The Weekly Pick: Nick Jonas, Zach John King, Carter Faith, Tayler Holder & More

Every week, new music drops faster than anyone can keep up, but not everything is worth your time. The Weekly Pick cuts through the noise to spotlight the releases that actually matter right now. From breakout moments to artists hitting their stride, these are the songs and projects demanding space on your radar — and a permanent spot in your playlist.

“Fame Is A Gun” – Carter Faith

Carter Faith’s rendition of Addison Rae’s “Fame Is A Gun” strips the song down and rebuilds it with a darker, moodier edge. Her restrained delivery and atmospheric production shift the focus from pop spectacle to quiet intensity, letting the lyrics hit with more weight. It’s a confident reinterpretation that proves Faith knows exactly how to make a song feel like her own.

“Get To Drinkin'” – Zach John King

Zach John King kicks off 2026 with “Get To Drinkin’,” a nostalgia-soaked country track that captures the blurred lines between heartbreak and denial. Driven by an infectious melody and steady production, the song follows a narrator convinced he’s moved on — until a little whiskey starts rewriting the past. Honest, self-aware, and quietly cutting, it’s a relatable look at how easily rose-colored memories can creep back in after one too many drinks.

“Tell Me (Remix)” – Peech. ft. Grace Tyler

Peech. expands the emotional world of “Tell Me” with a duet remix featuring Grace Tyler, transforming the late-night longing of the original into a full conversation. Tyler’s added perspective brings warmth and vulnerability, deepening the song’s exploration of holding on, letting go, and the ache of memories tied to home. Blending mountain-town melancholy with Nashville soul, the remix feels richer and more intimate — a reminder that the people we love tend to linger long after they’re gone.

“Pieces” – Tayler Holder

Tayler Holder strips things back on the piano-driven ballad “Pieces,” offering a raw confession about finding love at his lowest point. The song traces his past mistakes, inner battles, and self-doubt before the arrival of a girlfriend who saw light where he only saw brokenness. Tender and vulnerable, “Pieces” captures the moment when salvation doesn’t come from fixing yourself first — but from someone believing in you before you’re ready to believe in yourself.

Sunday Best – Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas steps into a more reflective chapter with Sunday Best, his fifth solo studio album and first full-length release since Spaceman. Pulling away from polished pop-funk, the record leans into warm, soulful arrangements inspired by his early days singing in church, giving the project an intimate, grounded feel. With tracks like lead single “Gut Punch,” Jonas confronts self-doubt, family life, and the pressure of perfection, offering an honest exploration of growth, rediscovery, and learning to give himself grace.

“I Gave Her The Moon” – Kenny Whitmire

Kenny Whitmire delivers a quietly devastating moment with “I Gave Her The Moon,” a neo-traditional country ballad rooted in classic heartbreak. Built on mournful vocals, stripped-back acoustic guitar, and swelling steel, the track channels an old-soul sensibility that recalls ’80s-era George Strait. Tender, restrained, and timeless, it captures the ache of giving everything you have — and still coming up short — proving Whitmire’s ability to make nostalgia feel deeply alive.

“Girl News” – Brooke Alexx

Brooke Alexx leans fully into playful pop on “Girl News,” a bright, upbeat track that feels like a late-night bathroom chat with your closest friends. Packed with infectious melodies and tongue-in-cheek lyrics, the song celebrates gossip, inside jokes, and the unfiltered honesty that only comes out when it’s just the girls. Fun, self-aware, and effortlessly catchy, “Girl News” captures the joy of shared secrets and proves Alexx’s knack for turning everyday moments into pop anthems.