Sammy Rae & The Friends—"Follow Me Like the Moon"
Described as a dancey, laugh-at-itself song, "Follow Me Like the Moon" brings a unique combination of celestial keyboards, raw hand percussion and more instruments for a unique song that will have you moving and grooving.
Kevin Quinn—"It's About Time"
As fans listen to the artist's new EP, many will be intrigued by the track that juxtaposes heartfelt verses with a powerfully resounding chorus. "It's about time and how we spend it, every moment, every minute," Kevin sings. "It's about knowing that we're chasing all the beautiful things that make it worth the ride." We have a feeling his journey in the music industry is just getting started.
Danielle Bradbery—"Break My Heart Again"
The country singer is heart scraped and raw as she sings an emotional song about angst and yearning for love lost. "Even though I wasn't in the room when this song was created, there's still something so special about listening to a song that you immediately feel something for, as if you were there writing it," Danielle wrote on Instagram. "I had empathy for this girl in the song that was so torn from the heavy feelings she had towards this guy and what they were going through. I have felt it at a point in my life, and I know others have too."
Mau y Ricky feat. Eladio Carrion—"No Puede Ser"
Latin superstars Mau y Ricky kicked off 2022 alongside Puerto Rican rapper Eladio Carrión on a new track that brings fans a new fusion of rhythms and sounds that will blow your mind. The brothers sing about a heartbreak that they can't shake off. With Eladio, they reiterate feelings about being haunted by an old romance that they can't overcome.
Muse—"Won't Stand Down"
The English rock band is back with an arena-ready anthem of controlled chaos, with heavy guitars and industrial-like distortions amplifying Matthew Bellamy's striking lyrics about taking one's power back. "‘Won't Stand Down' is a song about standing your ground against bullies, whether that be on the playground, at work or anywhere," Matthew shared. "Protecting yourself from coercion and sociopathic manipulation and to face adversity with strength, confidence and aggression."
Jason Aldean—"Trouble With a Heartbreak"
The country singer gave fans another reason to be excited for his April album with the release of this track. "This song hit me right when I heard it," Jason shared, "and reminded me of those bitter R&B breakup songs that take me back to riding through the backroads of Georgia."
Dolly Parton—"Big Dreams and Faded Jeans"
She's back and better than ever! Dolly is here to remind fans that no dream is too big in an inspiring track that could be your new favorite sing-along. "So many people come to Nashville with their sack of songs," Dolly said. "Whether they're running from anything or not, they're running towards a future. That's what 'Big Dreams and Faded Jeans' is all about."
Sofia Carson—"LOUD"
The actress' new song transports the listener into a world of pop and R&B, as her powerhouse vocals captivate with depth and soul. She grabs your attention as she asks, "Are you getting uncomfortable now? I'm a little too loud for you now? Don't try to calm me down. I was made to be LOUD!" While celebrating the new song, Sofia wrote on Instagram, "From the bottom of my heart, this song is dedicated to YOU. The women of the world and all the LOUD voices of change. Because we were all: #MadeToBeLoud."
Ben Rector—"Dream On"
Before the release of his new album, The Joy of Music, on March 11, Ben gave fans a tease of his feel-good album with an inspiring new song. "When the world says you're crazy, just tell them they're wrong and dream on," he sings. More of this in 2022, please!
Teddy Swims—"911"
Looking for a genre-blurring banger? Teddy may just have the song with his new track. "Gotta call 911, you can hit me up," he sings in the catchy chorus. "Cuz you know I'm the one whenever you need some." The song will give fans another reason to be excited for his anxiously awaited Tough Love EP, out Jan. 21.
Lexi Jayde—"drunk text me"
The TikTok star continues to be the voice of Gen-Z in her latest track, which expresses the feelings of sadness after a breakup. "The song is so vulnerable and real and comes straight from my broken heart," Lexi shared. "I know there are so many people out there who can relate to this feeling and use this song to heal."
Walker Hayes—"Drinking Songs"
It's about to be a big 2022 for Walker! The country singer, who found huge success with his first No. 1 single "Fancy Like," is back with a new track from his upcoming album, Country Stuff. "‘Drinking Songs' is one of my favorites off the new album," Hunter shared. "I don't drink anymore but I still connect with how a song can get you through, just like a drink can for some people. We've all been in a bar full of people singing together, arms around each other. Plus, the lyrics and the beat just have a relatable quality to them that feels so country to me." Expect to hear the song when he hits the road for a tour later this month.
Maddie & Tae—"Strangers"
The award-winning country duo is offered a glimpse into Through the Madness Vol. 1 with a new song that captures the feeling of a fated connection powerful enough to make life before love seems to disappear. "How were we ever strangers / seems crazy to me now," the ladies sing. "Haven't I known you forever / because the thought of the days without you and all your love have all but disappeared."
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Steve Aoki & DJ Diesel (Shaq)—"Welcome to the Playhouse"
Combine a world-famous DJ and producer with a basketball legend and you're going to get one epic track. "Working with Steve on ‘Welcome to the Playhouse' was a blast," Shaq shared. "We went back and forth for hours together in his studio and eventually ended up with one of my favorite DIESEL releases to date."
Maren Morris—"Circles Around This Town" & "Background Music"
"Circles Around This Town"
In what could be the most autobiographical song she's ever written, Maren kicked off 2022 with a personal track about her journey from Texas to Nashville nine years ago to become a songwriter. "I just decided to go for it," she said on Apple Music 1's New Music Daily, "and I felt like that was the smartest thing and the most emotional thing was just even though this song is super upbeat and jangly, it's really about keeping the gas pedal down on your dreams."
"Background Music"
Featured on Morris' March album, Humble Quest, the new love song addresses mortality while celebrating the power of a strong bond. "I wrote ‘Background Music' about the beauty of the temporary, which is inevitably all things," she said in a statement. "The romanticism of eternity sounds nice, but I like to think I savor things better when I know I'm not entitled to it in perpetuity."
The Weeknd—"Out of Time"
The Weeknd has officially dropped his latest album, Dawn FM, and while there are plenty of songs worth spotlighting, "Out of Time" received rave reviews from fans. The Weeknd sings about pushing away a lover after trauma in his life. "Say I love you, girl, but I'm out of time / Say I'm there for you, but I'm out of time," he sings. "Say that I'll care for you, but I'm out of time / Said I'm too late to make you mine, out of time."