There's a new No. 1 on the CRE Rising 25! Greylan James climbs two positions to lead Week 13, ending BELLES' run at the top. BELLES moves to No. 2, Elizabeth Nichols follows at No. 3, and Zach John King holds steady at No. 4.

Emily Ann Roberts climbs into the Top 5, while Gabriella Rose makes a four-position jump to No. 6. Nathan Dean & The Damn Band returns to the chart at No. 17, and Hunter Flynn earns his first Rising 25 appearance at No. 23.

From familiar chart leaders to artists making their first appearance, Week 13 reflects another competitive week in emerging country music.

Week 13 Highlights

The Week 13 Story

Greylan James Takes Over No. 1

The top of the Rising 25 has a new leader. Greylan James moves up two places from No. 3 to No. 1, overtaking BELLES and Elizabeth Nichols. His climb follows a strong run through the upper positions of the chart.

BELLES slips one spot to No. 2, while Elizabeth Nichols moves to No. 3. Zach John King holds steady at No. 4, and Emily Ann Roberts continues her chart momentum, rising two places to complete the Top 5.

Gabriella Rose Continues Her Climb

Gabriella Rose is one of this week's strongest stories, moving four positions from No. 10 to No. 6. The latest move puts her within striking distance of the Top 5 and builds upon her upward momentum in the Rising 25.

Her progress reflects the kind of emerging-artist growth that the CRE Rising 25 was created to recognize.

The Top 10 Remains Competitive

Laci Kaye Booth and Hannah McFarland occupy Nos. 7 and 8, respectively. Booth moves down two positions, while McFarland also slips two places. Jacob Hackworth holds at No. 9 following his dramatic 13-position jump during Week 12. Kevin Powers completes the Top 10 at No. 10.

Just outside the Top 10, Wyatt McCubbin makes a strong three-position climb to No. 11. Mae Estes follows at No. 12, with Kashus Culpepper at No. 13, KINSLEY at No. 14, and Tyce Delk rising one place to No. 15.

As artists continue to move through the rankings, competition for the chart's leading positions remains strong.

Nathan Dean & The Damn Band Returns

Nathan Dean & The Damn Band makes a return to the Rising 25 at No. 17. The band's re-entry adds another independent country act to the current chart and underscores CRE's ongoing commitment to spotlighting artists performing and building audiences outside the mainstream spotlight.

Hunter Flynn Makes His Debut

After appearing in last week's On the Verge spotlight, Hunter Flynn officially joins the Rising 25 at No. 23.

Flynn's debut follows the October 30 arrival of his project ROOTS and marks his first appearance among CRE's ranked emerging country artists.

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