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🤠 With Country on Our Backs: Today We Recommend… 🎶

  • July 29, 2025
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AnBalElan
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We’ve selected 3 artists you should definitely keep an eye on (if you’re into the genre)

 

Lainey Wilson

Originally from Louisiana, Lainey Wilson is quickly gaining recognition for her authentic style that blends traditional country with a modern edge and touches of outlaw country. Her gritty voice and honest lyrics portray everyday stories with a sensitivity that resonates with both fans of classic country and younger audiences. Wilson stands out for her stage presence and charisma, often drawing comparisons to legends like Dolly Parton and Miranda Lambert.

She recently won major awards, including the 2023 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and has been praised by outlets like Billboard and Rolling Stone as a fresh and confident force redefining the sound of modern country music.

 

 

Parker McCollum

This Texas-born singer-songwriter fuses traditional country with elements of folk and Southern rock, creating an emotional and contemporary sound that has made waves in the emerging country scene. Parker McCollum is known for introspective and melodic songwriting that explores love, heartbreak, and personal growth. His stripped-back yet powerful style has helped him quickly build a strong fanbase across the U.S. and beyond.

Though he started in Texas’ independent scene, his hit single "Pretty Heart" opened the door to mainstream success. He was named New Artist of the Year at the 2022 ACM Awards, and continues to gain popularity thanks to his ability to connect with younger listeners without straying from a classic country sound.

 

 

Ingrid Andress

Based in Nashville, Ingrid Andress stands out for her more pop-influenced and contemporary approach to country, with polished production and lyrics that dive deep into the emotional complexities of relationships and modern life. Her soft yet expressive voice and talent for storytelling have earned her critical acclaim, multiple award nominations, and a reputation as one of the most promising fresh voices in today’s country music.

She brings a more modern vision to the genre by blending pop and folk influences, helping expand the boundaries of country music. Her 2021 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, along with the emotional impact of her hit "More Hearts Than Mine" (a Billboard Country Top 10 single), have solidified her as a rising star in the singer-songwriter scene.

 

 

And you? Have you discovered any new artists in the genre recently?

Let’s talk about it in the comments section! 👇

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  • July 29, 2025

I don’t know them, but will take a look. 

 

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Lainey does sound very good.


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  • July 30, 2025

 

Morgan Wallen

 

 

 

When 11-time 2023 Billboard Music Awards-winner and Top Male Artist Morgan Wallen released his third studio album One Thing At A Time in 2023, its instant success left The New York Times proclaiming Wallen as “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” One Thing At A Time has remained atop the all-genre Billboard 200 chart for 19 non-consecutive weeks, surpassing Garth Brooks’ Ropin’ the Wind with the most weeks at No. 1 for a Country album, and was the most-streamed album of the year on Spotify. The album’s 6x-Platinum single “Last Night” reeled in over 1.5 billion streams globally, becoming the most-streamed song of any genre in the U.S. across Apple Music and Spotify, and the longest running No. 1 solo song in Hot 100 history (16 weeks total). Recent collab with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” debuted at country radio with 167 first week adds, becoming only the second single in chart history to debut with the support of all reporting stations, opening at No. 15 on the Mediabase charts. With 13 chart-toppers at country radio, Wallen played for 5 countries/3 continents in 2023 for his One Night At A Time World Tour stadium tour. Performing to over 2.4 million fans, One Night At A Time was named a Pollstar and Billboard Country Tour of the Year, surpassing attendance records in numerous stops; including Ohio Stadium, where Wallen became the largest weekend ever for the venue. The 36-show 2024 extension of One Night At A Time takes Wallen to 24 additional stadium-plays, and will include Wallen’s first European run with seven shows this fall. Wallen donates a portion from every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation.


AnBalElan
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  • July 30, 2025

Yes, ​@Nina Nebo Morgan is one of my favorites too. But for me, he's already a benchmark in the country scene. But I raised this as a reference for little-known singers who are making their way in the world. Anyway, thanks for participating in the article.

@awesomemac I'm glad you like it

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awesomemac
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  • July 30, 2025

@AnBalElan I’m more a rock and metal person, but now and then I like some Country. To keep in touch with some of the newest songs I use the Deezer Country playlist.

 


awesomemac
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  • August 11, 2025

By listening to Halestorm I came across Ashley McBryde

 

 


AnBalElan
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  • August 18, 2025

I like ​@awesomemac Ashley very much!! She´s a good singer!!

 


awesomemac
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  • August 18, 2025

Maybe you don’t like rock bands like Halestorm, something else than Country, but I would recommend you to listen to:

 


AnBalElan
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  • August 19, 2025

Thanks for the recommendation, my friend ​@awesomemac . I'll keep it in mind, because it sounds really good. I like American music. I really like acoustic guitar-based pop-folk scene, as well as country in its more pop and soulful versions. I avoid genres like hard rock and more mainstream pop. Still, a good song is a good song. I recommend Charles Kelley, who, breaking away from what he was doing with his band Lady A, has created a very '80s-inspired album, but it's definitely worth listening to.


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  • August 19, 2025

 


awesomemac
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  • August 19, 2025

Well, after reading your post, you better not listen to other songs from Halestorm, because it's hardrock 😉

I do like Lady A, so I take a look at Charles Kelley. 


AnBalElan
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  • August 20, 2025

Well, after reading your post, you better not listen to other songs from Halestorm, because it's hardrock 😉

I do like Lady A, so I take a look at Charles Kelley. 

Well, don't worry ​@awesomemac  The great thing about music is that you can get hooked on a band at any time. Note that Nickelback isn't American music, yet I really like them. Anyway, thanks so much for the recommendations. I'll keep them in mind.


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  • August 20, 2025

Just took a listen to Charles Kelley.

I really like:

 

Will try the rest 👍