Tracking rising momentum in country music
Week of May 25, 2026
Top 25 Rising Country Artists by Momentum
Rank
Artist
Last Wk
Momentum
1
Zach Top
#1
Streaming and touring remain dominant nationally
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2
Ty Myers
#3
Social growth and viral traction rebound strongly
↑
3
Wyatt Flores
#2
Tour momentum still driving major engagement
↓
4
Ella Langley
#4
Collaboration exposure remains consistent
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5
Redferrin
#5
Streaming traction continues building steadily
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6
Conner Smith
#7
Playlist momentum and touring continue rising
↑
7
Chayce Beckham
#6
Radio traction remains strong nationwide
↓
8
Flatland Cavalry
#10
Fan engagement growth accelerating this week
↑
9
ERNEST
#9
Consistent listener engagement across platforms
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10
Corey Kent
#11
Touring visibility supports steady climb
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11
Laci Kaye Booth
#8
Momentum cools slightly after recent push
↓
12
The Castellows
#13
Social engagement remains strong
↑
13
Ian Munsick
#15
Streaming growth continues steadily
↑
14
Hailey Whitters
#14
Tour support maintaining visibility
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15
George Birge
#19
Breakout traction continuing upward
↑
16
HunterGirl
#17
Audience engagement remains consistent
↑
17
Drake Milligan
#16
Stable audience retention continues
↓
18
Kashus Culpepper
#22
Emerging buzz continues expanding
↑
19
Ashland Craft
#20
Holding steady streaming engagement
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20
Avery Anna
#25
Breakout social growth continues
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21
Meghan Patrick
#21
Visibility and engagement remain stable
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22
Adam Doleac
#23
Steady listener growth continues
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23
Dillon Carmichael
#12
Momentum slows after recent stability
↓
24
Tigirlily Gold
#18
Streaming growth cooling noticeably
↓
25
Gavin Adcock
NEW
Viral traction and touring visibility drive debut
🆕
🔥 Biggest Riser: George Birge (#19 → #15)
🆕 New Entry: Gavin Adcock
⬇️ Dropped Out: Chase Matthew
👀 Watching: Braxton Keith, Hudson Westbrook, Treaty Oak Revival
🆕 New Entry: Gavin Adcock
⬇️ Dropped Out: Chase Matthew
👀 Watching: Braxton Keith, Hudson Westbrook, Treaty Oak Revival
Rankings are based on weekly changes in streaming activity, social engagement, touring visibility, and search momentum, identifying rising country artists gaining the most traction right now.