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, Zach John King holds the No. 1 position while BELLES and Kevin Powers remain steady at Nos. 2 and 3. Hannah McFarland moves into the Top 5, while Laci Kaye Booth makes the week’s biggest move, jumping seven positions to No. 7.
CRE Rising 25 — Week 7
Laci Kaye Booth Surges to No. 7
Laci Kaye Booth makes the biggest move on this week’s CRE Rising 25, climbing seven positions from No. 14 to No. 7. The move puts Booth firmly inside the Top 10 as her momentum continues to build.
Kinsley Continues Building Momentum
Kinsley remains one of the artists CRE is watching closely as her debut EP , Learn To Live, arrives September 25. New Music and growing audience momentum continue strengthening her push toward the Rising 25.
“Go Again” — Riley Green featuring Hannah McFarland
Hannah McFarland continues building momentum as “Go Again,” her collaboration with Riley Green, earns this week’s Hot Song spotlight. McFarland also moves up one position to No. 4 on the Rising 25.
Cody Lohden Continues to Build
Cody Lohden remains firmly on CRE’s radar as fresh single momentum and new tour support continue strengthening his case for a future Rising 25 appearance.
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.
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