Country Drop: Countrytown's Best New Country Music - 7 August

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 7, 2026.

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This week has been another huge one for new tunes and such a massive one for female artists. Let’s jump straight in to this week’s bangers.

Koe Wetzel & Ella Langley - Jaded

There’s not much that Ella can do wrong of late, with Choosin’ Texas continuing to top the Billboard and ARIA Charts. This duet with Koe Wetzel is a seriously great track and is worth of our top spot today.

Stella Lefty - Lean In, Kiss Me

Just a couple of weeks away from album time, Stella Lefty has dropped another tune for the record. Release dates are a serving suggestion these days with eight of the fourteen tracks already released, but we’re here for it when they are as good as Stella’s.

Fanny Lumsden - Mother's Eyes

We’re super excited for Fanny’s new album Traditions which lands on October 30. The first taste Difficult Woman was one we featured a few weeks ago and this one is another one well worthy of your time.

James Johnston - Takes Me Back

James Johnston is back! James is clearly one of our biggest exports, playing sold out shows in the UK and hitting territories across the globe. With last year’s Where You’ll Find Me album still ringing in our ears, this one’s the opening shot for James’ new chapter. Fans will not be disappointed.

Miranda Lambert - Sunset Marquis

The closing track from Lambert’s upcoming album, Sunset Marquis is a tropical flavoured banger. If you’re into the new Tucker Wetmore EP or the Keith Urban album, you’ll love this. Grab a pina colada and let’s get ready for summer.

Sue Ray - Before The Rain

Sue Ray has been writing and singing songs for a while now. With her last album dropping in 2012 it’s been a while between drinks, but if you’re into lyrical troubadours telling Australian stories, this one’s for you. Can’t wait for a new record.

Carly Pearce - Happy For Myself

With her sixteen tracker just a couple of weeks away (but with seven already out in the wild), this is a new drop from what is shaping up to be a really strong entry into Carly Pearce’s discography.

Will Day - Life's Highway

Another Aussie that’s had a bit of a break, Queenslander Will Day is back after his 2021 album Countrified made waves. This new track is seriously solid and a great signpost for what’s to come next.

Dylan Gossett - Loving You Like That

Just three years on since Coal went viral, Gossett has proved that he’s got staying power. Check out the new album out late September.

Sweet Talk - No Vacancy

Sweet Talk have had a huge few years. With Americana vibes, this Victorian powerhouse dropped their debut album last year, has toured the states and shared the stage with Charley Crockett and will be spending this month on tour with Red Clay Strays. Now THAT’S momentum!