Fresh Spins & Fast Climbs in Country This Week
New singles are landing, big names are back, and the airplay race is heating up heading into summer.
Alright y’all, let’s crack the mic and talk about what’s moving in country right now—because the playlist this week is all about songs that are already finding their lane on the dial and a few brand-new drops you’ll be hearing a lot more of.
Airplay movers listeners are hearing right now
Megan Moroney is making noise on radio, climbing into the Country Airplay Top 10 with “Beautiful Things.” If you’ve been catching that chorus more often between songs, you’re not imagining it—this one’s picking up momentum at just the right time. ([97country.com](https://www.97country.com/2026/05/03/megan-moroney-ella-langley-morgan-wallen-highlight-moves-on-country-airplay-chart/?utm_source=openai))
And Ella Langley keeps showing up wherever you turn. Her single “Be Her” has been a big radio story this spring (it was sent to country radio on March 23, 2026), and the buzz hasn’t cooled off. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_Her?utm_source=openai))
Big new singles hitting the speakers
Kenny Chesney is back in that sun-soaked pocket with his new single “Carry On.” It’s his first new music in more than two years, and it’s built for windows-down season—easy, bright, and ready for repeat. ([iheart.com](https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-05-05-kenny-chesneys-signature-sun-soaked-summery-style-shines-in-carry-on?utm_source=openai))
Shania Twain just kicked open a brand-new era with “Dirty Rosie” (released May 13, 2026). That track is your first taste of her upcoming album Little Miss Twain, due July 24, 2026. If your station leans “country with a little pop-rock sparkle,” this one’s going to slide right in. ([universalmusic.ca](https://www.universalmusic.ca/press-releases/shania-twain-returns-with-new-album-little-miss-twain/?utm_source=openai))
New albums (and fresh fuel for your playlist)
Ashley McBryde delivered a brand-new album: Wild, released May 8, 2026. If you want something with grit and heart—this is the kind of record that sneaks a deep cut into rotation once listeners start requesting it. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_%28Ashley_McBryde_album%29?utm_source=openai))
Also on the new-release radar: Texas singer-songwriter Thomas Csorba dropped Tender Country on May 22, 2026. That’s the kind of album that plays great on late-night drives and “new music” blocks. ([dallasnews.com](https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/article/dallas-singer-thomas-csorba-album-tender-country-22239881.php?utm_source=openai))
