Everything in country music is viral now

There's a ton of songs going viral in the country music scene (or country adjacent) right now, so here's a video about them.
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00:00 - Mason Ramsey (Yodel Boy) - Blue Over You
03:38 - Dasha - Austin
06:00 - Ole 60
08:55 - Tucker Wetmore - Wine Into Whiskey
10:44 - Beyoncé - Texas Hold Em Update
14:29 - Me rambling
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[@nasanoir310]

"Ugh, I hate that word. I hate the word puberty. And the word gland." --Grady Smith, 2024.

[@dandyirishplay]

😂

[@SJ-ni6iy]

I hate the word moist

[@mac7133]

The fact that Beyonce gets country radio airplay and Zach Bryan doesn't is hilarious to me

[@MeTube1988]

Zach Bryan is on Satellite radio all the time

[@spacebar9733]

The blatant racism here is crazy.

[@christa526]

Thank you for saying this

[@WildWillysProductions428]

I don’t like that there playing her on country music it’s not real country music

[@dcb_75]

There are a ton who are not on Top 40 country radio and it is weird - he is one, why aren't Turnpike Troubadours getting a ton of airplay yet she is? Guess it isn't about talent or authenticity.

[@blakemcneilly9500]

Can we acknowledge how good Ole 60 have become in such a short time? Their newest track “Brother Joe” floored me in its songwriting.

[@jacobsutherland774]

Ole 60 is absolutely killing it right now. Every song is amazing

[@MadelynsMan]

dude Brother Joe is soooo stinkin Good

[@markfoster452]

Just saw them open for Charles Wesley Godwin in Flagstaff on Wed and they were sooooo good. The lead guitarist was quite excellent.

[@garrettscroggs]

Man I love the new Mason Ramsey song. I hope he does a whole project in that lane.

[@josephtafur]

Same Here I would love for him to go on this direction

[@EliahNebb]

You're not "chasing" with this video, in my opinion. Maybe some ppl making music are chasing, but it takes a lot of energy to follow it all!

[@anpe4970]

Is it even a Grady video without him doubting the process of making videos, hating what he does and wondering if he should change what he does? Just do your thing, we lap it up!

[@GradySmith]

Hahah accurate read

[@PenaltyKillah]

We love our self-aware king here

[@markdouglas1601]

Dude could use a therapist lol casual existential questioning

[@comercole1940]

Woooo

[@TEFFTPATTERN]

You don’t need therapy for second guessing yourself IMO, it’s a mental quality like a wild strong horse that needs to be calmed and reared and led in the right direction. It is the force that drives most people to become greater. Only when it’s out of control and stopping them from doing what they are good at when it’s a problem

[@MACMAMI]

Beyonce just said in a press release/post on her Instagram that "Renaissance II" will NOT be a country album, but a Beyonce album. She added she is “taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work.”

[@normiepasta618]

Casual listeners won't notice, but she's always done that, blended genres.

[@MACMAMI]

@@normiepasta618 Oh definitely! I think she only felt the need to stress this in a press release because of some saying, “How dare she push this music as country and take over our format!”

[@whatsup7535]

I heard it, she's not wrong

[@BroJo676]

Her album was mostly country, though. She said that as a preventive protection from weird country purists who can tolerate Shania Twain, Florida Line, or pre-2014 Taylor Swift fusing country with other genres but not her. Stupid people for real for real.

[@evan7553]

Sierra Ferrell released a fantastic album today! The same Hunger Games folksy/bluegrassy type of sound and it’s awesome

[@danielvalko]

Please keep making videos like this, this is the way I discover new music when I’ve quit instagram and tik tok

[@BigBoy-fw7gw]

I searched up “Grady Smith Dasha” yesterday because I thought you’d have something to say about Austin going viral, but was sad to see you didn’t. When I got this notification it made my day!

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

I just got back from seeing Mason Ramsey at his show in Knoxville. It was my first time seeing him because I only discovered him last summer. To me, this planet does not deserve such riches and if his material is not getting any time on country radio, I appreciate country radio letting us know how far it's brain train doesn't travel. God bless Mason always!!! I love him so much!!! Holly in east TN

[@NatNicCo14]

Wine into Whiskey is up there on my repeat right now! For me it's all about the lyrics than anything else.

[@becklyn3]

Just wanted to let you know I like it when you talk about new current songs like this because I don't listen to hardly anything new and it puts songs on my radar that I wouldn't know anything about. Don't feel bad about this video, I enjoyed it very much.

[@JustMatt_2023]

My two cents-each video is a snap shot in time. You’re bringing new artists to light. Don’t worry about the “updated” numbers as that is ever changing. Keep putting out good content! 👌🏼😁

[@noahgricemusic]

Ole 60 is great! Definitely like the Koe Wetzel of the East Coast but more alternative sounding. I could see them playing on rock or country radio tbh.

[@aidanw9378]

Update: as of March 22nd Dasha is at 8.1m monthly listeners and Austin is at 40m streams.

[@GradySmith]

Hahah I’m forever out of date 😂

[@ulemumpaso7175]

You're not wrong grady we'll have so many popstars in country music by the end of the year

[@clytemnestra]

Thank you so much for the Mason Ramsey rec. It sounds like a cut off a 60s Glen Campbell album or something 🤯

[@coffeeguy957]

I’m not on TikTok so I didn’t find Ole 60 there. They’re an opening act with Red Clay Strays for the Whiskey Myers concert I’m going to next month. I always look up opening acts so I can get familiar with their music beforehand. Ole 60 hooked me immediately

[@laraesanford8605]

My ADHD totally appreciates the different segments in this one video. I feel seen!!! 😊 Also, I agree with pretty much everything you said and still enjoy your insight after all these years Grady Smith!!! I love Mason Ramsay's new song and vibe. That was a great take on what is going on with him right now and it's cool.

[@jking54544]

So glad you talked about your merch! My wife is a HUGE CWG fan, and in fact we just saw him this past Friday night (so so so amazing in concert, even better because it was a really small venue and we were so close to the stage) and the Jesse painting is so cool. Might have to get her that for Mother's Day.

[@RonJOlsonJr]

Love Ole 60. Thanks for putting on my radar.

[@trevorburden3366]

Loving Ole 60! Just recently found out they live an hour and a half away from me. Pretty cool. Hawesville,Ky

[@seancomyn4610]

We're rapidly approaching (already there?) a serious oversaturation of Zach Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and Morgan Wallen dupes. Can't take much more of those sounds as much as I like those artists. That Mason Ramsay kid might be our only hope! His song is great.

[@kayleeholt0712]

And Zach top.

[@brad5277]

Totally agree. Gonna be funny when everyone who disagrees now looks back on today like we look back at bro country

[@ulemumpaso7175]

It's whatever man country may end up being the biggest genre with all the popstars entering so there'll be more to pick and choose

[@safcjcp]

@@ulemumpaso7175more artists all with the same sound

[@MonicaPeck]

“I hate this video” lol well I like it!! It’s still informative! 🙋🏻‍♀️☺️

[@kathleenaugeri8086]

Ernest actually opened for Mason back in the day. Check out JBE podcast with Mason Ramsey. It’s great seeing how far Ern has come

[@zbird74]

Even though songs move up and down the charts, you discussing it brings a lot of context to the song and it's reception

[@elisaveta.ilieva]

I think you have a really good way of leading the video and delivering the information for it. It has been very interesting and informative listening to you.

[@zaboomafool9772]

Looking good Grady!

[@GSDC1965]

Ya he's cute ..... and he cleans ????? WOWZA

[@GSDC1965]

no other comments ......thanks

[@MeTube1988]

Blake Redferrin doing a Morgan Wallen impersonation with "Jack and Diet Coke" and Greylan James doing the same with "Aint Thinkin Bout You" months after Morgan Wallen's song literally saying "Are You Thinkin Bout Me" gives me the biggest eye rolls when The Highway force feeds the satellite.

[@facetsofus2008]

I appreciate the videos about current topics! It’s nice to hear your curation of what’s going on. I think your viewers can get that things are always moving

[@6oclocknewsat8]

I love that little yodeling kid!

[@SweetHeartHolly1982]

I saw Mason Ramsey at his show in Knoxville tonight. It was my first time seeing him because I only discovered him last summer. To me, this planet does not deserve such riches and if his material is not getting any time on country radio, I appreciate country radio for letting us know how far it's brain train doesn't travel. God bless you and Mason always!!! I love him so much!!! Holly in east TN

[@keatonrozema5787]

Ah, back to 3 videos in a row before a 2 month break lmao

[@GradySmith]

Yeah, consistency never been my strong suit. But I know y'all know that. 😂

[@keatonrozema5787]

@@GradySmithhaha I get it, the inconsistency makes your videos have better quality

[@CurlyGemela]

Thank you. Very clear, concise and engaging! Ive recently gotten into 80s/90s and early 2000s country but I'll have to give these artists a listen.

[@XSETMando]

Tucker is rising up and I love it.

[@mikelangelo2020]

Grady my man, I watch you to stay tuned into country music culture. I care less about current country events. Those who stay, wil be champions.

[@willdabomb5728]

You gotta add post Malone and Morgan’s colab

[@MrThankman360]

Country is exciting again and I’m back in with both feet. Hope it keeps.

[@patricklittle8281]

Grady Smith drops a video. Tucker Wetmore drops a new track the next day😂

[@Worgiewoo]

I like the in the moment video, and how you took a break to clean your kitchen, perfection isn’t needed, entertainment and information is. Don’t always agree with you but love hearing your perspective

[@meredithfritz3386]

I got one of Grady’s shirts and it’s pretty darn high-qual 👌 Nice fabric for merch.

[@emilygardner]

So glad to see a video! I actually had checked to see if I was still subscribed. I know the data changes, but I do enjoy hearing "current events" in country music because radio stations don't talk about stuff like this. lol You're my country music news source.

[@BridgetAnnika]

It is crazy how much TikTok has had an effect on the increased popularity in country music. I'm happy for the genre, but I also fear that it will soon become over commercialized and unoriginal again because of it. Great video as usual Grady!

[@jasondorst13]

I love your videos like this. We all know that numbers change, but it gives me artists that I haven’t heard of that I can check out. KZbin is the only thing I’m on, I don’t do X, Facebook or TT.

[@heidithomas4570]

Can you talk about Kacey Musgraves new album Deeper Well?

[@WildWillysProductions428]

Smoke and a light by ole 60 😮‍💨👌 and wine into whiskey is also good too

[@brandonsprague3417]

Very good video man. Haven’t been that involved in social media lately and this cleared up where some of the newer song I’m hearing are coming from!

[@johnsonaaro]

i learned that "before i knew it", which I had only heard the chorus of while playing in the background, was in fact sung by a 12 year old boy and not a lady.

[@TheeBizzyB]

Speaking of up and coming artists, have you covered Willow Avalon yet? Her tune Gettin’ Rich and Goin’ Broke is all over my feed.

[@brodizzle8359]

Love when you post any video dude especially one like this because I know I’m going to add at least 5 extra songs I’ve never heard to my play list. Keep doing what you want to do

[@brideoflevi]

Are there any current country songs about chickens? Cause i know a lot of country people low key obsessed with chickens right now 😂

[@Ziggy33-pm5pl]

😂

[@jacobmantle3398]

Mason Ramsey came to perform at the University of Dayton earlier this month and he was actually a lot better performer than I anticipated and sounded nice!

[@patrickfleenor8133]

I’ve been following Tucker for a while. He had maybe two songs on Apple up until about 4-5 months ago then he blew up on TikTok with a song called “drinkin boots” back in April. And this is the first one he’s put out since and his original two are gone

[@labrams9]

Leading: not new viral artists like Old 60, or made it artists like Zach Bryan, but in depth looks of mid-career artists moving up to headliners like Sierra Ferrell and Charlie Crockett

[@danielmadsen3407]

"Hers ain't mine"! From Austin Brown (of Home Free)

[@Jonathan_214]

Redferrin is also a very similar sound to Morgan Wallen who I've heard getting played more and more on the radio.

[@brightly2025]

I checked out Redferrin because of your comment. Thank you!!!

[@AshleyWalls]

no way this just popped up on my youtube feed- from soho to youtube! love to see it. loved the vid!

[@TheRealJ_Hizzy]

I love that ole 60 sounds like cage the elephant lmao i cant unhear that now, thank you Grady

[@ThunderApache1604V]

New video? Eagerly waiting!

[@Sourcoolness]

If you ever do another song, you should do something that allows you to explore your upper register because you sound nice singing a little higher

[@DontPickLemons]

Redferrin is another Wallen soundalike

[@rjsfarm2534]

Yup, you’d think it was Wallen if you never heard it before.

[@GrahamWrightIV]

Would love to hear your take on A Bar Song (Tipsy)

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

Mason's other song about his Grandparents was beautiful as well!

[@PlumbingArkansas]

How do you know which numbers I have my radio stations set to, Grady? I’ll wait..

[@TheBeatlesToday]

I feel like next time you talk about time sensitive topics, you could do a more vlog style video, so you don’t have to worry about spending too much time editing. We’re just happy to see content from you, even if it’s informal!

[@deannestewart3105]

Always glad I took the time to watch! I appreciate your intelligent perspective, adorable self-awareness and moderated, emotional response to the music scene; and you make me laugh!!!

[@dayanahuerta4153]

That “I hate this video” bit was a great addition made me giggle 😂 Great video!

[@ellahendrickson7912]

Listen to the episode "beyoncé country" on Today Explained; very insightful perspective on the broader impact of Texas Hold Em

[@tamberjune]

Was waiting for your video! ❤

[@michaelmonthey5974]

Searching for great country music songs on the internet is lot more efficient than just waiting for one to be played on country radio.

[@megantoale6122]

Playing the same dang songs everyday for 6 months or more

[@christopherreichart9193]

I want to listen to more Blake Shelton and Morgan wallen keep 2000s and today I want to see more old country and Young country

[@michaelmonthey5974]

@@christopherreichart9193 I want to see more young artists playing old country get more attention.

[@Myrtlecrack]

Using auto-tune is an automatic strike three for me, sorry Tucker. With so many indie country artists out there who'd love to be played on the radio, it seems stupid to be playing a mediocre song by a pop artist that has not worked in country music more than 5 minutes ago, sorry Beyoncé.

[@normiepasta618]

What country radio station are you listening to that isn't playing mediocre pop songs already? I hate to break it to you, but mainstream country has been pop for decades now, with artists like Shania Twain crossing over since the 90s. Now all of the country girlies are pop inspired. Taylor, Maren, Kacey..

[@Myrtlecrack]

@@normiepasta618 So are you saying we need more mediocre country pop? It feels like you are responding to someone else's comment btw, lol. 😝

[@normiepasta618]

I'm saying music in general doesn't have to profound to make an impact. And I responded to the right person. It feels like you don't have a valid response to my comments, by the way lol.@@Myrtlecrack

[@brentmcdonald98]

Grady, I think we’re due for a video on Alberta’s own, Noeline Hofmann. Fantastic artist starting out some tours and getting out there this year. She’s a treat to listen to.

[@carsonjess7220]

In brother Joe by ole 60 you didn’t mention how joes three sons were murdered as well as his wife. And he found out right after writing his next weeks service on forgiveness which is why he chose not to seek revenge but ultimately still couldn’t live without his family.

[@megantoale6122]

I mean I’m not a huge Beyoncé fan. But my issue is with the fact that it does kinda seem like she’s making a country album bc it’s the thing to do rn. Where at least with post Malone he’s talked about being a country fan for years and has teased country music for a long time. I maybe way off on that but that’s just my observation

[@daggya5896]

No, I totally understand that but I would say that she has always wanted to do country music. In 2017, her album, lemonade had a song called daddy lessons and it was a very much country and throughout her entire career, she has always and I mean always made it clear that she was southern. Often I think people forget that she’s always expressed interest in country just because the songs that she did do in the genre didn’t do well

[@biblioholic7139]

I don't have Spotify or TikTok so the only topic I knew about was Beyonce and her song doesn't sound that country, but my country station has gone back to 90s country which makes most of today's country not sound like it to me. Also the Blue for You clips just triggered my brain to hear Blue by Leann Rimes.

[@thewalrusaurus]

That last cut in made me laugh out loud.

[@tatumgallahair7729]

Sierra Ferrell recently released an amazing album, personally my fav is dollar Bill Bar

[@jimbobsmith1865]

Thoughts on the new Zac Brown Band song?

[@Ever_Since_Never]

5:45 is more country than Austin haha.

[@williamgriffin61]

Thanks for the video , so great

[@ellamurray3099]

omg Grady may I say your merch is SO reasonably priced!?

[@DirtyD07]

That Austin song sounds like a discount Beyonce...

[@annmarie3573]

Lol

[@frankkastl836]

To be fair to her, it actually did come out before Texas Hold ‘Em

[@Miruble82]

Another great video Grady. I have a question have you ever heard the song everything under the sun by Waylon Wyatt. If you haven’t I highly recommend it if you have what do you think.

[@jamiecollins32]

"Whoa, funky immediately"

[@cassiefeldpausch2190]

Fun fact my brother is the drummer of ole 60

[@christopherrolen2913]

Tucker sounds like a WISH Morganne Walmart.

[@benjaminleis979]

Mason Ramsey's song reminds of Roy Orbinson much more than Elvis etc.

[@augmented2nd666]

"Truck jeans beer girl Creek boots truck Tan legs, Train dog Beer, Dixie cup" - Bro Country for people who dont listen to Bro Country TRVE NSHVIL CVNTRY. Also, whats with the hiphop drum loops in some of these artists songs? Hilarious.

[@alysa525]

Interested to know your thoughts on the red clay strays!!

[@GradySmith]

Just talked about em in the On The Rise vid last month!

[@JessicaJPB]

The thing about Tucker that I can’t get past is he’s signed to Morgan’s manager’s wife’s label. I’m sry but that just feels like a conflict of interest, like she’s actively planning to turn him into Morgan 2.0. 🥴 It’s like he’s putting on a Morgan Halloween costume by copying his look, sound, and vibe, and doing what has worked before, instead of actually wanting to be original and forge his own path. Even the song title is similar to Morgan’s. Wine Into Whiskey vs. Wine Into Water 🧐 And the shirt lifting has got to stop. He’s a good looking guy but he ruined it for me with all the cringe/douchey stuff he’s doing 🤦🏻‍♀️ I guess my rant is done lol

[@thebatmanwholaughs7877]

2024 has been a good year for country music so far

[@jfl2412]

Dasha is like the Country Version of Kesha. I kinda like her

[@orlahennessy3398]

Dasha is an independent artist… she made this dance up herself… and the song got traction. Maybe it got paid to promote it. But as someone who’s listened to Dasha since 2020 she deserves this success - and I think this viral to Austin is really put pressure. I love king of California too …

[@alainabarnes7527]

I actually love the song Austin 😅

[@jamiecollins32]

I want merch, but I'm holding out for the "Whoa, funky immediately" - Grady Smith" t-shirt!!!

[@brad5277]

Hate the new country era rn. Feels like new artists are sweeping up what remains of zach Brian and other giant acts. Haven’t heard anything really original in a longgggg time. Whiskey this, breakup that, not sure how people can listen to basically the same song over and over. Anyone who likes it please explain

[@codynelson7575]

Yes! It feels weird to hate on people just trying to chase their dreams and having the ability to do it, but a lot of them aren't very good and are getting popular either by luck or their looks.

[@brad5277]

@@codynelson7575 yes! And nowadays its not very hard to “sing”. You just scream very loud with fake emotion

[@theodorelasso7466]

Nothing you said is specific to the current era of country lmao

[@austincosman2907]

Modern country era has lots of different types of country songs, if you mean radio doesn’t then yeah

[@brad5277]

@@theodorelasso7466 I’m sure it seems that way, just seems every new song or artist I discover sounds the exact same as the other. And keep in mind i do like modern country now a days, artists like zach top and treaty oak are very good but i wouldn’t say their original. Just better than the rest

[@gabemoseley4785]

Wanna know what you think of the song “Every Rain” by Luke Borchelt. A song I found from an Instagram ad

[@KyleH2000]

I highly recommend you check out Don Louis and his music. He’s done R&B/Rap but now mainly does Country and he’s so damn good

[@kalebhurd3043]

I hope he talks about The Hixtape that tributes Joe Diffie!! I want to get his take on that album!!

[@xtokra]

before i knew it and twang are such bangers

[@honson7]

Gosh. You are good at this. That’s all.