The Buzziest Rising Country Artists of 2024

There are tons of great artists making a splash in country music, and these 7 acts are some of the ones I believe in the most!
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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Wyatt Flores
02:19 - Red Clay Strays
03:28 - Big Announcement
05:29 - Alexandra Kay
07:46 - Zach Top
08:59 - Evan Honer
10:46 - Treaty Oak Revival
12:53 - Maggie Antone
14:30 - Final Thoughts
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[@delmedico6804]

I hate when Grady has all my favorite artists on it. Means I’ll never get to see them play live for cheap anymore. Thanks man

[@christa526]

Prayers for Wyatt. Thank you so much for honoring his gift.

[@51Dutchman]

Yeah, just read that Wyatt has been going through a hard time with mental health struggles lately. Glad to see he’s being honest about his situation and that people are generally supporting him giving himself the time and space he needs to recover.

[@Seneca_creek]

Red Clay Strays is the revelation of the year for me. Great voice, great melodies, great lyrics.

[@somebodysdog9235]

And great band feel! Those guys are tight on another level.

[@xchemicalxkilljoyx]

Saw Zach Top live in August, didn't know any of his songs, but had a great time for his entire set. Hoping his fan base grows even more, he definitely deserves it

[@davidhochstetler4068]

Pure 90’s country style

[@mattl165]

I won’t attempt to categorize Evan Honer but his music is great. Thanks for mentioning him.

[@logical_volcel]

he's in the same basket as noah where they straddle the line but get actually write good and interesting songs (unfortunately most of the folk scene is not very good)

[@andya8258]

Zach Top is going to be a beast. Love his bluegrass and 90s country style

[@VinceBo]

Zach Top is gonna sky rocket this year I just know it! Been listening to him constantly since finding out about him.

[@joshuagonzales210]

No Vacancy was my number 1 on Spotify Wrapped and what sold me on Treaty Oak's music.

[@jamieaxelrod9627]

I saw the Red Clay Strays at The Basement on a Monday night in 2019. I have been waiting for them to get some recognition ever since that night.

[@EddieB.Realtor]

I just got to see The Red Clay Strays at the Troubadour in West Hollywood CA. New to the scene and I’m glad to be here! I discovered them in February of 2024

[@MidpackMania]

OK I CAME BACK TO REPORT! I saw treaty oak revival tonight in CA and honestly it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Crushed every song and sounded amazing. So much energy, crowd in the palm of their hands, perfect setlist. I have to agree that the crowd wasn’t the best type of fan, but everyone singing along was fun to be a part of. Every member also stayed after to sign every piece of memorabilia fans had. Great band, great show. Love seeing them blow up.

[@Covshooter556]

Maggie Antone has an entrancing voice, saw her live a couple weeks ago with Kat Hasty at a small venue in GA and they both killed it! Let’s go Magoogs!

[@tudormiller887]

Wyatt Flores performed at C2C Festival last month here in the UK. He has such a huge following right now, across all generations of Country fans. ❤

[@stevescountryfavorites]

Can’t wait to unlock Series of Episodes!

[@evan7553]

I met Evan Honer at xbk in Des Moines, and he walked to the door after the show and took pictures, signed autographs, and talked with all the fans. He deserves nothing but good things

[@aking25199]

Thanks for your recommendations, Grady! Love your shoutout of Treaty Oak, they were recommended to me by Spotify last year and I love their sound. “Haunted House” is one of my favorite songs by them

[@345dane]

Love Zach Top heard him for the first time opening for Flatland! Treaty Oak one of my favs rn as well!

[@palmsindy]

I love Alexandra kays cover of blink-182 classic "dammit" it's a beautiful version of one of my favourite songs of all times 👌

[@That.97.z71]

SOOOOO happy to see Treaty Oak getting more and more recognition. The best group coming out of the red dirt scene by far

[@mmrw]

I’m convinced that people who argue that Stick Season isn’t a country song just don’t want to admit they listen to country

[@caleblafon11]

Great video Grady. I’ve never heard of most these artists, I definitely got some new (new to me) music to check out.

[@veycaution2149]

Missed Dylan Gossett

[@edconway8599]

Was thinking the same thing but he’s so popular already that maybe he didn’t meet criteria

[@beplanking]

​@@edconway8599 He's definitely talked about him before, with Coal and the album in general so this is probably accurate

[@Ian00003]

I saw Wyatt open up for 49 Winchester in July (who I discovered from a Grady video) but on a great show. I doubt I’ll ever be able to pay $20 to go see either act ever again

[@speedymcgee9289]

You should do a coutry roundup every 3 months to kind keep track of things but i love you and your channel

[@Ta12dankdiscoveries]

I agree! I miss these types of videos from Grady!

[@user-hz4nw9fc1c]

Alexandra Kay is AMAAAAAZING!!!

[@irish-rx9343]

I saw Zach Top open for Flatland Cavalry in Milwaukee a few weeks ago. He and his band put on a killer set

[@rjsfarm2534]

Not sure how much buzz there is around Ellis Bullard but thats who I’m watching this year. Castellows also will get pretty big this year i should think.

[@danielisgro6609]

Absolutely love Wyatt Flores and hope he continues to grow! 😎 Solid video Grady! There’s so much content out there it’s great to have some suggestions. A few years ago I used to teach high school and some of my students would ask if they could skip the cafeteria and eat lunch in my room because I’d watch your videos. 😂 They’d stop by in the morning and say ‘New Grady video! Lunch in your class today!’

[@donnaposey4311]

A friend of mine shared a song by Red Clay Strays and loved it - made me take a look at them. 👍🏻

[@titusbc]

Red Clay Strays.. just stumbled on them last month and love their sound.

[@AnonymousScout1]

Red Clay Strays and Wyatt Flores have been on repeat for a while now. Love them both. Cant wait for Kashus Culpepper to release some music and find himself on this list next time you release a vid like this

[@Chihobbit]

I have gone off country star a little bit because I got all the song (not all deluxe though), but to play series of episodes I will be buying this! Soooo good to see Alexandra Kay getting some love. I have been really enjoying her album and how emotional it is.

[@bweags4194]

Gotta give some looks to Josiah and the Bonnevilles, he’s playing the opry on April 13th and has an almost completely sold out American tour coming up. Incredible voice and songwriting.

[@GradySmith]

He was #7 on my Best Albums of 2023!

[@rjsfarm2534]

Ya, booked too small of venues. Same with Sam Barber and Dylan Gossett

[@samaajamaa]

Love seeing TOR in this! I’d love to see more of your opinions on the artists that are in the more punk/ grunge based side of country (Hardy’s rockstar single, Austin snell etc) cause this scene has blown up so much since Koe, love your vids!

[@stephaniehanes4297]

Alexandra Kay is hands down my favorite country artist!! Been following her since 2018!!!!!!!

[@coffeeguy957]

Love Red Clay Strays! Seeing them open for Whiskey Myers! So pumped for that entire concert!

[@jerrysiewert2818]

I've been listening to Justin Mcroberts for over 20 years. Nice to see him get a shout out.

[@cartermorrill6056]

I got to see Evan Horner at a tiny venue in Seattle, such a cool experience. I hope he’s blows up even more.

[@Myrtlecrack]

Country Rock: Rock with heavy country influence. Country Pop: Pop with heavy country influence. Pop Country: Popular Country music, like Lainey Wilson or Morgan Wallen.

[@1023twisted]

Alexandra Kay is amazing!! Great video!

[@donaldcollver1720]

Great list! One more to keep an eye on is Tucker Wetmore.

[@DEADWINTER]

Treaty Oak is gonna blow up for sure!

[@fedatwater2314]

Good list. You have something for everyone. I’m a fan of Flores and the Red Clay Strays, but will give the others a listen.

[@zacharyhardin426]

Our boy Grady is famous!

[@joshuahendrix3755]

Zach Top is hands down the best one on this list!

[@johnhermes4112]

I’m really excited for Zach Top! He came out with a bluegrass album in 2022 before his neotraditional sound started!

[@jacksoncook38]

You know who I think is missing on this list? Conner Smith. The guy is growing fast

[@fredflink26]

Idk if this will get to you but you need to hear Tyler Braden - all his stuff is what you like

[@clinchfieldns]

Zach Top's new single "Use Me" might be the best country release since Whiskey Lullaby.

[@kayleeholt0712]

Love wyatt and red clay strays. Someone im watching is sierra ferrell. She has a great appilachian sound and even made a song inspired by the new hunger games "The Ballad of songbirds of snakes".

[@GradySmith]

I love Sierra!! In my brain she already broke out with her last album -- I think I had it in my Best of 2021 Albums? -- but she's awesome and def still rising!

[@rjsfarm2534]

Ya, Sierra is getting national Tv exposure and big slots on festivals. She is already huge, but will get larger no doubt

[@flo_growngnome3431]

There’s the sun sounds like a classic, Zach will be on the rise forsure

[@wrathika]

I keep seeing Abby Anderson on shorts in various apps, i really do like the single she's promoting right now.

[@logical_volcel]

I really love treaty oak revival singing about the current way of life for a blue collar working away, not another band singing about how it used to be, the divorce, the terrible accomodation, the sleeziness, truly feels lived in

[@masonstewart9184]

Someone who you should look for is Gavin Adcock.

[@emilybethmitchell]

I'm going to see Evan in Nashville!!! Thank you for introducing him to me a few months ago 🙏

[@GradySmith]

I'll see you there!

[@3TWelding]

Great video, glad to see Treaty Oak and Zach Tip mentioned.

[@bronsonhall9122]

Been a huge treaty oak fan for well over a year now and I’m loving seeing them finally get recognition! DM’d them on instagram back when they had like 1000 followers and they responded, fan for life.

[@ashtons.2282]

Wyatt and Red Clay Strays have me in a chokehold

[@josephtill5613]

I love the appreciation and shoutout to Treaty Oak! They’re amazing, but Ellis Bullard should be on this list! Love the channel keep this stuff coming

[@rjsfarm2534]

I second Ellis Bullard

[@Turtlesbekool]

I was introduced to Evan Honer by his cover of Jersey Giant and have been a big fan ever since. Glad he’s getting eyes! Also, I didn’t take Alexandra Kay seriously at all bc of TikTok lol, but since Grady likes it, I’ll give it a listen 🤝🏼

[@kentohms2878]

Welp, needed this kind of mojo. Going to pay for my second tour pass ever on the game now. Great work Grady!

[@karatecat29]

Can’t wait for your takeover in Country Star!! I’m basically addicted to that game!!

[@CyrusWaugh]

**Ahem** I ThInk yOU FoRgor BEyOncE

[@GradySmith]

FORGIVE ME

[@jessicagilkerson1095]

I think you forgot the t homie 😂

[@case8309]

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the Castellows

[@bdonnellylaw]

ALexandra Kay -I admire her for doing this on her own and even self-financing her tour, but we saw her show in NYC. We go to a lot of live country music and I can only think of one other show that disappointed us more. It might have just been a bad night, but her voice and stage personality just weren't there. Her opener, Haley Mae Campbell, in comparison was stellar and saved the night for us.

[@jacobrowell4041]

There’s a few artists I’d love to hear your thoughts on Grady! 1. Moose Miller 2. Stephen Wilson Jr. 3. Colin Stough 4. Alex Lambert 5. Taylor McCall 6. Dean Johnson 7. Tanner Usrey 8. J.R. Carroll 9. Jaden Decker Quite the hefty list but there’s a crazy amount of talent out there at the moment.

[@Mattfri1]

Zach top reminds me of george strait. Discovered him back in October after a tweet from parker mccollum

[@Hatsnnotes1]

Zach Top, Drake Milligan and Jake Worthington will put the country back in country music! Long live 90's country!! 😊

[@tuftynutz520]

I hope Corey Kent gets more recognition. He has some really good songs.

[@jamescurry177]

Great list, Grady. Also curious what you think of Sierra Ferrell's new album... i can't stop listening!

[@jodineiman7863]

love love LOVE maggie SO MUCH!!

[@ANLaBarbera]

Ella Langley! Loving her lately!

[@elissafaustina6243]

Some new ones for me Grady! Thanks for the recommendations🙌

[@drewhenry9014]

Was waiting for the day I’d see Evan honer make one of these videos👏🏻

[@HillManuelCo33]

Heck yeah man! Love to see that passion and fire!

[@Mack5895]

Good list I'll definitely have to check some of them out! I'm still dying for you to find and talk about John Morgan! I seen him at a country thunder concert in Bristol TN a few years ago before he released an album and only had a few covers and maybe 3 or so singles. He is so great!

[@gavinc1539]

Glad to see stones throw by the red clay strays getting some Grady love, wondering why is the popular one but the voice in stones throw in top tier

[@jamiecollins32]

"Whoa, funky immediately"

[@Jackrusselllll]

See the Red Clay Strays if you haven't yet, such a good show

[@stevendudley5687]

Zach Top reminds me of Alan Jackson and Brooks &:Dunn and I love Alexandra Kay’s voice! She’s been touring with Tim McGraw

[@bobmccurry213]

Hope you make it back to laurel cove this year. Wyatt and red clay both are the headliners!

[@lexib5487]

Love Zach Top I’m really hoping he gets the recognition he deserves!!

[@EthanFabz]

Hell yeah Grady! so glade to here you are loving making videos again!!!!!

[@joseyjag]

I am certified obsessed with Zach Top

[@safcjcp]

Seeing wyatt Flores at c2c in London and Evan Honer In Glasgow

[@kotoko4335]

I love Maggie Antone so FRICKIN much! But Grady… aren’t you guys friends??? I want to meet you guys so much

[@philipreid2542]

Came here from a link in Country Star, but slightly surprised there was no in-game reward.for doing so. Not a big deal, as have been an avid watcher anyway for a while, but still surprised. All good though 🙂👍

[@MC-xq6yd]

Um, 🤩 wow!!! I LOVE the Zach guy!!! His music is my favorite 😊

[@drewlutts3623]

I’ve resorted to calling Treaty Oak Revival, “Cocaine Country” 😂😂

[@trentopinto5]

That's actually a good name😂

[@kpellican]

Missed the mark here Grady. Max McNown should have made this list.

[@aarons2848]

You pretty much just detailed my most played songs/artists on Spotify from the last few months 😂😅

[@PNWanderer]

Stephen Wilson Jr should be on this list

[@melaniemurphy4233]

If you get the chance, you MUST see Red Clay Strays live.

[@jesserebelscumgore2325]

Red clay strays are gonna be huge

[@jessica-xd4ts]

I don't usually make comments on videos, but I truly think you should look into Moose Miller. I discovered him a few months back (Where the Wild Things Are) and I've loved every song he's come out with since. I was shocked to see that he only had a few thousand views, he's extremely talented and I believe he could be a big thing.

[@TheMidwestMarvels]

I saw that title change :P

[@GradySmith]

I mean, you know me. 11th hour title switches turn into 13th hour title switches. But I ain't editing this thumbnail b/c it was too stressful to make!

[@TheMidwestMarvels]

@@GradySmith Love your work, keep it up!

[@LesBlackwell]

Nothing has ever made me feel as old as hearing someone say "neo traditional '90s country" 💀

[@beniveyv7849]

One of my favorite up and coming artists is Race ricketts some songs to check out are 940, no cowboy and you don’t deserve to write a song about with the incredible Presley Haile

[@pudman33]

You should go check out the new Due West album Unbroken. Produced by the legendary Dean Dillon.

[@B1gC4st]

Treaty Oak is a distillery...