RISERS: Vincent Mason Has a Huge Buzz Going Into 2026

Vincent Mason is one of country music's most aspirational artists in 2026, and that's why Taste of Country chose him as one of our RISERS: 2026 Artists to Watch.

Who Is Vincent Mason?

Vincent Mason is a 25-year-old country singer-songwriter who is having his moment in the spotlight.

Mason grew up in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell, Ga., and eventually moved to Nashville to pursue his musical dreams.

Mason began releasing music online in 2022, and he scored a viral breakout hit with "Hell Is a Dance Floor" via TikTok in 2024.

He released an EP titled Can't Just Be Me in 2024, followed by his debut album, There I Go, in November of 2025.

What Are Vincent Mason's Top Songs?

Mason's best-known song is "Hell Is a Dance Floor," which went Gold after going viral online.

His 2025 radio single, "Damned If I Do," reached No. 16 on Billboard's Bubbling Under chart and No. 33 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 2025.

What Are Vincent Mason's Career Highlights?

Mason appeared in Spotify’s 2026 Artists to Watch program.

He made his national television debut on the Kelly Clarkson Show and also appeared on the Today Show in 2025.

He was also tapped as Apple Music’s Country Riser for November and has surpassed 500 million career streams. “Hell Is a Dance Floor” alone has earned 191 million streams.

He's opened for Riley Green, Jordan Davis, Megan Moroney and Parker McCollum, among others.

What's Next for Vincent Mason in 2026?

Mason's latest single is “Wish You Well,” which sits at No. 23 currently. The song has earned more than 31 million streams.

Mason's also slated to open for Morgan Wallen on his Still the Problem Tour.

Keep track of Vincent Mason via his official website.

See the Most Played Country Song from the Year You Were Born

Who had the most played country song during the year you were born? This list is a fascinating time capsule of prevalent trends from every decade in American history. Scroll through to find your birth year and then click to listen. Some of these songs have been lost through the years, many of them for good reason!

Men named Hank dominated early before stars like Freddie Hart, Ronnie Milsap, Willie Nelson Clint Black took over to close the 1980s. More recently it's been Tim Mcgraw, Rodney Atkins, Kane Brown and Morgan Wallen. Did the most-played country song from the year you were born become a favorite of yours later? All info comes from Billboard's country airplay charts.

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Most Popular Country Album From the Year You Were Born

Find out which country singer dominated on this list of the most popular albums from the year you were born or graduated high school.

This list is based on sales date from the Soundscan era (1991 to 2022) and total weeks spent atop Billboard's Hot Country Albums chart (1964-1990).

In 1999, Shania Twain's Come on Over album became the first to top the year-end chart in back-to-back years, but that feat has been done four times since, most recently in 2022. Which country album defined your childhood? Scroll down to find out.

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes

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