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Six out of over 130 songs and albums submitted this week. My picks range from Mexican rock and roll (in English) to a newly discovered Peggy Lee song, to Puerto Rican rap, to,..well, much more.

Six out of over 130 songs and albums submitted this week. My picks range from Mexican rock and roll (in English) to a newly discovered Peggy Lee song, to Puerto Rican rap, to,..well, much more.

Gary Pratt’s “Buzzin’” isn’t just a song — it’s a snapshot of American oxygen. The kind you breathe in deep

Grammy-nominated bluegrass, folk, Americana artist Valerie Smith has announced the January 1 release of her long-awaited, career-defining project that has been 12 years in the making. Maggie’s

This week a surprising song with a surprising origin soared to number one on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart.

For Ashley Puckett, country music isn’t just a calling—it’s a compass. The Pittsburgh-born singer-songwriter has spent her life navigating heartbreak,

Jeremy Parsons’ new EP Life is a quietly powerful meditation on survival, memory, and purpose. In just five songs, Parsons

New songs and old talent this week. Robert Plant has a new album out as does Natalia Lafourcade and Margo Price

Veteran country traditionalist Richard Lynch returns with Pray on the Radio: Songs of Inspiration, a heartfelt and faith-driven collection that

Ry Rivers kicked off Summer 2025 with good vibes by releasing his latest single, ‘Kiss A Cowboy,’ on May 30,

Country music artist Jennifer Belle has just released her new single “Let Him Be A Lesson” worldwide via Tribeca Records.

Let’s be real — not every country artist needs to reinvent the genre. Sometimes, the best thing a song can

In “Jesus and Bocephus,” Richard Lynch has crafted a stirring tribute that feels as timeless as the dusty backroads of

Lots of variety this week. New Zealand country, dreamy pop, blues, Rockalypso

Cliff & Susan kick off 2025 with a blazing country anthem, “Spitfire”, a high-energy, fiddle-driven track that perfectly captures the

Ringo goes country…sort of of. But it is fun, along with Whitney Tai, Ana Moura, Yeemz and more.

With the release of “White Heat” and the remix of “A Few Good Years,” Midnight Sky showcases a striking contrast

Robert Ross’s “Better With Time” is a touching anthem that celebrates the beauty of aging, a message often overlooked in