Contemporary country releases, week 40

This week in contemporary country, Taylor Swift makes a visual statement with the premiere of the 'Patient Zero' music video featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, while Kenny Chesney extends his record on the Country Airplay chart with 'Carry On'. The genre also sees reflections on legacy and personal journey, from Wynonna Judd discussing her album 'The Hard Truth' to The Chicks announcing a 20th anniversary reissue of 'Taking The Long Way'. Meanwhile, new soundtracks, Broadway reveals, and personal revelations from artists like Noah Kahan, Carly Pearce, and Luke Combs highlight the diverse narratives shaping the scene.

1. 01

   Taylor Swift, Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, mgk, Patient Zero, Graham Norton

   Taylor Swift premieres music video for 'Patient Zero' featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell

   Sep 29 · 11 outlets

2. 02

   Wynonna Judd

   Wynonna Judd discusses her 'The Hard Truth' album and personal struggles

   Oct 2 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   Noah Kahan, Drake, Miranda Lambert, Victoria Monét, Ella Langley

   Noah Kahan Releases 'Draw You Out' for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Soundtrack

   Oct 2 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   Taylor Swift

   Taylor Swift announces four new songs as surprise encore

   Sep 27 · 6 outlets

5. 05

   Dolly Parton

   Cast of Dolly: A True Original Musical Broadway Production Revealed

   Oct 2 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Kenny Chesney

   Kenny Chesney Extends Country Airplay No. 1 Record with 'Carry On'

   Oct 2 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   The Chicks

   The Chicks announce 20th anniversary reissue of 'Taking The Long Way'

   Oct 2 · 2 outlets

8. 08

   Dolly Parton

   Dolly Parton stars in new commercial for her coffee line filmed before her death

   Sep 29 · 2 outlets

9. 09

   Kenny Chesney

   Kenny Chesney Didn’t Write What He Says Is One of His Most Autobiographical Hits

   Oct 4 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Alabama

    On This Day in 1981, Alabama Released a Crossover Hit Inspired by a Murder Conviction

    Oct 2 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Trace Adkins

    Trace Adkins Wrote This Song To Try To Get a Record Deal in 1996 (And It Worked)

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Carly Pearce

    October 2026 Digital Cover Story: Carly Pearce is Done Letting Comparison Call the Shots

    Oct 1 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Luke Combs

    Luke Combs Reveals 30lb Weight Loss as He Finally Takes His First Mature Bull Elk

    Sep 29 · 1 outlet

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