Shinedown just added another impressive milestone to their already remarkable career. The band has officially landed their first-ever entry on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart, with their latest single “Searchlight” debuting at No. 54 on this week’s chart.
According to Billboard, the song earned 980,000 audience impressions during the June 12-18 tracking week, marking a significant crossover moment for a band that has spent nearly 25 years dominating the rock charts.
The achievement is not lost on the band. Bassist Eric Bass shared his appreciation for the warm welcome from country radio, noting how much it means for Shinedown to be embraced by another format after building such a strong legacy in rock music.
“After nearly a quarter century of ruling Billboard’s rock charts, Shinedown crosses over to its first entry on a country ranking, as “Searchlight” debuts at No. 54 on Country Airplay (dated June 27). The song drew 980,000 audience impressions in the June 12-18 tracking week, according to Luminate.”
“It means a lot to us,”Myers adds of charting on Country Airplay.“The fact that we can even be accepted by another format is really cool to us. So, thank you to country radio for playing the song. We know they’re a group of people who are very proud of what they do, so thank you very much for letting us in.”
Beyond their chart success, Shinedown has been busier than ever. The band recently performed during the grand finale of American Idol, delivered a headlining set at the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and launched their massive Dance, Kid, Dance Act II World Tour, which will take them across 11 countries. They have also earned back-to-back honors as Rock Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Their continued success has been highlighted by major outlets including Billboard, Rolling Stone, USA Today, Parade, and American Songwriter, all recognizing the band’s ongoing evolution and growing impact across multiple genres.
This summer, the band will carry their massive global momentum into the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II World Tour spanning 11 countries and more than 50 dates across North America, the UK, and Europe. Building on the band’s longstanding philanthropic efforts, Shinedown will donate $1 from every ticket sold to City of Hope, a leading cancer research and treatment organization, continuing their commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond the stage. Not to mention this October the band will be hosting their first-ever curated festival event – Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, taking place October 23-25, 2026 in Miramar Beach, FL. The three-day destination experience will feature performances from Shinedown (two headlining sets), BUSH, Hanson, Flyleaf (with Lacey Sturm), Living Colour, From Ashes to New, Guardians of the Jukebox, Neon Mooners and more to be announced. Fans can purchase tickets and get more information at: www.shinedown.com.
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