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April 17, 2026

Kacey Musgraves “Middle of Nowhere”

Ok, I’m all about Kacey Musgraves getting back to her roots and putting out REAL Country Music again.

Her last couple of albums weren’t my favorites, but hey, you have to experiment.

I get it.

Thankfully, Kacey is back in the Country groove with the title track to her new album “Middle of Nowhere”:

Yesss to ALL of it.

The lyrics, subject matter, unique chord structure… all the things.

And being from literally The Middle of Nowhere, I get it.

I’d rather be there, too.

Kacey Musgraves’s new album “Middle of Nowhere” drops May 1st, and yeah, I’m more than a little excited.

April 11, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # butterfly season country music dandelion ella langley miranda lambert nashville new music

Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert “Butterfly Season”

Yesterday, Ella Langley dropped her highly anticipated Sophomore album “Dandelion”, and it’s just a great as I had hoped it would be.

One of my favorites on the record?

Her collab with fellow baddie Miranda Lambert on a beautiful, uplifting song called “Butterfly Season”.

Ahhhhh! It’s perfect.

You really can’t go wrong with Ella and Miranda Lambert. They did co-write the biggest song of the year, “Choosin’ Texas”, after all.

We all need a Butterfly Season or five, am I right?
Ella’s new album “Dandelion” is out now, and this is just the start of amazing things to come for her.

Get more info, tour dates, etc. at http://ellalangley.com

April 5, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # brandon lake Christian music country music easter easter weekend lainey wilson the jesus i know now

Lainey Wilson and Brandon Lake “The Jesus I Know Now”

Happy Easter!

I figured that I would share this new song by Christian artist Brandon Lake and Country Superstar Lainey Wilson.

It just came out a couple of days ago, and it’s a perfect song for today.

It’s called “The Jesus I Know Now”, and even if you’re not the most religious person, I feel like many will relate:

What a unique take on a Christian song.

I went to church as a young teen, and perhaps it was that particular church that wasn’t a good fit, but I stayed away from organized religion due to that experience.

But I have always believed, and do my best to live my life as He would want me to. Basically, just trying to be a good human. Which doesn’t always mean you have to be perfect.

Just try your best to be a good person and be kind.

I like how this song is more of a relatable Christian song… growing up it was hellfire and brimstone. Walk the line or you’re not saved.

But now it’s a different relationship. Belief and not fear, if that makes sense.

I hope you and your family are having a wonderful Easter!

April 3, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # 90s country country music country radio jo dee messina nashville some bridges

Jo Dee Messina Interview!

Eeeeeek!

Ok, not gonna lie… I totally fangirled out when I found out that I was going to get to interview one of my absolute FAVORITE artists in Country Music- Jo Dee Messina- this week!

I’ve been a fan since the first time I had hear “Heads Carolina, Tails California” in the 90’s, and she is back in a big way in 2026.

Good.

Check out what she’s got going on below:

radiomeg83 · Jo Dee Messina Interview

How fun is she? I just love her even more now.

Also, check out her new single “Some Bridges”:

Classic Jo Dee.

And yes, there are some bridges that just need burned down.

She’s not wrong.

“Some Bridges” is off of her first studio album in over a decade “Bridges” which comes out this Summer.

More info, and find out where’s she gonna be on tour this year at https://jodeemessina.com/

April 1, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # choosin texas choosin texas official video country music ella langley kaitlin butts luke grimes miranda lambert music video nashville

Ella Langley “Choosin’ Texas” Official Video

FINALLY we get an official music video for Ella Langley’s smash hit “Choosin’ Texas”, and it does NOT disappoint.

“Choosin’ Texas” is the biggest selling song of 2026 so far out of ALL the genres, which is a massive win for Ella Langley and Country Music in general.

So, it makes sense that the video is pretty big as well.

Starring Luke Grimes, Miranda Lambert and Kaitlin Butts, it’s one that will be racking up millions of views.

Enjoy:

LOVEEEE!

It’s a good way for Ella to start getting a bit into acting as well.

She’s a big Country star now. TV and movies are next. Then a bar on Broadway.

That’s how the script goes.
Also, this video comes out just in time to garner more buzz for Ella’s upcoming Sophomore album “Dandelion” which comes out next Friday.

I have a feeling it’s going to be one of the biggest releases of the year.

Calling it now.

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # country music ella langley lovin' life again new music

Ella Langley “Lovin’ Life Again”

Fridays are EVEN better when we get new music from Ella Langley!

Ella is on FIRE right now, with her massive hit song “Choosin’ Texas” at #1 on both Hot Country Charts AND the Billboard Hot 100 for the 3rd nonconsecutive week.

Easily the biggest song of the year so far, which is HUGE for Country Music.

Ella is getting fans ready for her sophomore album “Dandelion” with another track off of it called “Lovin’ Life Again”- and just like her other songs that have been topping the charts, it’s perfect, chill, Country music that is a vibe all of it’s own:

Right now, Ella can’t miss.

Her new album “Dandelion” drops April 10th, and she’s on the road A LOT this year, including appearances on Morgan Wallen’s upcoming “Still the Problem” stadium tour.

Get info and dates here: http://Ellalangley.com

It’s Ella’s world right now. We’re all just living in it.

March 13, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # can't sit still country music lainey wilson nashville new music

Lainey Wilson “Can’t Sit Still”

You know I love me some Lainey Wilson, and she just dropped a super fun new song called “Can’t Sit Still”, and I think it might just be my theme song.

Check out “Can’t Sit Still” below:

I smell another #1 for Lainey with this one.

With a new song, that means an album announcement could be coming soon- I hope!

In the meantime, stay in the know with all things Lainey at http://LaineyWilson.com

I’m loving how women in Country music are absolutely KILLING it right now!

Let’s keep the momentum going.

March 12, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # country music dry spell kacey musgraves middle of nowhere new country music sexy

Kacey Musgraves “Dry Spell”

Kacey Musgraves is back, and I am HERE for it!

The Grammy-award winning Country artist has been teasing new music this past week, and just dropped her saucy new song “Dry Spell” and a hilariously innuendo-filled video.

Enjoy:

LOVE IT!
And being an Army wife in the middle of a deployment, yeah, I relate.

I really love this version of Kacey- the funny, offbeat, and controversial Kacey rather than the Acid-tripping, introspective Kacey.

I mean, all versions of her are great, but this is where I love her best. I’m also digging the more natural look. She got the lip fillers out, and is showing off her ridiculous natural beauty.

Only she can make a camo hoodie, basketball shorts, socks and sandals look hot AF.

And, of course, with this new song comes a new album with collabs with Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson and Billy Strings.

So, basically, it’s going to be Epic.

Kacey’s new album “Middle of Nowhere” comes out May 1st, and I, for one, cannot wait.

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026

By Megan Vaughan # country music ella langley Grand Ole Opry i wouldn't have missed it for the world ronnie milsap ronnie milsap tribute

Ella Langley Honors Ronnie Milsap!

Ok, ya’ll know I’m on my Ella Langley kick, and rightfully so.

Woman is KILLLLING it right now.

Last night, Ella Langley was a part of the Grand Ole Opry’s 50th Years With Ronnie Milsap celebration, and she took to the stage to perform a few of his many hits, including one of my favorites, “I Wouldn’t Have Missed it for the World’.

Of course, it was magic.

Enjoy:

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A post shared by Ella Langley (@ellalangleymusic)

I am SO glad Ella is getting her well-deserved moment in music, and hopefully she’ll be around a long time.

I remember years ago, some Country Music programmer made headlines saying that women were just “tomatoes” in the Country Music Salad.

My then programmer in Manhattan, KS agreed. Oddly enough, he’s not in radio anymore.

Funny that.

Women aren’t the tomatoes. They’re the damn steak AND the ranch, and I’m glad artists like Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney and many others are proving it.