Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#149)

The last couple of weeks of November have seen a cavalcade of excellent singles being released, from incredible original songs, to some choice covers that rarely make it on this playlist, but are so good they can’t be denied. Let’s enjoy them before Christmas music clogs our ears for the next five weeks.

The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right here, right now in country and roots music. It’s available on most all streaming formats (see below), or you can just use the song, artist, and album recommendations to find something new to listen to. New songs just added.

Newest Additions:

Mike Thomas – “Hell in High Water” – If you were looking for that one song inspired by the devastation in North Carolina caused by Hurricane Helene that really puts it all in perspective, this is it.

J.R. Carroll – “Hometown Hero” – This Oklahoma songwriter and member of Zach Bryan’s band has really found his stride, and no better time than heading into the release of his debut album Dark Cloud on December 6th. Carroll’s got his voice, his sound, and his writing dialed in on this one.

Jesse Daniel, Benjamin Tod – “A Few Ole Country Boys” – If this isn’t a true country music lover’s dream. Two of the best to do it at the moment join forces to put their spin on a song famously recorded by Randy Travis and George Jones. Jesse Daniel and Benjamin Tod also released an original song with it called “Turn The Devil Away.”

Brooklyn Fenn – “Mirror, Mirror” – Get Brooklyn Fenn on your radar now, and thank me later. What and incredible voice from this West Texas up-and-comer brought to a traditional country sound that reminds you why you love country music. She’s only released a couple of cover songs so far—this one was originally cut by Randall King—but it’s an auspicious start to a promising career.

Justin Wells – “Counting Days” – Leave it to Justin Wells to put you straight in the feels. “Counting Days” also has a great video to accompany it. Don’t go listing off Kentucky’s great songwriters without mentioning Justin.

Vincent Neil Emerson – “Rodeo Clown” – Emerson’s got something up his sleeve, releasing two new killer singles recently with a hot and sweaty honky-tonk sound. If you like this one, check out “Big Wheels” as well. No official album announcement just yet, but 2025 will surely have something in store.

Stephen Wilson Jr. – “Stand By Me (live)” – Even in the unscrupulous business of music, an excellent performance can still bust through the noise and agendas to become a truly organic smash. We saw that with the Luke Combs cover of “Fast Car,” and that’s currently happening with Stephen Wilson Jr.’s version of “Stand By Me,” first released as a live video from the Print Shop, and now graced with a streaming version.

Silverada, Rob Leines – “The Road” – Two of music’s most seasoned road dogs, and two of the greatest live acts around pair up to cover an old Danny O’Keefe song about life as a traveling musician.

Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms – “Gold In Your Pocket” – The new album from Caleb and Reeb is not to be overlooked, and the title track is a great example why. This is pure traditional country at its best.

Courtney Patton – “What Is Done Will Be Repeated” – Look alive, because Courtney Patton has announced she has a new album coming in January of 2025, and this new song gives you all the reason you need to be excited for it.

Jamey Johnson – “No Time Like the Past” – Johnson’s first original album in 14 years was well worth the wait, but can run a little to slow for some. But “No Time Like The Past” has the kind of tempo that perfectly compliments Jamey’s songs and singing.

Dwight Yoakam – “Wide Open Heart” – Country music’s King of Cool is back with is first album in nearly ten years, and similar to “Wide Open Heart,” it has a more rockin’ West Coast disposition that allows listeners to let loose.

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The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist primarily lives on Spotify, but is also available for those who use Amazon Music, YouTube, and Apple Music. For those who don’t stream music, you can still find the song recommendations in list form below.

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Please Note: The songs on this playlist are curated for listening pleasure and flow. Otherwise, they are not in any specific order.

Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist:

• “Fast Livin’ – Teddy and The Rough Riders – Down Home
• “Gold In Your Pocket” – Caleb Klauder, Reeb Willms – Gold In Your Pocket
• “Mirror, Mirror – Brooklyn Fenn – (single)
• “Rodeo Clown” – Vincent Neil Emerson – (single)
• “Hometown Hero” – J.R. Carroll – Dark Cloud (12-6)
• “Wall of Memories” – West of Texas – Hot Motel Nights
• “A Few Ole Country Boys” – Jesse Daniel, Benjamin Tod – (single)
• “Stand By Me (Live)” – Stephen Wilson Jr. – (single)
• “Wide Open Heart” – Dwight Yoakam – Brighter Days
• “Counting Days” – Justin Wells – (single)
• “No Time Like the Past” – Jamey Johnson – Midnight Gasoline
• “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” – George Strait w/ Chris Stapleton – Cowboys & Dreamers
• “To The Doves” – JP Harris – JP Harris Is A Trash Fire
• “Woman Like You” – Gregg Hall – Exit 222 EP (12-21)
• “Mosquito” – Presley Haile – (single)
• “In Time” – Lowdown Drifters – In Time
• “Hell in High Water” – Mike Thomas – (single)
• “Quicksand” – Tris Munsick & the Innocents – Big Medicine Moon
• “Right Side Wrong Way” – Anna Wescoat – World Famous
• “More Days Behind” – John Paycheck – More Days Behind
• “Living On The Run” – Miranda Lambert – Postcards from Texas
• “The Road” – Silverada, Rob Leines – (single)
• “Travelin’ Troubadour’ – Tyler-Jame Kelly – Dream River
• “What Is Done Will Be Repeated” – Courtney Patton – Carry You With Me (Jan. 2025)
• “Little Bit At A Time” – Adam Chaffins – (single)
• “Back to the Country” – Taylor Hunnicutt – With All Due Respect
• “My Alice” – Billy Strings – Highway Prayers