Kacey’s Back, Aldean Hits the Road, and Luke’s Countdown Is On
A quick catch-up on the biggest headlines: new music, new tour dates, and what’s coming next.
Alright friends, here’s what’s lighting up the country world right now.
Kacey Musgraves breaks the “Dry Spell” and announces a new album
Kacey Musgraves officially dropped her new single “Dry Spell” on March 11, 2026, and she tied it to a fresh album announcement. The new project is titled Middle of Nowhere, and it’s set for a May 2026 release—so we’re officially in rollout season.
Jason Aldean announces his “Songs About Us” summer tour
Jason Aldean revealed a 22-city run for his Songs About Us tour on March 2, 2026. Along with the tour news, he’s also pushing “Don’t Tell On Me” to country radio (impact date: March 2, 2026) as the album momentum keeps building.
Luke Combs has a new album date locked in
Luke Combs’ next album, The Way I Am, is set to arrive on March 20, 2026. If you’re the kind of listener who plans your whole weekend around a new Luke drop… you’ve got a date for the calendar.
On the chart side: Megan Moroney keeps climbing
If you’ve been hearing Megan Moroney everywhere, it’s not just you—Billboard’s Country Update (Jan. 16, 2026 issue) showed “6 Months Later” making a big jump in audience and sitting up near the top of the Country Airplay chart in that week’s report.
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