Big Country Headlines You Need to Know
A quick catch-up on a chart record, fresh albums, and a new tour announcement making noise this week.
Hey y’all—here are a few country stories making the rounds right now, all in one spot.
Ella Langley just made serious Billboard history.
Her hit “Choosin’ Texas” logged a record-setting 28th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart dated June 13, 2026. That’s a monster run—especially in a world where songs usually turn over fast. ([parade.com](https://parade.com/entertainment/ella-langley-choosin-texas-billboard-hot-country-songs-record-28-weeks-no-1?utm_source=openai))
Midland dropped a new album—and it’s leaning into that classic vibe.
The trio’s album Stages arrived June 12, 2026, and they marked release day with a music video for “Vaquero.” If you’re into retro-leaning country with some polish, this one’s getting plenty of talk. ([iheart.com](https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-06-12-midland-embraces-retro-country-sound-in-fresh-chapter-stages/?utm_source=openai))
Ian Munsick announced a new album Mountain Goat, arriving August 21.
News hit June 9, 2026: it’s a 15-track project, and it’s also being described as his first release as an independent artist—always a noteworthy industry move when an artist steps out on their own. ([countrycentral.com](https://countrycentral.com/news/ian-munsick-reveals-new-album-mountain-goat/?utm_source=openai))
Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge are teaming up for a 2026 tour.
They’ve announced the “Raised On Radio Tour,” kicking off June 24, 2026 at Wolf Trap in Virginia—two big voices, one stage, and a summer run that’ll pull fans from a couple different lanes. ([mlive.com](https://www.mlive.com/live-entertainment/2026/03/wynonna-judd-melissa-etheridge-announce-co-headlining-raised-on-radio-tour.html?utm_source=openai))
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