There are countless ways to find new music with radio, streaming services, physical albums, and more. So it’s no question that, these days, country music fans have a plethora of music waiting to be heard right at their fingertips. With such a variety of tunes to navigate through, Charted is serving listeners everywhere with its weekly On The Radar series, which highlights and showcases new music each week so you don’t have to.
Here are 5 fresh songs to add to your playlist:
“He Ain’t My Problem” — Runaway June
Runaway June, made up of Stevie Woodward, Jennifer Wayne, and Natalie Stovall, is turning up the sass with a hot new track called “He Ain’t My Problem.” Out via Quartz Hill Records, “He Ain’t My Problem,” was penned by the dynamic trio and produced by fellow country artist and former Sugarland member Kristian Bush. “He Ain’t My Problem” may seem like a sad song lyrically, but combined with its fast-paced rhythm and Runaway June’s high energy, the tune ingeniously becomes a dance-worthy anthem for exes everywhere.
In writing “He Ain’t My Problem,” Woodward shared in a press release: “The three of us were sitting in a hotel room one night, and we were having a venting session, as ladies do. Jen says, ‘He ain’t my problem no more,’ and we’re, like, ‘Oh, snap! We’ve gotta write that one.’ So we ordered some parmesan fries and some wine and wrote this tune. It’s a little too much of a true story.”
Stream Runaway June’s “He Ain’t My Problem” HERE.
“Chase You Down” — Braxton Keith
After treating fans to songs like “Fall This Way” and “Cozy,” Braxton Keith returns with a fresh new tune called “Chase You Down.” Serving as the third preview from his upcoming Blue EP, set to drop on Dec. 6, “Chase You Down” finds Keith claiming the categories of breakup and bar songs. Written alongside Derric Ruttan, the track tackles the idea of wanting to drown out the pain of lost love with alcohol.
“And as long as Kentucky’s making bourbon / Jack is back in ol’ Tennessee / You ain’t too far gone if there’s Cuervo down in Dallas / Waitin’ on a broken heart like me / I watched those goodbye taillights / Fading on out of town / But as long as there’s a bottle of something / Somewhere around, I can always chase you down,” Keith, who recently signed deals with Warner Music Nashville and Liz Rose Music, croons the chorus, showing off his neo-traditional-style and country twang.
Stream Braxton Keith’s “Chase You Down” HERE.
“Good Luck, Babe!” — Chad Cooke Band
After having already made a splash on the red dirt scene with songs like “Life Behind Bars,” “Four Minutes,” “Cowboy’s Cowgirl,” and others, rising country group, Chad Cooke Band is making another mark with their newest track, “Good Luck, Babe!” The band, made up of Chad Cooke, Dallas McGilberry, Kevin Pool, and Mike Neyra, teased the tune on social media ahead of its release, and it’s finally here!
“Good Luck, Babe!” mixes a feel-good country groove that harkens back to the glory days of the ‘90s with catchy sing-along lyrics. Released at the tail-end of November, the track showcases a one-sided love story, with lead singer Cooke singing of a romantic partner who thinks it’s okay to flirt with others while making up excuses. “Good Luck, Babe!” mesmerizes listeners on the chorus as the band flaunts their ear-grabbing layered 4-part harmonies.
Stream Chad Cooke Band’s “Good Luck, Babe” HERE.
“A Woman” — Morgan Johnston
Morgan Johnston empowers women everywhere with her latest track “A Woman.” A powerful ballad “A Woman” serves to change perceptions and attitudes about what a real grown woman is. Instead of putting on high heels and a tight dress, Johnston reminds folks that the true definition of a woman is someone who: “Finds her voice and knows how to say ‘no’ / When she looks in the mirror, likes what’s under her clothes / When she puts down the drink and knows when to go home / When she leaves a guy ‘causе she’s better alonе / It’s loving who she is when nobody’s looking / That’s when a girl turns into a woman.”
Johnston, who is from Cape Cod, Massachusetts but moved to Nashville in 2016 after discovering her passion for music, recently took to social media, noting how her “A Woman” track has already struck a chord with fans. On Instagram, she captioned: “I played this song at a show last week and a woman came up to me after and she held my hand and looked me in the eye and said “This is an important song. I needed to hear this song when I was a little girl and I also needed to hear this song here tonight at 60 years old.” That moment is why I write songs. ❤️.”
Stream Morgan Johnston’s “A Woman” HERE.
“Doublewide” — Gabriella Rose
Gabriella Rose doesn’t need a full band to show her strong musical talent. And, she has proven just that with the release of “Doublewide,” from her EP Wait Til I Get My Money Up. The viral tune, used by thousands of users on TikTok, and praised by the CMT-nominated duo Tigirlily Gold, offers an exceptionally raw and entirely stripped-down melody as Rose lets her vocals do all the talking. Providing a stomping rhythm alongside acoustic guitars, Rose lets her natural yodel shine on witty lyrics that pay tribute to her country upbringing while introducing — to the world — everything she likes, from men in Lucchese boots to Johnny Cash hits.
“I got more redneck inside my blood than DNA / I’m just like my daddy, I was made in the USA / If you don’t like it, leave it, take your city ass home / I like what I like, because I’m country, country to the bone,” Rose sings with conviction, and plenty of attitude, throughout the chorus on the blue-grass-laden track.
Stream Gabriella Rose’s “Doublewide” HERE.
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