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.

Circling back to summer releases that we missed giving the full treatment, including Hayley, Kesha, Lorde, Cam, and more.

The young and emergent leader in Nashville's newest neo-trad revival keeps the 90s honky spirit alive and well.

One of today's most consistently great artists returns to her soulful, shit-kicking country origins.

Chappell Roan leads a female-dominated Digest also featuring Alabama Shakes, Patty Griffin, Laufey, Monroe, Price, and Hayley Williams.