Blake Shelton Hits 30 at No. 1, Combs Keeps the Heat On

Big radio moves, brand-new singles, and a couple 2026 albums you’ll be hearing a lot about.

Alright y’all, grab that dial and lean into the speakers—country’s moving fast right now, and the songs you’re hearing everywhere are backing it up with some loud chart action.

Blake Shelton locks in a major radio moment

Blake Shelton just parked “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart dated January 17, 2026. That’s his 30th trip to the top of that radio mountain—so if it feels like Blake’s been living in your presets, you’re not wrong.

Luke Combs is right in the mix with a fresh one

Luke Combs dropped “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” on January 7, 2026, and it’s already sounding like one of those late-night, windows-down heartbreak fixes.

And keep this date circled: Combs’ next album, The Way I Am, is set for March 20, 2026—so what you’re hearing now is just the warm-up.

One more quick scoreboard note: “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales, so fans are buying it up in a hurry.

Zach Bryan’s new era is officially on the board

Zach Bryan rolled out With Heaven on Top on January 9, 2026, and it came out swinging—reports have it hitting No. 1 on the Billboard 200. If you’re hearing that Zach-heavy rotation vibe lately, that’s why.

Also landing in the fresh-file stack: Bryan’s single “Plastic Cigarette” arrived on January 16, 2026.

New single alert: Tucker Wetmore goes “Brunette”

If your playlist’s been begging for something brand-new, Tucker Wetmore just delivered: “Brunette” released January 12, 2026.

Heads up: Megan Moroney’s next album is coming soon

Another big one on the horizon: Megan Moroney’s album Cloud 9 is set to drop February 20, 2026. That’s close enough you can practically hear the countdown between songs.

 


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