Jason Aldean

Tucker Wetmore

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CARTER FAITH has entered the Buzz list this week (on #13, see below). And she is WELCOME!

Apr 17, 2026

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8 min read

CARTER FAITH has entered the Buzz list this week (on #13, see below). And she is WELCOME!

I had the opportunity to meet up with Carter in Stockholm, Sweden this week, to conduct and interview for my weekly radio show P4 Country, on Swedish National Radio.Just six months after the release of her phenomenal debut album, "Cherry Valley", she has snagged a prestigious ACM Award nomination for "Album of the Year. Not since Chris Stapleton’s "Traveller" (a decade ago) has a debut album been nominated in that category. It’s truly unbelievable.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

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Help Me Ask the ACM Nominees the Right Questions!

Apr 10, 2026

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14 min read

Help Me Ask the ACM Nominees the Right Questions!

One of the hottest topics is the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, happening in Las Vegas on May 17th with all the industry’s BIGGEST NAMES in attendance.Two of this year’s standout nominees are the incredible Carter Faith and Tucker Wetmore. And get this—I’m personally meeting up with both Carter and Tucker in my hometown of Stockholm, Sweden, next week! Now, I need your help.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

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PICK UP YOUR PHONE: Honky Tonk Hansson is on the line

Apr 3, 2026

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18 min read

PICK UP YOUR PHONE: Honky Tonk Hansson is on the line

It’s almost time. This week, the initial lineup was released for this year’s CMA Fest, the world’s largest country music festival, taking place in Nashville from June 4-7, 2026. I head down every year to cover the event and conduct interviews. While I catch the genre’s biggest stars, I spend most of my time scouting the small stages around town, constantly hunting for fresh and often mind-blowing talent.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

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Don’t Miss These at CMA Fest – The Full List

Mar 27, 2026

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17 min read

Don’t Miss These at CMA Fest – The Full List

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

+15

Today is the DAY. Change is gonna come. It is LUKE COMBS Day.

Mar 20, 2026

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18 min read

Today is the DAY. Change is gonna come. It is LUKE COMBS Day.

I know because I have had the opportunity to pre-listen to the full Luke Combs-album this week. And I have to say - so far - it is Album Of The Year, with the 22 tracks blasting out the speakers as a masterclass in contemporary country music writing.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

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FINALLY: You Can Support This Must-Read List. And Get Even More

Mar 13, 2026

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12 min read

FINALLY: You Can Support This Must-Read List. And Get Even More

I’m thrilled to be back with a new edition of the only list you need to truly understand what’s happening in the world of country music. As always, this week’s Buzz List features the top ten names—completely free of charge.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tucker Wetmore

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Bailey and Tucker is the name of the game.

Mar 6, 2026

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18 min read

Bailey and Tucker is the name of the game.

This week’s Buzz list shows great stability in the top positions. Names like Megan Moroney, Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Luke Combs and Zach Bryan are in a position where they subscribe for top positions in country music right now. But it will not last forever, we know that. So let’s prepare for change and look into two of the up-and-running names on this week’s Buzz list: Mr Wetmore and Mr Zimmerman.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

George Strait

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Feb 27, 2026

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15 min read

Don’t let the old man in. BUT George Strait is always welcome. Everywhere, anytime.

The best of the best is still alive and kicking out there. There seems to be no way to stop the ongoing rise of the country music phenomenon that is George Strait. This week, he powers his way into a Top 5 position on my beloved, fascinating, and essential weekly list: the Country Buzz Top 10.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Ella Langley

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Keep your eyes peeled! What’s at the BOTTOM today might be at the TOP tomorrow.

Feb 20, 2026

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9 min read

Keep your eyes peeled! What’s at the BOTTOM today might be at the TOP tomorrow.

In this week’s Country Buzz Top 10 (see below), we’ve rounded up all the hottest trends as usual—from Megan Moroney holding down the #1 spot, to Ryan Bingham (of Yellowstone fame) starting his climb at number 10.Having Ryan on the list is always a blast because he’s a personal favorite of mine (hint, hint!). That said, we can be pretty sure he’ll have a tough time climbing much higher. Our rankings take all the online buzz, throw it into one big bowl, and mix it up to see who’s creating the most TOTAL noise right now.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Jason Aldean

CARTER FAITH has entered the Buzz list this week (on #13, see below). And she is WELCOME!

Help Me Ask the ACM Nominees the Right Questions!

PICK UP YOUR PHONE: Honky Tonk Hansson is on the line

Don’t Miss These at CMA Fest – The Full List

Today is the DAY. Change is gonna come. It is LUKE COMBS Day.

FINALLY: You Can Support This Must-Read List. And Get Even More

Bailey and Tucker is the name of the game.

Don’t let the old man in. BUT George Strait is always welcome. Everywhere, anytime.

Keep your eyes peeled! What’s at the BOTTOM today might be at the TOP tomorrow.

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