Rising Country Star Stella Lefty Named The Highway’s Newest Highway Find
Ahead of the 2026 ACM Awards, The Highway announced it will spotlight the breakout artist’s music.
From the SiriusXM Studios at Wynn Las Vegas, The Highway host Cody Alan revealed to rising country star Stella Lefty that she’s the channel’s latest “Highway Find” ahead of the 61st ACM Awards.
Listen to the announcement on the SiriusXM app and her music throughout the week on The Highway (Ch. 56), which has become ACM Awards Radio all weekend long (May 15–17).
About Stella Lefty
Stella Lefty is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter carving out a name with her emotionally sharp songwriting and a sound that seamlessly blends pop sensibility with country storytelling. Her breakout single “Thinking ‘bout You” sparked major online traction, earning millions of streams and set the stage for follow-up “Boston” that has since entered the Top 50 on Billboard Hot 100, #10 on Billboard Hot Country Songs, and amassed over 45 million streams.
Known for her magnetic live presence and songs that balance raw vulnerability with undeniable hooks, she’s quickly built momentum as an artist to see live too, supporting the likes of Alessi Rose, Jessie Murph, Cameron Whitcomb, and Wyatt Flores with upcoming dates for Tucker Wetmore this summer. She’s also taking the stage on her own headline tour and making festival appearances at Lollapalooza, BST Hyde Park, Osheaga, and CMA Fest.
Praised as a “country superstar” by Rolling Stone and “a name to remember” by UPROXX, Stella Lefty is emerging as one of pop’s most compelling new voices.
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