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Vincent Mason is wrapping up his biggest year so far, and the momentum isn’t slowing down. As he prepares to join Morgan Wallen in stadiums next year, he’s already thinking about what that next level of touring will look like.
In 2025, Mason packed in a ton of live performances, from major festivals to opening slots for Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan, and more. He told Country Now backstage at the CMA Awards that touring with McCollum was a huge bucket-list moment, especially since the Texas native is one of the reasons he started writing songs in the first place. However, getting the call to join Wallen, one of the biggest names in the genre, is a milestone that feels surreal.
“Morgan Wallen was really the one though that everyone kind of stopped in their tracks. My family and my friends from home, they were all kind of like, damn,” he said reflecting on that moment.
When asked if he’s ready to tackle stadium-sized crowds on the upcoming Still The Problem Tour, Mason confidently stated, “I’m ready.”
“Hopefully it’ll be like the other shows we’ve played. It won’t be too different,” he added.
Beyond the tour news, the Georgia native’s momentum is carrying over into some major career milestones, including his recent appearance on an episode of TODAY, where he performed his debut radio single that’s officially cracked the Top 40, “Wish You Well.”
That TV moment also arrived right on the heels of his debut album, There I Go, and the announcement of his headline run, Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Vincent Mason There I Go, which begins in early 2026.
Looking back on everything he’s packed into the past year, Vincent Mason admits it’s finally starting to hit him just how far he’s come since the first day he arrived in Nashville with nothing but a dream.
“It was definitely the busiest year I’ve ever had. It’s kind of crazy to think back to the stuff we were doing in January, thinking it’s the same year…got to tour with some heroes of mine, which is really, really awesome. And put out the first album, sent the first single to country radio. So definitely a lot to deal with in real time.”
He went on to say that in the last few weeks he has found himself feeling especially thankful that he gets to do what he loves for his job. And now that he’s started to cement himself in the business, Mason revealed that Music City finally feels like his home.
“We’ve been working hard, but I guess it just kind of hit me. I don’t have to go off and do anything else. All I have to do is just keep making albums and I love doing that. So I can do that…I can do that forever. All I got to do is play shows and make more records and I love that.”
A full list of upcoming tour dates for the “Wish You Well” singer can be found HERE.
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Dasha just hit a major career milestone as her breakout debut single, “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. With this achievement, she becomes only the second solo female country artist in history to join Spotify’s prestigious Billions Club, marking a huge moment not only for her career, but for women in country music.
“I still can’t wrap my head around this. Austin changed my life, and now just two years after I put it out on my own – it’s officially hit a billion streams on Spotify. Knowing that the only solo female country artist to do that before me is Taylor Swift, someone who’s inspired me from day one, feels completely surreal,” shares Dasha. “All I’ve ever wanted is to make music that helps people feel like the strongest, most badass version of themselves. Austin was written in pure rage, but it somehow turned into this beautiful source of community and empowerment. I’m the luckiest girl in the world. I have the best team, the best family and friends, and now a billion streams on my first breakout song… that’s the juiciest cherry on top.”
The billion-stream milestone comes exactly two years after its release. “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” first grabbed attention with its boot-stomping groove, clever lyrics, and Dasha’s signature California-meets-Nashville twang. The song also launched one of the biggest line-dancing trends of 2024.
“Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” has brought Dasha around the world with performances at Stagecoach, Austin City Limits, CMA Fest, and the CMT Awards.
Later, she sold out her first headlining world tour, Dashville USA, and performed on two of TV’s biggest broadcasts: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
“Austin (Boots Stopped Workin’)” went on to become one of the most-streamed country songs of the year and won the Female Song of 2024 at the People’s Choice Country Awards.
Other highlights from 2025 include a nomination for Push Performance of the Year at the MTV VMAs, earning a Best New Female Artist nod at the ACM Awards, and taking the Mane Stage by storm at Stagecoach Festival.
2026 is already shaping up to be another milestone year for Dasha. See below for a list of upcoming tour dates.
Dasha Tour Dates
February 12 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
February 13 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
February 21 – Okeechobee, FL @ Fred Smith Rodeo Arena – Festival
February 22 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
February 26 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
February 27 – Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory
February 28 – Durant, OK @ Choctaw Grand Theater
March 14 – Perth, WA @ Red Hill Auditorium
March 17 – Melbourne, VIC @ Margaret Court Arena
March 18 – Sydney, NSW @ ICC Sydney Theatre
March 21 – Ipswich, QLD @ CMC Rocks QLD
April 23 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater w/ Russell Dickerson
April 24 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre w/ Russell Dickerson
April 25 – Orlando, Fl @ Addition Financial Arena w/ Russell Dickerson
June 25 – Cadott, WI @ Hoofbeat Country Fest – Festival
June 26 – Brainerd, MN @ Lakes Jam – Festival
August 7 – Boots & Hearts – Festival
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After a whirlwind year, one that saw him make history with his first No.1 on U.S. country radio, release his debut album, and hit the road with artists like Jelly Roll and Dylan Scott, Josh Ross recently carved out a few minutes for something a little different: spending time with some adorable rescue puppies. The fast-rising hitmaker joined Country Now for a special Pupdate, and let’s just say, the pups instantly stole the show.
The MCA / Universal Music Canada / CORE Records artist immediately dropped to the floor with Kobe, Karl, and Kaleb, three adorable rescue pups from Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. Within seconds, they were climbing into his lap, tails wagging as Ross laughed and played along. It was the sweetest kind of chaos and made for the most distracting and fun interview ever.
As the pups wrestled around him, Ross took a moment to reflect on everything that has happened this year. His debut album, Later Tonight, arrived in September, and getting the music out to fans, he admitted, has been nothing short of a dream.
“It was my first, my debut record and you never know what to expect,” he shared. “For me it was nice to compile a bunch of songs that I’ve worked a lot of years at and towards and just watching the record grow on the road, it’s been really, really awesome.”
Now that the album is out in the world, Ross is already excited for what’s next.
“I feel like some of the songs on the record are three to five years old and then other ones were six months old. But I feel like it’s a chapter of my life that I’m kind of excited to put away. I feel like there’s a lot of growth, whether that be heartache or learning the business, and I’m just excited for the next chapter.”
One major milestone from that chapter is “Single Again,” which recently climbed to No.1 on U.S. country radio after a massive 71-week ascent. The feat makes Ross the first male Canadian country artist in nearly 30 years to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart, a milestone he doesn’t take lightly.
“I don’t take it for granted and it kind of just refuels you and makes you excited for the next things to come,” he pointed out.
Hot off that success, Ross released “Hate How You Look” as his new radio single. Though he didn’t write it, the story is something he and others can certainly relate to.
“I feel like it’s a situation that some of us have been in where you maybe break up with somebody, you don’t see them for a period of time, and then once you see them you’re like, ‘damn, they look really good.’ Maybe you regret a little bit not being with them anymore,” he said with a laugh. “And yeah, it’s just a really fun tempo song. I like rock songs too, so it kind of leans into that.”
With his new single climbing the charts, Josh Ross is already looking ahead to an even bigger 2026. His year will kick off with a massive headlining Canadian Tour, and many of the dates have already sold out.
For Ross, headlining his own shows is one of his favorite parts of the job.
“I really love opening for other acts, but there’s something special about when it’s your own fans and getting to really put the time into building your own live show,” he shared. “This is the first time we’re doing double nights at some venues that are 2,500-plus people, and I’m just really excited to put together a new set list with a new record. It feels like I’ve been playing a lot of these songs for the last two years, and now there’s so much new material.”
Kobe, Karl, and Kaleb are still looking for their forever homes. Those interested in adopting should contact Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, a foster-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Middle Tennessee and run primarily by volunteers. Proverbs is fully dedicated to the care and well-being of every animal they rescue. To learn more or make a donation, click HERE.
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