Zach John King, Carly Pearce, Billy Strings, Lauren Alaina, Dustin Lynch, Riley Green And More Have New Music Out Now

Welcome to Friday August 28, 2026!

We have some new country music for your playlist. Please do your part and visit your neighborhood liquor store to pair your whiskey with this new country music as well. Its country music is meant to be enjoyed.

PROJECTS (Albums & EPs):

Zach John King “I’m What You Get”
Billy Strings“So Much For Goodbyes”
Carly Pearce“Honest Woman”
Lauren Alaina “Stages”
Little Big Town“It’s A Dying Art”
Dustin Lynch“Setlist Staples”
Mountain Grass Unit“Appalachian Smoke”
Alicia Blue – “Country Desire”
Trey Pendley“Signs Of Life”
Drayton Farley “OurVinyl Live EP”
The Wilder Blue “Cinco”
Jenny Tolman“Music City Mutt”
Two Runner“Porchlight”

SINGLES:

Riley Green – “That’s Just Me”
Gavin Adcock“Anymore”
Dylan Gossett“Clothesline
Brothers Osborne “Bottle It Up”
Corey Kent “Everyday Life”
Austin Snell “If I Were The Devil”
Kevin Powers“Who’s Drinking Now”
Benny G “Poor Blind Birds from Felice County Fair”
Cameron Whitcomb, Marshmello“Hollow”
The War and Treaty“Country Baptism”
SJ McDonald “Dairy Queen”
Belles“Hell I Won’t”
Jacob Hackworth “I Wanna Quit”
Chris Janson “Don’t Tell My Wife”
Bryan Martin “Complex”
Mitchell Tenpenny“Gone Like That”
Taylor Austin Dye“Bad Drunk”
Jonah Kagen“don’t feel right”
Todd Snider“Solid Country Gold”
Ashley Walls “Farmer’s Son”
Trey Hedrick“Go Gently Fall (Bonfire Session)”
Lathan Bryant – “Volumes of Silence”
Ryan Jesse“Low Road”
Colby T. Helms“Fireside Love”
Ryan and Rory“Beer Wants Me”
Brooke Lee“Mess Of It”
Marshall Altman“Work In Progress”
Sam Drysdale“The Cage”
Mary Bragg “Hi Fi”
Antwane Tyler“Bonfires”
Renata the Band “Don’t Know Love Anymore“
Wynonna“Girl Who Could Sing”
Timothy Wayne “Jacked Up Truck”
Hailey Hutcheson“Splinters”
Noah James“Colorado Sun”

Garth Brooks Is Taking His “Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour” To Florida

We have another tour stop on Garth’s arena tour now.

Garth Brooks announced that the fifth city on his upcoming arena tour, which is Orlando, FL. He’ll perform at the Kia Center on September 25th and 26th.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday.  He’s still pricing every ticket at $154.50. 

The “Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour” 2026 are as follows…

  • Indianapolis, IN (Gainbridge Fieldhouse): August 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026
  • Denver, CO (Ball Arena): September 4, 5, and 6, 2026
  • Rosemont/Chicago, IL (Allstate Arena): September 10, 11, and 12, 2026
  • Washington, D.C. : September 18 and 19, 2026
  • Orlando, FL: September 25 and 26, 2026

For everything Garth, please visit garthbrooks.com.

The Title Track to Riley Green’s Upcoming Album, “That’s Just Me”, Is Here

This is the kind of country music I need in my life.

Riley Green released the title track of his upcoming album, “That’s Just Me”, which is out September 18th. It’s a sad one about a lost love and he wonders if she ever thinks about him, like he thinks about her.

In a recent interview with American Songwriter, Riley said there’s a lot of truth to the songs on the album. He said, “if it’s not about something that actually happened to me, it’s about something that’s happened in my life.  

I think that fans of country music always want to believe a lyric’s true, so I try to make it as real as I can.”

Jason Aldean Has A Clothing Line Available At Walmart Now

If you’re a country music star and you have a clothing line…you should probably sell it at Walmart.

Jason Aldean teamed up with TrueTimber to create a clothing line called 10Stone. The brand says it’s, “grounded in grit, family, faith and a deep respect for the outdoors.”

You can find 10Stone at Walmart stores across the country now.

Jelly Roll Is Doubling Down His Remarks On President Trump: “For Those Who Threatened To Stop Listing To My Music Based On My Comments…Go Right Ahead”

Jelly Roll returned as the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, filling in while Jimmy Kimmel takes a summer hiatus. 

It’s a bold move considering how Jimmy Kimmel is the biggest douchebag on national television. During his monologues, Jelly Roll unexpectedly leaned into political comedy, delivering highly-publicized jabs at President Donald Trump.

He joked about Trump’s physical fitness, the weekend IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., and compared his own recent 300-pound weight loss to losing “an entire Donald Trump”. That of course didn’t set well with Trump supporters, which I remember seeing Jelly in a video at laughing and joking around Trump like he really supported him.

Now after facing intense backlash from MAGA fans online, the country artist doubled down on his remarks during Tuesday’s broadcast, questioning why any U.S. president shouldn’t be able to handle a few lighthearted jokes.

He acknowledged that “some folks online were upset” that he didn’t “treat the president with reverence and dignity” during his opening monologue on Monday. To which he responded, “I want to remind y’all that I go by the name Jelly Roll. I don’t even treat myself with reverence and dignity.”

He also said as a President “they should also be able to handle gas prices, health care, and the occasional international conflict, but beggars can’t be choosers.” But God forbid you made jokes about Joe Biden and his illiterate ass, because that was labeled as hate speech.

Jelly continued saying, “for those who threatened to stop listening to my music based on my comments last night, I just want to say with conviction: Go right ahead, because I’m gonna keep speaking my truth or my name isn’t Post Malone.” 

Jelly should be able to my jokes directed at him as well now. Because I’m guessing if you’re filling in for the biggest douchebag on national television, who you claim to be friends with…you’re probably a douchebag too.

Dolly Parton Landed 25 #1 Hits Throughout Her Career

Did you know Dolly Parton has a secret song that won’t be released until her 100th birthday in 2046? I mean know you do.

It’s called “My Place in History”, and it was written to be her last. The song title speaks for itself.

It’s currently locked in a wooden “Dream Box” time capsule at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort. While we wait for 20 years, it’s a perfect time to revisit all 25 of her hits that reached #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart.

Here they are, in chronological order:

1. “Joshua” (1970)

2.  “Jolene” (1973)

3. “I Will Always Love You” (1974)

4. “Please Don’t Stop Loving Me” with Porter Wagoner (1974)

5. “Love Is Like a Butterfly” (1974)

6. “The Bargain Store” (1975)

7. “Here You Come Again” (1977)

8. “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right” (1978)

9. “Heartbreaker” (1978)

10. “I Really Got the Feeling” (1978)

11. “You’re the Only One” (1979)

12. “Starting Over Again” (1980)

13. “Old Flames Can’t Hold a Candle to You” (1980)

14. “9 to 5” (1980)

15. “But You Know I Love You” (1981)

16. “I Will Always Love You (1982 Re-Release)” (1982)

17. “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers (1983)

18. “Tennessee Homesick Blues” (1984)

19. “Real Love” with Kenny Rogers (1985)

20. “Think About Love” (1985)

21. “To Know Him Is to Love Him” with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt  (1987)

22. “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That” (1989)

23. “Yellow Roses” (1989)

24. “Rockin’ Years” with Ricky Van Shelton (1991)

25. “When I Get Where I’m Going” with Brad Paisley (2005)

Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley And Jelly Roll Will Star In “The Comeback King”

Meanwhile in movie news.

Glen Powell revealed the names of a few country stars who will make an appearance in his upcoming country music movie, “The Comeback King”. It’ll star Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert, and Brad Paisley.

He actually let it slip while on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where Jelly was the guest host.  Jelly, by the way, has also been making headlines for getting political and talking a little shit about President Trump in his monologue while guest hosting.

Jelly is obviously trying to get the ratings back up and he’s doing whatever he can to help. Even if it’s pissing some people off. I’m just glad it’s not Jimmy running his mouth…and mainly because his doughiness has run its course for me.

Lainey Wilson Covered The Hell Out Of Chris Stapleton’s “Whiskey and You”

I’m a lover of good cover songs.

Lainey Wilson finished her run as a special guest on Chris Stapleton’s “All-American Road Show” tour on Friday. To celebrate, she shared an acoustic cover of his song “Whiskey and You”.

Of course now I want a recorded version of this…but that’s just me.

Dolly Parton Sadly Secretly Battled Cancer

As you’ve probably heard by now, we lost a true legend and icon yesterday (8/25/26).  

Dolly Rebecca Parton passed away at 80 years old. She was multi-faceted as a singer, songwriter, actress, humanitarian, author, and playwright. She was a true bright light in this dark world.

Her reps said she bravely faced a brief battle with cancer and passed at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville surrounded by loved ones. It’s not clear as of what type of cancer she had. It was previously reported that Dolly was admitted to the hospital on Friday (8/21/26) and was dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues. Her nephew was the first to break the news with a video on Instagram.

He said, “Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.”

Her reps shared that at Dolly’s request, she will be laid to rest with a small and private service with immediate family at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville.

She’ll join her husband Carl Dean, who passed away in March of 2025, in the mausoleum. 

Instead of flowers, Dolly’s family is asking for donations to her Imagination Library. Fans are also encouraged to pay tribute to her by tagging her account on social media.

Dolly Parton Now Simultaneously Occupies The Entire Top 7 On The US iTunes Chart

Waking up in world without this woman seems a little sparkly, but this is pretty damn good to see.

She may be gone, but her music will absolutely live on. Dolly Parton now simultaneously occupies the entire top 7 on the US iTunes chart:

#1 “I Will Always Love You”
#2 “Jolene”
#3 “9 to 5”
#4 “Islands In the Stream”
#5 “Here You Come Again”
#6 “Coat of Many Colors”
#7 “When I Get Where I’m Going”

Now if we can get Dolly’s music to occupy the entire top 10 on that chart it would make my heart little more happy. So, please start streaming “Rockin’ Years”, “Two Doors Down” and “Hard Candy Christmas” to do you part.