Fifty Best Singles of 2025: Part II

Blockbuster pop moments, devastating Americana reflections, roots rock anthems, Alt battle-cries, and should've-been country smashes.

The 706 Digest: September 2025

Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, MGK, and Rob Thomas deliver pop bop goodness, while Brandi Carlile reaches a new career high.

Part III features a class of sturdy male superstars, peerless bluegrassers, and genre-shifting icons.

Alison Krauss gathers her legendary bluegrass band for its first studio release in over a decade.

The year launches with one of the strongest batches The 706 Digest has seen, and Hailey Whitters provides the stunning entree.

The beloved rock icon pulls influence from his fabled country & western tastes to craft a cozy roots gem.