Parmalee. Photo: Ryan Young

Parmalee has the No. 1 most added song at country radio this week with their new single, “God Knew Better,” which secured 65 adds across Country Aircheck/Mediabase and Billboard. 

The emotionally charged mid-tempo ballad thanks God for sending the one woman who could calm a reckless heart, and was co-written by Abram Dean, David Fanning, Jamie Collazo, Andy Albert and the band. Parmalee describes the track as “like running into an old friend you didn’t know you needed to see.”

The song is off of Parmalee’s latest album, Fell In Love With A Cowgirl, and follows their fifth consecutive No. 1 “Cowgirl,” which was the band’s longest-running No. 1 single, and the longest-running No. 1 by a band in nearly 14 years on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Parmalee hits the road this weekend with West Coast dates in San Diego and Temecula, and will tour through the summer. The band has cemented their place as solid hit-makers with over 1.6 billion streams, six No. 1 country hits, and a growing list of Platinum singles.

Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson.

Ella Langley, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and many more are among this year’s American Music Awards nominees.

Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 2026 AMAs with eight nods. Morgan Wallen earned seven nods including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist, Best Country Song and Best Country Album.

Ella Langley notched five nominations including New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Song of the Summer, Best Female Country Artist and Best Country Song. Megan Moroney nabbed three nominations for Breakout Tour, Best Female Country Artist and Best Country Album. Shaboozey earned nominations for Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist and Best Country Song.

Among those also nominated this year are Kelsea Ballerini, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top, Old Dominion, Sam Barber, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, BigXthaPlug and more.

Fan voting is now open through May 8 with the exception of social song of the year and tour of the year, which will remain open through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast. The awards will take place on May 25 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

View the full list of nominees here.

Chase Armstrong. Photo: Lisa Field Armstrong BRND House.

Chase Armstrong has returned to The Listening Room as Director of Sales & Marketing.

In this role, Armstrong will serve on the leadership team overseeing sales and marketing efforts.

“I’m excited to return to The Listening Room and step into this new role,” says Armstrong. “This iconic venue has always been special to me, not only for the music, but for the invaluable connections it creates between songwriters and audiences from around the world. I’m looking forward to building upon the venue’s foundation, growing our reach, and continuing to make The Listening Room a place where great songs and great experiences come together.”

“Welcoming Chase back feels like a homecoming,” shares Chris Blair, Owner and Founder of The Listening Room. “From his first days as an intern, he’s always gone above and beyond, not only in his work but also in building relationships. He’s family. I’m excited for him to lead our sales and marketing team where he will not only oversee our music booking and private events, but also spearhead the expansion of our TLR on-the-road series, develop new sponsorship partnerships, grow our Stories Behind the Songs podcast and more. With Chase leading these initiatives, I’m confident we’re opening exciting new opportunities for our partners and audience alike. He embodies our vision and culture so well and It’s great to have him back home!”

Armstrong can be reached here.

Thomas Rhett is celebrating his 25th career No. 1 as “Ain’t A Bad Life” ft. Jordan Davis tops the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart this week.

“Ain’t A Bad Life” was penned by Rhett, Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron and Mark Trussell, and marks the third No. 1 from Rhett’s newest album, About A Woman (Deluxe), joining “Beautiful As You” and “After All The Bars Are Closed.” The 25-track project features collaborations with Lanie Gardner, Blake Shelton, Teddy Swims and Tucker Wetmore.

“Hitting 25 No. 1s is something I never could’ve dreamed up,” says Rhett. “’Ain’t A Bad Life’ is one of those songs that just makes you smile, and getting to share it with my buddy Jordan Davis made it even more special. I’m really grateful to the fans, country radio, and everyone who’s been on this ride with me—this one means a lot.”

Rhett will return to the road this summer on his 20+ city “Soundtrack To Life Tour,” which will feature two special stadium dates in July with longtime friend Niall Horan at GEODIS Park and Hersheypark Stadium. In addition to his headlining tour, Rhett is appearing with Morgan Wallen on his “Still The Problem Tour” and will return to the U.K. this summer for a three-night run at Wembley Stadium with Luke Combs.