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

Apr 3, 2026

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.

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

Mar 27, 2026

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

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.

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

Mar 20, 2026

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.

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

Mar 13, 2026

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.

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Bailey and Tucker is the name of the game.

Mar 6, 2026

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.

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

Feb 27, 2026

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.

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