CRE Rising 25 – Week 8: September 29, 2026
The Hottest Emerging Artists in Country
The CRE Rising 25 tracks independent and emerging artists building genuine momentum through new releases, audience growth, streaming activity, live performances and fan engagement.
This week, BELLES moves into the No. 1 position, Zach John King slips to No. 2, and Laci Kaye Booth climbs into the Top 3. Abbie Callahan delivers the week’s biggest jump, soaring 12 spots to No. 9, while Kinsley makes the highest debut at No. 13.
CRE Rising 25 — Week 8
Abbie Callahan Soars Into the Top 10
Abbie Callahan makes the biggest move of Week 8, vaulting 12 positions from No. 21 to No. 9. The jump gives her the strongest upward movement on the chart this week and puts her squarely inside the Top 10 for the first time.
Kinsley Arrives at No. 13
Kinsley makes the highest debut of the week, entering the CRE Rising 25 at No. 13. Her arrival gives the chart one of its strongest new entries yet and reflects rising attention around her current momentum.
“Go Again” — Riley Green featuring Hannah McFarland
Hannah McFarland continues to hold a strong position on the chart, and “Go Again,” her collaboration with Riley Green, earns this week’s Hot Song spotlight. The single continues to reinforce her visibility as she remains inside the Top 5.
Cody Lohden Leads the Bubble
Cody Lohden sits just outside the main chart at No. 26, holding strong bubble momentum heading into the new week. Also on the verge are Julia Golden at No. 27, Grace Tyler at No. 28 and Alex Lambert at No. 29.
No Graduations in Week 8
No artists graduate from the CRE Rising 25 this week, keeping the focus on movement within the chart and the push from artists just outside the Top 25.
On the bubble this week are Cody Lohden, Julia Golden, Grace Tyler and Alex Lambert.
About the CRE Rising 25
The CRE Rising 25 is a nationwide editorial ranking of emerging country artists showing measurable momentum. CRE considers audience growth, streaming and social activity, fan engagement, new releases, live-performance activity, industry recognition and overall career development.
Rankings are updated weekly to help fans discover artists who are building something real before the rest of the industry catches up.
No paid placement—ever.
