Month: August 2025

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Country Daypop

Ella Langley earns second No 1 on country radio with “Weren’t for the Wind”

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Ella Langley’s “Weren’t for the Wind” marks her second No. 1 single on the Country Radio Charts, following “You Look Like You Love Me” featuring Riley Green.

The song has also been officially certified platinum by the RIAA, becoming her second single to achieve this status. “Weren’t for the Wind” was written by Ella, Joybeth Taylor, and Johnny Clawson, with production by Will Bundy.

Langley posted on X: “‘Weren’t for the wind’ is #1 on country radio baby!!! So proud of this song everything that it’s done and continues to do. Thank y’all for loving this song. Also, thank you to Joybeth Taylor and Johnny Clawson for helping me write it. So grateful today. God is good 🤍”

Weren’t for the Wind was originally featured on the deluxe version of Ella’s debut album, Still Hungover, and comes on the heels of Ella’s latest single release, “Never Met Anyone Like You” featuring Hardy. Langley is also currently on tour as direct support on Riley Green’s North American Damn Country Music Tour and opening for Morgan Wallen on his I’m The Problem Tour. Ella recently announced additional dates on her Still Hungover headlining tour this fall.

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Country Daypop

Russell Dickerson drops the tracks ‘Sippin’ On Top Of The World,’ ‘Worth Your Wild’

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Russell Dickerson has released two new songs to preview of his upcoming album, “Famous Back Home“, which is set to be released on August 22.

“Sippin’ On Top Of The World,” written by Travis Wood, Casey Brown, and Hunter Phelps, follows the recent single, “Happen To Me,” which marks Russell’s biggest streaming debut to date — surpassing 120+ million streams, breaking into the Top 15 on country radio. He also recently released a remix of ‘Happen To Me’, featuring DJ Steve Aoki.

Dickerson additionally released the track ‘Worth Your While’, co-written with longtime collaborators Parker Welling and Casey Brown.  He shares of the track: “‘Worth Your While’ is a high-energy heater with a beat that just sticks with you—we added it to the tour setlist immediately. It’s everything I loved growing up—Blink-182, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The 1975—all coming together in one catchy, feel-good Russell Dickerson song.”

In addition, Dickerson is set to co-host the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors alongside Carly Pearce on Wednesday, August 20th in Nashville, and will also perform at what is frequently described as the “Country Music Industry’s favorite night.”

Listen to Sippin’ On Top Of The World: HERE; and see the lyric video for Worth Your While – HERE.

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Pop Daypop

Prime Video shares two songs, trailer for the new series ‘The Runarounds’

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Prime Video has shared the trailer for The Runarounds, a coming-of-age music drama series from the creators of the hit series, Outer Banks.

An official synopsis reads: “The Runarounds follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. As they pursue the big leagues, they encounter big trouble along the way.”

The Runarounds stars William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, and Jesse Golliher came together for the project after Pate recruited Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline to put out a call for young musicians on social media to star in a new series. The series also stars Lilah Pate, Maximo Salas, Kelley Pereira, Marley Aliah, Mark Wystrach, Brooklyn Decker, Hayes MacArthur and Shea Pritchard star.

Outer Banks creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke are also are among The Runarounds‘ executive producers.  Josh Pate recently told Entertainment Weekly of the process that led to the selection of the musicians/actors who ultimately formed the Runarounds: “We got 5,000 bands sent to us in a week. I was thinking that these kids are going to freak out if they’ve never had cameras in their face before.”  

Pate added that the pilot for The Runarounds was originally shot in 2022, but since then the musicians have formed a group in real life. “They’ve written tons of songs. They just played their first festival in Charlotte. They’re out of high school now and they’re totally legit musically. It’s awesome.”

In addition, the official soundtrack to the series will be released coinciding with the series’ debut on September 1st (to presave, head HERE).  The band’s first two singles — “Funny How The Universe Works” (featured in the series trailer) and “Senior Year” (the first song written and recorded by the real-life band) — are also available now on streaming services.

All eight episodes of The Runarounds premieres Sept 1st on Prime Video; see the series trailer: HERE.

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Pop Daypop

The Chainsmokers release the new single “White Wine & Adderall”

Andrew Taggart^ Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers at the 9th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony Arrivals at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15^ 2023 in Los Angeles^ CA

The Chainsmokers have officially released their new single “White Wine & Adderall” featuring vocals from Beau Nox.

Drew Taggart and Alex Pall share about the song: “It took a whole day to get the main three lines of this song. We sat with the incredible Beau Nox, scratching our heads and left the session, ultimately thinking nothing would come from the tiny hook we had written. A couple of days later Drew and I were talking about this UKG wave and I said I bet you can’t make a version of this in that world. A few hours later, it was hitting pretty hard. It wasn’t a song that we immediately imagined releasing but after playing it in many of our shows and seeing the reaction, it became clear to us it needed to come out. Last time I bet Drew he couldn’t make a certain style of song, we ended up with Don’t Let Me Down. After all these years, maybe this is how we work best.”

The release of “White Wine & Adderall” follows last year’s “Don’t Lie” with Kim Petras; see the lyric video for the track – here.

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: Scotty McCreery reschedules + Dustin Lynch’s fall Pool Party

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Tim McGraw‘s just put out the official music video for his version of “Paper Umbrellas” featuring Parker McCollum. Though you won’t exactly see the pair performing the song, they do appear in animated photos and silhouettes. 

Scotty McCreery‘s Thursday date at Morris Farm Back 40 Live in Barco, North Carolina, has been rescheduled to May 23, 2026, because of the projected path of Hurricane Erin.

Dustin Lynch is squeezing in another Pool Party before 2025 ends. It’ll be at Tempo Daylife Tampa Bay at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Oct. 18. Tickets go on sale Friday. 

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Go Country 105

George Strait, Miranda Lambert & more headed for Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame

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George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Don Cook and Keith Gattis are going into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026.

In addition to having 110 million RIAA certifications, as well as a top hit every year for more than three decades, King George has penned some of his own songs – “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar,” “Here for a Good Time” and “The Weight of the Badge” among them.

The most-awarded artist in ACM history, Miranda co-wrote hits like “Bluebird,” “Tin Man” and “Automatic.”

Don Cook has 20 number ones to his credit, 13 of them with Brooks & Dunn. Along the way, he also picked up cuts by Strait, Alabama and Kenny Rogers.

Keith Gattis wrote “El Cerrito Place,” which was recorded by Kenny Chesney, with Strait, Willie Nelson, Randy Houser and George Jones tunes to his credit as well.

The four honorees will be officially inducted during the 20th anniversary Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards Feb. 21 at ACL Live in Austin.

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Go Country 105

See Post Malone pose in camo undies for new SKIMS Men’s campaign

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Post Malone teaming with Kim Kardashian isn’t a collab you’d necessarily predict, but the singer is the star of the new campaign for her SKIMS brand of underwear, loungewear and shapewear.

Specifically, Posty is fronting the campaign for the new SKIMS Men's newest collection. Shot on a Utah ranch, it shows the singer modeling heavyweight fleece camo-print joggers and a zip-up hoodie, as well as T-shirts and camo print boxer briefs. He posed topless in the briefs, but it’s hard to tell because he has so many tattoos on his body that it looks like he’s wearing a shirt even when he’s not.

“I'm all about comfort and feeling good in what I wear,” Post says in a statement. “These pieces are fun, the camo especially stands out to me. I've always been into camo.”

Kardashian says in a statement, “Post Malone truly embodies the spirit of the SKIMS Man with his effortless energy and style, which really shine through in this campaign.” She adds, “Having Post lead the campaign just felt like the perfect fit.”

The full collection will be available Aug. 21 at SKIMS.com and in stores.

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Go Country 105

Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum’s Band Together Texas show brings home $8.5 million

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Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum banded together to raise more than $8.5 million with their Sunday concert in Austin to help with recovery efforts following the July floods in their home state of Texas.

The two started the nearly three-hour show duetting on George Strait‘s “True.”

“It's going to be a magical night of music, and for an amazing cause,” Miranda said from the stage. “My buddy Parker and I, we called each other right away and we asked, What can we do? We can sing, so let's go sing.' And that's what we're doing tonight!”

Parker continued the story during his set.

“She texted me right away and asked, What can we do?' I said, I'll do anything I could ever possibly do to help these people.' … I've never been more proud to be born and raised in the great state of Texas than I am tonight,” he added.

Surprise guest Jason Aldean was one of the few non-Texans on the bill, but it turns out he played an integral part.

“Jason was here last night, as you already know, but he left all of his stuff for us to use, and stayed an extra day to sing a song for us, so you're an honorary Texan tonight, friend,” Miranda declared.

Jason duetted with Miranda on “Amarillo Sky” and performed “She’s Country,” as well. 

If you missed it, you can check out the livestream of the sold-out show on YouTube. If you’d like to help with the cause, you can still order Band Together Texas T-shirts online.

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Go Country 105

Love Jordan Davis ‘All the More’? Cracker Barrel hopes you do

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Just days after the Aug. 15 release of his new album, Learn the Hard Way, Jordan Davis is now the face – and voice – of Cracker Barrel.

The homespun Southern food restaurant is launching its new “All the More” campaign, which CEO Julie Felss Masino says “highlights how people feel about Cracker Barrel.”

“It is bigger than just a meal. We have a retail shop, you’re gonna get great country hospitality with our scratch-made food in our restaurants, and that’s really what the campaign celebrates,” she explains.

Expect to see and hear the “Bar None” hitmaker in Cracker Barrel ads soon.

“He is in our ad and is the voice of it as well,” Masino says. “It just highlights those things that make Cracker Barrel, Cracker Barrel.”

Previously, Dolly Parton starred in its “Rewards That Rock” campaign.

The new push comes as the restaurant and country store debuts redesigned interiors with more modern touches, which have been met with mixed reviews. 

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Go Country 105

A ‘Country Song Came On’ and gave Luke Bryan his 32nd #1

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Luke Bryan claims the 32nd #1 of his career as “Country Song Came On” tops the Aug. 18 Mediabase chart.

“WOW #32! I love standing on that stage for country fans more than ever,” he says. “Thank you for showing up for me.”

“When I first heard this song, it took me right back to the clubs and honky-tonks I played before I got to Nashville,” he adds. “I love how the writers kept the simplicity in the track and let the lyric paint the story.”

Luke’s Country Song Came On Tour continues into the fall, wrapping Oct. 6 in Biloxi, Mississippi. His next performance takes place at Wednesday’s 18th ACM Honors at The Pinnacle in Nashville.

Luke scored his most recent #1 with “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” in October 2024 and his first in December 2009 with “Do I,” which he co-wrote with Lady A‘s Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley.

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