Flyctory.com Country Music Playlists Log Archive

I felt sad that I every week delete my comments on why I updated the Flyctory.com Country Music Playlists with certain songs. Thus, I decided to archive the comments over the last weeks. Just repeating… But I felt that it is a nice log if you just want to look it up (and finally… If you don’t like it… Just skip that page 🙂 ).

I had to move annual tranches of this log archive to dedicated pages. Here are the sub-pages per calendar year (completed calendar years):

My Flyctory.com Playlist Update Logs:

Country Music Playlist Update Log (30th June 2025)

I spent this weekend in Southern England, watching a friend’s musical performance. Quite some interesting and diverse things going on in country music. I also already released my so far final Country Music Picks. Enjoy these eight songs in my playlist.

Happily Even After by Jillian Cardarelli

I am really happy that Jillian Cardarelli released a new song this weekend. Happily Even After is a really lovely song by the Massachusetts artist

Do It in Heels by Jana Kramer feat. Jessie James Decker

Jana Kramer is one these artists, who initially made me listen country music. Her more recent years had quite some ups and downs. The more, I enjoyed this duet with Jesse James Decker.

The Others by Cody Jinks

One of the new songs this week is by the 1980-born Texas country artist Cody Jinks. The Others has a lot of classic rock elements in it. The hook even reminds me of the Dire Straits.

Born Yesterday by Gareth

A new song by Northern Irish artist Gareth. I loved his sets earlier this year in Berlin – and Born Yesterday is another really good new song.

Fun Dip by Jenna Davis

There were also a couple of really interesting albums and EP releases this weekend. For example, Jenna Davis shared her eight track album Where Did That Girl Go? I really enjoyed a brief listen. Fun Dip has been the most catching track to me.

Shotgun Rider by Maoli

Maoli is a country music artist who is originally from Hawaii. You absolutely feel the Pacific influence in his album Last Sip of Summer. My favorite song of the release has been Shotgun Rider.

Jim’s Barn by Vandoliers

My Friday morning album review was the really nice album Life Behind Bars by the alt-country band Vandoliers. Jim’s Barn is simply a lovely listen so that it made it into the playlist.

Janey Don’t You Lose Heart by Bruce Springsteen

The key release of the weekend was definitely Bruce Springsteen’s Tracks II: The Lost Albums. Seven unreleased albums in one box – I just did not have the time to give it the deserved deeper listen. However, there are quite some country music elements in this release, so that I definitely had to feature it in here.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Not At This Party by Dasha
I Ain’t Coming Back by Morgan Wallen feat. Post Malone
Johnny by Eric Church
Girl in Alabama by Maddie & Tae
My Town Too by Tyler Farr
Bottle Rockets by Scotty McCreery feat. Hootie & the Blowfish
Somewhere Over Laredo by Lainey Wilson
Issues by Danielle Ryan

Country Music Playlist Update Log (23rd June 2025)

As I was traveling back from the Weird Al Yankovic shows in Las Vegas, my Country Music Playlist update is a bit of delayed this week. Nonetheless, here are eight songs, which I felt are worth sharing.

Tell Me Something I Don’t Know by Matt Jordan

Tell Me Something I Don’t Know is the title track of Matt Jordan’s new EP. I feel the song has a lovely leverage of country and rock elements. Enjoy listening!

Said No Redneck Ever by Aaron Goodvin

Aaron Godvin from Alberta is active since 2016. His career started with a bang, when his sophomore single Lonely Drum turned to a Canadian double-platinum release in 2017. His last chart-topping song was the 2021 Boy Like Me. Now he released his new EP Drinkin’ Hard including this track. Let’s see how well they will perform.

Cheap Seats by Cory Asbury

Fort Lauderdale-born Cory Asbury is one of finest Christian country artists. Especially his 2019 song Reckless Love received a lot of reputation and even had a Grammy nomination. This week, he released Cheap Seats.

Who I Do It For by Brett Young feat. Lady A

Brett Young released his new album 2.0 this week. It even includes a 2.0 version of his biggest hit, In Case You Didn’t Know. However, after my review, I went for Who I Do It For.

Back To Jack by Twinnie

I really like the most recent sounds by Twinnie – her new one, Back To Jack, is no exception to that. Country vibes with a pop music catch – a lovely one.

Feminine Energy by Alexandra Kay

Country, pop and even a touch of R&B – the very modern Feminine Energy by Alexandra Kay has a lot of different elements in stock. I like it.

American Dreamin’ by Lakelin Lemmings

You don’t know Lakelin Lemmings? The singer-songwriter is quite at the beginning of her career. American Dreamin’ is just her second single release. A few weeks ago, she signed her first record deal. I definitely want to hear more music from her after enjoying this track.

Backfire by Nate Haller & Tenille Townes

Backfire is a lovely Canadian collaboration. Nate Haller, who released his debut album in 2022, teams up with Tenille Townes. I really like the catching signature of the song.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Hate How You Look by Josh Ross
Old Phone by Ed Sheeran
Easy by Alexandra Kay
June by Jessica Willis Fisher
Midsummer by The Cumberland River Project
Thicker Than Mud by Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
Freeway by The Castellows
White Boots by Emily Roth

Country Music Playlist Update Log (16th June 2025)

Between two US trips, I had a business event in Munich with a lot of fun. The country music side of life was rather moderate. On the one hand, there were two really good albums in my review – on the other hand, there was not that much more stuff which was really striking. Still, I went for a selection of eight really interesting song additions to my playlist.

Seasons by Arianna Pappas

Arianna Pappas has contacted me about her new song Seasons directly – and I really like it. She nicknames her music sassy pop with a banjo. Interesting fun fact: she has sung the national anthem at over 120 sports events already.

The Garden by Abbie Callahan

Abbie Callahan is originally from Iowa city. She currently working towards her debut EP Grossly Aware, which will be released on 25th July. The Garden sounds very promising.

American Dream by Jac Ross

Jac Ross is singing about his American Dream – and makes it right into my playlist. A great and impressing listen by the Los Angeles native.

2 Pair by Kane Brown

A new song by Kane Brown – and it is a typical one of the US artist. 2 Pair just had to be added to my list. Let’s see when Kane is back on European stages.

Risky by Halie feat. Carter Pinholster

Halie is an independent country artist from Missouri. She is nowadays based in Nashville. She is also working a model. For her very modern new song Risky, she teamed up with Carter Pinholster.

Heartbreak Waiting To Happen by Dillon Carmichael

Dillon Carmichael’s album Keepin’ Country Alive is a really good release this week. It especially strikes with good storytelling. Hope you like it – as well as this song.

Boys ‘Round Here by Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies

I felt to add a reference to my Six US States and Nashville trip, which I finished this week. I added that song to the seventh day of my trip report. A classic!

Broken Branches by Dierks Bentley feat. John Anderson & Riley Green

Dierks Bentley definitely did the album of the week. Broken Branches is very personal and thoughtful. I picked the title track, which he recorded with John Anderson and Riley Green

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Not What I Do by Laura Sawosko
Name on my Phone by Kat Velasco
I Went To The Bar by Kelsey Hart
Cold Can by Blake Shelton
Me & You by Ella Henderson
Country Side by Chase Wright
God Made by Bryce Leatherwood
Outback by Nathan Applegate

Country Music Playlist Update Log (9th June 2025)

CMA Fest is likely in its final moments when I am posting these eight new songs, based on releases of the week and other influences. For those who have been there – I hope you had a blast and the weather did not influence the fun too much. I am already working on other concepts of bringing Nashville closer to you – if, at all, the coverage on the genre will continue. Here are my eight new songs for the Country Music Playlists.

Takin’ The Slow Ride by Lanie Gardner

Due to my current Six US States and Nashville trip report, there was not that much capacity for album and EP reviews. However, the more the two country / Americana releases I featured were excellent. I loved to feature Lanie Gardner’s EP Polaroids – and went for this track in the playlist.

Starstruck by DanaMaria

I felt so happy when I saw that German artist DanaMaria released a new song this week. A nice one with a country-pop twist. Hope that she gets more present in Germany again.

Hello My Name Is by Mary Chapin Carpenter

The key release of the week to me was definitely Personal History. Mary Chapin Carpenter did an amazing album with very straight and well-told stories. The only challenge was to pick the right song for this occasion.

John Deere Green by Jon Diffie

I felt to pick one song which is representing my current trip report series. Thus, I went for Jon Diffie’s John Deere Green – which you also find in the Six US States and Nashville playlist.

White Boots by Emily Roth

Emily Roth is a new name on Flyctory.com. Including two acoustic releases, White Boots is her fifth single release overall. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and grew up in North Carolina. She already close to 10k followers on Instagram – maybe that song is making her to break that mark.

Long Live Country by Shane Profitt

Another artist I haven’t mentioned on Flyctory.com at all yet is Shane Profitt. He released the song Love Live Country this week – what could be a better one in the CMA Fest week? He promoted the song these days in Nashville at several appearances – I am sure the fans liked it.

Comin’ In Cold by Bailey Zimmerman

Bailey Zimmerman is not a newbie to my website at all. The Louisville, Illinois, origin artist already got twelve RIAA platinum singles. His debut album Religiously. The Album. (2023) was a platinum record as well. Comin’ In Cold teases his sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo, which is scheduled to be released in August 2025.

Tailspin by Whiskey Myers

In July 2022, I reviewed Whiskey Myers album Tornillo. There hasn’t been a new album by the Texas Southern rock band yet – but at least the song feels promising. Enjoy rocking with them!

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Bar None by Jordan Davis
How To Make A Cowboy Cry by Jenna Paulette
Stick Around b Michael Marcagi
You And Me Time by James Bay feat. Sheryl Crow
A Mile In My Boots by Madison Parks
Steal Your Thunder by Gareth
Heaven Is A Honky Tonk by RaeLynn
Too good by Maren Morris

Country Music Playlist Update Log (2nd June 2025)

I told you in my this week’s Songs of the Week already that I faced an amazing set of new songs. The CMA Fest week made it even better on the country music. These eight tracks were indeed a hard choice!

Ended in a Song by Vic Allen

The British artist Vic Allen released her new song Ended in a Song this Friday. I absolutely love it and feel it is her best song so far. It reminds me of Lost in the Middle by Catherine McGrath… which is a Song of my Life. She will do her first headline tour in December – tour dates in my Tour Date Overview.

Legend by Cece

I have to admit that I was not really fascinated by Cece’s performance at the C2C 2025 in Berlin. I am sorry, I might have been wrong. Her new song Legend is a really, really good one!

Freeway by The Castellows

I really looked forward to the EP Homecoming by The Castellows. I really love these sisters and enjoyed them on Friday Main Stage in Berlin 2025. I would love them to have a wider range of songs, but the individual songs are good. Here is my favorite.

Waste It On Me by Josh Mirenda

Josh Mirenda grew up in Hendersonville, just Northeast of Nashville. In 2024, he released his debut album Wind Up. His new song Waste It On Me suggests that it the rising talent could climb up the next steps on the musical career ladder soon.

Matters of the Heart by Logan Mize & Cindy Thomson

I really love the new song by Logan Mize. For his Matters of the Heart, he is collaboration with Georgia-origin artist Cyndi Thomson.

First Time Feeling Last by Clayton Mullen

Texas-origin Clayton Mullen has appeared on Flyctory.com a few times already, including the April 2025 Country Music Picks. His this week’s release is another really good one.

Find You by Jon Langston feat. Rory Rodriguez

That’s country rock power! Jon Langston worked wit Rory Rodriguez, the singer of the post-hardcore band Dayseeker. A very well-written and arranged new song. Bang your heads while you stomp your boots!

I’ll Be Back by The BossHoss feat. Arnold Schwarzenegger

The US country music is sh*tting great music this weekend, trying to push people for the CMA Fest. In my point of view, the European country scene is kicking Nashville’s a** and releases the two best songs this week. Sorry for the bad wording, not my style. Vic Allen is just great. But the German country rockers did another amazing song this week. And: they released their fall tour dates, presenting their upcoming album Back To The Boots (see my Tour Date Overview) there.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Take One For The Team by Chancey Willams
Day After Day by Sid Bader
Heaven Has a Grand Ole Opry by Smithfield
The Woman I Am by Hannah Ellis & Martina McBride
Last Thing I Deserve by Restless Road
I Saw The Devil by Alli Walker
Spotlight by Joey
Different Rocks, Different Hills by I’m With Her

Country Music Playlist Update Log (26th May 2025)

I had a very interesting trip to Istanbul this weekend, there will be quite some interesting posts from that trip coming soon. For those who stayed in Germany, the Kip Moore shows n Hamburg, Cologne, and Stuttgart were likely the most interesting event of the week. One of my songs selected are based on a concert I visited as well.

I Dream You by Faith Schueler & Eric Paslay

Eric Pasley is back with a new song. This time, he is teaming up with Charleston, South Carolina, artist Faith Schueler. I really like I Dream You.

Midsummer by The Cumberland River Project ft. Liliia Kysil

New songs by The Cumberland River Project always feel like a great option for this playlist or “at least” for the Country Music Picks. This time, the German project paired up with Ukrainian Lillia Kysil for a very pop-ish song. It’s definitely worth reading my March 2024 interview with Frank, the songwriter behind all that.

Somewhere Over Laredo by Lainey Wilson

I could likely nominate a Lainey Wilson song at least every second week. Either in collaborations or solo releases, this lady is simply that active. Somewhere Over Laredo is a lovely new listen.

Thicker Than Mud by Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’

The album Room On The Porch by Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ opened my album reviews this weekend. You would rather expect a blues album by these two musicians – but there is a lot of country music in it as well. Like my song selection, Thicker Than Mud.

The Wheel by Ann Doka

This week, I feature two German artists on my playlist. It’s quite a while since I featured Ann Doka in a major feature the last time. Her album House of Change is dated as of 2022. My Spotlight interview with her is even as of February 2021.

Outback by Nathan Applegate

The last record review of this weekend was the debut EP by Nathan Applegate, Over The Western Ridge. I feel that he is still not at his full potential, but Outback is definitely worth sharing.

Issues by Danielle Ryan

My song additions this time feature two ones from Germany – and this country music lady from Canada. Danielle Ryan released her new song Issues this week. A really nice one!

Small Town Hypocrite by Caylee Hammack ft. Chris Stapleton

My country music highlight of this week was the outstanding show by Caylee Hammack in Cologne. She closed her great set with Small Town Hyprocrite, a song she originally recorded with Chris Stapleton. A great choice for the playlist this week.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Go South by Mary Kutter
All Backroads by Just Jayne
Lips of an Angel by Lakeview
Workin’ Man’s Dollar by Ned LeDoux
Fire We Found by Chris Lane & Abby Anderson
One Last by Kolby Cooper feat. Danielle Bradbery
Blink Twice by Shaboozey feat. Myles Smith
Trying One On by Roman Alexander

Country Music Playlist Update Log (19th May 2025)

This weekend, I had four more Rock of Ages shows, including one press / photo coverage. The whole week felt a bit too intense for me and I was rather late with most of the postings. Hope I get back to a normal backlog soon. On the country music side, there were not too many really interesting albums this week. Morgan Wallen’s one was like the more interesting publication, but I did not get a promo and finally did not have sufficient time on Friday to review it. Here are my eight song additions for my playlist.

Me & You by Ella Henderson

This song has been promoted in Germany as a pop track. However, in fact former British X Factor contestant is doing country-pop and thus made it in here this week. Fun fact: she will soon be touring as support act for OneRepublic.

Easy by Alexandra Kay

Finally, I really enjoyed Alexandra Kay’s lovely show in Cologne at the beginning of the week. When she asked the local crowd which song thy would like to hear, Cologne went for Easy – and thus I put it into my playlist.

Summer in America by Jay Webb

Jay Webb is a country artist, who is originally from Alabama. He already had some major hits, like Bury Me With Bourbon or Down Here, which both come with over 20 million streams on Spotify. Let’s see if this one can connect to it.

Country Side by Chase Wright

Another single release this week is Country Side by Chase Wright. After I featured him in my January 2025 Country Music Picks, he is back in my Country Music Playlists.

God Made by Bryce Leatherwood

Bryce Leatherwood released his debut album on Friday. It is simply called Bryce Leatherwood and consists of 15 tracks. I decided to share God Made with you.

Bottle Rockets by Scotty McCreery feat. Hootie & The Blowfish

Okay, when Scotty McCreery meets Darius Rucker and his Hootie & The Blowfish, the result has to be a blast. This perfectly describes Bottle Rockets already. I had to opt for it.

June by Jessica Willis Fisher

Jessica Willis Fisher released the very personal and thoughtful album Blooming this week. The album features some very intense listens – for the playlist, I went for the easier track June.

Giddy Up! by Avery Anna feat. Maggie Antone

I started my Friday reviews with Avery Anna this time. Let Go Letters does come with the typical Avery Anna sound. Her storytelling is amazing, though. This duet with Maggie Antone is one of the most entertaining listens of the record.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend by Nate Smith fr. HARDY
Hunt You Down by Kaitlin Butts
Ride Or Die Radio by Kassi Ashton
Bitcoins and Tesla Shares by The Cumberland River Project
One Last by Kolby Cooper feat. Danielle Bradbery
Down No More by Mark Morton feat. Nikki Laine
Gettin’ Gone by ERNEST feat. Snoop Dog
I Wouldn’t Be Me Without You by Willie Nelson

Country Music Playlist Update Log (12th May 2025)

I had a very intense travel weekend this weekend. A detailed trip report will be released to day. With Blake Shelton’s new album, there was also a big highlight on the album review side of country music this weekend. However, I feel that the other seven tracks I added to the playlist are worth the listen as well.

Cold Can by Blake Shelton

There is no doubt that Blake Shelton’s For Recreational Use Only is the country album of the week. Even though my favorite song in there is Heaven Sweet Home recorded with Craig Morgan, I felt that this party track is a great one for the playlist. Fnally, the album has rarely any weak spot.

My Town Too by Tyler Farr

Even though there is just one Tyler Farr EP review on Flyctory.com (Only Truck In Town, 2020), I really love his music. His new single My Town Too is a nice and energetic one again. Very nice one!

Sick Of Being Sober by Travis Denning

My most recent (and only) review from Travis Denning is as of 2020 as well. I released my thoughts about the EP Beer’s Better Cold quite exactly five years ago. I am not sure whether I should support the message of the song – there is just quite some alcoholism in Nashville – but it is simply too well written to ignore it.

You Had To Be There by Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney

Okay, that’s the coolest country duet of the week to me. Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney have a great collaboration in their new single release. Thumbs up from my side.

We’re Back Baby by The Reklaws

We’re Back Baby also applies to the Flyctory.com presence of The Reklaws. It’s quite a while since I featured the Canadian country siblings from Ontario. However, their new song is a blast.

Heaven Is A Honky Tonk by RaeLynn

We’re Back Baby would also somehow apply to RaeLynn. I did not rate her most recent releases that high that I would put them into my key playlist. However, this new one is a great one – and the Texas lady is back in here.

Too good by Maren Morris

I would have loved to cover Maren Morris’ new album Dreamsicle this weekend. I just shared her upcoming tour dates in my Tour Date Overview as well. However, quite a bunch of songs are blocked in German Spotify. Thus I just went for this song for the playlist.

Different Rocks, Different Hills by I’m With Her

My coverage this weekend started with Wild And Clear And Blue by the Americana trio I’m With Her. There is a lot of potential in these ladies, I feel. I finally opted for this track entering the playlist.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

See You Soon by Alina Sebastian
Whiskey Go Bad by Tyler Rich
In a Small Town by Robyn Ottolini
Wilder Than The West by Justin Wilder
California Cowgirl by Annie Bosko
The Byrd by Alex Miller & Tracy Byrd
Back In The Country by George Birge
Ruby Ann by Turnpike Troubadours

Country Music Playlist Update Log (5th May 2025)

A new month, a new week, a new set of eight tracks. I had quite a busy week this time, despite the public holiday in Germany on 1st May 2025. The highlight of the week was, of course, the Jackson Dean show in Cologne. Here are my song additions:

Johnny by Eric Church

Eric Church is back. This week, he released his eight track album Evangeline vs. The Machine. Here is my favorite track of the record.

Old Phone by Ed Sheeran

I felt that the new Ed Sheeran track is just so much country music, I have to share it in here. Needless to say that the release by the British artist is a blast.

Girl In Alabama by Maddie & Tae

Another really interesting album release this week has been Love & Light by Maddie & Tae. I felt that the tenth track of the album is a lovely and special listen worth sharing.

Steal Your Thunder by Gareth

Another new song by the Northern Irish artist Gareth, who is nowadays living in Nashville. Steal Your Thunder is a great rocking release by him.

I Went To The Bar by Kelsey Hart

The Kentucky-origin artist really nice country rocker this week. Of course, it features a bar and thus is just in line with country music expectations.

Fighting For You by Carolyn Miller

Carolyn Miller is back with a new single! I was really that happy about this release. She is one of my country music favorites – and Fighting For You is a really good one.

Spotlight by Joey

Joey is a completely new artist name in the German country music scene. However, the person behind it is Johanna Mross. The daughter of Stefanie Hertel is part of the family trio More Than Words, alongside her mother and her stepfather. Now she is going solo – and it sounds great.

Keith by Kaylee Bell

Especially in recent weeks, I too much concentrated on new songs, I feel. I recently watched a couple of international The Voice auditions and again ran into the Australian version, in which New Zealand artist Kaylee Bell sang Keith. Her original is built around Keith Urban songs – who was part of the jury. Such an amazing listen.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Nowhere To Ride by Brett Kissel
Good Things Never Last by Kip Moore
Eastern Kentucky by Jason Nix
Woah Man by Twinnie
Broken Heart by Kaylee Green
Downhill by Anna Vaus
Hands of Time by Eric Church
Ring On It by Kaylee Bell

Country Music Playlist Update Log (28th April 2025)

The Swedish floorball finals (men’s match / women’s match) have defined my previous weekend. Unfortunately, that also meant that I had to prepare a lot of the reviews beforehand and could not feature a couple of really interesting ones.

I Wouldn’t Be Me Without You by Willie Nelson

It is hard to imagine that one day country music will be without Willie. This week, he released his new album Oh What A Beautiful World. It is his 77th (!!) solo album, released just before he turns 92 years old. This guy is amazing. Here is my favorite song of the album.

The Woman I Am by Hannah Ellis & Martina McBride

The second song I picked is this beautiful duet of two female country artists. The still rather young and emerging Hannah Ellis recorded it with another living country music legend Martina McBride – the result is lovely.

Country Love by Piero Esteriore

At the moment, I do have quite a focus on Swiss country music. First, I had the interview with Sid Bader, then I featured the Rock meets Country festival in my recent festival preview. Piero Esteriore is in fact Italian, but is born and lives in Switzerland. A lovely country song, which diverts quite significantly from the typical Esteriore Brothers sound.

Last Thing I Deserve by Restless Road

January 2025, February 2025, March 2025 – Restless Road have been in my Country Music Picks three times recently. A lot of good music feels. This week the country trio from Nashville released their Last Thing I Deserve – and make it right into my Country Music Playlist.

I Saw The Devil by Alli Walker

Alli Walker is currently on a real streak of releasing cool music. This week, she published the rocking I Saw The Devil. I really love this one.

A Mile in My Boots by Madison Parks

I featured Madison Parks recently. Her song Two Stories made it into my Country Music Picks as of March 2025. This week, the Georgia-origin artist has her first appearance in my main playlist.

Leave The Tab Open by Tim Hicks

I could more or less copy and paste what I wrote about Alli Walker in here. I really love the recent releases by Canadian Tim Hicks. This week, he shared this country party song.

Are You With Me? by Cory Marks

Cory Marks rocks! This week, he released the energetic Are You With Me?. The song could be a perfect one for the upcoming festival season.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Burned Down Heaven by Chase McDaniel
Front Porch Lights by Braedon Barnhill
Ride It Out by Alli Walker
When God Closes Doors by Jordana Bryant
Life Of A Country Singer by Charley Crockett
Pull Up by Chase Matthew
It Was You by Maddox Batson
Stay Country or Die Tryin’ by Blake Shelton

Country Music Playlist Update Log (21st April 2025)

This week, I am in London, enjoying some Easter spirit in the British capital. Nothing related to country music. I was quite amazed by the large number of new songs in the country music scene. The number of promotions on the German market was rather sparse, as you can also see from the short list of songs in my this week’s Songs of the Week. Thus, I had a tough time selecting eight tracks for this week’s playlist additions.

Heaven Has a Grand Ole Opry by Smithfield

Wouldn’t we all love to have a Grand Ole Opry in our afterlife? Jenn Fielder and Trey Smith feel so – and I agree. And I love their new song about it.

Stick Around by Michael Marcagi

I added two tracks based on music reviews on Flyctory.com this weekend. The first one featured is Midwest Kid by Michael Marcagi. Not a pure country music EP, rather an Americana one. But this song felt to be a lovely selection for the playlist.

Not What I Do by Laura Sawosko

This week, I received the promo for Laura Sawosko’s album Not What I Do, which has been released this week. I really loved her personal singer-songwriter songs. The title track is an absolute blast.

You and Me Time by James Bay feat. Sheryl Crow

There were also some harsher comments that James Bay became one of the headline artists for The Long Road festival in the United Kingdom this year. However, he released some really interesting new tracks, collaborating with big names of the country music scene. This one with Sheryl Crow is a nice mixture of the genre with James Bay vibes.

Name on my Phone by Kat Velasco

Kat Velasco makes it into my playlist for the first time. The artist from the Carolinas’ coast released the country-pop song Name on my Phone this week – and I feel it is really catching.

I Ain’t Comin’ Back by Morgan Wallen feat. Post Malone

I have to admit that Morgan Wallen is rather less represented on Flyctory.com. However, this collaboration with Post Malone is simply too good. And it is a nice teaser for the Post Malone shows in Europe as well – have a look into my Tour Date Overview for details.

Trying One On by Roman Alexander

My last review of a Roman Alexander album feels like ages ago. Between You & Me has been published in November 2020. However, his Mother Smoked Cigarettes was my second-best song of 2024. This shows how much I like this Missouri-origin artist. And thus, I also like his new song Trying One On.

Hate How You Look by Josh Ross

Josh Ross’ EP Complicated received a Top Pick! rating in my review in March 2024. This week, he is back with Hate How You Look – and I feel it is another really striking song by the Canadian artist.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

The Barn by Colby Lee Swift
Write a Song by Brian Fuller
11 Beers by Pecos & the Rooftops
Quiet In This House by Gareth
Cheating by Kaylee Rose
Ain’t Done by Lukas Nelson
Ain’t Nothing Wrong With It by Trey Lewis
Till The Hurt Don’t Hurt by The Vegabounds

Country Music Playlist Update Log (14th April 2025)

This week, I had the chance to cover quite a lot of country music. Overall, there have been three album reviews (all featured in here) and T.G. Copperfield’s show in Hagen aTW on Saturday. There was also quite a lot going on in regards of new releases, which are exclusively defining this week’s song additions.

Ruby Ann by Turnpike Troubadours

The Turnpike Troubadours surprised the country music scene with a new album this weekend. I felt that the track suiting best of The Price of Admission is Ruby Ann.

How To Make A Cowboy Cry by Jenna Paulette

I really love Jenna Paulette and her music. This week, the Lewisville, Texas, artist (who nowadays lives in Nashville) released How To Make A Cowboy Cry – and I love it.

Bitcoins And Tesla Shares by The Cumberland River Project

During the Alina Sebastian show in Hamm, I shared a table with Frank from The Cumberland River Project. Apart from enjoying Alina, we had quite a decent chat about the country music industry. This week, he published this amazing write. It was an easy choice for the playlist.

One Last by Kolby Cooper feat. Danielle Bradbery

There have been quite a lot of interesting album releases I just could not cover due to capacity limitations from my side. One of them is definitely Kolby Cooper’s album Love You, Goodnight. I especially liked this duet with the amazing Danielle Bradbery.

Stay Country or Die Tryin’ by Blake Shelton

It’ not that long until Blake Shelton is sharing his new album For Recreational Use Only. The waiting time until 9th May 2025 is nicely entertained by his new rocking single release.

Down No More by Mark Morton feat. Nikki Lane

The Land of God metal guitarist goes country in his sophomore solo album. Without The Pain contains some harder rockers, but also a lot of tracks with country and Americana artists as guest musicians. This one with Nikki Laine is one of my favorites.

Blink Twice by Shaboozey feat. Miles Smith

This song sounds that much like Shaboozey – even though he is supported by Miles Smith. Let’s add some energetic party vibes with Blink Twice.

Gettin’ Gone by ERNEST feat. Snoop Dogg

A collaboration of ERNEST with rapper Snoop Doog sounds strange at first sight. But in fact, it works out very well. Rumors say that Snoop Dogg has quite some more country music vibes in to be released soon.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

All My Love by Dave Helgi Johan
Good While It Lasted by Jason Isbell
Bourbon by Morgan Griffiths
Caught Me At A Good Time by James Barker Band
Two Lives by Cat Lion
Wish You Well by Avery Anna
Lonely by Chris Andreucci
Mayberry by Rascal Flatts & Blake Shelton

Country Music Playlist Update Log (7th April 2025)

Quite an intense week lays behind me. From the country music side, my highlight was definitely that I finally made it to see German artist Alina Sebastian at her show in Hamm on Saturday. Here is my selection of eight songs I went for in my playlist.

Day After Day by Sid Bader

Not only being the only native German speaker on stage at the 2025 Country To Country in Berlin gave me a focus on Swiss artist Sid Bader. Already in late March, he released his new EP Not A Poet. This week I featured him in my Spotlight interview section. Time to put him in the spotlight of this playlist as well.

Ring On It by Kaylee Bell

It’s been eight years and that’s a long time for my left hand to feel so light – you could easily misunderstand these opening lyrics. But the song is a cool country song with some rocking vibes. Great one by the New Zealand-origin artist.

California Cowgirl by Annie Bosko

A very nice and melodic new release this week is by Annie Bosko. While I was not too happy with the Parmalee’s Fell in Love with a Cowgirl, that cowgirl makes me much happier.

Ride Or Die Radio by Kassi Ashton

Kassi Ashton is one of the female country artists I like the most. This week, she released a new track, Ride Or Die Rodeo. Just three weeks until her new album will be out.

Workin’ Man’s Dollar by Ned LeDoux

The only album I feature in here is Safe Heaven by Ned LeDoux. Due to my tight schedule that week, I could not have a deeper before the album release. It’s a nice one, though – here is my favorite song.

The Byrd by Alex Miller and Tracy Byrd

A young artist meeting a country music legend – and praising him in his new song. To me, this song is the coolest track of the genre in this week.

Fire We Found by Chris Lane & Abby Anderson

Chris Lane and Abby Anderson are two artists, whom I featured multiple times already. Now they join musical forces – this one was another easy choice.

Back In The Country by George Birge

The Austin-origin artist George Birge and his new song Back In The Country stroke me and was on the top of my long list of new releases. The formerly Waterloo Revival artist comes with a nice modern country vibe.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Badass High School Band by Jay Smith
Keep It Country by Brandt Carmichael
Too Young To Die by Wesko
Lovin’ You by simon.loves.music
Heavy Boots by Gary Quinn
Like A Lady by Hannah Anders
Small Town Loser by The Cumberland River Project
Under My Skin by Kolby Cooper

Country Music Playlist Update Log (31st March 2025)

The key event from a country music perspective is likely the announcement of the artists for the key stages of the 2025 CMA Fest. I also released a dedicated preview posting on that on Thursday. There have also been a couple of interesting concert announcement – unfortunately, it is so hard to catch up with all of them. Here are my eight new songs in the Country Music Playlist.

Lonely by Chris Andreucci

Lonely by Chris Adreucci is the second time I feature the Scottish country artist. He was part of my Country Music Picks for November 2024. Now he made it to the playlist.

Bar None by Jordan Davis

My two EP reviews of Jordan Davis releases, Buy Dirt (2021) and Jordan Davis (2020), have already been released quite a while ago. This week, he released the nice song Bar None.

In a Small Town by Robyn Ottolini

The only country music lady I feature this week is Robyn Ottolini. Her new song In a Small Town is a really good listen with pop vibes.

Wilder Than The West by Justin Wilder

Justin Wilder is Wilder Than The West. The Indiana artist initially wrote Christian and pop and then headed to country music. The song suggests that this was a really nice and wise idea.

Take One For The Team by Chancey Williams

Chancey Williams’ last album One of These Days has been released in 2023. This week, the artist from Wyoming shared his new song Take One For The Team. A really nice listen.

Till The Hurt Don’t Hurt by The Vegabounds

The Vegabounds are a country rock / southern rock band from Nashville. They are active since 2009 and have released five albums so far. A really nice release.

Lips of an Angel by Lakeview

Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy are back with a new song. Lips of an Angel is definitely one of the most striking listens of the week. Love it!

Mayberry by Rascal Flatts & Blake Shelton

The Rascal Flatts and Blake Shelton have both been part of the Nissan Stadium Main Stage announcements for the CMA Fest. This week, they join forces for their single Mayberry – a lovely listen.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Thought It Was Love by Ty Myers
One Day I Will Write A Gospel Song by Michael Moravek
Boys Growing Up by Ned LeDoux
By Your Side by Gary Louris
She Hates Me by Dierks Bentley
3, 2, 1 by Tucker Wetmore
Country Education by Craig Morgan
If You hadn’t been there by Dolly Parton

Country Music Playlist Update Log (24th March 2025)

My Instagram profile was full of musical stories – it was Rock of Ages time in Cologne and thus I spent quite some time in the Cologne Motorworld the last days. Nonetheless, there was also quite a lot of interesting new music and reviews. Here are my eight song songs for the Country Music Playlist.

Downhill by Anna Vaus

Last weekend, I had two reviews of country music debuts. The first one of them is Downhill From Here by Anna Vaus. A really nice female country-pop album.

Wish You Well by Avery Anna

It’s just about two weeks ago that I covered Avery Anna as the opening artist on Sunday Main Stage of C2C 2025 in Berlin. Now, she is back with a new single release, Wish You Well. A really lovely one.

Cheating by Kaylee Rose

Kaylee Rose has been in focus of my coverage multiple times and also made it to the ten most frequently covered artists in this playlist. Her new song Cheating is definitely a very special song – hope you like its rather unique sound as well.

It Was You by Maddox Batson

The other debut release is the EP First Dance by Maddox Batson. Teenage-style country pop by a 15 year old artist – very impressing sound. I felt it was definitely worth sharing.

Ain’t Done by Lukas Nelson

Lukas Nelson is back with a new single release. I always love to have new music by him – and this one is definitely a really good one. His new album American Romance has been announced for 20th June 2025.

All Backroads by Just Jayne

The band name Just Jayne suggests that this one is a solo female country artist – but in fact it is a trio. In February 2025, they released their debut single This Morning – All Backroads is already their third song release. Nice one by Jillian Steele, Taylor Edwards and Rachel Wiggins, who all did solo music before.

Ain’t Nothing Wrong by Trey Lewis

Not that new, but being active since 2020, is Trey Lewis. His song Love Outlaws made it to my January 2025 Country Music Picks – this week he released Ain’t Nothing Wrong. Really like it!

Hands Of Time by Eric Church

This week, there were two big album announcements. While Morgan Wallen, coming with two single releases, did not make it to the playlist, Eric Church did so. Here is his new single, Hands of Time. The album Evangeline vs. The Machine is announced for 2nd May 2025.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Ain’t It Easy by Dalton Dover
Adeline by Ashley Ryan
Homecoming And Coming Home by Todd Cameron
Waiting To Die by Hannah Ellis & Nick Wayne
What If by Kane Brown feat. Lauren Alaina
Maybe I’m Alright by Charles Esten feat. Keb’Mo
Fall In, Fall Out by Josh David & Kaylee Rose
Wrong Side of Rock & Roll by Kasey Tyndall

Country Music Playlist Update Log (17th March 2025)

On Saturday during the C2C Berlin 2025, I was surprised by the International Women’s Day. Not due to its existence, but as only two German states have it as a public holiday, I was simply not aware of that the Berlin shops were closed that day. This week, I am (not really intentionally) praising female country music artists – five of the tracks are sung by country ladies. A nice range of tracks – hope you enjoy.

Two Lives by Cat Lion

I start with a special song into my playlist addition: Two Lives by Cat Lion is in fact a debut single – and the artist who recorded this one is Cat Lion from Austria. I really like her mixture of country-rock and pop elements. Her debut album is scheduled for end of May 2025.

Ride It Out by Alli Walker

Alli Kutter’s set on the Holler Stage I attended on Saturday in Berlin was one of my highlights of the festival. What an amazingly charming and friendly artist. More than that, I loved that she used a very unusual instrument in country music – an electric bagpipe. Ride It Out, her new single has been released this week – and it’s her second signal using it for a single.

Broken Heart by Kayley Green

South Carolina artist Kayley Green already made it to my February 2025 Country Music Picks. Now, I feature her new single as part of my main playlist. A really nice country ballad.

Go South by Mary Kutter

If the C2C Berlin 2025 honored the Most Friendly Artist, Mary Kutter would have definitely been a hot candidate for the trophy. I loved her Sunday morning set on the Rooftop Stage – and honor her by picking her song Go South this week.

When God Closes Doors by Jordana Bryant

I finally managed to properly feature a release by Pennsylvania artist Jordana Bryant. On Friday evening, I shared my thoughts about her EP Right Key, Wrong Porch. Of course, that comes with a song nomination as well.

Life Of A Country Singer by Charley Crockett

I featured Charley Crockett so often already – this week, he released his new album Lonesome Drifter. My favorite listen at first sight (before I dug deeper into the release) was this track – I hope you enjoy it as well as I did.

Under My Skin by Kolby Cooper

Kolby Cooper is a Texas-origin artist, who was originally been inspired by outlaw country and grunge. A high school classmate persuaded him to drop a potential American Football career and move to Nashville. So far, he released one album. Under My Skin demands for another major release soon – really nice song.

Pull Up by Chase Matthew

Another song selection based on the C2C 2025 in Berlin is Pull Up by Chase Matthew. He has been one of the biggest surprises on main stage to me – his energetic set on Saturday evening boosted the audience, especially after many fans struggled with Tanner Adell before. Here is one of his classics.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Jeroboam by The Sheepdogs
Denver To Dallas by Wynn Williams
Soulmate by Barefoot Joe
Love I Couldn’t Mend by Max McNown
Sober Now by Chelsea Berman
Klonopin Zombies by Ron Pope
No Rain by Carly Pearce
No Name Records by Chase Matthew

Country Music Playlist Update Log (10th March 2025)

This weekend was dominated by my work at the 2025 Country To Country Festival in Berlin. Even though I just made it to post my Friday coverage in here (day / evening show posting), I felt to keep the website alive and updated – like with a comparably early update of my Country Music Playlist. Enjoy!

If You Hadn’t Been There by Dolly Parton

I feel that the whole world of country music and maybe the whole music industry felt with Dolly Parton this week. Her husband Carl Dean died on 3rd Match 2025 – and just three days later, she honored him with this lovely song. A must-listen this week.

Good While It Lasted by Jason Isbell

Foxes in the Snow is an amazing album release by Jason Isbell. I loved reviewing it – here is my favorite song.

Eastern Kentucky by Jason Nix

Without telling you too much already about my C2C Splitter, which will be released later this week – Jason Nix has been one of the artists who impressed me the most in Berlin. Thus, I added his 2022 song Eastern Kentucky in here – a song which he performed on the stages as well.

Bourbon by Morgan Griffiths

Morgen Griffiths is a Canadian country artist from British Columbia. Bourbon is just his third single release so far. I love it.

Caught Me At A Good Time by James Barker Band

The country music band from Ontario in Canada is back with a new song. Caught Me At A Good Time is from Tyler’s new album Hello California, which I did not review so far.

Whiskey Go Bad by Tyler Rich

All the stress and work for the festival (which will continue on over the whole week, I guess) lead to the situation that I could not review too many albums. Bad luck, I would have loved reviewing this one in depth.

Woah Man by Twinnie

British country pop artist Twinnie is coming with a new song. While I struggled with her recent records a bit, this one is really lovely – thumbs up!

Hunt You Down by Kaitlin Butts

Shame on me – I did not a real focus on Kaitlin Butts and her music so far. However, her sets in Berlin really change thus. Thus, I went for this great writer from her 2024 Roadrunner! album.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Casual Drinking by Haley Mae Campbell
Haggard Blues by Aaron Watson
Will You? by Rickie Necker & Veronika Merkl
Ain’t No Use by Danny Worsnop
Me Or The Dawn by Tyler Braden
You For A Reason by Warren Zeiders
Your Love Is Safe With Me by Tyler Rich
Gets Me Every Time by Pecos & the Rooftops

Country Music Playlist Update Log (2nd March 2025)

As I am traveling, I decided to go for a country music playlist update on Sunday already. Weather conditions in Pittsburgh are in a way that I there might be significant impact to my travel plans today. Let’s stay positive – and listen to some really interesting new music.

Not At This Party by Dasha

Just a day after her 25th birthday, Dasha released her new song Not At This Party. The next party with her will be in Berlin, at the Country To Country Festival – Look forward to it. Maybe you like my preview post.

See You Soon by Alina Sebastian

See You Soon is also the title track of the upcoming tour of German artist Alina Sebastian. Have a look into the tour dates – I will also try to cover one of her shows. The new song is a treat.

Wrong Side Of Rock & Roll by Kasey Tyndall

Kasey Tyndall’s label debut album Kasey Tyndall has been her first major release since quite a long time. I really liked the rocking, but also the very emotional songs on the album. Here is my favorite one, a rocker.

Nowhere To Ride by Brett Kissel

Let Your Horses Run – The Album is the new album by Canadian artist Brett Kissel. I did not have a review slot for it, but enjoyed a brief listen – and picked this song.

Good Things Never Last by Kip Moore

Kip Moore’s new album Solitary Tracks is one of the first hot candidates to make it to my favorite albums at the end of the year. So far, the biggest challenge was to pick a song for this playlist.

Front Porch Lights by Braedon Barnhill

Braedon Barnhill had one appearance on Flyctory.com so far – as part of the January 2025 Country Music Picks. His new song Front Porch Lights made it to my Country Music Playlists – enjoy the listen.

Country Education by Craig Morgan

Craig Morgan released the album American Soundtrack last week. I went for the song Country Education for the playlist.

Small Town Loser by The Cumberland River Project

Finally, some music to smile while listening: Frank and his The Cumberland River Project released a new song this week. I really liked Small Town Loser, which is featuring singer Easton Driver. The second addition from Germany this week.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

This Town by Myles Erlick
You Didn’t Hear It From Me by James Barker Band
Honkytonk Hollywood by Jon Pardi
Almost Forgot by Alina Sebastian
I Dare You by Rascal Flatts feat. Jonas Brothers
Horses In Heaven by Randy Travis
Don’t Matter To Love by Jess and the Bandits
Länger als gedacht by Roland Kaiser

Country Music Playlist Update Log (24th February 2025)

Country To Country 2025 in Berlin is less than two weeks ahead. I was thrilled when I put up my preview posting on Thursday. I am really thrilled to be back at the festival. The festival is also influencing my playlist additions this week, but there is some new music as well.

Maybe I’m Alright by Charles Esten & Keb’ Mo’

Charles Esten does such amazing music. I like looking back to his May 2024 show in Hamburg. This week he released this song, alongside Keb’ Mo’

No Rain by Carly Pearce

Carly Pearce gave an amazing show in Cologne this week as part of her Hummingbird tour. A nice coincidence that there is also a new song by the Kentucky artist (she performed it in Cologne already).

Quiet In This House by Gareth

Gareth will be one of the few European artists on stage in Berlin in some two weeks. I am sure that his new song Quiet In This House will be part of the sets.

Fall In, Fall Out by Josh David & Kaylee Rose

Kaylee Rose released two songs this week. Apart from a solo release, she was also part of this song, alongside Josh David. I really like that duet.

Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend by Nate Smith feat. HARDY

Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend – this new song by Nate Smith sends quite a message. The artist, who will be on the Mainstage in Berlin on Sunday, collaborates with HARDY, who recently published his 2025 Him Bob World Tour dates (see my Tour Date Overview).

No Name Roads by Chase Matthew

Chase Matthew released his sophomore album CHASE this week. I went for the fourth song of the record, No Name Roads.

Like a Lady by Hannah Anders

The bio section on Hannah Anders homepage begins with a quote of the Guitar Girl Magazine. Hannah never fails to set the bar higher for women in country music, bridging the gap between the old and the new. Based on her amazing new single, I can just relate to that, based on the new release of the Nashville native.

3, 2, 1 by Tucker Wetmore

If you join the raffle, you might win a meet & greet with Tucker Wetmore during the C2C in Berlin. If you are unlucky or not in the German capital… Enjoy his new song release.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Love You Now by Kenny Foster feat. Mae Estes
Red Wine or Whiskey by Alli Walker
Country Song by Payton Smith
The Man He Sees In Me by Luke Combs
Summer Down South by Kyle Daniel
Dust by Anna Vaus
The Ballad of Uncle Don by Chancey Williams
Honky Tonkaholic by Shelby Lee Lowe

Country Music Playlist Update Log (17th February 2025)

This weekend is really busy. Thus some of my sports and concert reports will be published two or even three days after the event in fact took place. At least, I am in time regarding my Country Music Playlist. As every Monday, here are eight additions – and departures – from my music selection on Spotify and Amazon Music.

What Ifs by Kane Brown feat. Lauren Alaina

Kane Brown announced his tour in fall 2025, which will also bring him to Germany. Check my Tour Date Overview for the exact dates. I felt it is a nice opportunity to add one of his classics to the playlist.

Länger als gedacht by Roland Kaiser

German readers might think I am mad. Roland Kaiser is one of the most famous German schlager artists. Last week, he released his new album Marathon – and this song really has some country vibes. I like it.

Lovin’ You by simon.loves.music

I love listening to new artists. This one is even the debut single by the Austrian (female) artist simon.loves.music. I really love that track

Heavy Boots by Gary Quinn

A European triple in this playlist. Gary Quinn released his new song Heavy Boots this week – and it is really a blast.

By Your Side by Gary Louris

On Friday, I shared a new album by a very interesting alternative country artist. I really enjoyed listening to Dark Country by Gary Louris – and go for my favorite listen of the record in here.

Klonopin Zombies by Ron Pope

Ron Pope is an outstanding artist to me. I still remember his September 2023 show in Cologne very well. This week, he released a new album, American Man, American Music. Unfortunately, I had no chance to deeply review it – but here is my favorite track.

She Hates Me by Dierks Bentley

Not a too positively sounding title – but a really nice new song by Dierks Bentley. I just had to share it with you.

Burned Down Heaven by Chase McDaniel

Burned Down Heaven is the new single release by Chase McDaniel. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter, who is a Kentucky native, did a really nice job here.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Country Music Made Me Do It by Carly Pearce
Tennessee Don’t Mind by Kameron Marlowe
Rosetta by Ringo Starr feat. Billy Strings
I Care What You Think by Demps
Bury Me by Jason Isbell
Straight Outta Luck by Jessica Lynn
The Kitchen Window by Roger Street Friedman
Storm after You by Derek James

Country Music Playlist Update Log (10th February 2025)

A rather busy week lies behind me. Coming from a lot of floorball coverage last week, I had my first concert report this week. This weekend featured athletics – and a lot of new country music I had to scan. Here are my eight additions to my Country Music Playlists.

Waiting To Die by Hannah Ellis & Nick Wayne

Hannah Ellis is doing another song with her husband Nick Wayne this week. Waiting To Die is an absolute beauty. Hope to have her back in Germany one day after I featured her March 2024 show in Cologne.

Sober Now by Chelsea Berman

The Australian country-pop artist Chelsea Berman recently played at the legendary Tamworth Festival. Now she is releasing her new song Sober Now. If you want to know more about her, here is my September 2024 Spotlight interview.

You For A Reason by Warren Zeiders

The first concert in 2025 – on Monday, I visited the show by Warren Zeiders in Cologne, presented by Sound of Nashville.

Too Young To Die by Wesko

I absolutely loved Warren Zeider’s support Wesko in Cologne. One of my favorites of his set has been his most recent single release, Too Young To Die.

Your Love Is Safe With Me by Trey Calloway

Trey Calloway states Your Love Is Safe With Me this week. In 2024, he released his most recent album Wanted Man. Beautiful and emotional country track.

Don’t Matter To Love by Jess and the Bandits

The band around Jessica Clemmons released a new album this week. It is simply named Jessica and I really enjoyed a brief listen. Here is my favorite track.

Gets Me Every Time by Tyler Rich

New songs by Tyler Rich are more and more guaranteed to make it either into this playlist or (at least) to my Country Music Picks. I really loved his new, emotional Gets Me Every Time.

11 Beers by Pecos & the Rooftops

Something to have a country-rocking party to is this pick for my Country Music Playlist. Pecos & the Rooftops are a sextet from Texas – and they released a lovely one this week. Cheers!

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Colder Beer by Tyler Booth
Outlaws & Outsiders by Cory Marks, Travis Tritt, Ivan Moody & Mick Mars
Like I Stole It by Jimmy Stanley feat. Tommy Cecil
Can I Get A Light by Common Tribe
Montana by Cole Redding
You And Only You by Ty March
Day Late & A Buck Short by Julia Cole
Spilled Whiskey by Josh Ward

Country Music Playlist Update Log (3rd February 2025)

The last days in Italy featuring the World Floorball Championship Qualifications there have been quite intense. Thus, I did not feature any album reviews during that time and concentrated on my sports coverage. The bigger was the selection of country songs which could potentially make it to my playlist and the January 2025 Country Music Picks. Hope you like my selection.

I Dare You by Rascal Flatts feat. Jonas Brothers

I Dare You is a typical, very melodic Rascal Flatts. Alongside the Jonas Brothers, the trio released I Dare You this week – I really like it!

All My Love by Dave Helgi Johan

Dave Helgi Johan is an artist from Gimli. Travelers might know the name of this place in Iceland, but “his” Gimli is a small Icelandic fishing community in Manitoba, Canada. Nowadays, he lives in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia. This week, Johan released his beautiful new single All My Love.

The Barn by Colby Lee Swift

This week, Colby Lee Swift takes us to The Barn. A beautiful, slow track with lovely storytelling. One of my favorite ones this week.

Homecoming And Coming Home by Todd Cameron

Todd Cameron moved from West Virginia to Nashville to pursue his country music career. This week, he released Homecoming And Coming Home. With his most successful songs being already released some years ago (like the 2020 Ruin My Truck); I keep my fingers crossed for him this week.

Horses In Heaven by Randy Travis

Randy Travis is still releasing beautiful music – with a beautiful traditional touch. This week he states There is horses in heaven – sounds like a perfect cowboy romance.

Boys Growing Up by Ned LeDoux

Ned LeDoux is the the son of country music singer-songwriter Christopher LeDoux, who died in 2005. Ned is organizing an annual country music festival in Kaycee, Wyoming, to honor his ancestor. He feels to have inherited a lovely sense of songwriting from him as well. I really like this one.

Write a Song by Brian Fuller

Brian Fuller is a country artist who is originally from Savannah in Georgia, but nowadays lives in Nashville. Lovely songwriting in Write a Song.

Honky Tonkaholic by Shelby Lee Lowe

The most recent album release by Shelby Lee Lowe, Stubborn Heart, is already dated as of 2021. This week, he released this cool track. Enjoy dancing to the country party vibes.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Quits by Tim Hicks
Married To Gasoline by Pip Marsh
Night’s Still Waiting by Niko Moon
Holding On by Tyler Sjöström
Livin’ Left To Do by Trey Lewis
When You Know You Know by Ada Pasternak
Mine In My Mind by Don Louis feat. Sammy Arriaga
Homewrecker by Willow Avalon

Country Music Playlist Update Log (27th January 2025)

This week, I scanned a lot of songs, but finally had a rather long list of new releases, but my selection was comparably short. My selection of new songs for my Country Music Playlists has a lot of rather slow and emotional tracks this time – happy hugging to you!

Almost Forgot by Alina Sebastian

I hope that I finally manage to cover a show of the amazing young German country lady Alina Sebastian early this year. This week, Alina released her new track Almost Forgot – I love it!

Adeline by Ashley Ryan

Ashley Ryan is originally from California, but nowadays based in Nashville. Her new song Adeline has a very special, somewhat traditional touch. Hope you like it as well.

Thought It Was Love by Ty Myers

The new album by Ty Myers, The Select, features 16 songs. It features some already really successful tracks like Drinkin’ Alone. but I went for this previously unreleased one.

The Kitchen Window by Roger Street Friedman

Roger Street Friedman released his new album Long Shadows this week. Very personal songs and good writes – I went for the seventh track on the record.

Love I Couldn’t Mend by Max McNown

Two albums I reviewed this weekend also made it into the playlist. The first one in this list is Night Diving by Max McNown. I really loved listening to it.

One Day I Will Write A Gospel Song by Michael Moravek

Another German artist represented this week is Michael Moravek and his new album Night Songs. Especially the very personal One Day I Will Write A Gospel Song touched me. An easy choice for the playlists.

Storm After You by Derek James

Some more country music from the West Coast: Derek James is originally from California, but is nowadays based in Nashville. Here is his new song, Storm After You.

Keep It Country by Brandt Carmichael

Last, but not least, there is also some country rock this week. Keep It Country is a lovely honky-tonk song by Brandt Carmichael. Cheers and enjoy after the all the emotional and personal songs I chose this week.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Wait For It by Tyler Farr
Rich Man’s Gold by Oliver Anthony
Eyes of the Highway by Alina Sebastian
Believe by Carrie Welling
She Broke My Heart in a Ski Town by Will Finley
If You Know Her, You Know by Hayden Coffman
Enough by Trevor Martin
Go To Town by Mary Kutter

Country Music Playlist Update Log (20th January 2025)

This weekend, I was majorly covered with floorball in Finland. There will be some more rather intense sports and travel weekends ahead the next weeks – which unfortunately also always means that I cannot react too much on country albums, for which I haven’t received promotion packages beforehand. Nonetheless, there was a real highlight this week with the new Jessica Lynn album All I Own, which is – of course also in my eight song pick for this playlist.

Spilled Whiskey by Josh Ward

Josh Ward released the twelve song album Same Ol’ Cowboy, Different Rodeo this week. I went for this rather traditional style to be added to the playlist.

Will You? by Rickie Necker & Veronika Merkl

You haven’t heard about these two artists yet? Both are German musicians, who recorded this beautiful country duet. I really like it.

Bury Me by Jason Isbell

Jason Isbell is soon coming to Europe for five tour dates. You find the stages of An Intimate Evening with Jason Isbell in my tour date overview. This week, he released a new song, Bury Me.

Soulmate by Barefoot Joe

Barefoot Joe describes himself as a country music artist and songwriter from Virginia with a soulful country sound on his own website. I feel that is a perfect description for this song as well. A lovely listen with a lot of emotions.

Straight Outta Luck by Jessica Lynn

As stated above, All I Own has been the album I was looking forward to the most this week. Jessica did great and even topped the US country sales on Amazon with it. Well-deserved!

Honkytonk Hollywood by Jon Pardi

This week also saw a new track by Jon Pardi! The title already sounds like energy and fun – and that is exactly what the country music legend delivered. Nice!

Ain’t No Use by Danny Worsnop

Danny Warsnop became famous as the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band Asking Alexandria. His new release underlines that the British musician is an excellent country act as well. And, of course, the rocking heart can be felt in here as well.

Me Or The Dawn by Tyler Braden

Tyler Braden left his firefighting career to become a full-time musician. One year later, I reviewed his EP What Do They Know. His new song, Me Or The Dawn is a cool country rock song with a stomping beat.

The following eight songs have been released from the playlist this week:

Tough People by Drew Baldridge
Beer Money by Kip Moore
Chase You Down by Braxton Keith
If It Takes A Lifetime by Jason Isbell
Door’s Unlocked by Noah Hicks
It’s You by Chase Bryant
Made For The Neons by Dustin de la Garza
Cold Cold Winter by Clayton Mullen

Country Music Playlist Update Log (13th January 2025)

The music industry is back from the holiday season. This Friday, I had a rather full-scale set of new country music releases. I went for these eight songs this week.

Dust by Anna Vaus

I featured Anna Vaus for the first time in my November 2024 Country Music Picks. Now, the Southern California artist makes it into my main playlist for the first time. I really like her new song Dust.

Rosetta by Ringo Starr feat. Billy Strings & Larkin Poe

From a country music perspective, the most interesting release of the weekend has definitely been Look Up by Ringo Starr. The former Beatles member is collaborating with with different music artist. This one is with Billy Strings and Larkin Poe.

Haggard Blues by Aaron Watson

Aaron Watson is a typical artist of the Texas country music scene. This week, he released Haggard Blues. A nice song with a traditional touch and good vibes.

The Ballad of Uncle Don by Chancey Williams

Chancey Williams is a country music singer-songwriter, who is typically recording and being on stage with his band. His The Ballad of Uncle Don is not that ballad-alike, but comes with nice and modern country music vibes.

Day Late & A Buck Short by Julia Cole

How could there be a new year without a new Julia Cole song? The female country artist is simply that active in the studio – and her songs are fun listens.

I Care What You Think by Demps

Demps is originally from Florida, but is nowadays based in Nashville. Her fresh style leads to catching songs – like her new song.

Ain’t It Easy by Dalton Dover

Dalton Dover is asking Ain’t It Easy this week. The Georgia-origin artist had a strong album Never Giving Up On That in 2023. Let’s hope that there will be a new record soon.

You Didn’t Hear It From Me by James Barker Band

The four Canadians are back! James, Taylor, Connor and Bobby released a new song this week. Hope they present it on German stages soon!

The following eight songs have been removed from the playlist:

Texas by Blake Shelton
California Rain by Jake Scott
Hang It Up by Elizabeth Jo
Red Bandana by Jarrod Morris
Something Different by Cassidy-Rae
Bible And The Bottle by Chris Garner
Unbreakable by Carolyn Miller
Gold by Sydney Shae

Country Music Playlist Update Log (6th January 2025)

Happy New Year! It is time to kick off the country music year 2025 with you. This week, I feature seven new songs and a special track – hope you like my first eight song collection in this year.

This Town by Myles Erlick

Actor, dancer and singer – Myles Erlick is definitely a multi-talented entertainer. This week, the Canadian released his new song, This Town. I absolutely liked it.

Badass High School Band by Jay Smith

Who is not thinking about these Badass High School Bands in his younger years? Swedish musician and Swedish Idol winner of 2010, Jay Smith, does so. And this thought turns into a really cool country rock song. It has been an easy choice for me to add him to the playlist.

You And Only You by Ty March

The only major country music release I spotted this week is New To Nashville by Ty March. I just did not have the time to feature the massive new record – it comes with a total of 20 songs. This one is my favorite.

Homewrecker by Willow Avalon

The country music magazine Holler released a list of 25 New Artists for 2025. On the top of the post is Willow Avalon, The female country artist is originally from Georgia, but nowadays based in New York City. Let’s give her a chance and share one of her most popular songs so far.

Casual Drinking by Haley Mae Campbell

I haven’t featured Haley Mae Campbell for a while. This week, she is stating There ain’t no such thing as casual drinking and made me love her new song. Thus, I share a song of her again. Hope you like it as well.

Go to Town by Mary Kutter

Another new song this week is Go to Town by Mary Kutter. A very energetic and catching song by the Kentucky-origin artist.

Mine In My Mind by Don Louis feat. Sammy Arriaga

Don Louis released Mine In My Mind this week – and invited Sammy Arriaga to join him. The latter is even adding some Spanish lyrics. A slow, personal song with a nice singer-songwriter touch.

Denver To Dallas by Wynn Williams

A flight from Denver To Dallas – I just had to add this song to my playlist. Wynn Williams is an artist on the rise – let’s see if his new song is another step in his career.

The following eight songs have been removed from the playlist: