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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

Tucker Wetmore

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INVITATION: Welcome to the NEW Country Music Gold Rush

Feb 13, 2026

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9 min read

INVITATION: Welcome to the NEW Country Music Gold Rush

This week, my deep dive led me to a country crooner from Woodstock, Georgia: Mr. Kenny Whitmire. With a style reminiscent of Keith Whitley, he has "next big thing" written all over him. If he keeps up this momentum, expect to see him on the main list very soon. Remember where you heard about him first! This is where you find pure COUNTRY GOLD.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Tyler Childers

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FRESH: Grammy Night Reshapes Country Buzz Top 10

Feb 6, 2026

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11 min read

FRESH: Grammy Night Reshapes Country Buzz Top 10

It is a great time to be alive, being a country music fan. This week's list clearly shows what a Grammy win - and a great Grammy speech! - can do for your career.It's also great to see that all-time favorite Tim McGraw buzzing away right now. Now we really look forward to his new single "Pawn Shop Guitar" dropping in early March. Surprisingly enough, we saw Lainey dropping out of the list this week (probably just temporary, since her new Wrangler line of cool cowgirl gear is bubbling on social media right now).But we still have Ella Langley. Her new song "Dandelion" is targeted for top positions on the charts, and a new album and a major tour are coming up. I cannot get enough of Ella. And I am not alone.

Mattias Honky Tonk Hansson

Jelly Roll

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.

INVITATION: Welcome to the NEW Country Music Gold Rush

FRESH: Grammy Night Reshapes Country Buzz Top 10

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