Lee Thomas Miller, Eric Paslay, More Among ‘Sac Song & Wine Series’ Lineup

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Lee Thomas Miller & Eric Paslay

“Sac Song & Wine Series” will return for its fourth year in Elk Grove, California at the Lamoure Vineyards. The series is set to begin May 15 and will take place once a month through October 9.

Throughout the series, guests will include Chris DeStefano, Lee Thomas Miller, Kelly Archer, Marv Green, Sarah Buxton, Eric Paslay, James Otto and Ben Williams, with more artists to be announced later.

Each evening will also feature a curated Hometown Segment, showcasing local artists. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, lawn games and more. Tickets are available here.

Sac Song & Wine Series Schedule:
May 15: Chris DeStefano & TBA
June 19: TBA
July 18: Lee Thomas Miller & Kelly Archer
August 21: Marv Green & Sarah Buxton
September 18: Eric Paslay & TBA
October 9: James Otto & Ben Williams

Industry Ink: Megan Moroney, Riley Green, JT Harding, Forrest Frank, Lyrics For Life

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Megan Moroney Shares Cloud 9 Energy On ‘Drew Barrymore Show’

Photo: Courtesy of The Drew Barrymore Show

Megan Moroney sat down for a heart-to-heart conversation this week on The Drew Barrymore Show. During her debut appearance on the daytime talk show, the hitmaker joined Barrymore for a chat about her Billboard 200-topping album Cloud 9 and much more. Moroney’s episode included an impromptu ramen taste test and a discussion of post-breakup payback.

Moroney also took the stage this week at the 72,220-capacity NRG Stadium for her sold-out debut performance at RodeoHouston, where she rode up to the stage in her Cloud 9-pink Bronco.

 

Riley Green Rocks Aussie Rugby Crowd Of 50,000

Riley Green.

Riley Green played for over 50,000 attendees at Wednesday night’s (March 11) Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels Rugby match at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. He performed at the match before embarking on the first show of his sold-out Australian leg of his tour tonight in Melbourne.

 

‘Music City’ The Musical Gears Up For Opening In New NYC Venue

Photo: Laura S. Fuchs

The musical Music City, which opened to rave reviews last year and was extended three times by popular demand in its run at Bedlam, will open soon blocks from Times Square.

The immersive space will fully embody the world of Music City, inviting audiences to step inside The Wicked Tickle, a country bar where music, storytelling, and nightlife collide. The show features songs by multi-Platinum songwriter J.T. Harding, including “Smile,” “Sangria,” and “Somewhere In My Car,” and an original book by playwright Peter Zinn. Music City is directed by Bedlam’s artistic director Eric Tucker. Tickets are available at here.

 

Forrest Frank Celebrates Houston Homecoming Ahead Of New ‘Jesus Generation Tour’

Photo: Courtesy of Houston Rodeo.

Forrest Frank recently experienced a career-defining hometown moment, headlining the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in front of more than 70,000 fans. The sold-out crowd at NRG Stadium marked Frank’s debut at the legendary event and a full-circle milestone for the singer, who grew up in the Houston area.

Frank’s set featured a surprise appearance from Houston rap legend Paul Wall. This summer, Frank will embark on the “The Jesus Generation Tour,” his largest headline run to date.

 

Sister Hazel, John Rzeznik & Stan Lynch Unite For Lyrics for Life Benefit

Chris Watkins Photography

Sister Hazel hosted the eighth annual Lyrics for Life – An Evening of Making Music Matter on March 7 in their hometown of Gainesville, Florida, raising more than $800,000 for the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation and STOP! Children’s Cancer.

The evening began with an acoustic storytelling performance from Sister Hazel’s Ken Block and Drew Copeland, joined by special guest John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls. The trio performed stripped-down versions of some of their most beloved songs while sharing personal stories with the audience. Rzeznik joined Sister Hazel for “Give A Little Bit,” before the finale of “American Girl” that featured a surprise appearance by Stan Lynch, the former drummer of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

MusicRow Weekly (CountryBreakout Awards, News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly highlights major milestones, industry honors and new ventures shaping the country music landscape, from the latest CountryBreakout Awards to notable career moves across the business. Click here to see the full edition.

For 24 years, MusicRow has celebrated the power of country radio in secondary markets through its annual MusicRow CountryBreakout Awards. The awards recognize the songs, artists and industry professionals who dominated spins on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart panel throughout the previous year. Drawing from reporting stations in secondary markets across the country, the awards honor eight categories that reflect the collaborative effort required to bring a hit song to life, from songwriting and recording to promotion and radio support.

This year’s winners reflect the breadth of talent driving the genre’s continued success. Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, Rascal Flatts, Hudson Westbrook and LOCASH each topped their respective categories for the most spins across the reporting stations, while MCA earned recognition on the label side. Behind the scenes, hit songwriters Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome and Taylor Phillips were honored for their songwriting achievements, while MusicRow Radio Chart reporter Justin Brown was also recognized for his contributions.

Another major moment this week came on Tuesday night (March 10), when Jelly Roll officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer-songwriter was inducted by close friend and fellow Opry member Lainey Wilson during an emotional ceremony, marking a career milestone for the artist.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum also announced a major new exhibition spotlighting the life and career of Clint Black. Titled “Clint Black: The Hard Way On Purpose,” the exhibit will trace Black’s path from a working-class upbringing to becoming one of country music’s defining voices of the late 1980s and beyond. Featuring artifacts, personal items and career highlights, the exhibit will open April 22 and run through August 2027 as part of the museum’s regular admission offerings.

Elsewhere in the industry, longtime music executive Brian O’Connell was honored with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award, recognizing his lasting contributions to country music and artist development.

Veteran artist manager Bill Simmons, management partner Kendal Marcy and award-winning songwriter and publisher Chris DuBois have launched Domain Artist Management in partnership with Domain Capital Group. The new firm begins operations with its flagship client, three-time Grammy winner Brad Paisley.

On the booking and publishing fronts, rising artist Jacob Hackworth has signed with The Neal Agency for booking representation, while songwriter Jamie Moore has inked a deal with Spirit Music Group.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton take the No. 1 spot with “A Song To Sing.” Explore more chart data here.

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McCoy Moore Gets Nostalgic On ‘Sunshine State’ Set For May

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Rising artist McCoy Moore is giving a nod to the place it all began for him on his upcoming debut album, Sunshine State, due out May 22 via Sony Music Nashville/Cervidae Records.

The Lakeland, Florida native co-wrote all but one of the 14 tracks on the new album, produced by Will Bundy, that taps the spirit and nostalgic heat of long-gone summers. The project is filled with heavy bass lines and steel guitars that hang thick like Spanish Moss off an old Live Oak (similar to the one on the album’s cover, which was shot in Moore’s grandparents’ garage). Writers contributing to the new album include Jessi Alexander, Matt McKinney, Shane McAnally, Thomas Archer and more.

“This record is something I’ve been working on my whole life and didn’t even know it. I feel like I covered all the bases of who I am, where I’m from, and the music I love to make. The people, the places, the memories, it all made this record, even after I left Florida,” shared Moore. “It was only right that I give a nod to the place where it all started, the Sunshine State. I hope y’all absolutely love this record and feel the heart that me and my friends put into it.”

Moore is currently in Europe making his debut on the continent at C2C, and has also been on the road on Hardy’s “Country! Country! Tour,” which will continue through September.

McCoy Moore – Sunshine State Track List:
1. “Sunshine State” (McCoy Moore, Thomas Archer, Johnny Clawson)
2. “Every Single Summer” (McCoy Moore, Thomas Archer, Matt Dragstrem, Michael Tyler)
3. “In Here, Out There” (with Cole Swindell) (McCoy Moore, Jessi Alexander, Sam Ellis, Nick Walsh)
4. “Not Even Close” (McCoy Moore, Sam Ellis, Blake Pendergrass)
5. “Went to the Bar” (McCoy Moore, Aaron Eshuis, Colton Venner, Nick Walsh)
6. “Something to You” (McCoy Moore, Johnny Clawson, Colton Venner, Will Weatherly)
7. “Chesney on a Beach” (McCoy Moore, Brinley Addington, Colton Venner)
8. “Bible and a Bar” (McCoy Moore, Jenn Schott, Jason Saenz)
9. “Memories We Never Made” (McCoy Moore, Blake Bollinger, Colton Venner, Nick Walsh)
10. “Prayin’ For Me” (McCoy Moore, Matt Dragstrem, Seth Ennis)
11. “John Deere Blue” (McCoy Moore, Shane McAnally, Johnny Clawson)
12. “Dyin’ On the Hill” (McCoy Moore, Johnny Clawson, Adam James, Matt McKinney)
13. “Beer I Never Shoulda Bought” (McCoy Moore, Andrew Beason, Adam James, Matt McKinney)
14. “Left Alone” (Nick Walsh)

Produced by Will Bundy

Alana Springsteen Slates Sophomore Album ‘I Hope This Helps’ For May

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Alana Springsteen is set to release her sophomore album I Hope This Helps, on May 29 via Santa Anna Nashville. Along with the album announcement, Springsteen is sharing an empowered new track, “Black Sheep,” today.

“Black Sheep” arrives as a windows-down anthem of triumphant self-acceptance for the 25-year-old. Written by Springsteen, Lydia Vaughan, Lauren LaRue and Jared Keim, the soaring track mirrors Springsteen’s transformation from shame and frustration to fully embodied authenticity.

“If I had written ‘black sheep’ two years ago it would have been an insecure, timid plea to be understood, to fit in for once. Instead, the version you hear embodies the confidence that healing has brought me,” shares Springsteen. “I wear the title of ‘black sheep’ proudly, as proof that I was created intentionally to walk this path. That we all were. I love the bridge in this song for that reason: ‘can’t believe I thought it was a weakness, when God’s the one who made me this black sheep.’ If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, out of place, like you were meant for something different… I hope you turn this song up. and I hope you let go of who you thought you had to be to make space for who you were always meant to be.”

The follow-up to her debut album Twenty Something, a three-part exploration of life lessons learned in her early 20s, I Hope This Helps dives even deeper into Springsteen’s inner world, documenting her journey in undoing a lifetime of self-abandoning patterns and the lingering impact of the fear-based faith that raised her. She co-wrote and co-produced all 16 tracks on the new project, in addition to playing guitar and piano throughout. Last month, Springsteen offered an early glimpse of her most unguarded work to date with “note to self,” a soul-searching track that reckons with the pain of her early years.

Springsteen has also announced “Alana Springsteen: Live In Europe,” a headline summer tour of the UK and Europe which will include stops in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast. Kicking off on July 3 in Riaza, Spain, the tour will wrap with a two-night stand at Norsk Countrytreff (a country festival in Breim, Norway) on July 10-11. Springsteen’s summer trek will follow her appearance this weekend at C2C: Country to Country 2026, where she’ll take the stage in Glasgow tonight (March 13), London tomorrow (March 14), and Belfast on Sunday (March 15).

I Hope This Helps Track List:
1. “intro” (Alana Springsteen, Sara Bares, Mark Trussell, Lauren LaRue)*
2. “note to self” (Alana Springsteen, Trannie Anderson, Mark Trussell)*
3. “feels good” (Alana Springsteen, Mags Duval, Ido Zmishlany, Sarah “Solly” Solovay)+
4. “sad hour” (Alana Springsteen, Sasha Alex Sloan, Nicolle Galyon, Mark Trussell)*
5. “love to see it” (Alana Springsteen, Sam Bergeson, Maya K, Lydia Vaughan)^
6. “love me anyway” (Alana Springsteen, Rhett Akins, Trannie Anderson, Chris LaCorte)&
7. “interlude” (Alana Springsteen, Sara Bares, Mark Trussell, Lauren LaRue)*
8. “same God” (Alana Springsteen, Emily Weisband, Will Weatherly, Ben Williams)#
9. “diy” (Alana Springsteen, Annika Bennett, Futuristics, Emily Weisband)*
10. “no man’s” (Alana Springsteen, Jordan Dozzi, Trannie Anderson, Zach Crowell)**
11. “selfish” (Alana Springsteen, Will Weatherly, Sasha Alex Sloan, Emily Weisband)-
12. “fight like this” (Alana Springsteen, Liz Rose, AJ Pruis)*
13. “i loved you then” (Alana Springsteen, Lauren LaRue, Sara Bares, Jared Keim)++
14. “black sheep” (Alana Springsteen, Lydia Vaughan, Lauren LaRue, Jared Keim)^^
15. “how to swim” (Alana Springsteen, Will Weatherly, Joybeth Taylor, Emily Weisband)*
16. “outro” (Alana Springsteen, Sara Bares, Mark Trussell, Lauren LaRue)*

* Produced by Mark Trussell and Alana Springsteen
+ Produced by Ido Zmishlany and Alana Springsteen
^ Produced by Sam Martinez, Alana Springsteen, Co-produced by Sam Bergeson
& Produced by Chris LaCorte and Alana Springsteen
# Produced by Steve Rusch and Alana Springsteen, Co-produced by Will Weatherly
** Produced by Zach Crowell and Alana Springsteen
– Produced by Will Weatherly and Alana Springsteen
++ Produced by Jared Keim and Alana Springsteen
^^ Produced by Sam Martinez, Alana Springsteen, Co-produced by Jared Keim
## Produced by Dave Clauss and Alana Springsteen

Vince Gill Unveils ‘Lonely’s What I Do’ EP

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Vince Gill has unveiled Lonely’s What I Do, the fifth volume in his 50 Years From Home EP series.

The eight-track project features writing credits from Sharon Vaughn, Hadlie Jo Pritchard, Mae Estes, Lee Thomas Miller and Kameron Marlowe, among others.

“I love the melancholy in music,” shares Gill. “I always have. Maybe it goes back to the bluegrass days of the murder ballads, those kinds of songs. There’s so much more emotion in songs that have a little more despair. I think they’re as powerful as they are because they tell great stories. They paint great pictures that take you to that place — whether they’re true or not.”

The project was produced by Gill at his home studio in Nashville, with engineers Matt Rausch and Justin Niebank, and players including Paul Franklin, guitarists Tom Bukovac and Jedd Hughes, bassist Jimmie Lee Sloas, keyboardists Gordon Mote, John Jarvis and Jim “Moose” Brown, and drummer Fred Eltringham.

Lonely’s What I Do Track List:
1. “Nothing Like They Used To Be” (Vince Gill, Sharon Vaughn, Hadlie Jo Pritchard)
2. “A Million Tears Ago” (Vince Gill, Mae Estes)
3. “How’s The Leaving Going” (Vince Gill, Kameron Marlowe, Lee Thomas Miller)
4. “Lonely’s What I Do” (Vince Gill, Sharon Vaughn, Belle Frantz)
5. “The Last Thing You Left Behind” (Vince Gill, Tom Douglas)
6. “How Lonely Lonely Gets” (Vince Gill)
7. “The Book” (Vince Gill, Bob DiPiero)
8. “Pocket Full of Gold”

MusicRow Reveals 2026 CountryBreakout Award Winners

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For 24 years, MusicRow has celebrated country music’s success at radio in secondary markets with its annual MusicRow CountryBreakout Awards.

Based on spins on the secondary market stations that report to the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart panel each week, winners in eight categories are awarded. These artists and industry professionals wrote, recorded and promoted the music that played across the nation throughout 2025.

Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney, Rascal Flatts, Hudson Westbrook, LOCASH and MCA prevail at this year’s CountryBreakout Awards for garnering the most spins in their own respective categories. Hit songwriters Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome and Taylor Phillips, as well as MusicRow Radio Chart reporter Justin Brown are also victors for their esteemed skills.

Morgan Wallen is the winner for Male Artist of the Year for the fourth year in a row, while Megan Moroney takes home her first win for Female Artist of the Year. Rascal Flatts notch their first win in the Group/Duo of the Year category.

The Breakout Artist of the Year honor is given to a new artist whose first single or album was released in 2025, and earned the most spins on stations that report to the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart. Hudson Westbrook takes this year’s Breakout Artist of the Year distinction.

The Independent Artist of the Year award honors a top independent act, based on the number of spins earned on stations that report to the chart, as well as factors including label size, distribution model and promotion staff. LOCASH takes home the honor this year for the first time for their success with singles “Hometown Home” and “Wrong Hearts,” which were worked by their own independent Galaxy Label Group.

MCA earns the Label Group of the Year honor, with its artists earning the most spins of any label imprint on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart in 2025.

Songwriting juggernaut Ashley Gorley takes home his eighth Songwriter of the Year honor for penning the most No. 1 songs on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart in 2025. This year, Gorley tied with Charlie Handsome and Taylor Phillips for the honor, making Handsome’s second time and Phillips’ first time taking home the win.

This year’s Reporter of the Year goes to Justin Brown at WJVL. This honor is an editorial decision that recognizes a MusicRow station panelist that best epitomizes the spirit of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

The winners of MusicRow‘s 24th annual CountryBreakout Awards are highlighted in this week’s MusicRow Weekly newsletter. Click here to view.

Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton Top The MusicRow Radio Chart

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Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton land at the No. 1 position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart this week with their song, “A Song To Sing.”

The track was written by Stapleton and Lambert along with Jenee Fleenor and Jesse Frasure.

Both artists are currently on the road, with Lambert headlining her “Postcards from Texas Tour” through August and Stapleton continuing his “All-American Road Show” through October.

“A Song To Sing” currently sits at No. 19 on the Mediabase chart.

Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

Ashley Cooke Unveils ‘the ace sessions’

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Ashley Cooke has released the ace sessions, a six-track acoustic project via all digital streaming platforms.

the ace sessions was initially released through a series of performance videos on YouTube last week. The project features four tracks from Cooke’s 2025 ace, along with the unreleased “olive juice” and a rendition of “can’t fight the moonlight.”

YouTube video

Cooke made a cameo appearance on last Sunday’s episode of CBS’ Marshals, performing “next to you,” a cut from her 2023 debut album. Her fan-favorite track “baby blues” reached the No. 1 spot last week on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown. This weekend, she will return to C2C: Country to Country 2026, performing in Belfast, Glasgow and London.

the ace sessions Track List:
1. “baby blues – the ace sessions” (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Seth Ennis, Joe Fox)
2. “talk about – the ace sessions” (Ashley Cooke, Emily Weisband, Chase McGill, Chris LaCorte)
3. “the hell you are – the ace sessions” (Ashley Cooke, Emily Weisband, Chase McGill, Seth Ennis, Joe Fox)
4. “excuses – the ace sessions” (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock)
5. “olive juice – the ace sessions”
6. “can’t fight the moon light – the ace sessions”

DISClaimer Single Reviews: Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce & Riley Green Share Disc Of The Day

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Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Riley Green & Carly Pearce

DISClaimer has a bonanza of fine new country sounds this week.

More than half of the tracks in this listening session could be a Disc of the Day. With such an abundance of riches, we’re compelled to dole the prizes out by category. So this week, we have three Disc of the Day awards.

In the Female Vocalist category, Kacey Musgraves’s clever catalog of horniness wins a Disc of the Day. Among the Male Vocalist contenders, ebullient Kane Brown has another Disc of the Day. In a day notable for vocal collaborations, the Carly Pearce/Riley Green duet is our “group” Disc of the Day honoree.

Madden Metcalf looks and sounds young at heart, and the first-timer earns a DISCovery Award for his debut.

ANNE WILSON & COLE SWINDELL / “Still Do”
Writers: Anne Wilson/Jeff Pardo/Matthew West/Trannie Anderson; Producers: Jeff Pardo, Ross Copperman; Label: Sparrow
– Prodigal children find their way back to God, but neither of them sings a harmony vocal.

HUDSON WESTBROOK / “Painted You Pretty”
Writers: Beau Bailey/Hudson Westbrook/Lukas Scott; Producer: Lukas Scott; Label: River House Artists/Warner Records Nashville
– The Lone Star State up-and-comer is gentle and romantic on this lilting outing. He sings that she’s “picture perfect,” and “I bet you’ve got a heart of gold.” Awww.

LOLA KIRKE / “Trailblazer”
Writers: Daniel Tashian/Lola Kirke; Producer: Daniel Tashian; Label: One Riot Records
– The Academy Awards ceremony is Sunday (March 15). Best Picture nominee Sinners is the most nominated film in Oscar history. In it, Nashville’s Lola Kirke portrays a roving vampire in a folk-singing trio. The title tune of her current album urges you to pave your own way and stand up for yourself when you feel like you don’t fit in. A densely muffled production backs her wistful soprano vocal. While on the film’s set, she also wrote a wonderfully wry and witty memoir titled Wild West Village. Both the album and the book are well worth your time.

KANE BROWN / “Woman”
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Label: Sony Music Nashville
– His buddies want him to go out and chase girls with them. He turns them down, because instead of girls, he has a real woman. A churning, bopping production and Brown’s charisma make this an undeniable, instant favorite.

DAVID NAIL / “The Crown”
Writers: Anderson East/David Nail; Producer: Anderson East; Label: One Five Sound
– Nail offers a short-story in a wafting ballad about a teenager who loses her way, but can always find peace back in her home town. This performer remains a gripping, gifted singer-songwriter.

CARLY PEARCE & RILEY GREEN / “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay”
Writers: none listed; Producers: Ben West, Carly Pearce; Label: Blue Highway Records
– These two have stunning vocal chemistry. Green’s twin-like harmony singing is a revelation, and they both bring simmering heat to this portrait of passion. Essential listening.

TENILLE TOWNES & LORI McKENNA / “the acrobat”
Writers: Lori McKenna/Tenille Townes; Producer: Tenille Townes; Label: TT
– I’m a big fan of Canadian star Townes. On this aching ballad, she’s accompanied solely by an acoustic guitar and the alto harmonies of McKenna. The result is starkly compelling artistry where you hang on every line.

CHRIS JANSON & DAVID LEE MURPHY / “Fun”
Writers: Chris Janson/David Lee Murphy/Jesse Murphy/Michael Wayne Wilkes/Mitchell Oglesby; Producers: Chris Janson, Michael Wayne Wilkes; Label: Harpeth 60/Warner Records Nashville
– This is pretty much what the title says it is. Rollicking and rambunctious. A big grin.

BELLAH MAE / “Love Me Less”
Writers: Bellah Mae/Brett Truitt/Brigetta Truitt; Producer: Brett Truitt; Label: Sony Music Nashville
– Her breathy vocal is surrounded by twinkling guitar notes and a simple percussive thump in this soft pop production. Very pretty, if not exactly “country.”

KACEY MUSGRAVES / “Dry Spell”
Writers: Josh Osborne/Kacey Musgraves/Luke Laird/Shane McAnally; Producers: Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird; Label: Lost Highway
– Delightful. She’s wry and witty on this bopping lament of being horny. The sexy double entendres are super cute, and some twanging guitars skip along merrily.

LUKE GRIMES / “Haunted”
Writers: Dave Cobb/Jessie Jo Dillon/Luke Grimes; Producer: Dave Cobb; Label: MCA
– Already widely known for his role on Yellowstone, Grimes is in a new CBS drama series titled Marshals. On its soundtrack, this slow, brooding track depicts resilience and letting go of the past. His baritone voice conveys a certain world-weary wisdom. Love the drawn-out, echoey, instrumental fade.

MADDEN METCALF / “I Don’t Wanna Cry Anymore”
Writers: Elliah Heifetz/Freddy Wexler/Madden Metcalf; Producers: Freddy Wexler, Paul Sikes; Label: Wexler Records/MCA Nashville
– Heartbreak with a little skip in its step. Metcalf’s rapid-fire delivery and jaunty attitude contrast nicely with his boyish, lost-love ditty. Extremely promising.

PYNK BEARD / “Ice on the Road”
Writers: Coleridge Tillman/Jayme Silverstein/Warren Okay Felder; Producers: Jayme Silverstein, Oak for The Orphanage; Label: Anzie Blue Records
– A moody meditation punctuated by tenor shouts that pleads for brotherhood and understanding. Love your neighbor, exhorts Pynk Beard.