Releases of the week

Contemporary country releases, week 36

August 31 to September 6, 2026 · 27 releases

This week in contemporary country, major releases and reflections highlight a genre in motion. Miley Cyrus unveils her new album 'Bass Persuades' and upcoming performances at the Hollywood Bowl, while Billy Ray Cyrus responds to her name change. New interpretations emerge, including Bad Wolves’ cover of Dolly Parton’s 'Jolene' and Jason Aldean’s tribute to Ronnie Milsap. Meanwhile, established artists like Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, and Kenny Chesney share new music and personal inspirations, from 'Ted Lasso' to long-ago career milestones.

MILEY Miley Billy Ray Cyrus Beyoncé ADÉLA
Miley Cyrus announces new album 'Bass Persuades' and Hollywood Bowl shows
Sep 4 · 21 outlets
Billy Ray Cyrus Miley Dolly Parton
Billy Ray Cyrus reacts to Miley dropping 'Cyrus' from her name
Sep 3 · 10 outlets
Bad Wolves Dolly Parton Jolene
Bad Wolves release cover of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'
Sep 1 · 8 outlets
Beyoncé Selena Celia Cruz Maluma
Beyoncé releases B’Day 20th anniversary deluxe edition with unreleased tracks and collaborations
Sep 5 · 7 outlets
Taylor Swift Randy Newman
Taylor Swift discusses 'I Knew It, I Knew You' lyrics and Randy Newman inspiration
Sep 6 · 4 outlets
Randy Travis
Randy Travis announces new album 'Same Old Way' of unreleased original music
Sep 5 · 4 outlets
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson's final show becomes highest-grossing concert in history
Sep 4 · 4 outlets
STELLA LEFTY The Chicks Interpol
Stella Lefty references The Chicks in new song 'Summer You Were Mine'
Aug 31 · 3 outlets
Kane Brown Shania Twain
Kane Brown announces collaboration with Shania Twain on 'Boots'
Sep 4 · 3 outlets
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw's most controversial song banned at radio
Sep 5 · 2 outlets
Vince Gill
Vince Gill's first No. 1 hit was inspired by his marriage
Sep 5 · 2 outlets
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan's son shares music with teammates
Sep 3 · 2 outlets
Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery shares backstage requirements
Sep 2 · 2 outlets
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney cites 'Ted Lasso' as inspiration for song 'Goldfish'}
Sep 2 · 2 outlets
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney announces new song 'Goldfish' inspired by Ted Lasso
Aug 30 · 1 outlet
Little Big Town
Will Little Big Town Lead the Top Country Videos This Week?
Sep 5 · 1 outlet
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw’s Heartwarming Gesture Leaves Young Fan With the Ultimate Keepsake
Sep 4 · 1 outlet
Jason Aldean Ronnie Milsap
Jason Aldean Guarantees Ronnie Milsap Won’t Be Forgotten ‘Anytime Soon’ With New Song: ‘I Knew Immediately That We Were Going to Cut It’
Sep 4 · 1 outlet
Ronnie Milsap Alabama
On This Day in 1981, Ronnie Milsap Was at No. 1 With a Major Crossover Hit That Was Almost Recorded by Alabama
Sep 4 · 1 outlet
Randy Travis
‘Same Old Way’ by Randy Travis - Lyrics & Meaning
Sep 4 · 1 outlet
Kacey Musgraves Soapbox Young Roddo
Metaverse music update: Kacey Musgraves, Soapbox, Young Roddo
Sep 4 · 1 outlet
Blake Shelton Jason Aldean Keith Urban
Born 37 Years Ago Today in North Carolina, the CMA Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Behind No. 1 Hits by Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, and Keith Urban
Sep 3 · 1 outlet
Little Big Town
Little Big Town Discusses Embracing Imperfection and Rejecting AI on Their New Album (Exclusive)
Sep 3 · 1 outlet
Clint Black
On This Day in 1996, Clint Black Released a Stormy Love Song That Broke the Mold and Became His 10th No. 1
Sep 2 · 1 outlet
Toby Keith
The Rejected Dance That Inspired Toby Keith's ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’
Sep 2 · 1 outlet
Lady A
Lady A, The Space in Between
Sep 1 · 1 outlet
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan Reveals Track List for New Album, “Signs”
Aug 31 · 1 outlet

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