New Music Friday January 9: Bruno Mars, A$AP Rocky, Jill Scott, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean, The Kid LAROI & More

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is right here, which implies more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to supply — and ET has you lined for all the things in between.

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment have announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airing live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26. The event will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. The thirteenth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will rejoice the most performed artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025. This 12 months’s top nominees are Taylor Swift with 9 nominations, Alex Warren with 8, Sabrina Carpenter with 8 and Bad Bunny with 8. Other top nominees embody Benson Boone, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Leon Thomas, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, Shaboozey and more. 

Bruno Mars has announced his first solo album in a decade since 24K Magic along with his long-awaited fourth album, The Romantic, arriving on February 27. The first single “I Just Might” is out now and Bruno co-directed the music video. Bruno also announced The Romantic Tour, his first global headline tour in practically a decade. The tour will launch on April 10 and span practically 40 reveals across North America, Europe, and the UK, Joining Bruno across all dates is his Silk Sonic collaborator Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee and extra help shall be supplied by Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas.

BTS have announced their return with their fifth full-length album set for release on March 20. Alongside the album, they may embark on a long-awaited world tour in help of the album. The new album will replicate the end result of their journey thus far and can encompass 14 tracks. Details of their world tour shall be announced on January 14. Ahead of the announcement, BTS despatched heartfelt, handwritten letters to ARMY worldwide and expressed gratitude to those who’ve stood by the band over the years.

Jason Aldean launched three new tracks from his upcoming album, Songs About Us, including his first ever duet along with his spouse Brittany Aldean. “Easier Gone” that includes Brittany, “Her Favorite Color” and “What’s A Little Heartache” can be found now.

Willa Ford has announced her first new album in over 20 years, amanda, out March 6. She shared the first single “Love4Life” out now. The music is a euphoric ode to her husband, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Ryan Nece.

Plus, new music from A$AP Rocky, Jill Scott, The Kid LAROI, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean, Alexander James McLean, Willa Ford, Zach Bryan and more.

“I Just Might” – Bruno Mars

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“Punk Rocky” – A$AP Rocky

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“Pressha” – Jill Scott

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“Sleepless in a Hotel Room” – Luke Combs

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“Easier Gone” – Jason Aldean & Brittany Aldean

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BEFORE I FORGET – The Kid LAROI

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My Name Is Alexander James – Alexander James McLean

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WITH HEAVEN ON TOP – Zach Bryan

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“Love4Life” – Willa Ford

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 “The Banjo Song” – Mumford & Sons

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“When a Cowboy Prays” – Brandon Lake feat Cody Johnson

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“Chronic” – Claire Rosinkranz

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“Dance The Pain Away” – Haute & Freddy

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“Vultures” – Meels

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“Lonely Touch” – Sarah Kinsley

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