Welcome to the newest edition of the Friday Finest Five — your weekly round-up of the most exciting new country releases hitting streaming platforms today. From Waffle House style naughtiness to strippers to good old-fashioned honky-tonk numbers and reflections on love in all its guises, this week’s lineup brings something for everyone. Let’s dive in.
Cody Lohden – Go Round
Rising country singer-songwriter Cody Lohden continues to build momentum with the release of his new single ‘Go Round.' A former firefighter and paramedic from Garfield, Kentucky, Lohden first gained attention through viral social media performances before being discovered by ERNEST and signing to DeVille Records, quickly establishing himself as an authentic new voice rooted in working-class storytelling. Written with Jacob Durrett and Matt Mulhare, ‘Go Round' explores the rhythm of small-town life, with Lohden singing, “Working boots in the dirt for a hard dollar made / Once you come round you’ll get the low down / On what makes this whole town go ‘round,” capturing the pride, grit and community that keep rural America moving.
Kameron Marlowe – No Need for Leaving
Kameron Marlowe showcases the depth of his musical influences on his powerful new song ‘No Need For Leaving,' blending traditional country soul with bluesy grit that reflects the artists he grew up listening to, from Keith Whitley to Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B. King. The track captures the emotional crossroads of a relationship on the brink, but instead of pleading for a second chance it leans into resilience and determination. “This one isn’t about begging for someone to stay,” Marlowe explains. “It’s about that moment when you know things are slipping away and you decide you’re not done fighting yet.” The release arrives just a week before Marlowe heads to the UK for appearances at the C2C Festival in London, Belfast and Glasgow, where he’ll share the bill with country legends Brooks & Dunn.
Anne Wilson & Cole Swindell – Still Do
Anne Wilson is teaming up with Cole Swindell for a new rendition of her song ‘Still Do.'. Originally written by Wilson alongside Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson and first featured on her October 2025 album ‘Stars,' the updated version brings Swindell into the story as the two artists trade verses reflecting on doubt, distance and the journey back to faith. The duet adds a fresh dynamic to the track while reinforcing its central message — that no matter how far someone may wander, grace and redemption remain within reach.
Southall – Burning Bridges
Southall keep their momentum going with the release of their fiery new single ‘Burning Bridges'. Built on driving guitars and an anthemic pulse, the up-tempo track captures the restless tension between ambition and isolation, following a narrator pushing ahead “like a runaway train screaming down a one way track” with all gas and no brakes. As the song barrels forward, it also wrestles with the emotional cost of leaving home, chasing something bigger and confronting the loneliness that can follow success. Describing the track, band member Reid Barber calls ‘Burning Bridges' “a modern rocker about the ups and downs of betting on yourself in the face of doubt and carving a way forward where no one else sees one.”
Ryan and Rory – Wasn't Thinkin'
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville duo Ryan and Rory lean into neon-lit mischief on their new single “Wasn’t Thinkin’,” a high-energy honky-tonk rocker built for last call and the stories that follow. Produced by Kevin Bard and written by Joey Hyde, Ryan Follesé and Emma-Lee, the track pairs cranked-up guitars with a boot-stomping groove and singalong-ready chorus, capturing the reckless fun of a night where good decisions take a back seat to good times. Premiered during the duo’s return to the stage at the Grand Ole Opry, the song celebrates the kind of carefree night that’s best summed up by its title. “Sometimes you don’t need to overthink a good time,” Follesé explains — a sentiment that carries through the track’s vivid snapshots of karaoke bars, double pours and morning-after memories. The duo will bring that same party-ready energy to the UK next week when they make their debut at the C2C: Country to Country in London.
