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Kelly Clarkson put her own spin on Ella Langley’s chart-topping hit, “Weren’t For The Wind,” during her “Kellyoke” segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and fans are loving it.
Clarkson is known for covering songs across nearly every genre on her show, but there’s something extra special when she delivers a country song. As a Texas native, it’s in her roots, and for years, fans have been begging her to release a full-length country album. While she has dabbled in the genre through collaborations with Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, and others, a complete project has yet to happen.
As fans await that day, which honestly may never come, they can always count on her to deliver country hits on “Kellyoke,” and her cover of Langley’s hit did not disappoint. The performance even caught the attention of Langley herself, who called it “Insane” and added a few mind-blown emojis, clearly shocked that an iconic artist like Clarkson was covering a song she co-wrote.
Of course, Clarkson’s rendition was flawless and warmly received by fans.
“She has ALWAYS made singing any song, any category absolutely effortless,” one fan wrote, while another shared, “Every country Kellyoke convinces me the most that we need a whole country album.”
“Weren’t For The Wind” was Langley’s first solo No. 1 single and second career No. 1 overall, following “You Look Like You Love Me” featuring Riley Green. Langley co-wrote the song with Joybeth Taylor and Johnny Clawson, with Will Bundy producing.
When the song topped the charts, Langley shared a heartfelt post thanking everyone who has supported her along the way, giving a special shoutout to her co-writers.
“Weren’t For The Wind” is featured on her 18-track project, Still Hungover.
Langley enjoyed an incredible 2025, capping off the year with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and a standout night at the 59th Annual CMA Awards, where she took home three awards. She also wowed fans with a performance of her red-hot new single, “Choosin’ Texas,” which is quickly climbing the country radio charts.
2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for Langley, who has teased that new music is on the horizon.
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2025 was a milestone year for Priscilla Block in more ways than one. Not only did she spend the year touring arenas with Cole Swindell, but she also released her sophomore album, Things You Didn’t See, and launched her own headlining tour.
Backstage at the 59th Annual CMA Awards, Block caught up with Country Now to reflect on the “amazing” response to the project and the vulnerability she poured into it.
“Putting out this record was just so fun and I put a lot into it and I love when you get a good response. When you put a lot of effort into something, it feels good,” she shared. “So I feel like people were kind of shocked a little bit with this record, which is a good thing. I love giving people a little bit of the unexpected.”
The project showcases Block at her most open and honest, especially on emotional tracks like “Couldn’t Care Less” and “Elijah,” while also bringing out her confident, fun-loving energy on songs such as “Yard Sale” and “Goodwill To Gucci.”
As a whole, Block says the album represents every part of who she is, and that’s something she takes great pride in.
“I think it’s important for me to just stay authentic and true to me and I got to do that on this record. And so I feel like every song and the whole story behind it is so me. But hearing other people relate to it like a song ‘Couldn’t Care Less,’ that’s so personal. It’s like, wow, people feel this way too. It’s not just me,” she pointed out.
For Block, the vulnerability came naturally because the songs reflect “real feelings.” With artists like Ashley Cooke, Kelsea Ballerini, and Carly Pearce embracing that same honesty in their latest releases, Block says it’s that authenticity that makes country music so special.
“Whatever I write is true to where I’m at or I try to do that, but artists are human. We go through really hard times or times where we’re like, ‘is this thing even working out?’ It’s just the ups and downs that you really go through,” she explained. “And I love that so many people are being just vulnerable in their music right now. And I think we’re in a time where the world wants that… It doesn’t have to be so polished and perfected and the typical hit that you hear all the time, it’s songs are standing out that tell a story. And that’s why I love country music.”
Block is showcasing these new songs and more on her current tour and will continue to do so into 2026 on her Things You Didn’t See headlining tour, which will visit theaters across the country. With this run, she’s stepping a bit outside of her “comfort zone.”
“I’ve been touring for the past four years and this tour, I wanted to challenge myself to work in some choreography and just level up,” she said. “And so it’s definitely nerve wracking…but I think every superstar knows how to move, so I need to figure it out, you know what I mean? So I’m trying. I’m moving, the hair is hairing, I’m doing the whips!”
Priscilla Block’s Things You Didn’t See Tour launches Thursday, January 22, in San Luis Obispo, hitting cities like Denver and Fort Worth along the way. The 20+ date trek concludes March 4 at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium with a special ‘Priscilla Block & Friends’ performance.
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Country Thunder is setting the bar high for the 2026 festival season. Known for being the largest Country music festival brand in North America, the series is already generating major buzz with its newly unveiled lineup for Country Thunder Wisconsin 2026.
The Midwest event will return to Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes on July 16–19 with a stacked bill of powerhouse headliners including Gavin Adcock, The Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, and Keith Urban. Spanning different eras, sounds, and styles, the lineup also features fan favorites like Gretchen Wilson, Ian Munsick, Nate Smith, and Shaboozey, adding even more excitement to an already loaded schedule.
Each night, Adcock, Green, Urban, and The Red Clay Strays will take the stage to close out the days with unforgettable sets. The daytime lineup is equally strong, with performances from George Birge, Mark Chesnutt, Dasha, Corey Kent, Cole Goodwin, Gabriella Rose, and plenty more.
Beyond the music, Country Thunder Wisconsin offers a beloved “summer camp” like experience with its unique tradition of welcoming attendees to spend their days soaking up nonstop Country music and their nights sleeping under the serene Midwestern sky. Options range from Tent Camping and Crown Camping to Glamping, plus the always-popular ability to rent private port-a-potties for the campsite. A weekend wristband is required to enter the campgrounds.
Fans can reserve their weekend at Country Thunder Wisconsin 2026 for only $20 down, with the remaining balance split into equal monthly payments. Fans can explore all pass options for the Midwest party, including Platinum Experience, Platinum Circle, Reserved Seating, Gold Circle, General Admission, as well as view camping packages and details here.
Country Thunder’s 2026 festival season will kick off with Country Thunder Arizona taking place April 9-12 at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, AZ. But this is just the start because the powerhouse festival brand has also recently rolled out next year’s lineups for Country Thunder Saskatchewan and Country Thunder Alberta, with heavy hitters like Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Tyler Hubbard and more on the bill.
With a long history of sellouts across multiple countries, Country Thunder continues to live up to its recognition as one of the most impactful and recognizable live music forces in the Country genre. These country music festival stops are shaping up to be can’t-miss destinations in 2026.
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