10 New Country Music Artists You Need to Check Out

With so many new artists emerging onto the country music scene, it can be hard to keep up. Here are 10 new country music artists you need to check out.

Luke Combs

Over the past few years, country music has seen a resurgence in popularity, thanks in part to a new crop of young, talented artists. If you’re looking for some fresh new country music to check out, here are 10 artists you need to know about.

1. Luke Combs: A native of North Carolina, Combs is one of the hottest names in country music right now. His debut album, “This One’s for You,” was the best-selling country album of 2018, and he’s quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the country music scene.

2. Jordan Davis: A Louisiana native, Davis burst onto the scene with his debut album, “Home State,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Country Billboard charts. His single “Singles You Up” was a huge hit and helped put him on the map as one of country music’s brightest young stars.

3. Mitchell Tenpenny: Tenpenny is another young artist who is quickly making a name for himself in country music. His debut album, “Telling All My Secrets,” debuted at No. 1 on the Country Billboard charts and has produced several hit singles, including ” Drunk Me” and ” Bittersweet.”

4. Russell Dickerson: Dickerson’s debut album, “Yours,” was one of the surprise hits of 2017 and cemented him as a force to be reckoned with in country music. His catchy single “Yours” was a massive hit and put him on the map as one of country music’s most talented new artists.

5. Chris Lane: Lane is a North Carolina native who burst onto the scene with his debut album, “Girl Problems.” His breakout single “Fix” was a huge hit and put him on the map as one of country music’s most promising young stars.

6.. William Michael Morgan: Morgan is a Mississippi native who made waves with his 2016 single “I Met a Girl.” The song was a massive hit and catapulted him to stardom as one of country music’s brightest young talents.

7.. Walker Hayes: Hayes is an Alabama native who made waves with his 2017 album boom., which featured the hit single “You Broke Up with Me.” The song was a huge success and helped put Hayes on the map as one of country music’s most exciting new artists.

8.. Midland: Midland is a trio consisting of Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy that formed in 2016. The group released their self-titled debut album in 2017 which featured their breakout hit single “Drinkin’ Problem.” The song was a huge success and helped put Midland on the map as one of today’s hottest new country acts. . . . . . . 9.. Brett Young: Young is an California native who burst onto the scene with his self-titled debut album in 2017. The album featured his breakout hit single “In Case You Didn’t Know,” which was a massive success and helped put Young on the map as one of today’s hottest new country singers

Maren Morris

From her breakout single “My Church” to her feature on Zedd’s “The Middle”, Maren Morris has been having a moment lately. The 27-year-old singer songwriter from Arlington, Texas is quickly making a name for herself in the country music world. Her debut album, Hero, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim and she followed it up with a successful headlining tour. She’s been nominated for several awards, including a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance for “My Church”. If you’re looking for some new country music to check out, Maren Morris is a great place to start.

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton is a singer-songwriter from Kentucky who was born in 1978. His style of music is a blend of country, rock, and blues. Stapleton has released five studio albums, all of which have been met with critical acclaim. In 2015, he won Grammy Awards for Best Country Album and Best Country Solo Performance.

Thomas Rhett

If you’re a country music fan, you’ve probably heard of Thomas Rhett. The 27-year-old singer/songwriter is one of the hottest names in country music right now, and for good reason. Rhett’s sound is a unique blend of traditional country and contemporary pop, and his catchy songs are impossible to resist. If you’re looking for a new artist to add to your country music playlist, Thomas Rhett is a great choice.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood first came to country music fans’ attention as the winner of American Idol’s fourth season. She has released six albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. Her debut album, Some Hearts, was the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history and the best-selling country album of the 2000s. She has won seven Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 12 Country Music Association Awards.

Florida Georgia Line

Rootsy and country-rock with a touch of hip-hop flavor, Florida Georgia Line has quickly become one of the hottest groups in country music. Comprised of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, the duo’s sound is as diverse as their native state of Florida. With three number one hits including “Cruise,” “Get Your Shine On,” and “Round Here,” Florida Georgia Line is poised to have a big 2014.

Dan + Shay

If you’re looking for a new artist to fill your country music quota, look no further than Dan + Shay. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, formed in 2012 and released their debut album in 2014. Their sound is a perfect blend of traditional country and contemporary pop, with lyrics that will resonate with any listener.

Some of their most popular songs include “19 You + Me”, “Nothin’ Like You”, and “From the Ground Up”. If you’re a fan of artists like Florida Georgia Line or Keith Urban, you’ll definitely enjoy Dan + Shay. So go ahead and add them to your playlist – you won’t be disappointed!

Keith Urban

Keith Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose success has been mainly in the United States. In 1991, he released his self-titled debut album and charted four singles in Australia before moving to the U.S. the following year. He found work as a session guitarist before starting a solo career in 1999 with the release of his album Keith Urban.

Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton is a country music singer and songwriter from Ada, Oklahoma. In 2001, he made his debut with the single “Austin”, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Country chart. Shelton has released ten studio albums, three extended plays, three live albums, and thirty-six singles. He has also been a judge on the NBC reality competition singing show The Voice since its inception in 2011.

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is a country music singer and songwriter from Macon, Georgia. He has released nine studio albums and has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. His 2010 album, My Kinda Party, was certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Aldean has won three Academy of Country Music Awards and two Country Music Association Awards. He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2011.