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Mitchell Tenpenny has done it again, crafting a song that perfectly captures the awkward, messy, and sometimes confusing journey of falling in love with the wrong person. For his first release of 2026, the singer/songwriter delivers “You Phase,” a track that explores the personal growth that often follows a difficult breakup.
Collaborating with songwriters Andy Albert and Corey Crowder, Tenpenny says he set out to create a song that included a “cool play on words.” The minute the title “You Phase” was thrown out that day, he had a lightbulb moment and knew “exactly” how the story was going to unfold.
From there, the idea evolved into a reflective track that finds Tenpenny singing from the perspective of someone who’s finally in a place where they can look back on a past relationship and clearly recognize all the ways he lost himself. This is the kind of realization that can only come with time and after achieving a bit of personal growth.
“I’ve personally had so many phases in my life, some good and some bad. Referring to a phase in the song as a relationship was certainly a unique concept. I have never heard it expressed in that way. We all go through transitions in our lives with relationships, careers, and more, trying to figure out who we are and where we want to be,” Tenpenny shared.
He recalls doing things he never thought he would, from drinking white wine and getting matching tattoos to changing his personality, all to try and fit the expectations of a partner. The central concept of the “you phase” refers to the act of going through a period in life where one’s identity gets lost as a result of someone else’s desires.
“I was going through a you phase those days/ I was living out a suitcase at your place/ All my buddies told me you changed, yeah, I changed/ Trying to be what I thought you wanted/ I’ll admit it/ I lost myself for a minute/ Damn near drowned I was so deep in it/ But these days, I ain’t/ It’s like who was he/ Baby, that was me in my you phase/ Oh, my you phase,” Tenpenny sings.
The chorus hits emotionally, especially as listeners see he’s come out the other side stronger and more self-aware. With a guitar-driven, mellow arrangement, the track’s rhythm lets the storytelling shine, while Tenpenny’s warm, soulful voice carries both vulnerability and grit.
“You Phase” also comes to life in the form of a new music video which captures the Nashville native following in the shadow of a relationship. The visuals cleverly find him walking behind her in several different forms of himself, trying to make something click. At the end, he stops in his tracks realizing that he’s gotten too far away from his true self.
This marks the first of several new releases set to arrive from Tenpenny in 2026. It follows his October single “Therapy” and recent collaborations, including “The Getaway” with The Strike, “Realize” with Colbie Caillat, and “Says I Can” with Kane Brown and Scotty McCreery.
On March 3, Tenpenny will take part in The Listening Room’s 20th anniversary celebration with a performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The special night will also feature HARDY, Blessing Offor, Jo Dee Messina, Phil Barton, Brian Davis, J.T. Harding, Matt Jenkins, Wendell Mobley, and James Slater.
Fans can also head to Mitchell Tenpenny’s website for a full list of his headline shows this year, plus his April stops on HARDY’s “The Country! Country! Tour.”
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“When you get knocked down… you get back up.” This is the mantra that Bailey Zimmerman is carrying into 2026, after a year that tested him in unforgettable ways. Reflecting on 2025, he admits it was a time of learning and growth but through it all, one thing remained clear: the unwavering support of his fans.
Just a few weeks into the new year, Zimmerman posted a heartfelt message to the fans who have stuck by him in the toughest of moments. The note was accompanied by a video recapping the highs and lows of 2025, starting with a mistake he made last January that felt like put him on blast in front of “the whole world.” The moment he’s referring to is the highly criticized performance he gave after appearing to be intoxicated on stage at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa.
The next clip was taken from his apology video, in which he promised to do everything in his power to ensure something like that “never happens again.” Despite the setbacks, 2025 was filled with unforgettable highs, including performing on massive stages alongside Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen and taking part in a string of major festivals.
He wrote, “I’ve been thinking a lot and reminiscing on 2025 because it truly changed my life and will be a year I never forget. A lot of learning and a whole lot of growing up… but anyways when I think about it, all I can think about is how I owe every single one of yall that stuck with me and had my back through that really low point in my life… the BIGGEST thank you… SO THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU.”
Even after the challenges that were thrown at him, it was clear how much Zimmerman’s fans’ support meant, as it gave him the strength to keep moving forward and live up to the expectations he set for himself.
“I told yall I was gonna do better and be better for everyone and I really do appreciate yall giving me another chance and continuing to rock with me even though you didn’t have to❤️ IMO we absolutely crushed 2025 and made some memories that will stick with us for a lifetime. Got knocked down, but got back up!”
Zimmerman left fans hyped for what’s next, hinting at big shows and big moments to come, “LETS BURN IT DOWN IN 2026… SEE YALL ON TOUR🔥🤘”
Several of the Illinois native’s fellow country stars appeared in the comment section of his post, showing their support for his resilience.
Cole Swindell wrote, “Yessirrrr,” while Josh Ross told him, “Proud of you bro 🖤”
Nate Smith added, “Love u dude! And Mitchell Tenpenny stated, “Hell yeah brother.”
Beginning February 19 in Estero, FL, Bailey Zimmerman will embark on his first headline tour in arenas, dubbed the 2026 Different Night Same Rodeo Tour. The trek will hit more than 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Knoxville, Boston, Atlanta, Fort Worth, Nashville, Toronto, and more, before wrapping June 20 in Ottawa, ON.
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Jason Aldean returned to the road this week on his Full Throttle Tour, but Winter Storm Fern has already thrown a wrench in the plans, forcing the country superstar to postpone his Charleston, West Virginia show to a later date.
Aldean was scheduled to perform at the Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 24 as part of his latest headlining run. According to a statement from the venue, which was later shared by the Georgia native himself, the show has been rescheduled for Friday, August 21.
The statement reads:
Jason Aldean’s performance at Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, January 24th, has been rescheduled to Friday, August 21st, due to inclement weather. All previously purchased tickets will be owned for the new date, and additional tickets are on sale now at LiveNation.com. We apologize for the inconvenience.
According to his website, Aldean’s next scheduled performance is January 29 at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania, followed by shows in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey. After that, he’ll take a short break from the road before heading to Australia and New Zealand.
This marks Aldean’s return to Australia for the first time since 2016, when he made history as the first headlining artist to sell out CMC Rocks QLD Country Music Festival.
Upon returning to the United States, Aldean will head back to his home state of Georgia for a special show at Sanford Stadium (Dooley Field) at the University of Georgia on April 25, where he will perform alongside fellow Georgia native Luke Bryan.
The longtime friends first rocked Sanford Stadium in 2013 as part of Aldean’s Night Train Tour, which at the time was the only concert ever held at the venue. The upcoming show will feature openers Zach Top, Lauren Alaina, DJ Rock, and Dee Jay Silver. The Live Between the Hedges concert series is presented by Pruitt Health.
This highly anticipated concert falls amid release week for Aldean’s upcoming 20-track album, Songs About Us, slated to drop on April 24. The project features collaborations with Bryan, his wife, Brittany Aldean, and his latest hit single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go.”
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In a rare move, the Grand Ole Opry has canceled its Saturday night, January 24 performance as a ticketed event due to Winter Storm Fern. However, the show will continue as a live radio broadcast, beginning Saturday evening at 7 p.m. CT on WSM Radio and the Opry and WSM websites.
The broadcast will also air one hour later on SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse. This historic Opry presentation will feature a mix of live performances and recorded highlights from past Opry shows, ensuring fans can still experience the magic of the Opry from anywhere.
“History is made with every Opry broadcast, and Saturday night’s show will be no exception,” said Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. “I’d be lying if I said we knew exactly what was going to happen throughout the show tomorrow night, but with so many fans and friends in Fern’s path, we invite everyone to stay home and safe, to put another log on the fire, and to tune in with us and weather the storm together accompanied by great country music.”
The Grand Ole Opry first began as a radio show in 1925, and cancellations have been exceedingly rare throughout its 100-year history. In 1945, the regular Saturday night broadcast briefly went silent following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, though a short live Opry performance continued for those in attendance. In 1968, after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the night’s ticketed show was canceled due to a citywide curfew in Nashville, while a previously recorded Opry broadcast aired on WSM Radio.
More recently, in 2020, ticketed Opry performances were suspended for more than six months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Even then, the Opry endured, continuing its Saturday night tradition through radio and livestreams, reaching millions of fans around the world.
Saturday night was set to mark a milestone moment in rising star Zach John King’s career, as he was scheduled to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. However, the Country Now Artist to Watch has since postponed his debut to later in the year. He shared the update with fans last night.
“I was supposed to make my Opry debut this Saturday, January 24th. After looking at every option and seeing the potential weather hazards in Nashville this weekend… I’ve made the tough decision to reschedule my debut,” he wrote. “The Opry has been incredibly gracious in letting me reschedule to May 23rd, 2026 where all my family, friends, and fans will be able to be there in full attendance. Stay safe and I’ll see you all this summer.”
Refunds for Saturday night’s ticketed performance are available through the original point of purchase. Fans who purchased tickets via AXS online or by phone will receive an automatic refund to the original credit card within 30 business days.
Friday night’s show will proceed as scheduled.
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Get ready for a convenience store experience like no other—Buc-ee’s is going big in Florida, and it’s not just about gas. Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
Get ready for a convenience store experience like no other—Buc-ee’s is going big in Florida, and it’s not just about gas. Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs