New Music FRIDAY! Sting, Guns N' Roses & More Drop HUGE Albums!

It’s Friday, and that means a fresh deluge of new music is hitting our ears! So, grab your headphones and get ready to update your playlists because this week is absolutely stacked. From rock legends to pop princesses, there’s something for everyone to groove to.

New Music FRIDAY! Sting, Guns N' Roses & More Drop...

First up, let's talk about the big players. Spotify just dropped its Top 10 Global Artists for 2025, and Bad Bunny reigns supreme. No surprises there, right? The rest of the list is a who's who of the music industry: Taylor Swift at #2, The Weeknd at #3, Drake at #4, and Billie Eilish rounding out the top 5. Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Arijit Singh, and Fuerza Regida also secured spots, proving that global music tastes are as diverse and exciting as ever. It's always interesting to see how these rankings shift year to year – a real reflection of what we’re all listening to.

Speaking of classics, Elton John's "Step Into Christmas" has officially gone platinum! That's over a million certified units in the U.S., folks. Released way back in 1973, this song is a total earworm and a holiday staple. I mean, can you even imagine Christmas without it? Sir Elton celebrated the milestone with a fun post on social media, and honestly, who can blame him? It's a well-deserved achievement for a timeless tune.

Now, for those of you who like a little country twang with your entertainment, mark your calendars! The Music City Rodeo is returning to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena from May 28-30, 2026. And get this – the concert lineup is insane! Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi are all headlining. Tim McGraw himself announced the event, which is pretty cool. This is definitely going to be a weekend to remember for country and rodeo fans alike.

But wait, there's more! (I always wanted to say that!). Here's a quick rundown of some of the hottest new releases to check out today:

• Sting – *The Last Ship (Expanded Edition)*
• Guns N' Roses – "Nothin'"
• Aerosmith, Yungblud feat. Lainey Wilson – "Wild Woman"
• Miley Cyrus – "Dream As One" from *Avatar: Fire and Ash Original Motion Picture Soundtrack*
• Gwen Stefani – "Shake The Snow Globe" from *OH. WHAT. FUN. Original Motion Picture Soundtrack*
• Alex Warren & Gigi Perez – "Eternity"
• Luke Combs – "Giving Her Away"
• Zac Brown Band – *Love & Fear*
• Thomas Rhett – *Thomas Rhett Live From Fenway Park*
• Ice Spice feat. Tokischa – "Thootie"
• Frankie Grande – "I Don't Remember It"
• Huddy – "Burn The Ballroom Down"
• Laci Kaye Booth – "I'm In Love With A Man"
• Jutes – *Dilworth*
• Freya Skye – "silent treatment"
• MIKA – "Immortal Love"
• Meet Me @ The Altar – *Worried Sick*
• People I've Met – "Promise"
• Thomas Raggi – *Masquerade*
• Jesse Jo Stark & Lil Yachty – "who knew"
• Channel Tres – "Free Your Mind"

So there you have it – a massive selection of new music to dive into this weekend. Happy listening!