Jason Aldean secures his 26th Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 as “How Far Does a Goodbye Go” rises to the summit on the chart dated Feb. 21, having drawn 31.2 million audience impressions Feb. 6-12 (up 13% week over week), according to Luminate.

Produced by Michael Knox and written by Kurt Allison, John Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan, the track becomes Aldean’s first Country Airplay leader since “Trouble With a Heartbreak” ruled for three weeks in 2022. He ties Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson and George Strait for the fourth-most No. 1s since the chart began in 1990, after only Kenny Chesney (33), Blake Shelton (30) and Tim McGraw (29). His new leader previews his 20-track LP Songs About Us, due April 24.

At 22 weeks, the single’s rise is slightly slower than Aldean’s typical 19-week climb to No. 1 since October 2012, when Country Airplay split from the Hot Country Songs chart, which adopted a multimetric methodology. Still, it arrives well ahead of the overall 28-week average trip to No. 1 in that span. The run falls between his quickest ascent — 12 weeks for “Take a Little Ride” in 2012 — and his longest, 36 weeks for “Blame It on You” in 2021, and it succeeds Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” (31.1 million, up 5%), which led in its 16th week.

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Luke Combs earns his 25th Country Airplay top 10 as “Days Like These” climbs 11-9 (17.6 million, up 10%). Written by Combs, Brent Cobb and Aaron Raitiere, the song sets up his sixth studio album, The Way I Am, due March 20. Plus, Dylan Scott scores his eighth top 10 as “What He’ll Never Have” rises 12-10 (17 million, up 9%).

Meanwhile, debuting this week are The Band Perry’s “Psychological,” at No. 43 (1.7 million). The revamped act, now featuring Kimberly Perry and husband Johnny Costello, makes its first entry since 2016. Also, Blake Shelton’s 65th career charted title, “Let Him in Anyway,” bows at No. 56 (950,000).

All charts dated Feb. 21 will update Wednesday, Feb. 18 (one day later than usual, due to the Presidents Day holiday Monday, Feb. 16) on Billboard.com.

New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.

Junior H & Gael Valenzuela, DEP</3$$SED MFKZ

Junior H’s first album in three years opens with a trilogy of songs — “No Tengas Miedo,” “En Donde Estás,” and “Errores” (where every “s” is swapped with a “$”) — each forming a mosaic of love, loss, and lingering heartbreak. The themes are unmistakably heavy, yet there’s a tenderness in the way the star balances despair with self-awareness. It’s less a requiem for ruined relationships and more a meditation on the impact of emotional scars — how they shape us without fully defining us.

Songs like “Cholo” and “La Cama” are born from fleeting inspiration, and “Mis Llamadas” shimmer with raw authenticity. Junior H’s knack for crafting confessional ballads glows alongside Gael Valenzuela’s measured vulnerability. Their collaboration LP feels effortless, unfolding as though each track were exhaled into existence in dimly lit rooms, armed with steely guitar interplay, a notebook, and the weight of their thoughts.

Stylistically, the 15-track album retains Junior H’s signature blend of brooding simplicity, born from the ethos of the ever-growing $ad Boyz movement. The Guanajuato-born artist elevates the project further by grounding his listeners in its duality: an intimate one-man confessional yet richly collaborative. Through his mentorship of the up-and-coming Mexicali singer-songwriter, the album becomes just as much about companionship as it is about the lonesome introspection Junior H is famous for. — ISABELA RAYGOZA

Julieta Venegas feat. Natalia Lafourcade, “Tengo Que Contarte” (Altafonte)

Two iconic voices of Mexican music, Julieta Venegas and Natalia Lafourcade, reunite 17 years later to celebrate friendship and offer solace through the rhythm of regional Mexican music, interpreted from a contemporary and deeply emotional perspective. In “Tengo Que Contarte” (I Have to Tell You), the second single from Venegas’s new album, Norteña — to be released this May — the singer-songwriter duo presents an ode to sisterhood through an intimate and sincere conversation, a blend of nostalgia, confession, and sisterhood, all set to the guitars and wind instruments that accompany this moving piece, reflecting the rich soundscape of Mexico. The lyrics are co-written by Venegas and El David Aguilar, co-producer of the Tijuana-born songwriter’s new album and a frequent collaborator of Lafourcade. The song is accompanied by a video of both artists during the studio recording, which captures the connection between them. — NATALIA CANO

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Sting, “HASTA JESÚS TUVO UN MAL DÍA” (5020 Records)

Following the chaotic music video for “GIMME MORE,” where they are seen burning one of five Latin Grammys they won last November, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso are now in a healing journey at the hand of English icon Sting. Marking their first collaborative effort, “Hasta Jesús Tuvo un Mal Día” (Even Jesus Had Bad Days) captures in essence how the Argentine duo is overcoming a crash-and-burn moment in their career due to their overwhelming rise to success.

Now, with a holistic approach and after doing a 12-step healing program, which will be turned into songs, CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso present their new song with Sting — a jazzy punk rock song, where they sing about breaking free, paying their debts, learning from their mistakes, and becoming better people. “No, don’t give up just yet/ Even Jesus had bad days/ Follow your heart/ Everything has a solution,” they chant. “Hasta Jesús Tuvo un Mal Día” marks the first single off of the pair’s FREE SPIRITS album due in March, where they will address the 12 problems that took them to their breaking point. – JESSICA ROIZ

Carlos Rivera & Alejandro Fernández “Sin Despedida”(Sony Music Mexico)

The stunning voices of Carlos Rivera and Alejandro Fernández unite in “Sin Despedida,” where pop blends with trumpets and violins, giving it a mariachi touch, while the accordion adds its part for a norteño sound. “Drive me crazy, blind me, leave without saying goodbye and go in silence/ Lie to me a little, say it isn’t true, or take my life, my very life, and leave me dead,” they sing. The song is accompanied by a music video, filmed at an old hacienda in Guadalajara, Carlos Rivera’s birthplace. This track is the first single from Rivera’s upcoming album, Vida México. “Sin despedida” will also be the theme song for the Televisa/Univision telenovela Mi Rival. — TERE AGUILERA

Lila Downs & Snow Tha Product, “Cambias mi Mundo” (Sony Music México)

With a message of female empowerment, these two singer-songwriters, who share a dual Mexican-American heritage, send a message of freedom and pride in their origins in a powerful cumbia that invites both dancing and reflection. It’s Downs’ first new song since 2023 and a preview of her upcoming album, featuring all her own compositions. For this track, the Oaxacan-born artist drew inspiration from the strength of young women who study and strive to improve their communities, making the Californian rapper’s participation all the more symbolic. “I think women are at a turning point. We’re at that moment of taking up the mantle and saying, ‘We’re going to change our world. We’re going to do it,’” Downs says about her creation. The single’s artwork is a lithograph by artist Alex José, hand-printed using a tortilla press and inspired by the World tarot card. — N.C.

Carolina Ross & Kalimba, “No puedo olvidarte” (FONO)

Carolina Ross joins pop star Kalimba on the latest single ahead of her debut mariachi album, slated for release in March. “No puedo odiarte” (I Can’t Hate You) speaks of the frustration of not being able to forget a past love that still hurts deeply. The track marks the first time the former OV7 member has recorded in the regional Mexican genre. The classic mariachi sound — with its elegant violins and trumpets — sounds romantic and even nostalgic in this Ross track, included on the album Coleccionando Corazones (Collecting Hearts), her debut on Fono Records after a successful independent career. Carolina is nominated for a Premio Lo Nuestro award for female artist of the year – Mexican music. — T.A.

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Bad Bunny isn’t just shaking up the Billboard music charts — he’s driving major travel trends, too. Following a standout halftime performance at this year’s Super Bowl, flights to Puerto Rico and Latin America have skyrocketed, proving once again that pop culture and travel are closely intertwined.

According to data from Expedia shared with Billboard, flight searches for Puerto Rico increased an astonishing 245% in the days following his halftime performance, as fans clamor for a taste of the island’s tropical culture, chart-topping music, and energy showcased on one of the world’s biggest stages.

“Pop culture has a real influence on where people choose to travel, and we’re seeing that play out in a big way this week,” Melanie Fish, vp of public relations at Expedia Group, tells Billboard. “After Sunday’s halftime performance, searches on Expedia for Puerto Rico and other key Latin American destinations skyrocketed as travelers looked to experience the energy they saw on stage for themselves. It’s a great example of how music and culture can inspire your travel plans, uncovering destinations you’ve never visited before.”

San Juan, Puerto Rico’s capital, saw flight searches spike 240%, while Vega Baja — the artist’s hometown — experienced a jaw-dropping 1,450% increase in interest. Vega Baja, known for its serene beaches and coastal charm, has quickly become a sought-after destination for travelers hoping to connect with the superstar’s roots. (Note: Data based on flight searches made on Expedia.com from Feb. 8 – 11 2026 compared to searches made from Feb. 8 – 11 2025, for stays anytime in those listed cities or countries.)

But the impact didn’t stop at Puerto Rico. This year’s halftime show — celebrated for its representation of a bevy of Latin American cultures — appeared to have a “halo effect” on travel to the broader region. Flight searches for Mexico surged by 210%, while Brazil and Colombia saw increases of 120%. Argentina also experienced a notable boost, with searches jumping 70%.

Bad Bunny’s influence isn’t just trending stateside — it’s driving interest in his upcoming international tour destinations, too, according to Expedia data. Flight searches to London, where he will perform this June, spiked by 90%, while Madrid saw a 20% boost. Closer to home, São Paulo searches rose 35% just ahead of his show there next week. (Note: Data based on flight searches made on Expedia.com from Feb. 8–11, 2026, compared to searches from Feb. 8–11, 2025, for concert dates in each city + 1 day before to allow for travel.)

Bad Bunny’s influence extends beyond travel. During his halftime show, the Puerto Rican artist debuted the unreleased BadBo 1.0 “Resilience” shoes, a collaborative project with Adidas. Searches for the futuristic, cream-toned sneakers spiked by 496% in the hours following the performance, according to JD Sports. The company also notes that “Bad Bunny style” searches skyrocketed by 1,284%.