This playlist tracks what’s happening from the heart of the country scene to its outer edges. Find fan favorites you already love next to breakout stars and emerging voices. Topping the list this week is Luke Combs with “Back in the Saddle,” the highly anticipated new single from the country megastar. The fiery new tune finds the North Carolina native getting back in touch with his rowdier side, pairing a wild, soulful vocal with high-octane production, slick guitar solo and all. Combs tells Apple Music he leaned into his “need to prove himself” when writing the song, explaining, “It's not an arrogance thing. It's this mindset you need, [where] you have to have this unwavering confidence in yourself to keep going and to succeed. And my mindset is like, ‘Well, fucking let me make you remember me if you can’t remember.’” “Back in the Saddle” is slated to appear on the as-yet-unannounced sixth studio album from Combs. Check back here early and often for updates, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.