Country Now Artists To Watch in 2026

Country Next: 10 Artists To Watch In 2026

Posted on December 18, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

From viral breakouts to festival-ready newcomers, these artists have momentum on their side heading into 2026.

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Kaitlin Butts; Photo by Lauren Rearick

Kaitlin Butts Shares the ‘Mountaintop Moments’ That Defined Her Rise in 2025 [Exclusive]

Posted on December 9, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

The singer/songwriter’s dreams are coming true.

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Photo ID l-r: Dan Rogers/Senior Vice President and Executive Producer, Grand Ole Opry, Lexi Lampkin/ Manager, Industry and Artist Relations, Opry Entertainment Group, Chase Beckham, Kaitlin Butts, Dasha, Ashley McBryde, Avery Anna, Tigirlily Gold, Kashus Culpepper, Jordan Pettit/ Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations, Opry Entertainment Group, Ari Cubillos Voegler/ Artist & Industry Relations Coordinator, Opry Entertainment Group, and Samantha Kane/ Manager, Industry and Artist Relations, Opry Entertainment Group.

Why This Year’s Opry NextStage Class Says Being Chosen Is the Ultimate Stamp of Approval

Posted on December 4, 2025

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Lauren Jo Black

“Getting the Opry behind you and your artistry and your music is the biggest thumbs up,” Dasha admitted.

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Kaitlin Butts; Photos Courtesy of YouTube

WATCH: Kaitlin Butts’ Viral Hit, ‘You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me)’ Gets Cinematic Treatment

Posted on August 20, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The western-inspired music video plays out like a mini-movie.

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Kaitlin Butts; Photo via Instagram

WATCH: Kaitlin Butts Fakes A Wardrobe Malfunction To Pull Off Surprise On-Stage Engagement

Posted on July 21, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

She helped pull off an epic surprise!

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