Big Chart Win, New Album Drop, and a Festival Headliner
Here’s what country fans are talking about right now: a history-making No. 1, a brand-new album landing today, a fresh Charley Crockett announcement, and Keith Urban locking in a major summer date.
Alright y’all, let’s catch up on the biggest country headlines making noise this week—quick, easy, and right to the good stuff.
Ella Langley makes chart history with “Choosin’ Texas”
Ella Langley just hit a career (and genre) milestone: “Choosin’ Texas” jumped to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it’s also sitting at the top of Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay. That’s a rare triple-crown kind of week, and it puts a huge spotlight on a song that’s been building fast across streaming and radio. Bonus detail: Billboard also notes the track previews Langley’s album Dandelion, due April 10, 2026.
Megan Moroney’s new album Cloud 9 arrives today (Feb. 20)
If you needed a fresh weekend soundtrack, Megan Moroney delivered—her new studio album Cloud 9 is out today, February 20, 2026. If you’ve had “6 Months Later” on repeat, that track’s part of the rollout that led to this release, and now we finally get the full picture.
Charley Crockett announces Age of the Ram + more tour dates
Charley Crockett just announced a new album, Age of the Ram, coming April 3. It’s produced with Shooter Jennings and is framed as the final chapter in his “Sagebrush Trilogy.” He also dropped a new lead single, “Kentucky Too Long,” and the news comes with a tour push that runs through much of 2026.
Keith Urban headlines Country Summer 2026 in Northern California
Festival folks—this one’s for you. Keith Urban is set to headline Country Summer 2026 in Santa Rosa, California, taking the stage on June 13. The fest runs June 12–14, and organizers say the event moved earlier on the calendar this year to take advantage of milder weather, with more lineup names still to come.
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