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HOT HALF DOZEN 4.28.26
American bands that are popular in Mexico. Often in Spanish, but not always. Plus Latin American bands that sing in English
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April 28, 2026
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American bands that are popular in Mexico. Often in Spanish, but not always. Plus Latin American bands that sing in English
There’s a certain strain of country music that isn’t simply about romance but about pursuit — the endless American chase,
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
