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.

"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.

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.

Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna and others are teasing the same date Luke Combs has mentioned on social media.

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

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

A fan threw a folding chair into the crowd at a recent Treaty Oak Revival gig, triggering Morgan Wallen memes.

Jen Mize & The Rough N' Tumble have etched a way forward with the unique sound created on TILT, their latest album - a merging of various influences that defies genre archetypes.

Brooke and Adam are touring in support of their forthcoming album, 'Souls on Show,' having just dropped another celebratory single.