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The only list you need to survive in country music

Jan 9, 2026

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.

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Best new country music artists to watch 2026

Jan 2, 2026

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.

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

Dec 26, 2025

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.

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

Dec 19, 2025

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).

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

Dec 12, 2025

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.

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

Dec 5, 2025

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.

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