Contemporary country releases, week 42

This week in contemporary country, notable milestones and new releases highlight a dynamic landscape. Drake's 'Habibti (FOMO)' makes its debut on the Billboard 200, while Taylor Swift marks 100 weeks at No. 1, and The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' re-enters the Top 10. New music from Randy Travis, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, and Miranda Lambert continues to shape the genre, alongside Lauren Alaina and Chase Matthew’s chart-topping 'Exes'.

1. 01

   Drake, Taylor Swift

   Drake's 'Habibti (FOMO)' Debut on Billboard 200

   Oct 14 · 3 outlets

2. 02

   Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Rubber Soul

   Taylor Swift reaches 100th week at No. 1 on Billboard 200, The Beatles’ 'Rubber Soul' returns to Top 10

   Oct 12 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   Randy Travis

   Randy Travis releases new song 'I Know Where I'd Be Without You'

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Faith Hill, Tim McGraw

   Faith Hill and Tim McGraw release lyrics for 'Like We Never Loved At All'

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Dolly Parton, Zac Brown

   Dolly Parton’s New Posthumous Video Carries a Heartfelt Message for Teachers

   Oct 14 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Dolly Parton

   Born 86 Years Ago Today in the Big Apple, the Songwriting Legend Who Penned One of Dolly Parton’s First Crossover Hits Alongside Her Husband

   Oct 18 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Miranda Lambert

   Miranda Lambert Celebrates Husband’s Birthday in Vegas With Her Own Version of “Choosin’ Texas”

   Oct 17 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Lauren Alaina, Chase Matthew

   Lauren Alaina & Chase Matthew’s ‘Exes’ Takes the Pair to No. 1 on Country Airplay

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Vince Gill

   3 Vince Gill Songs From 1991 That Changed Songwriting as We Know It

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Kelsea Ballerini

    Kelsea Ballerini Cuts First Record Without Beloved Dog, Dibs

    Oct 15 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Megan Moroney

    Megan Moroney Says There Won’t Be A ‘Cloud 9’ Deluxe Album

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Miranda Lambert

    Miranda Lambert Keeps Her Top 10 Streak Cooking With ‘Crisco’ Debut

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

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