CoJo’s New Album Is Here, and Alan Jackson Takes His Final Bow
A fresh Cody Johnson era, a legendary farewell in Nashville, Keith Urban goes “Flow State,” and Ella Langley keeps rewriting the record book.
Alright y’all, here’s what’s been making noise in country music lately—quick, clean, and catch-you-up fast.
Cody Johnson drops Banks of the Trinity
Cody Johnson officially kicked off a new chapter with the release of his new album Banks of the Trinity on June 26, 2026. If you’ve been watching CoJo’s rise, this one feels like a “plant your feet and say it with your chest” kind of record—another big step for a guy who’s been doing it his way for a long time. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/0ccf1ba4599ec6ce9a95f53f7934074b?utm_source=openai))
Alan Jackson closes the touring book in Nashville
Country legend Alan Jackson played what’s being described as his touring finale at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with a huge night that celebrated the hits and the legacy. Also worth noting: the Associated Press reported Jackson released a country cover of Orleans’ “Still the One” just days before the show—and an NBC concert special is expected later this year. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/72ebb2f87fdca2c2ae8a7308278c9b9b?utm_source=openai))
Keith Urban releases yacht-rock-leaning Flow State
Keith Urban’s latest album Flow State arrived June 12, 2026, and yes—this one leans into a breezy, yacht-rock-inspired vibe. AP notes it’s a covers-driven project, and it’s definitely a left turn from what a lot of folks expect when they hear “Keith Urban album.” ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/9e64f9ba2df10ca392d7928dae987045?utm_source=openai))
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” keeps stacking milestones
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is still in the conversation as one of the biggest country stories of the year. Parade reports she hit a major chart milestone with the song’s run, and it continues to be a headline-maker as her profile keeps climbing. ([parade.com](https://parade.com/entertainment/ella-langley-country-music-history-choosin-texas-no-1-28-weeks-billboard-hot-country-songs?utm_source=openai))
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