2026's music is off to a country start. Megan Moroney's 3rd album 'Cloud 9' debuted #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums, and 200 simultaneously! It's record breaking for her career, and coinciding  with Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" back to Hot 100 top spot! What could've made 'Cloud 9's "3rd time the charm" luck? Music, fans, or marketing? I analyze the facts and let you decide in this episode. 

Megan Moroney's discography

Hits: "Tennesee Orange" (2022-2023), "Can't Break Up Now"- Old Dominion (2023), "I'm Not Pretty" (2023-2024), "Am I Okay?" (2024-2025), "No Caller ID" (2024), "You Had to Be There" feat. Kenny Chesney (2025), "6 Months Later" (2025-2026), "Beautiful Things" (2025-2026), "Wish I Didn't" (2026)

Mentioned Artists: Chase Rice, Sugarland, Morgan Wallen, Ed Sheeran, Kacey Musgraves, Jamey Johnson

Dutchess County Fair takes place annually in August, Rhinebeck, NY.  I saw Chase Rice 8/26/16. My friend Jess who works at a country station in a closer market introduced him on stage!

"Life Goes On (Remix)" - Ed Sheeran & Luke Combs (2023)

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena