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Luke Bryan is back with new music ahead of a packed tour schedule. His latest release, “Country and She Knows It,” is sure to be a perfect, high-energy addition to both his live shows and country radio.
Written by Josh Miller, Parker Welling, and Matt Dragstrem, and produced by Jeff Stevens with Jody Stevens and Matt Dragstrem co-producing, the single delivers a pure country-anthem sound built to be the soundtrack for dancing and good times.
Bryan’s signature vocals emerge amid a modernized honky-tonk energy, painting a vivid picture of a girl who is unapologetically country to the highest degree. From the start, he highlights everything that makes her “certified county line” from denim shorts cut so high the pockets peek out beneath, to a flannel tied around her waist, topped off with a Mossy Oak cap.
She perfectly embodies the small-town, rural life that shaped her, the kind of girl whose wild side comes out when George Strait’s “Marina Del Ray” plays and who not only owns her country roots but naturally draws a country boy in return.
“She’s country and she knows it/ Everybody in here does too/ Body like a river just rollin’/ Tall boots steppin’ like one-two/ One-two/ It don’t matter where she goin’/ Roots run deep, but they can’t hide/ That girl’s country and she knows it/ And she knows she got this country boy tonight,” Bryan sings on the chorus.
This kind of infectious feel-good energy is exactly the type of vibe that the five-time Entertainer of the Year says he was looking for when preparing for his 2026 Word on the Street Tour.
“As I gear up for touring season and summer I really wanted to focus on releasing a song that felt fun and energetic and the moment the writers sent this one I knew it was it,” he shared. “I have always tried to have the mindset to wake up and approach every day as a good day so being able to share that way of life through my music is something I am honestly grateful for. Can’t wait to look out and see the crowds out of their seat and bonus if a little dancing is going on.”
Earlier this month, all 70,000 fans who attended the Georgia native’s Houston Rodeo show received an advanced preview of the song through a QR code. “Country and She Knows It” is now slated to impact country radio on Monday, March 30, with multi-chain world premieres.
The song follows the release of “Word On The Street,” which also serves as the title of Bryan’s 2026 tour. The trek launches on the weekend of May 29 and 30 with back-to-back shows in Gilford, New Hampshire. Openers on the tour include Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Shane Profitt, Raelynn, Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington, and DJ Rock.
He will also return for a second consecutive year to play Farm Tour dates in California on May 14, 15, and 16, 2026.
Along with returning to the road, Bryan is serving as a judge on Season 24 of American Idol alongside Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie. The show airs Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. on ABC, streaming the next day on Hulu, and beginning March 30, the show will also stream live on Disney+ in addition to ABC in local time zones.
Fans will see him and Richie take the stage next week during the first “Songs of Faith” themed live show of the season to perform “Jesus Is Love” alongside the Top 20.
To purchase tickets or see a full list of Luke Bryan’s upcoming tour dates, visit www.lukebryan.com.
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Brantley Gilbert is back with a new single that drops listeners into that all-too-familiar moment of running into an ex and realizing the feelings never really went away. “GOOD DAMN” marks his first song to impact Country Radio since signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville on Wheelhouse Records.
Written by Gilbert alongside Brock Berryhill, HARDY and Taylor Phillips, and produced by Gilbert and Berryhill, the fiercely honest tune isn’t a story that was made up in an attempt to relate with listeners. Instead, it chronicles the messy, real moments of his own love story with his wife of 11 years, Amber.
He opens the track by setting the scene in a bar that holds a lot of history for their relationship. The energy is a bit raw and a little unsteady as Gilbert runs into a woman for the first time since she told him that she never wanted to see him again. As soon as he lays eyes on her, that tension rushes back to him. He can’t help but share his unfiltered thoughts, revealing how much he really misses everything they had.
“Girl you look good, damn/ You’re drop dead ain’t ya/ Showin’ off your dress like that/ Hope your mama’s doin’ good, damn/ I miss her biscuits not to mention sippin’ whiskey with your dad/ Whoa word around town is you still ain’t found/ Nobody that can fill these boots/ I can see it in your eyes baby you ain’t gotta lie/ You know good and damn well you miss me too,” he sings.
There’s also this clear feeling of hope that lies beneath Gilbert’s rugged baritone vocals as he notes that, from what he’s heard, she hasn’t moved on. By the very end the song continues to live in that in-between space that leaves the listener wondering if they will ever get back together. But knowing that this was inspired by the Georgia native’s personal romance makes it pretty clear that it all works out in the end.
“This song hits close to home for me,” shares Gilbert. “It’s about a second chance and being honest in the moment. You see someone you’ve got a past with and realize there’s still something there. Instead of overthinking it, you shoot your shot.”
When announcing the new single on social media, Brantley Gilbert also explained that “GOOD DAY” marks the start of a “brand-new chapter” in his career. The smoky, swagger-fueled track channels the storytelling and raw edge of Gilbert’s early work that first gained him recognition in the genre. It also offers a glimpse into what he has in store for his highly anticipated eighth studio album.
“My first release with the label that has felt like home from the start. Simply put, this song is all about shootin’ your shot and just telling it how it is,” he wrote.
Fans will have the chance to catch Gilbert at one of his upcoming festival dates throughout the spring and summer, with additional tour dates to be announced for the fall.
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Lainey Wilson turned heads at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday with a show-stopping, multi-song performance that had the crowd on its feet.
The performance opened in black and white as Wilson delivered the chilling first verse of her hit “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” As the intensity built, the audience began clapping along while images of flowers and horses filled the massive screens behind her. After a goosebump-inducing high note, the song seamlessly transitioned into “Hang Tight Honey.”
Making her way toward the camera, Wilson declared viewers the “Cowgirl of the Night” (a moment fans know well from her live shows) before placing her hat over the lens. In an instant, the performance burst into vibrant color.
Wilson continued with the remainder of “Hang Tight Honey” before launching into “Heart Like A Truck,” this time without her signature hat. Commanding the stage, she covered every inch with confidence, dancing, shaking her hips, and interacting with fans throughout the set.
Following the performance, Wilson presented Miley Cyrus with the coveted iHeartRadio Innovator Award. The moment served as a full-circle milestone for Wilson, who once spent years performing as a Hannah Montana impersonator while working to launch her own career.
“Now I want to talk about one of my biggest inspirations, Miley…Miley Cyrus,” Wilson began. “Miley Cyrus is what happens when fearlessness meets evolution. She didn’t just grow up in front of the world. She redefined herself in front of it over and over and then over again from breaking out of a box. From breaking out of a box that people tried to put her in, to pushing boundaries in sound and style, in storytelling.”
Wilson went on to praise Cyrus for never compromising who she is and applauded her for leading the charge for other female artists.
“She has never asked for permission and that is what makes her the innovator that she is. She keeps taking risks that most artists would not dare to take and turns them into moments that move culture forward. And whether it’s a stripped down ballad that cuts you to the core or a bold reinvention that gets people to talking, Miley reminds us that artistry is not about staying comfortable. It is about staying honest. And that kind of truth, it don’t just change music or the game. It changes people and that right there is what you call innovation folks and that is Miley Cyrus.”
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards aired live on FOX from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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