New Music Friday: sombr, Russell Dickerson, Lainey Wilson, Offset, & More

Superstars, rising voices, and cross-genre collabs fuel one of the biggest New Music Fridays of the year!

by Trevor Justin - Aug 22 2025
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Happy Friday, Fandom fam! This week’s lineup is absolutely stacked — packed with superstar albums, highly anticipated debuts, and fresh singles that cut across pop, country, hip-hop, and indie. Whether you’re soundtracking a road trip, kicking back at home, or looking for your next obsession, there’s something here for every fandom. Let’s dive in.\!

Famous Back Home – Russell Dickerson

Country hitmaker Russell Dickerson delivers his fourth studio album Famous Back Home, out now. Produced with longtime collaborator Josh Kerr alongside Casey Brown and Chris LaCorte, the project blends the heartfelt authenticity fans love with the raw, electric energy of his live shows. A bold new chapter in Dickerson’s career, the album reflects his life as a hitmaker, husband, father, and proud hometown hero.

I Barely Know Her – sombr

Breakthrough artist sombr shares his highly anticipated debut album I Barely Know Her via Warner Records. The 10-track set includes Hot 100 hits “back to friends,” “undressed,” and “12 to 12,” each climbing charts worldwide. With Alternative Radio dominance and a sound that’s as mainstream as it is boundary-pushing, sombr cements himself as one of the fastest-rising new artists of the decade.

swear words – Ashley Cooke

Rising country star Ashley Cooke unveils her latest single “swear words,” written with Johnny Clawson, Joe Fox, Kyle Sturrock, and Seth Ennis. A poignant track about surrendering to silence when words can’t fix a broken relationship, it’s a powerful display of honesty and vulnerability from Cooke as she continues her breakout rise.

Small Town America – Peech.

Emerging country artist Peech. makes his label debut with Small Town America, a six-song EP on CCMG/TAMLA. Exploring the warmth, ache, and transformation of leaving behind everything familiar in search of something greater, the collection introduces Peech. as one of the genre’s most authentic new voices.

Hello My Name Is – Mat & Savanna Shaw

Father-daughter duo Mat & Savanna Shaw release their moving new single “Hello My Name Is,” featured on their upcoming album Just How Strong You Are (out September 19). Written by Leslie Satcher and Michael Heeney, the song is a heartfelt reminder that every name carries a story, urging compassion and empathy in a divided world.

Hangman – Taylor Acorn

Pop-punk favorite Taylor Acorn unleashes her electric new single “Hangman,” a guitar-driven anthem brimming with emotional punch. Following her signing to Fearless Records and the announcement of her debut LP Poster Child, Acorn delivers cathartic storytelling that cements her as one of the genre’s most authentic rising stars.

Whirlwind (Deluxe) – Lainey Wilson

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson expands her award-winning album with Whirlwind (Deluxe). The extended edition adds five new tracks, including “Bell Bottoms Up” and her rising single “Somewhere Over Laredo.” It’s a must-hear project that deepens Wilson’s reputation as one of country’s most vital storytellers.

One Thing I Ain’t Been – Billy Currington

Multi-Platinum country veteran Billy Currington drops his new single “One Thing I Ain’t Been” while announcing his upcoming album King Of The World (out October 24). Produced by Carson Chamberlain, the project marks Currington’s seventh studio release and adds another chapter to his Platinum-certified career.

Tequila Cowboys – Jon Wolfe & Randy Rogers

Texas favorites Jon Wolfe and Randy Rogers team up for “Tequila Cowboys,” a raucous honky-tonk anthem written with Dave Brainard and Tony Ramey. Produced by Brainard, the neon-lit single is tailor-made for Friday night dance floors and weekend warriors everywhere.

hickey – Royel Otis

Australian duo Royel Otis return with their sophomore album hickey, blending jangly new wave, indie rock, and dream-pop into a heartfelt exploration of messy young love. The album arrives with a Lauren Dunn-directed video for “who’s your boyfriend” starring The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Lola Tung.

"Something In The Way” – Stephen Wilson Jr.

Nashville’s Stephen Wilson Jr. announces his new covers EP Blankets (out August 29 via Big Loud) and releases his raw take on Nirvana’s “Something In The Way.” The four-track collection also includes his renditions of Temple of the Dog’s “Hunger Strike,” The Postal Service’s “Clark Gable,” and Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight.”

Barbara – Old Dominion

Seven-time CMA “Group of the Year” Old Dominion drop their sixth studio album Barbara. Across 13 tracks, the band delivers hook-filled anthems, heartfelt reflections, and fresh sonic experiments. Tracks like “Goodnight Music City” capture the quintet at their most dynamic and personal yet.

KIARI – Offset

Atlanta icon Offset shares his third solo album KIARI, a deeply personal 18-track set named after his birth name. Featuring guests including JID, Gunna, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, John Legend, and Ty Dolla $ign, the record flexes Offset’s versatility — weaving between club bangers and introspective storytelling.

"Like It Like That" – Dasha

Country-pop sensation Dasha drops her fiery new single “Like It Like That,” accompanied by a cinematic video starring Love Island’s Rob Rausch and Briley King. Flirty, fearless, and unapologetic, the track proves Dasha is one of music’s most exciting new voices.

Turned Into Missing You – Max McNown & Avery Anna

Folk-pop storyteller Max McNown teams up with viral favorite Avery Anna for a new duet version of “Turned Into Missing You.” Their voices intertwine on a heartbreaking ballad about love and loss, complete with a Wales Toney–directed video that brings the story to life.

Midwest Calling – Roman Alexander

Roman Alexander shares Midwest Calling, a six-track EP that pairs his soulful baritone with heartfelt, roots-driven songwriting. Reflecting on love, life, and the pull of home, the project cements Alexander as one of the country’s most distinctive young voices.

"Papaw" – Tyra Madison

Rising country artist Tyra Madison marks her 10-year anniversary in Nashville with her most personal release to date, “Papaw.” Co-written with Brit Taylor and Karleen Watt, the heartfelt ballad honors her grandfather through cherished memories. It also serves as a tribute to the family members who shaped her — her mother’s support, her father’s strength, her grandmother’s grace — and above all, the man who “put the music in me.”

Photo Credit: Lainey Wilson Official Site

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