Contemporary country releases, week 39

This week in contemporary country, Taylor Swift unveils new music with 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' and the single 'Patient Zero,' while Kenny Chesney teams up with Megan Moroney on 'It Just Got Weird.' Dolly Parton joins U2 for 'Carnaval de Luz,' and Michelle Branch and Maren Morris offer a reimagined take on 'Goodbye to You.' Upcoming events include the 2027 Two Step Inn lineup featuring Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn, and Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie returning as judges for 'American Idol' Season 25.

1. 01

   Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Madonna, Tinashe, Charli xcx

   Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with four new songs

   Sep 25 · 15 outlets

2. 02

   Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift announces new single 'Patient Zero'

   Sep 25 · 17 outlets

3. 03

   Bono, Dolly Parton, U2, ROSALÍA, Genesis

   U2 announce new album Carnaval de Luz featuring Dolly Parton's final recording

   Sep 27 · 17 outlets

4. 04

   Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie

   Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to Return as 'American Idol' Judges for Season 25

   Sep 26 · 5 outlets

5. 05

   Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley

   Two Step Inn Announces 2027 Lineup with Ella Langley, Brooks & Dunn

   Sep 24 · 3 outlets

6. 06

   Dolly Parton

   Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 returns to theaters

   Sep 25 · 3 outlets

7. 07

   Florida Georgia Line

   Florida Georgia Line hints at new music

   Sep 24 · 3 outlets

8. 08

   Michelle Branch, Maren Morris

   Michelle Branch and Maren Morris Reimagine 'Goodbye to You'

   Sep 26 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Kenny Chesney, Megan Moroney

   Kenny Chesney announces duet with Megan Moroney titled 'It Just Got Weird'

   Sep 23 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Luke Bryan

    Luke Bryan Releases Lyrics to 'Killer'

    Sep 21 · 2 outlets

11. 11

    Walker Hayes

    Chart Rewind: In 2021, Walker Hayes’ Commercial Song Was ‘Eatin’ Good’ at No. 1

    Sep 25 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Beyoncé, JAŸ-Z

    History in the Making! Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s ‘Crazy in Love’ Enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club

    Sep 23 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Walker Hayes

    Walker Hayes Puts On His Puppy Voice for New Song Dedicated to His Dogs: Listen

    Sep 23 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Jo Dee Messina

    On This Day in 2000, Jo Dee Messina Was at No. 1 With a Song Written About the “Roller Coaster Ride” That Was Her Life

    Sep 22 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Alan Jackson, Eagles

    Remember When Alan Jackson Covered an Eagles Classic in 1993?

    Sep 22 · 1 outlet

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