In a year full of breakouts across both the independent scene and the mainstream alike, ranging from the likes of Ella Langley and Zach Top to The Red Clay Strays and Treaty Oak Revival, Stephen ...

A former microbiologist and Golden Gloves boxer, Wilson is also one of the more distinctive new sounds in country. He's broken through not with huge record sales but via viral clips on social media.

These artists stand out in a "perspective on country music’s latest chapter." ...

CMA New Artist of the Year nominees Stephen Wilson Jr. and Shaboozey delivered a moving duet at this year's Country Music Association Awards. Wilson and Shaboozey brought their powerful vocals ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Stephen Wilson Jr. performed a staggering cover of "Stand by Me" at the 2025 CMA Awards. The New Artist ...

So much needed to happen for Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr.'s song for Stephen King's latest film adaptation to come together that it seems to be nothing short of serendipity. The duo wasn't simply ...

Stephen Wilson Jr.has exploded onto the country scene recently, and when I sat down with him, I asked which artist has given him the best career advice. He didn’t hesitate — it was Eric Church. Wilson ...

The Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. has announced a fall run of his wildly successful sold-out søn of dad tour including performances at The Warfield in San Francisco, The ...

Last New Year's Eve, more than a dozen performers took the stage to help ring in a new year. There's a refreshing reminder in the country music scene about taking a step back and savoring success — ...

This is FRESH AIR. One of the more distinctive, recent sounds in country music comes from Stephen Wilson Jr., according to our rock critic Ken Tucker. Recently nominated as best new artist by the ...