The Friday Finest Five: Luke Combs, Dasha & the best new releases in Country music this week
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 soulful duets and heartbreak anthems to good old-fashioned honky-tonk and small-town reflections, this week’s lineup brings something for everyone. Let’s dive in.
Ricky Manning & Dasha – ‘Someone Else & Jesus’
Ricky Manning’s breakout ballad ‘Someone Else & Jesus’ — a raw, aching look at watching an ex move on — has taken on a powerful new life with the addition of Dasha, who fell in love with the track earlier this year and stepped in to tell the other side of the story. Manning’s original version struck a chord online for its vulnerable portrayal of heartbreak and faith, and now Dasha adds a brand-new verse from the ex’s perspective, her soulful, bruised-velvet vocals blending seamlessly with his. With the addition of her signature plucky banjo, the duet becomes a fuller, more human conversation about love, loss, and the pain of letting go, transforming the already-emotional viral hit into a deeper, two-sided narrative that feels both fresh and unforgettable.
Corey Kent ft Koe Wetzel – Rocky Mountain Low
Corey Kent is charging into a new era with ‘Rocky Mountain Low,’ a track he calls one of his all-time favourites — and it’s easy to hear why. The song fuses the rock-and-roll bite he grew up on with the country grit that defines him, landing on a sound that feels bold, fresh, and entirely his. Kent brings in Koe Wetzel for the second verse, a collaboration that feels destined; Wetzel was the exact voice Kent imagined when writing the part, and his presence adds an extra jolt of authenticity. What excites Kent most is that ‘Rocky Mountain Low’ doesn’t echo anything else in today’s country landscape — it stands alone with its own fingerprint. Confident that it will be one of the biggest songs of his career, Kent is ready for the world to hear the explosive blend he’s crafted.
Laci Kaye Booth – I’m in Love With a Man
Laci Kaye Booth returns with one of her most gripping releases yet in ‘I’m In Love With A Man.’ What begins as a tender love song quickly unravels into something far more devastating, as Booth reveals in the chorus that the man she adores is someone her partner can never be. Written with Tofer Brown and Lauren Hungate, the track blends Booth’s signature emotional clarity with a cinematic edge, amplified by producer Ben West, who also helmed her acclaimed debut album. Booth says she knew the power of the song the moment she first played it at the Bluebird Café, calling it a “love story with a twisted ending” and “a heartbreaking, psychological thriller of a song.” Paired with a vintage-styled visualiser from director Natalie Sakstrup, ‘I’m In Love With A Man’ showcases Booth at her most vulnerable and compelling.
Luke Combs – Giving Her Away
The song is an emotional ballad written from the perspective of a groom addressing his bride’s father, delivering a heartfelt promise as he says “I’m giving her my name and you’re giving her away.” Luke has teased this track across social media — sharing clips of himself performing acoustic renditions — and the early response suggests it could become a new favourite for weddings and anyone who loves deeply honest, sentimental country songwriting. ‘Giving Her Away’ is expected to fit into a slate of new music surrounding his upcoming album, projected for release in early 2026.
Tyler Halverson – Fort Worth Losing
‘Fort Worth Losing’ offers a gritty, alt-country punch as Halverson continues sharpening his modern-outlaw edge ahead of his debut album’s February release. Written after a long night wandering the Stockyards, the song was sparked by a stranger’s T-shirt—“I’m Fort Worth It”—which Halverson instantly recognised as lyrical gold. “I knew there was a song there,” he says, and with Jon Decious he spun it into a wry, hard-living tale about how the city might not have been “worth it” for that guy after all.
True to Halverson’s style—a blend shaped equally by Mac Miller, Drake, Merle Haggard, skate parks and sale barns—the track leans into a rawer, more alt-leaning sound. It builds on the rugged storytelling of his ‘Western Amerijuana’ project while signalling the unfiltered, full-throttle spirit of the album to come.
