Country rocker and viral guitar sensation Ben Gallaher is enjoying a major breakthrough moment as his new single ‘I’ll Take You' makes an immediate impact at U.S. country radio. The track, released through QHMG and Stone Country Records, became the third most added song at country radio this week according to Mediabase, further cementing Gallaher’s status as one of the genre’s fastest rising artists.
The single earned 26 adds straight out of the gate, also making it the second most added new song at U.S. country radio on its official impact date of March 9. Stations across the country have embraced the track, giving Gallaher coast-to-coast exposure as he continues to build momentum following the release of his latest album. Read our last interview with Gallaher at the link right here.
For Gallaher, the early support from radio has been especially meaningful. The Pennsylvania-born singer-songwriter believes the song’s message connects with listeners on a personal level. He says country music has always been built on relatable lyrics and that anyone can connect with the sentiment behind ‘I’ll Take You.' Gallaher also expressed gratitude to country radio programmers for getting behind the song so quickly.
Driven by soaring guitars and Gallaher’s gritty vocal delivery, ‘I’ll Take You' blends emotional storytelling with the kind of high-energy country rock sound that has become his trademark. The song was recently highlighted by Rolling Stone as one of its Songs You Need to Know across all genres and was also selected as a Top 5 Hear Now track on the magazine’s Nashville Now podcast.
The single appears on Gallaher’s recently released sophomore album ‘Time,' a 13-track collection that continues to expand his reputation as a dynamic country artist with serious guitar credentials. The album has drawn strong praise from critics, including ourselves – you can read our review of the album right here.
That growing recognition is reflected in Gallaher’s increasing industry buzz. Taste of Country recently included him in its RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch list, pointing to his combination of powerful vocals, skilled guitar playing and modern country songwriting as key reasons he is attracting attention across the genre.
With I’ll Take You quickly gaining traction on country radio and Time continuing to earn acclaim, Ben Gallaher appears poised for a significant breakthrough year as his audience continues to grow both online and on the airwaves.
