George Birge

It turns out that the "I Had Some Help" singer wasn't just showing respect to the '90s and 2000s great.

This list proves musical inspiration can come from any genre.

She triumphed at the annual country music showcase.

Now that's a one-of-a-kind story.

Previous New Faces of Country Music include Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, George Strait and (in 2023) Jelly Roll.

He knew it was a hit.

You could say it all started as a joke, but the speed at which the song caught fire was awe-inspiring.