Top Country Music Bands to Watch in 2020

Here are the top 5 country music bands to watch in 2020. These are the bands that are making a name for themselves and are ones to keep an eye on.

Introduction

As the new year approaches, we start to think about the new music that will grace our ears in 2020. With so much great talent out there, it’s hard to keep up with who’s who in the country music world. So, we’ve put together a list of the top country music bands to watch in 2020. From new artists to well-established bands, these are the groups that we think are worth your attention.

1. Midland
2. The Cadillac Three
3. Brothers Osborne
4. LANCO
5. Old Dominion
6. Chris Stapleton
7. Keith Urban
8. Maren Morris
9. Sam Hunt

Luke Combs

Luke Combs is a country music singer and songwriter from North Carolina. Combs has released two albums, “This One’s for You” and “What You See Is What You Get”, both of which have been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Combs has also released five number one singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Maren Morris

Maren Morris is a country music singer and songwriter from Arlington, Texas. Morris began her musical career as a songwriter, writing songs for other artists while she was still in high school. She self-released her debut EP in 2013, and signed with Columbia Nashville in 2014. Her major label debut album, Hero, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching number five on the Billboard 200 chart and spawning the hit singles “My Church” and “80s Mercedes”. In 2019, Morris released her second studio album, GIRL, which topped the Country albums chart and produced the hit single “The Bones”.

Midland

Midland is a country music band that formed in 2016. The band is composed of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Wystrach, lead guitarist Jess Carson, and bass guitarist Cameron Duddy. Midland’s debut album, On the Rocks, was released in September 2017. The album includes the singles “Drinkin’ Problem” and “Make a Little”, which reached number one on the Country Airplay chart.

Dustin Lynch

Dustin Lynch is one of the leading artists in country music right now. His brand of catchy and soulful songs has made him a favorite among fans and critics alike. Dustin’s latest album, Tullahoma, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country charts and has since been certified Platinum. With such a strong start to his career, there’s no doubt that Dustin Lynch is a force to be reckoned with in country music.

Brett Young

Born and raised in Southern California, Brett Young was a college baseball player before turning his attention to music. After working as a songwriter in Nashville, he released his self-titled debut album in 2017. The album topped the Country charts and produced the No. 1 hit “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Young followed up with his sophomore album, Ticket to L.A., in 2018. The album includes the hits “Here Tonight” and “Mercy.” Young is currently nominated for two Grammy Awards and is touring the U.S. in 2020.

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer. He was born on April 15, 1978, in Lexington, Kentucky. Stapleton’s musical style combines traditional country with southern rock, blues, and folk. His debut album, Traveller, was released in 2015 and reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. His follow-up album, From A Room: Volume 1, won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album. Stapleton’s third studio album, From A Room: Volume 2, was released in 2017 and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance.

Florida Georgia Line

If you’re a fan of country music, then you’ve probably heard of Florida Georgia Line. The duo, made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, formed in 2010 and has been taking the country music world by storm ever since.

With hits like “Cruise”, “Get Your Shine On”, and “Dirt”, it’s no wonder that Florida Georgia Line is one of the most popular country music bands out there. And they don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon – in 2019, they released their fifth studio album, “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country”, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

If you’re looking for a country music fix in 2020, be sure to check out Florida Georgia Line. You won’t be disappointed.

Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett is a singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his singles “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” and “Die a Happy Man”, which have both topped the US Country charts. Rhett has also released three studio albums, all of which have been certified Platinum or higher by the RIAA. In 2020, Rhett is set to release his fourth studio album, which is sure to be another commercial and critical success.

Jason Aldean

As one of the most successful country music artists of all time, Jason Aldean is a household name in the genre. He has released eight studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. His most recent album, Rearview Town, was released in April 2018 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. In total, Aldean has sold more than 20 million albums and has had 32 singles reach the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, including 12 No. 1 hits. He has also won six Academy of Country Music Awards and three Country Music Association Awards.