Breaking Rust is a hot new country act on the Billboard charts. It's powered by AI

By Henry Larson,

Ailsa Chang, Jeanette Woods

Published November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM EST

The AI-driven country music act Breaking Rust is climbing the charts. But will hardcore fans accept AI?

Henry Larson

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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Jeanette Woods

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