July 2025) Trisha
Yearwood - The Mirror (Virgin Music Group/Gwendolyn Records)
BILLBOARD/ MEDIABASE Charts
In Brief: Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue week of July 26, 2025) Starts
Sun July 20 Ends Sat July 26, 2025
Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue
week of July 26, 2025)
Country Album Chart ** No.1 (9 weeks) ** I’M
THE PROBLEM Morgan Wallen
Hot Country Songs ** No.1 (9 weeks) ** “What
I Want” Morgan Wallen Featuring
Tate McRae
Country Airplay Chart ** No.1 (3 weeks) ** “Just In Case” Morgan
Wallen
Country Digital Songs ** No.1 (1
week) ** “A Song To Sing” Miranda
Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Billboard 200 News
The JACKBOYS 2 project from
Travis Scott and his JACKBOYS collective debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated July 26), earning 232,000 equivalent album units in
the United States in the week ending July 17, according to Luminate.
After spending its first
eight weeks on the Billboard 200 at No. 1, Morgan Wallen’s I’M
THE PROBLEM fell to No.3 with
147,000 equivalent album units earned (down 3%).
Rounding out the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 chart Wallen’s former
No.1 ONE THING AT A TIME fell 3-9 (39,000
equivalent album units; down 1%)
Billboard Hot 100 News
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary”
scored a seventh week atop the Billboard
Hot 100. The song has spent all its
weeks on top consecutively, having become his first No. 1 on the chart.
Morgan
Wallen’s “What
I Want,” featuring Tate McRae, held
at No.3 on the Hot 100, after it debuted in May as Wallen’s
fourth No. 1 and McRae’s first. It notches a ninth week at No. 1 on the
multimetric Hot Country Songs chart.
Wallen’s No. 2-peaking “Just in Case” dipped 4-5 on the Hot 100.
Shaboozey’s “A Bar
Song (Tipsy)” stumbled woozily 5-6 on the
Hot 100, following its record-tying 19 weeks at No. 1 beginning last July.
Billboard’s
Country Airplay Chart News
Russell Dickerson, Bailey Zimmerman
& Luke Combs Add Country Airplay Top 10s
‘CASE’ IS NOT CLOSED: Morgan Wallen’s “Just
in Case” (Mercury/Republic/Big Loud) controled Country Airplay for a third
total and consecutive frame (32.9 million, up less than 1%). Of his 18 No. 1s,
it’s his 10th to lead for three weeks or longer
Russell Dickerson banked his
sixth top10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as “Happen
to Me” (Triple Tigers) jumped four spots to No.9 on the list
dated July 26. It advanced by 8% to 18.2 million audience impressions July
11-17, according to Luminate. The song was co-written by Jessie Jo Dillon,
Chris LaCorte and Chase McGill. Dickerson co-produced it with Josh Kerr and
LaCorte. It’s from Dickerson’s LP Famous Back Home (he’s from Union City,
Tenn.), due Aug. 22.
Dickerson earns his first Country Airplay top 10 since “God Gave Me a
Girl,” which rose to No. 2 in November 2023. He started with a splash, linking
four straight careerstarting No. 1s in 2018-20: “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Every
Little Thing” and “Love You Like I Used To.”
GOOD ‘PLAN’: Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs’ “Backup Plan” (Atlantic/
Warner Music Nashville/WEA) rose 12-10 on Country Airplay (18 million,
up 2%). The collaboration marks Zimmerman’s sixth straight career-opening top10
and Combs’ 23rd to reach the tier. It was co-authored by Tucker Beathard, Jimi
Bell and Jon Sherwood, and produced by Austin Shawn. The song previews
Zimmerman’s album Different Night Same Rodeo, due Aug. 8. Zimmerman, 25, from
Louisville, Ill., last hit the Country Airplay top 10 with “Holy Smokes” (No.
10 peak in April).
Billboard’s
Country Chart News
No.1 Miranda
Lambert & Chris Stapleton “A Song To Sing”: The
team-up, which the pair co-wrote with Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor and which
Dave Cobb produced, arrived at No.1 on Country Digital Song Sales (2,000
sold
July 11-17, according to Luminate). It’s Lambert’s fourth leader and
Stapleton’s fifth. On Country Airplay, it bounds in at No. 20 with
7.4 million in audience.
No.24 Riley Green MIDTOWN
SESSIONS: Green posted his seventh entry on Top Country Albums as the
fivesong project debuted at No. 24 with 11,000
equivalent album units earned in its opening week. The album includes acoustic
updates of his hits, such as “Worst Way,” which led Country Airplay for two
weeks in June, becoming his third No.1.
Country Airplay
** No.1 (3 weeks) ** “Just In Case” Morgan
Wallen 32.865 million audience
(+0.069 million gain) / 8913 radio plays (-123) / 17 weeks on the chart
** Airpower ** No.17 “Somewhere
Over Laredo” Lainey
Wilson 8.001 million audience (+0.318 million gain)/ 2833 plays (+116)
** Airpower ** No.19 “What
Kinda Man” Parker
McCollum 7.529 million audience (+0.585 million gain)/ 2692 plays (+290)
** Hot Shot Debut/ Most Increased Audience ** No.20 “A Song To Sing” Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton (+7.488 million gain)
Debut No.56 “Don’t Mind If I
Do” Riley Green featuring Ella
Langley
* Note * AIRPOWER: Awarded on
Country Airplay to titles ranking inside top 20 in plays and audience rankings
for the first time, with increases in both plays and audience.
Hot County Songs
** No.1 (9 weeks) ** “What I Want” Morgan Wallen Featuring Tate McRae
** Airplay Gainer ** No.4 “Good News” Shaboozey
** Sales Gainer ** No. 6 “All
The Way” BigXthaPlug Featuring
Bailey Zimmerman
** Streaming Gainer ** No.7
“Worst Way” Riley
Green
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.30 “A Song To Sing” Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Country
Aircheck MEDIABASE Chart
Congratulations to Josh Ross, Jimmy Rector, Damon Moberly, David Friedman, and the Mercury promotion team on taking Ross’ debut American release “Single Again” to No. 1; it’s his third to top the Canadian Country chart. Ross is the first solo Canadian male to reach No. 1 on the R&R/CA/MB chart since Paul Brandt led with “I Do” in October 1996. Songwriters are Joe Fox, Brad Rempel and Ross.
Josh Ross with “Single Again”
(Core/Mercury) moved 2-1
logging 9445 radio spins (+1835), 36.902 million audience impressions (+6.302
million) with 30165 Total Points (+6037) from 159 tracking stations (159
ADDS) for the published chart dated July 21, 2025.
Riley Green’s “Don’t Mind If I Do” Is The Most Added
Kudos to Ryan Dokke and
the Nashville Harbor crew on racking up 80 adds for Riley
Green’s “Don’t Mind If I Do” featuring Ella Langley. This is Green’s fifth release to top the CA/MB Add
Board.
Triple Tigers Records recording
artist, Shane Profitt, had the second most-added song at Country
radio this week with his debut radio single with Triple Tigers Records, “Long
Live Country,” with 49 new stations (55 stations historically). The
anthemic track resonates with down-home lyrics celebrating the simple life,
delivered in Profitt’s booming, soulful voice.
LISTEN: “Long Live Country”
Written by Profitt, Matt Rogers and Lindsay Rimes, the
autobiographical song shines a big spotlight on the singer’s small town and the
beer-swiggin’, SEC game-watchin’, Jesus-lovin’ people who make it up.
July 21, 2025 The Weeks ADDS
Artist/Title (Label) TW Historic
R.
GREEN f/E. LANGLEY/Don't Mind If I Do (Nash. Harbor/Columbia (NY)) 80 96
SHANE PROFITT/Long Live Country
(Triple Tigers) 49 55
KELSEY HART/Fireworks (Curb) 31 37
MEGAN MORONEY/6 Months Later
(Columbia) 27 38
ZACH TOP/Good Times & Tan
Lines (Leo33) 20 136
MORGAN WALLEN/I Got Better (Big
Loud/Mercury/Republic) 16 135
DILLON CARMICHAEL/She Gone
(Riser House) 14 46
M. LAMBERT & C. STAPLETON/A
Song To Sing (Republic/Big Loud/Mercury) 9 120
BLAKE SHELTON/Stay Country Or
Die Tryin' (Wheelhouse) 8 151
KAMERON MARLOWE/Seventeen
(Columbia) 7 43
TYLER CHILDERS/Nose On The
Grindstone (2025) (Hickman Holler/RCA) 7 48
PRESTON COOPER/Weak (Valory) 6 123
DYLAN MARLOWE/Picture Perfect
(PIA/Columbia) 5 60
NEWS
(15 July 2025) Bits &
Pieces: Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Dierks Bentley and Corey
Kent are among the artists participating in the Pat Green and Friends: Texas Flood
Relief Livestream benefit show at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX,
(7/16) at 6:30pm CT. No audience will be in attendance, but the show will
livestream here. The
July 4 flood claimed the lives of Green’s younger brother, John,
John’s wife, Julia, and their two young sons.
* Update * Bits &
Pieces: Pat Green and Friends: Texas Flood Relief
Livestream raised more than $1 million from more than 11,000 separate
donors last night (7/16). Green, who lost family in the central Texas floods,
joined Cumulus KSCS/Dallas' Mark "Hawkeye" Louis and Michelle
Rodriguez to recap the event; listen here.
(15 July 2025) Chris and Morgane Stapleton's Outlaw
State of Kind charitable fund has donated $1 million to support
national and local organizations providing flood relief in Texas. In March,
they donated the same amount to help with flood relief efforts in Kentucky.
(15 July 2025) ICYMI: Kelsea Ballerini has
teamed with Pantene for their "Fixins for Country Fried
Hair" campaign.
(16 July 2025) Take A Little
Write With You: Jason Aldean, Drew Baldridge, Tyler
Hubbard, Lukas Nelson, Old Dominion, Trisha
Yearwood and more will perform during the Nashville Songwriters Association International
(NSAI)'s 8th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards Sept. 23
at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Tickets go on sale Friday (7/18)
(16 July 2025) Singer/songwriter Cory Asbury is
staging a benefit concert for families impacted by the recent Texas
floods. Texas On My Mind will feature Asbury, Kameron
Marlowe, Madeline Edwards, Ruston Kelly and others July 21 at the
Basement East in Nashville. Tickets here. Proceeds will be donated
to Youth-Reach Houston
GOSSIP
(16 July 2025) Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, is
recovering after a quintuple bypass surgery discovered during a routine
checkup. Representatives clarified he did not have a heart attack, and his
family, including Taylor, Austin, and Andrea, supported him during his surgery
and recovery.
In the months
since Zach
Bryan split from his girlfriend Brianna
Chickenfry, this former superstar couple has been in the spotlight almost as
often as they were when they were an item in the first place.
(17 July 2025) Darius Rucker had
to end his concert early at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City on
July 12, telling fans he was unable to continue singing. The 59-year-old
apologized, promised refunds, and assured the crowd he would make it up to
them. Rucker, known for his role in Hootie and the Blowfish, said this was the
first time he had ever been physically unable to perform.
BLUEGRASS
NEWS
Nashville, Tenn. (July 15, 2025) — One of Middle Tennessee’s
most historic recording studios will soon reopen for business following an
extensive renovation. Skaggs Place Studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee —
founded by Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky
Skaggs — has been shuttered for the past few years as the music
legend renovated the recording space to bring in top-notch technology. It’s
officially open for business on July 16.
"I’m so happy that my newly renovated
recording studio Skaggs Place is finally ready to open up again,"
said Skaggs. "We’ve done so many things to make it a first-class
recording studio in the quiet little town of Hendersonville, Tennessee. It was
already a studio where many GRAMMY Award-winning projects have been recorded,
but with new improvements, like raising the ceiling height to 14 feet, new
hardwood floors, amp lockers for live recordings, a new lighting system, a new
HVAC system where air falls from overhead down into the room so it’s very
quiet, just to name a few. It’s just a cool place to be creative."
(15 July 2025) Acclaimed bluegrass ensemble East Nash Grass has
released their latest single, “Lonesome Song,” a poignant and
poetic reflection on grief, isolation, and the quiet tension between sorrow and
the natural world.
Written by Christopher Brian Henry, “Lonesome Song” reflects on the quiet
tension between inner heartache and the seamless harmony of the natural world.
As band member James Kee explains, “The hardship of loss can feel almost
irrelevant in the face of such beauty. Ringing through the valleys and fields,
loneliness stands in stark contrast to the rest of nature, which seems so
perfectly in tune.” LISTEN NOW: HERE
Carried by East Nash Grass’s signature blend of rich instrumentation and
emotionally resonant vocals, “Lonesome Song” is both tender and powerful—a
heartfelt meditation on the kind of loneliness that echoes louder in places
where beauty surrounds us most. The band’s nuanced musicianship brings depth
and texture to the lyrics, creating a soundscape that feels intimate yet
expansive.
(18 July 2025) Mountain Fever
Records is proud to announce the release of Backline’s powerful new single, “Dark Rolling Deep”—the
first glimpse of their forthcoming album. Penned by bandleader Katelyn Ingardia,
this haunting and beautifully crafted track weaves a timeless tale of love,
superstition, and tragedy set on the high seas.
Set in the era of wooden ships and sailor lore, “Dark Rolling Deep” follows a
woman who falls for the captain of a vessel bound for distant shores. But the
sea, steeped in mystery and danger, had other plans. With poetic storytelling
and vivid instrumentation, the song captures the depth of longing and the ache
of what’s lost to the tides.
AMERICANA NEWS
(16 July 2025) Mumford & Sons – RUSHMERE (GOTR/
Glassnote) | 628 plays (+12) moved 2-1 on the album chart & Mumford & Sons with “Caroline” (GOTR/Glassnote
| 468 plays (+18) held at No.1 on the singles Americana Radio Charts (week
of July 16, 2025).
Album Debuts:
No.33 CAAMP - Copper Changes
Color (Mom+Pop Music) 158 SPINS
No.46 Grayson Jenkins - Country
Parables (Covered Bridge Creative) 125 SPINS (+36)
No.49 Leslie Jordan - The
Agonist (LJ Records) 119 SPINS (-2)
No.50 Joshua Ray Walker -
Tropicana (East Dallas Records/Thirty Tigers) 118 SPINS (+20)
Single Debuts:
No.14 Charley Crockett -
Crucified Son (Lone Star Rider/Island/Republic) 228 SPINS (+141)
No.45 Willi Carlisle - Work is
Work (Signature Sounds) 125 SPINS (+41)
No.46 Waylon Jennings - Songbird
(Son of Jessi/Thirty Tigers) 125 SPINS (+23)
Visit americanamusic.org to
see the full charts and details for the current week's Albums and Singles.
Newest Additions AMERICANAFEST 2025: Abbie Callahan, Adam Chaffins, Afton
Wolfe, Andrew Combs, Anna Graves, Bernie Leadon, Brandi Waller-Pace. Briscoe, Caroline
Spence, Claire Hinkle, David Starr., Deloyd Elze, Donovan Woods, DUG, Esther Rose, The Far West, Goldpine,
GrandVille, Grant-Lee Phillips, Hayes Carll, Hogslop String Band, J. Isaiah
Evans & The Boss Tweed, Jack Blocker, Jack Schneider, Joelton Mayfield, John
Meador, Judy Blank, Kelsey Waldon, The Kruse Brothers, Leon Majcen, Lilly Hiatt,
Madison Hughes, Marfa, Mason Via, Matthew McNeal, Merce Lemon, Meredith Moon, Muireann Bradley, Natalie Del
Carmen, Olive Klug, Sam Stoane, Sammy Brue, Shawna Thompson, The Shootouts, Sister
Sadie, Taylor Rae, Tony Kamel, Travis
Roberts, The Watson Twins, The Wildmans , The Wildwoods, Will Hoge, Will
Overman
MUSIC NEWS
(17 July 2025) Should I
pull music off Spotify? : More and more artists are stewing on it: Crap royalties!
Algorithmic nonsense! Ethical hellscapes! A.I. Armageddon! Deerhoof left
in protest. Artists like Dan Mangan say they can't afford to leave, but are
encouraging fa ns to sidestep Spotify. And many of my own friends are texting
me saying "I want to leave Spotify. Am I crazy?" So I made a
decision-tree! Before you rage-quit the green machine, let’s talk
consequences. Of course you should always do what’s best for you and your
audience, so no shame from me either way. But use this
flowchart first, because you should understand the tradeoffs.
AWARDS
(20 July 2025) Nashville, TN –
In the wake of the release earlier this year of her 6th album, Not What I Do, Laura Sawosko, has received five nominations in
the Josie Music Awards, which will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House
in Nashville on Sunday, November 2nd.
Sawosko received nods for
Americana Female Artist of the Year, Americana Album of the Year, Americana
Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Social Impact Song of the Year.
Among the 12 original tracks is
the poignant "Take My Hand." a heartfelt tribute to the writer's own
father. The official music video for "Take My Hand" reached the Top
10 on the Country Music Channel (CMCTV) airplay chart.
TOUR / LIVE EVENTS
(15 July 2025) Fear And
Loving In Las Vegas: Zac Brown Band's Love & Fear show will take
over the Sphere in Las Vegas Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13. The group
will celebrate the release of their album of the same name opening night by
performing songs from the project alongside hits and crowd favorites. Tickets
go on sale next Friday (7/25) here.
Tour Support: Clare
Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam
Palladio will reunite for the Nashville
Encore Tour beginning Jan. 23 in Chicago; ticket
info here.
(17 July 2025) Festive
All: Drew Baldridge, Annie Bosko, Garrett Bradford and Carter
Faith are among the artists performing during Wildflower
Entertainment Group's inaugural event, Backstage
Access Presents: Heartland, Aug. 28-30 in Eastern Iowa. A limited number of
spaces are available; info here.
TV
ICYMI: John Morgan discussed his debut
album, Carolina Blue, songwriting and what inspired "Friends
Like That" on CBS Mornings Plus.
(July 14, 2025) Legendary
country band and 8 Track Entertainment recording artist Shenandoah performed its iconic No. 1 hit
"Two Dozen Roses" on FOX & Friends over
the weekend. Watch the group's interview and performance HERE.
Originally scheduled to appear last Monday, the band's performance was delayed
due to the flooding in Texas. But either way, founding members Marty
Raybon and Mike McGuire are grateful for the national
television opportunity.
PRESS RELEASES
(15 July 2025) Beginning with
the release of his rendition of Tyler Childers' “Whitehouse Road,” Charles Wesley Godwin will
deliver The Hometown Sessions to fans with weekly performance
video drops on YouTube. The series includes fan-favorite songs as well as
reworked versions of beloved live show staples. Watch “Whitehouse Road
(Hometown Sessions)” here.
Teaming up with his longtime
band, The Allegheny High, Godwin collaborated with director Justin Clough, who
shot the performances at The Metropolitan Theater in Godwin's hometown of
Morgantown, West Virginia. “It's one of my favorite venues in my hometown,” Godwin shares.
“We chose some of our favorite songs to perform live and even reworked a
few. Can't wait for y'all to see these!”
(15 July 2025) The Charlie
Daniels Journey Home Project proudly recognized the Grand Ole Opry during a
special tribute concert held on Tuesday, July 8, at the iconic venue. The event
celebrated the Opry’s long-standing commitment to supporting the United States
military, an honor deeply rooted in the Opry’s tradition of patriotism and
community.
Part of the OPRY 100 Honors, the
evening was a tribute concert celebrating the legendary Charlie Daniels. It was an unforgettable night filled with music
and memories. Known for his fiery fiddle playing, Daniels' legacy came to life
through an incredible lineup of performances, featuring Daniels’ greatest hits,
timeless storytelling ballads, and electrifying instrumentals that reignited
the flame Daniels himself sparked in country music.
Anderson was also recognized on
stage by the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Committee with the Music
and Entertainment Ambassador Award.
Bill Anderson said, “More than anything, it’s just a blessing to be up here for
more than 64 years. Thank you to the fans and the Opry for supporting me all
this time.”
(16 July 2025) — GRAMMY® Award
winning singer, songwriter, and actor Randy
Travis — one of the most influential artists in the history of
the Country genre — will make a special appearance at GRAMMY Museum®
Mississippi on Tuesday, Aug. 5 as part of its An
Evening With series. He will be joined by his wife, Mary Travis, along
with special guest vocalist James Dupré, who will perform during the
evening. Tickets to An Evening With Randy Travis are
currently only open to Museum Members. Membership to the Museum and tickets are
available at grammymuseumms.org.
(17 July 2025) Wildflower Entertainment Group, a bold new venture founded by
music industry veteran Bobbii Jacobs, is proud to unveil the
exciting lineup for its inaugural event, Backstage Access
Presents: Heartland, taking place August 28-30, 2025, in Eastern Iowa.
Kicking off this one-of-a-kind experience, Heartland will
include performances by Drew Baldridge, Annie Bosko, Garrett
Bradford, Carter Faith, Erin Grand, Jenna
Paulette, Kenya Reese, Cooper Riley, Adam
Wainwright, and Xo Lex. Set beneath the open skies of rural
America, Heartland invites a small group of guests on a
three-night, all-inclusive escape into the heart and soul of farm land and
country music.
(18 July 2025) AUSTIN, Texas – Texas
natives Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum present Band Together Texas, a star-studded benefit concert on
Sunday, August 17 at Moody Center in Austin, benefiting The Community Foundation of the
Texas Hill Country, the leading charity behind the ongoing flood relief
efforts, and Central Texas Community Foundation.
The
performance lineup includes Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson, Ronnie
Dunn and Lyle Lovett and appearances by Matthew
McConaughey, Dennis Quaid, Roger Clemens and
more. Tickets go on sale Friday (7/25) here.
The July 4 flooding was one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas
history, claiming the lives of more than 130 adults and children. As of today,
over 100 individuals remain missing. Entire communities were inundated, homes
and livelihoods were swept away, and families are still reeling from the
devastation. Band Together Texas aims to rally critical support for
flood-impacted communities and their ongoing needs as they recover and rebuild.
“Saturday at
Fenway was the craziest thing ever,” said Thomas Rhett. “I have so many great
memories in Boston, but I have dreamt about headlining Fenway my entire career.
So, standing there with over 35,000 fans dancing and singing back to me will be
etched in my brain for the rest of my life…I love you Boston!"
** NEW MUSIC **
(18 July 2025) Country artist Belles drops her newest single “Crazy as Me”
featuring emerging singer/songwriter Blake Wood. Boasting more than 8
million views online, “Crazy as Me” continues to gain traction across the
social media landscape. The honky-tonk duet is available across all streaming
platforms here.
Alongside the new release, Belles has officially 
announced the second leg of her
Behind the Guitar tour, an acoustic-style experience spotlighting the
stories behind her songs. Once again, she will be joined by fellow country
artist Charly Reynolds as they embark on 14 dates across the country
this fall. After a successful first run of the tour, the duo is bringing back
their unique blend of storytelling and stripped-down performances for fans
nationwide.
Produced by Sam Grow,
“Crazy as Me” is a classic honky-tonk duet with a modern edge. The song is a
conversation between two wild hearts just reckless enough to make it work. With
throwback country instrumentation and sharp, conversational lyrics, the track
channels the magnetic spirit of George & Tammy and Conway & Loretta.
Written just one day before recording, “Crazy as Me” came to life through Kelli
Belles, Blake Wood, and Johnny Gates’ songwriting.
(18 July 2025) The wait is over,
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bernie Leadon released his first single in over 20 years “Too
Many Memories” (tagged country). This marks the beginning of a bold,
new chapter for Bernie, showcasing the return of a true musical savant. Listen
here: ffm.to/bl-memories.OPR.
“Too Many Memories," is a deeply personal reflection of Bernie Leadon’s remarkable life and storied career – a heartfelt journey through decades of music, milestones, and meaning. With his unmistakable vocals and soul-stirring piano, this track is a one-of-a-kind declaration of his return to the music world – and one that’s sure to resonate with fans both new and longtime.
When Bernie
Leadon embarked on the “History of the Eagles” tour with his former
bandmates in 2013, he was sitting on a long and storied music career that he
had all but put behind him. Nearly a decade out from releasing 2004’s Mirror,
he had wrapped up a majority of his session work with Emmylou Harris’
2003 Stumble Into Grace and was enjoying life with his family
and on his farm in Middle Tennessee.
The reunion with fellow co-founders of the band Don Henley and Glenn Frey,
along with Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, would be Frey’s last tour, and it
allowed Leadon a chance to bury the hatchet and make amends after a
semi-chaotic end to his journey in the iconic band.
It was also announced (July 10), in a Rolling Stone exclusive, that Bernie will join the lineup of AMERICANAFEST,
September 9 - 13 and is set to perform on the 12th. The show will be Leadon’s
first public performance since 2015 on the “History of the Eagles” tour.
AMERICANAFEST festival passes are on sale now. Individual tickets to this
performance will be available in the coming weeks.
(18 July 2025) A rising face of
Texas country, multi-Platinum certified and critically acclaimed singer,
songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Dylan
Gossett proudly presents his
anxiously awaited debut album, Westward, out now via Big
Loud Texas / Mercury Records. Listen to Westward here.
This 17-track body of work
invites audiences to ride shotgun with Gossett on a personal journey
soundtracked by his eloquent songcraft, his signature blend of Americana and
Red Dirt influences, and the kinds of heartfelt tunes born from the heart of
Texas country yet universal enough to resonate worldwide.
(16 July 2025) country artist Hannah Anders released
new single "Break Us", The single is now available on
all digital
streaming platforms.
When you hear the term “young
love,” you might assume it begins and ends in the same breath—a fleeting,
innocent kind of affection you look back on with a soft smile. But with Hannah
Anders’ newest release, “Break Us,” she challenges that narrative, revealing
just how deep and lasting young love can truly be. That it’s not always
naive—sometimes it’s the start of everything. The ultimate “when
you know, you know.”
Speaking on the song and the
relationship that inspired it, Anders says, “What’s kept us strong isn’t
some magical formula—it’s the choice we make every single day to keep showing
up for each other, even when it’s hard.” It’s a grounded kind of romance,
one rooted in resilience and the everyday decision to stay.
(18 July 2025) Piano-slaying
powerhouse and genre-bending artist Jacob
Tolliver is turning heads today
with the release of his bold new single — a reimagined version of Randy
Travis’s 1994 album cut “Honky Tonk Side of Town.” Jacob is
offering a soulful, modern-day spin that bridges traditional country roots with
modern Americana grit.
With smoky vocals, powerful piano riffs, and a style that’s all his own,
Tolliver breathes new life into the Travis tune — blending classic twang with
blues, rock, and soul. The release has already earned a rare and personal
endorsement: Randy Travis himself visited the studio
and gave Jacob his blessing, a moment captured on camera and featured in the
emotional official music video.
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Listen to “The Older I Get
(More Country I’m Gettin’ To Be)” HERE.
“'The Older I Get (More
Country I’m Gettin’ to Be)' is truly an autobiographical effort in a song,”
Wolfe told Holler. “It’s exactly where I’m at in my life and
in my career as a country singer. It’s not about chasing trends to me. I’m
writing songs and singing songs that mean something to me. It’s about being
true to myself and letting that reflection come through in my music.”
(18
July 2025) Global country
force Josh Ross announced
his highly anticipated full-length debut album, Later Tonight,
out September 19th via Universal Music Canada, the
country’s leading music company, MCA Stateside, and Snakefarm in the UK. PRE-SAVE LATER
TONIGHT HERE PRE-ORDER
SIGNED CD + LP HERE
Produced by
longtime collaborator Matt Geroux who also helmed Ross’ JUNO
Award-winning extended EP, Complicated, this 15-track collection –
including ‘Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)’ with Akon, plus UK country radio
staple, ‘Single Again’ – doubles down on the emotive, rock-tinged country that
has defined Ross’ worldwide ascent.
In
tandem with the announcement, the reigning CCMA Entertainer of the Year also
gives fans the title track of the album, ‘Later Tonight’ –
listen HERE.
(18 July 2025) Critically
acclaimed singer-songwriter Max McNown released
the highly anticipated deluxe album Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up),
a powerful blend of folk and country that explores themes of grief, healing,
love, and hope, with soul-baring lyricism and compelling instrumentation.
Featuring 11 never-before-heard songs, the new, expanded edition of his
stunning sophomore album is out now on Fugitive Recordings x The Orchard x
Columbia Records.
Listen to Night Diving
(The Cost of Growing Up) here
“Even though ‘Night Diving’
was the length of a full album, in my heart it never felt complete to me”
shares McNown. “All of these songs were written in the same time period, and
my intention was always to have them be one body of work”. The previously
unreleased songs surfaced from a recent evolution of his mesmerising sound,
spotlighting an earthy tonality informed by his upbringing in the Pacific
Northwest and warm vocal presence honed partly by busking on the San Clemente
pier.
(18 July 2025) Country
newcomer Micah Fletcher celebrates the release of his highly
anticipated debut EP, Highway to Heaven, available
everywhere today. Rooted in small-town grit and guided by unwavering faith, the
five-song collection offers an honest and heartfelt look at the journey that
has shaped him, delivered through his signature blend of gritty vocals,
emotional storytelling, and modern country energy. LISTEN TO “HIGHWAY TO
HEAVEN” EP HERE.
Fueled by a boot-stomping beat and tongue-in-cheek charm, “Them Boots” puts the
spotlight on the kind of fun that doesn’t require a honky-tonk to get going.
From riverbanks to red dirt backroads, the track is a playful nod to the
country fans who know how to move—no neon lights needed. Directed by Randy
Shaffer, Ryan and Rory have audiences line dancing across bar rooms and truck
beds in their latest music video, watch HERE.
(18 July 2025) Country singer Sammy Sadler continues
to honor the legacy of ’80s and ’90s country with the release of his latest
single, “If I Had A Cheating Heart”. Originally a Top 10 hit for Mel Street
in 1978, the song was later re-recorded by Ricky Lynn Gregg in 1993, reaching
the Top 40. Written by Wayland Holyfield (Anne Murray, Don Williams, Ronnie
Milsap) and Al Turney (Mel Street, Don Williams), “If I Had a Cheating Heart”
has become a favorite among country traditionalists. Sadler’s take on the classic
track proves that his timeless style continues to resonate with fans of
authentic country music.
“Country music has been the
number one passion of mine since I was a little boy,” shared Sadler. “I
remember my family bringing me to the Grand Ole Opry and being amazed by the
stars who took the stage, their stories, and their songs. Also my journey
hasn’t gone as planned in many ways, I am thankful that God has allowed me to
keep singing and putting out new music. Here’s to the next chapter!”
(July 18, 2025) Chart-topping
Country superstar Scotty McCreery has released his first-ever EP, Scooter
& Friends, out today. The five-song soundtrack to summer includes
tracks with Country hitmaker Lee Brice and R&B
legend Charlie Wilson, as well as pop/rock icons Hootie
& The Blowfish who join McCreery on the fan favorite
track, “Bottle Rockets.” LISTEN: Scooter
& Friends EP
(18 July 2025) Building on the
euphoric spirit of his acclaimed, “feel good” (Grammy.com)
seventh studio album, multi-Platinum country star Thomas
Rhett revels in rootsy abandon
adding his second set of three new tunes with ABOUT A WOMAN (& A
Good Ol’ Boy). Keeping fans’ playlists fresh this summer, Thomas Rhett
mixes mood-boosting reflection, gratitude and good-timing mischief into a
playful blend of daring freeform Country. “Ain’t a Bad Life” (ft. Jordan Davis)
flashes uncommon soul, tapping the sunset-level beauty of ‘70s Southern rock,
as Thomas Rhett trades the rat race for true wealth (and a 12-string guitar).
Wiser by the day – but still young at heart – he hoists a toast to honky-tonk
hangovers with the joyful sing along “Old Tricks” (ft. Blake Shelton). And with
the flirtatious stomp-and-clap banger “Bottle With Your Name On It,” he lets
loose on another round of his signature small-town funk, like a backwoods Bruno
Mars. Fans can listen to ABOUT A WOMAN (& A Good Ol’ Boy) HERE and can
expect more new music in the coming months.
LISTEN “HEAVEN RIGHT
NOW” EP HERE.
The title track, written
alongside Canadian country icon Carolyn Dawn Johnson, sets the tone
for the entire EP. “We asked ourselves, what would it look like to tune out
the outside noise and simply build the life you want?” shares Taylor-Rae. “Heaven
Right Now is about releasing pressure — music-related or otherwise — and
learning to live more fully in the moment.”
(14 July 2025) Home recordings
by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriters Hall of Famers, International
Folk Music Award Lifetime Achievement honoree, and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement
Award winner Woody Guthrie will be released in the two-volume landmark
collection "Woody At Home - Volumes 1 & 2” on one CD, LP,
digital download, and streaming release via Shamus Records (label subsidiary of
Woody’s longtime publisher, TRO Essex Music Group) on August 14, 2025.
The lead track off the
collection is Woody’s only known recording of his iconic song “Plane
Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee)”, to mark Guthrie’s birthday, Shamus
Records is releasing Woody’s version with his original music as “Deportee
(Woody’s Home Tape)” as a single (tagged Americana). LISTEN HERE
| ALBUM PRE-SAVE: http://tunelink.to/WoodyAtHome
Guthrie wrote “Deportee” (also
known as “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos") in 1948 in response to a New York
Times article about a plane crash in Los Gatos Canyon, California that killed
32 people, including 28 migrant farm workers.
WATCH
(17 July 2025) – Multi-platinum
entertainer Russell Dickerson’s music video for 'Happen To Me',
premiered via CMT via the Paramount billboard in New York City’s Times Square,
before a YouTube Premiere and followed by an exclusive After Party for YouTube
Premium members, featuring behind-the-scenes content showing how the video came
to life.
Check out the music
video HERE.
Directed by Daniella Mason, the
music video for 'Happen To Me' brings Dickerson’s infectious energy to life in
a vibrant, over-the-top celebration. The video follows Dickerson as he leads a
high-spirited crowd through the streets, kicking things off with a full
marching band and breakout dance moments that turn every spot into a pop-up
dance floor. Along the way, the now-viral choreography adds to the momentum,
inviting everyone to join in on the fun. By the end, the crowd is swept up in
the chaos—in the best way—culminating in a full-blown party that echoes the
carefree, joyful spirit of Cyndi Lauper’s iconic hit 'Girls Just Want to Have
Fun'.
(July 21, 2025) Rising country
artist William Beckmann has been handpicked by The Late Show with
Stephen Colbert for a live performance of “Lonely Over You”
as part of their weekly #LateShowMeMusic series. Filmed live from the historic
Brauntex Theater in New Braunfels, TX, the intimate performance showcases
Beckmann’s rich baritone set against a vintage-inspired backdrop of moody
lights and classic country instrumentation. A standout track from Beckmann’s
acclaimed new album, WHISKEY LIES & ALIBIS—out now via Warner
Music Nashville—“Lonely Over You” finds him leaning into his retro-country
roots as “his silky smooth voice blankets the powerful undertones of the
lyrics,” resulting in “a brilliant display of his vocal abilities” (Wide
Open Country). With sweeping melodies and aching lyrics, it’s a
stunning example of Beckmann’s gift for timeless storytelling. Watch the live
performance of “Lonely Over You” HERE.
ICYMI: Jelly Roll returned
to guest host ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live (7/17).
Watch him sing online comments here and
interview with Joey Logano here and Kevin
James here.
COUNTRY FASHION
(18 July 2025) Lainey Wilson has
launched an eponymous jewelry collection in partnership with The
Jewelry Group (Instagram).
It includes contemporary western inspired necklaces, bracelets, earrings and
rings, as well as boot bracelets, brim bling and collar tips, and is available
at Belk, Boot Barn, Buckle, Cavenders, Ariat, Lammles Western Wear and Scheels.
"As a lifelong lover of the American West, I worked with the team to
design pieces to help bring out your inner cowgirl and the beauty and strength
she holds," Wilson says.
BABY NEWS
(15 July 2025) Crib Note: Travis Denning and
his wife, Madison Montgomery Denning, recently welcomed their first
child, daughter Charlotte Lane Denning. The couple wed in
2023
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead:
July 21: Paul Brandt
(1972)
July 22: Don Henley
(Eagles) (1947, aged 78), Richard Bennett (1951), Ray Peters
(1936), Sonya Isaacs (1975), Allison Pierce (1975 (age 42)), Alice
Wallace (LA Americana singer-songwriter)
July 23: Alison Krauss
(1971), Tony Joe White (1943), Shannon Brown (1973), Briana
Rae Bagwell (born in Las Cruces, New Mexico 1987), Marianne Dunkling
(1987; Retreat, UK), Danielle Simone Bradbery (1996)
July 24: the late Max D
Barnes (July 24, 1936; died January 11, 2004 (aged 67)), Pam Tillis
(1957), Jerrod Niemann (1979)
July 25: Jason Roberts
(Asleep At The Wheel) (1975), Marty Brown (1965), Valerie Smith
(Valerie Jean Stevens) (1966) (age 51)
July 26: Al Anderson
(1947)
July 27: Stacy Dean Campbell
(1967), John Gorka (1958), Bobbie Gentry (1944)
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