Fifty Best Albums of 2025, Part II

Our annual list concludes with career highs from Tyler Childers, Amanda Shires, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Sam Fender & more.

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.

A surprise release finds the cult-heroes making up for lost time in thrilling fashion.

Rock, pop, country, dance, soul, folk, jazz, and bluegrass all comprise our final batch of 2023's best albums.

Our countdown of the year's best singles concludes with prime cuts by everyone from Jimmy and Jason to Lucero and Luke to Miley and Kylie.

Zach Bryan's superb surprise album highlights a stacked month that also marked a return from Turnpike Troubadours and a rock opus from Grace Potter.