With the new year in full swing, artists are busy releasing their first tracks of 2026. Today’s a popular release day with many artists giving the new year a couple weeks before delivering new music.
On the heels of these single releases are album and EP announcements, tour announcements and more.
High Valley – “Paradise & Hurricanes”
High Valley kick off the new year with the release of the title track of their upcoming EP (and cross Canada tour) “Paradise & Hurricanes”.
“Paradise and Hurricanes seems to be the right way to summarize a relationship and a music career! ‘Along for the Ride’ is really a statement song about how to take the incredible highs and lows and find the balance somewhere in the middle.”
Nate Haller – “Thought About You”
Nate Haller dropped breakup single “Thought About You”, just after the announcement of his Country Rising tour. The new track offers another glimpse into the emotionally charged vocals that have fuelled his rapid rise.
Kalsey Kulyk – “Cowboy Crazy”
Dreamy western stylist Kalsey Kulyk released her newest single “Cowboy Crazy”. The single is the first to be revealed from the forthcoming EP, Her Rodeo, announced today for release on March 27
Among releases this week are a number of songs from emerging country acts as well.
Amber-Jo Bowman – “Counting Change”
The 2x Boots and Hearts semi-finalist released her first single of the year, which followed her rendition of the Christmas song, “Angels We Have Heard On High”. She says, “Sometimes the past is imperfect but it can still be the good ol days. And you grow up to realize you actually had all you needed and more.”
Angelica Appelman – “Half Hearted”
With a busy 2025, including a summer of festivals, Angelica Appelman releases her single “Half Hearted”. “I took some time last fall to grow, reset, and let the music lead, and every step brought me closer to this moment,” says Angelica on releasing new music this year.
Spencer Burns – “Almost Alright”
The pop and R&B-infused country stylist releases his brand new single “Almost Alright” to kick off the new year.
Dylan Burk – “If I’m Being Honest”
“If I’m Being Honest” is a brave release from Burk after struggling with his vocal health last year. Leading up to the release, Dylan says “This year tested me in every way. But l’ve never worked on myself with body, mind, music chasing every dream January’s about to hit different with new music.” The song was written with Wes Mack and Zach McPhee.
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Jenna
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