Each week, the team at Countrytown finds the best new country songs to add to our weekly playlist, The Country Drop. Here's our picks released this week, August 14, 2026.

From pandemic wake-up calls to AI fears, Copperline frontman Brad Christmas reveals the stories behind every track on 'Sleepwalking' for Countrytown.

Country music might pride itself on authenticity, but AI creators are estimated to be pulling six-figure paydays on Spotify and YouTube.

“Lost for words,” Barnes said of the milestone. “This is incredible."

Australian icons, including Jimmy Barnes, Vika & Linda, The Wiggles, Amber Lawrence, and more, appear on the charity album, 'Cradle Rock,' to support Red Nose Australia.

"I had witnessed instability and broken trust that fundamentally changed my ability to move forward."

The incident in question is alleged to have occurred at Morgan Wallen’s July 18th show at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

"I want to be messy," Forsyth said of her new single, 'Today I Woke Up and Chose Violence.'

Working cattle stations by day and writing hit records by morning, Wade Forster opens up on 'The Aftermath', Aussie music, and real country music.

BIGSOUND has unveiled its complete program ahead of next month's music festival and industry showcase.

In a double dose of Canadian country, Miller will be accompanied by Brayden King on his forthcoming Australian tour.

Dylan Wright befriended a family in America thanks to a case of wholesome mistaken identity, and now, he's shared the story with his fans.