Country Music News – 09/14/2025

Lainey Wilson Extends Her Hot Streak With Another Airplay No. 1

Lainey Wilson’s run at the summit shows no sign of slowing. Her latest single locked down the top spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week, cementing her place as the genre’s most reliable hitmaker. The Louisiana powerhouse has become a one-woman surge of momentum, fusing traditionalist grit with crossover swagger. Her devoted fanbase is watching her build a modern-day dynasty one song at a time, proving her CMA Entertainer of the Year win wasn’t just a coronation—it was a forecast.

Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ Duet Still Reigns Over Hot Country Songs

Zach Bryan’s collaboration with Kacey Musgraves remains firmly at No. 1 on Hot Country Songs, a chart that has transformed into Bryan’s second home over the past year. The track’s dominance speaks not only to Bryan’s uncanny ability to turn bruised intimacy into anthems, but also to Musgraves’ enduring knack for coloring mainstream country with indie-pop hues. Together, they’ve crafted a single that feels equally suited for campfire singalongs and late-night playlists—a rare cultural crossroads moment inside a format that too often chases formulas.

Jelly Roll Continues Country Radio Surge

Jelly Roll’s latest single has climbed into the upper tier of Country Airplay as he expands his remarkable crossover story. A former Nashville outsider, he’s now a certified staple on both country and multi-genre radio, blurring lines between Southern gospel grit, hip-hop cadences, and arena-ready rock. His rapid rise reflects not just the elasticity of modern country but the hunger for artists who carry lived-in conviction. Fans aren’t just streaming the music—they’re showing up in droves, helping him turn personal redemption into one of the year’s defining country narratives.