CMA Fest 2025: Latest Music Drops by Rising Country Stars

CMA Fest is just around the corner, and this year’s lineup is stacked with rising country artists who are making serious noise.

Whether you’ve been two-steppin’ since you could walk or you’ve only recently fallen for the genre’s storytelling and swagger, these tracks are the perfect way to dive in.

We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite recent releases from breakout acts you can catch live in Nashville during the fest.

These songs bring fresh energy while staying true to the heart of country music—whether it’s love, heartbreak, small-town pride, or getting lost on a back road.

Add these singles to your Spotify playlist now—and don’t miss your chance to see them live at CMA Fest 2025 in Nashville.

1. Morning Bali by Gavin Adcock

2. Burn Me by Sam Barber

3. the f word by Ashley Cooke

4. Cowboy Sh!t by Karley Scott Collins

5. Mr. Fix It by Mae Estes

6. The Last by Alexandra Kay

7. Over Thinkin’ by Randall King

8. Seventeen by Kameron Marlowe

9. Your Problem by Kaylee Rose

10. Concrete Cowboy by Lanie Gardner