BREAKING: New Faces of Country Music Show Expands to Six Artists for CRS 2026

Kelsey Hart, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, John Morgan, Meghan Patrick, and Josh Ross have officially been named the 2026 New Faces of Country Music.

The announcement came Monday from the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB), who revealed the full lineup for the highly anticipated New Faces of Country Music® Show at the 2026 Country Radio Seminar (CRS). The showcase has long been a launching pad for rising country artists, giving them the opportunity to perform in front of industry professionals and country radio programmers from across the country.

This year’s lineup is especially exciting, as it features six artists instead of the traditional five. Hart, Langley, Matthew, Morgan, Patrick, and Ross will take the stage during the showcase, which has traditionally closed out CRS for more than five decades, offering fans and industry insiders alike a first look at the next wave of country stars.

The New Faces of Country Music® Show celebrates artists who have made significant strides at country radio during the qualification period leading into CRS 2026. Each of this year’s six honorees has demonstrated momentum, with charting singles, growing fanbases, and standout performances that have caught the attention of programmers and fans alike. For many artists, this showcase has taken their careers to the next level.

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The New Faces of Country Music® Show has helped launch the careers of countless country stars, including Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Martina McBride, Sugarland, Megan Moroney, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and others.

The New Faces of Country Music® Show, presented in partnership with the Academy of Country Music and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will take place during CRS 2026, set for March 18–20 at the Omni Nashville Hotel.

CRS 2026 will also include a Digital Music Summit covering social media, streaming, radio, and more, along with General Sessions on sales, influencing, and other key industry topics. Rising stars Chase Matthew and Koe Wetzel will be featured in the “Cycle of a Song” panel, discussing their hits “Darlin’” and “High Road,” respectively.

Attendees can register for CRS 2026 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for $698 per person. Tickets for the New Faces of Country Music® Show, priced at $110, are sold separately and in limited quantities, making early purchase strongly advised.