{"id":2247609,"date":"2026-01-23T20:49:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2247609"},"modified":"2026-01-23T20:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:49:41","slug":"parker-mccollum-hudson-westbrook-kashus-culpepper-reba-mcentire-more-january-23-2026-celeb-secrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/parker-mccollum-hudson-westbrook-kashus-culpepper-reba-mcentire-more-january-23-2026-celeb-secrets\/","title":{"rendered":"Parker McCollum, Hudson Westbrook, Kashus Culpepper, Reba McEntire &#038; More \u2013 January 23, 2026 \u2013 Celeb Secrets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\">\n                <\/aside>\n<p>            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"648\">Grab your boots and turn the volume all the way up, because <em><strong>Celeb Secrets Country<\/strong><\/em>\u2018s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/new-music-friday\"><em><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"396\">New Music Friday<\/strong><\/em><\/a> playlist is officially <em data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"441\">for the country music lovers<\/em>. From fan-favorite anthems finally getting their moment to fresh EPs from rising stars and legendary voices revisiting iconic eras, January 23\u2019s release slate proves country music is thriving across generations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"1047\">Leading the pack is award-winning hitmaker <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/Parker-mccollum\"><strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"712\">Parker McCollum<\/strong><\/a>, who\u2019s giving fans what they\u2019ve been begging for with a long-awaited new song that\u2019s already a standout in his live shows. Rising Texas breakout <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/hudson-westbrook\"><strong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"878\">Hudson Westbrook<\/strong><\/a> follows with a brand-new EP and major momentum at radio, while <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/reba-mcentire\"><strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"959\">Reba McEntire<\/strong><\/a> celebrates a career milestone with a nostalgic release that hits straight in the feels. Plus, GRAMMY\u00ae Artist to Watch<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/kashus-culpepper\"><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1063\"> Kashus Culpepper<\/strong><\/a> officially arrives with one of the year\u2019s most anticipated debut albums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1368\">Parker McCollum is officially delivering on one of fans\u2019 biggest requests with the release of \u201cBig Ole Fancy House,\u201d a track that\u2019s been living in his live set for years and is now finally available everywhere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1670\">Written by McCollum alongside <strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1447\">Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, and Hillary Lindsey<\/strong>, the song leans into classic country storytelling, centering on the idea that no matter how big the dream or how fancy the house, none of it matters without someone to share it with \u2014 and honestly, we\u2019re emotional already.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1923\">\u201cY\u2019all been asking for this one for a while so I\u2019m glad it\u2019s finally getting to you,\u201d McCollum shares in a statement. \u201cTook a couple of times of cutting it before it felt good enough to release\u2026 Appreciate all the love everyone has shown this song. Means a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2426\">\u201cBig Ole Fancy House\u201d will appear on the upcoming Deluxe Edition of <strong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2014\"><em data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2012\">PARKER MCCOLLUM<\/em><\/strong>, out March 20, adding to the critically acclaimed project that showcased his signature blend of traditional country roots and modern-day grit. The timing couldn\u2019t be sweeter either \u2014 McCollum is gearing up for a massive 2026 touring run, including his fourth consecutive appearance at the Houston Rodeo and another return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he\u2019s sold out three years in a row.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2426\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/new-music-friday-country-edition-parker-mccollum-hudson-westbrook-kashus-culpepper-reba-mcentire-more-january-23-2026\/2026-01-23_hudson-westbrook_exclusive_ep_cover-art-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-178870\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2650\">Texas country\u2019s fastest riser <strong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2525\">Hudson Westbrook<\/strong> is keeping his breakout era alive with the release of his sophomore EP, <em data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2612\">Exclusive<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 and the timing couldn\u2019t be better.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2944\">The five-song project, written entirely by Westbrook with collaborators including <strong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2790\">Neil Medley, Lukas Scott, Beau Bailey, and Dan Alley<\/strong>, blends infectious hooks with heartfelt storytelling, further cementing his status as one of country music\u2019s artists to watch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3210\">\u201cThis EP is different for me because I was able to write from a different perspective than my last record, while staying true to my Texas influences,\u201d Westbrook shares in a statement. \u201cThe fans are really connecting to the songs and I\u2019m happy this is finally out in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3589\">The release comes hot on the heels of his national performance debut on NBC\u2019s <em data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3299\">TODAY<\/em> and as his debut radio single \u201cHouse Again\u201d continues climbing inside the Top 10 \u2014 not to mention he\u2019s already crossed one billion career streams (casual). Up next? Major tour support slots with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/bailey-zimmerman\"><strong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3525\">Bailey Zimmerman<\/strong><\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/morgan-wallen\"><strong data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3547\">Morgan Wallen<\/strong><\/a>, plus a packed festival run through 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3873\">Country royalty <strong data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3696\">Reba McEntire<\/strong> is taking fans on a nostalgic ride with the release of the 30th anniversary edition of her beloved album <em data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3825\"><strong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3824\">Starting Over<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 and yes, it\u2019s just as iconic as you remember.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"4195\">Originally released in 1995, the project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and went Platinum, delivering classics like \u201cOn My Own,\u201d the powerhouse collaboration with <strong data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4119\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/trisha-yearwood\">Trisha Yearwood<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/martina-mcbride\">Martina McBride<\/a>, and Linda Davis<\/strong> that became one of the most unforgettable moments in country music history.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4197\" data-end=\"4444\">The anniversary edition features three bonus tracks, including Reba\u2019s take on <strong data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4306\">Don Williams\u2019 \u201cTulsa Time,\u201d<\/strong> plus \u201cHeat Wave\u201d and \u201cMisty Blue,\u201d giving longtime fans and new listeners alike a fresh way to experience one of her most cherished eras.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_178868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-178868\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/new-music-friday-country-edition-parker-mccollum-hudson-westbrook-kashus-culpepper-reba-mcentire-more-january-23-2026\/kc_act-i_cover\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-178868\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload size-large wp-image-178868\" viewbox=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/KC_Act-I_cover-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\"\/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-178868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image by Cedrick Jones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"494\">GRAMMY\u00ae Artist to Watch <strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"236\">Kashus Culpepper<\/strong> is stepping into his star moment with the release of <em data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"301\"><strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"300\">Act I<\/strong><\/em>, a stunning and soul-forward debut album that blends Americana grit, Southern rock edge, and intimate country storytelling \u2014 and honestly, it already feels like the arrival of a legacy artist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"681\">\u201cCreating music has been the greatest joy of my life,\u201d Culpepper shares in a statement. \u201cMy debut album Act I serves as a beginning of that journey\u2026 thank you to every musical idol I\u2019ve ever had.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1043\">And speaking of idols \u2014 Culpepper\u2019s already earned some of the most coveted co-signs in music. <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"792\">Elton John<\/strong> calls him<em> \u201cif Bill Withers made country music,\u201d<\/em> while <strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"863\">John Mayer<\/strong> declares he\u2019s \u201cas good as it gets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1515\">The 18-track project showcases the many sides of Culpepper\u2019s artistry \u2014 from the silky soul of <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1159\">\u201c<\/strong>Break Me Like\u201d and hometown love letter \u201cAlabama Beauty Queen,\u201d to the sweeping piano ballad \u201cCherry Rose\u201d and the blues-rock fire of \u201cIn Her Eyes.\u201d Fan-favorite \u201cBroken Wing Bird,\u201d featuring <strong>Sierra Ferrell<\/strong>, stands out as one of the album\u2019s most emotional moments, blending their voices over stripped-back guitar in the most hauntingly beautiful way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1794\">Recorded at the legendary <strong data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1580\">Ivy Manor Studio in Muscle Shoals<\/strong>, Culpepper\u2019s Alabama roots pulse through every note, channeling the same soulful energy that once filled the halls for icons like <strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1730\">Aretha Franklin<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1753\">Wilson Pickett<\/strong> \u2014 while still sounding entirely his own.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1794\">But that\u2019s not all! This week\u2019s playlist is also packed with new heat from <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/carly-pearce\">Carly Pearce<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/ashley-mcbryde\">Ashley McBryde<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/conner-smith\">Conner Smith<\/a><\/strong>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/tag\/tiera-kennedy\"><strong>Tiera Kennedy<\/strong><\/a>, but don\u2019t forget to scroll through the full list and let us know if you\u2019re loving these tracks by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post or by sliding into our DMs on Instagram at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/celebsecretscountry\">@celebsecretscountry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Parker McCollum \u2013 \u201cBig Ole Fancy House\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reba McEntire \u2013 \u201cTulsa Time\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Trisha Yearwood \u2013 \u201cThe Mirror\u201d (Deluxe)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=videoseries\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=videoseries<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Carly Pearce \u2013 \u201cChurch Girl\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ashley McBryde \u2013 \u201cWhat If We Don\u2019t\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hudson Westbrook \u2013 \u201cExclusive\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>NEEDTOBREATHE \u2013 \u201cThe Long Surrender\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kashus Culpepper \u2013 \u201cAlabama Beauty Queen\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kelleigh Bannen \u2013 \u201cThe Live Sessions\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=videoseries\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=videoseries<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Conner Smith \u2013 \u201cMan I Was Made To Be\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cody Hibbard feat. John Daly \u2013 \u201cGo Down Drinking A Beer\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Timmy McKeever \u2013 \u201cI Wish I Could\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kylie Morgan \u2013 \u201cLike My Own\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Austin Michael \u2013 \u201cBack in the Saddle\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ashley Anne \u2013 \u201chappy birthday\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Jackie Lee \u2013 \u201cCold Beer, Country Music, and You\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tiera Kennedy \u2013 \u201cThe Giver\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hayden Coffman \u2013 \u201cCall It Country\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Taylor Austin Dye \u2013 \u201cMan For That\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Landon Parker \u2013 \u201cSmell The Roses\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ben Gallaher \u2013 \u201cI\u2019ll Take You\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Joey Myron \u2013 \u201cWork Work Work\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kalsey Kulyk \u2013 \u201cCowboy Crazy\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Chad Sellers \u2013 \u201cKids Of Your Own\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hadlie Jo \u2013 \u201cMirrors &amp; Smoke\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lori Rayne \u2013 \u201cI Don\u2019t Drink\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Paul Minnich \u2013 \u201cPull Me Through\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Madison Olivia \u2013 \u201cTake My Man\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<aside class=\"wyr-reactions\">\n<h2 class=\"g1-beta g1-beta-2nd\">What&#8217;s Your Reaction?<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<p>                    <!--begin code --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pp-multiple-authors-boxes-wrapper pp-multiple-authors-wrapper pp-multiple-authors-layout-boxed multiple-authors-target-the-content box-post-id-157877 box-instance-id-1 ppma_boxes_157877\" data-post_id=\"157877\" data-instance_id=\"1\" data-additional_class=\"pp-multiple-authors-layout-boxed.multiple-authors-target-the-content\" data-original_class=\"pp-multiple-authors-boxes-wrapper pp-multiple-authors-wrapper box-post-id-157877 box-instance-id-1\">\n<p>                                                                            <span class=\"ppma-layout-prefix\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ppma-author-category-wrap\">\n                                                                                                                                    <span class=\"ppma-category-group ppma-category-group-1 category-index-0\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pp-multiple-authors-boxes-ul author-ul-0\">\n<li class=\"pp-multiple-authors-boxes-li author_index_0 author_celebsecrets4u has-avatar\">\n<div class=\"pp-author-boxes-avatar\">\n<div class=\"avatar-image\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-del=\"avatar\" alt=\"Juliet Schroder\" src=\"https:\/\/celebsecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/07\/IMG_0935-96x96.jpg\" class=\"avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-80 photo \" height=\"80\" width=\"80\"\/>                                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"pp-author-boxes-avatar-details\">\n<p>Juliet is the founder and executive producer\/host of Celeb Secrets and Celeb Secrets Country. 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