Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

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The only list you need to survive in country music

Jan 9, 2026

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10 min read

The only list you need to survive in country music

It’s a jungle out there. So much information, and so little time (to understand it all). Even so in the country music landscape. Your media is cluttered with facts (and “facts”) about your favorite country music stars and emerging acts. It is hard to cope. NOT SO ANYMORE. Because I have sourced the info-verse for you and can present the most important list in country music. COUNTRY BUZZ TOP 10. Only in this newsletter. Names on this week’s list:Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Zach Bryan, Megan Moroney, Tucker Wetmore, Cody Johnson and more.Also: Today’s, and probably this year’s, most massive record drop is the one by Zach Bryan. Below I remind you of the proudest (and not so proud) moments of megastar Zach Bryan, so far.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

The Kruse Brothers

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Best new country music artists to watch 2026

Jan 2, 2026

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7 min read

Best new country music artists to watch 2026

In this week's issue: Finally, it’s here! This year’s TOP 10 ALBUMS of 2025 are just in, and Honky Tonk Hansson offers you his boldest choices this week. Also, we are getting natural high with Girls In Low Places, the British creator who puts the FUN back in country music. And, please follow me inside the famous Nashville Palace on the outskirts of Music City. THAT is what a real honky tonk should look and feel like. Come on in, have a look.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Ella Langley

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BEST ALBUMS of 2025, according to Honky Tonk Hansson. Do you agree?

Dec 26, 2025

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10 min read

BEST ALBUMS of 2025, according to Honky Tonk Hansson. Do you agree?

In this week's issue: Finally, it’s here! This year’s TOP 10 ALBUMS of 2025 are just in, and Honky Tonk Hansson offers you his boldest choices this week. Also, we are getting natural high with Girls In Low Places, the British creator who puts the FUN back in country music. And, please follow me inside the famous Nashville Palace on the outskirts of Music City. THAT is what a real honky tonk should look and feel like. Come on in, have a look.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Zack Bryan

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World premiere: A new list that all real country fans need to know.

Dec 19, 2025

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12 min read

World premiere: A new list that all real country fans need to know.

In this week's issue: The new country music list YOU NEED TO HAVE, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Zack Bryan, Luke Combs, Ella Langley et all, memories from honky tonkin’ with the BBC at Robert’s and The Station Inn appreciation post (The Kody Norris Show included).

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

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Best country Christmas, best burger, best wall built(?) and the best questions not yet asked

Dec 12, 2025

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12 min read

Best country Christmas, best burger, best wall built(?) and the best questions not yet asked

In this week's issue: At home in East Nashville with the "Wagon Wheel"-writer (with Bob Dylan) talking about his new Christmas album, the story about the American Wall that connects people across borders, questions I will ask Dwight Yoakam in my dream interview, and the best burgers (?) in Music City revealed.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Kix Brooks

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Magic Kix moment, New Talent, Willie, Dolly and a yeeehawlliday spirit + New List

Dec 5, 2025

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12 min read

Magic Kix moment, New Talent, Willie, Dolly and a yeeehawlliday spirit + New List

This Week's Issue Includes: A little Kix Brooks moment, is a country star suitable as a church owner, some pure Christmas country beauty, a Norwegian golden throat, an Americana comeback to watch, a museum visit, country music internationalization, a little bit of Dolly (of course), and more.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Kix Brooks

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My CMA story, interviews... and Dolly holding a rifle

Nov 27, 2025

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12 min read

My CMA story, interviews... and Dolly holding a rifle

Dollys new hotel. Hottest reservation in the world of country living? No doubt about it.Honky Tonk Hansson receiving his CMA Award on stage at the Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.A hundred years in, and Grand Ole Opry i still the most important show, stage and statement in country music. Now more than ever.Gareth - and impressive journey from Castlederg, Ireland, to Nashville, Tennessee.Caylee Hammack gives us the key to her song book. Look no further.Kaylee Bell is right now the number on my kiwi country list. Reed why.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

The only list you need to survive in country music

Best new country music artists to watch 2026

BEST ALBUMS of 2025, according to Honky Tonk Hansson. Do you agree?

World premiere: A new list that all real country fans need to know.

Best country Christmas, best burger, best wall built(?) and the best questions not yet asked

Magic Kix moment, New Talent, Willie, Dolly and a yeeehawlliday spirit + New List

My CMA story, interviews... and Dolly holding a rifle

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