Danny Griego’s “Angelina” Climbs Into Billboard Adult Contemporary Top 25.
Texas-based country artist Danny Griego has reached a new milestone as his single “Angelina” climbs to No. 24 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 13 on the Mediabase AC chart. The Latin- and Americana-infused track — a standout blend of Griego’s outlaw country and cowboy influences — continues to build momentum.
Written by Griego alongside Jerry Crutchfield and Mark Nessler, and recorded at Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, Tennessee, “Angelina” made its AC chart debut on April 4 and continued its steady rise through late April. The track has been supported by 28 Mediabase AC stations, with standout airplay in markets including Huntsville, Omaha, Tucson, Reno, Johnson City, Phoenix, Atlantic City, Nassau, and Bridgeport, each generating more than 50 spins.
On the latest Mediabase AC chart, Griego sits at No. 14, alongside artists including Miley Cyrus and Olivia Dean, with 10 weeks on the chart and continued upward momentum. While primarily embraced by AC programmers, the track has also begun to cross into the country format, with early support from stations including WIRK in West Palm Beach. Radio promotion efforts for “Angelina” were supported by Howard Rosen Promotions, helping drive the song’s continued growth across formats.
The Top 25 placement adds to an already notable Billboard résumé for the Arizona-born, Texas-based artist, who has previously earned recognition as a Top 10 Billboard recording artist. His catalog reflects a career shaped alongside country legends, with songwriting and performance credits connected to icons such as Waylon Jennings, Billy Joe Shaver, Hank Cochran, Red Lane, Max D. Barnes, John D Loudermilk, and Augie Meyers.
“‘Angelina’ is a song that’s always felt personal to me,” says Griego. “I’ve often wondered if Angelina would be the love of my life.”
A haunting, emotionally driven ballad, “Angelina” explores the ripple effects of heartbreak and the walls we build to protect ourselves from it. At its core, the heartbreak that defines “Angelina” is rooted in her first loss — her father — a wound that quietly shapes the way she loves and protects herself. The song tells the story of a woman who, after being deeply hurt, moves from one relationship to the next, leaving a trail of broken hearts in her wake.
Beyond the stage, Griego is the owner and operator of Freedom Horse Ranch, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Weatherford, Texas, dedicated to improving the lives of underserved individuals, including Veterans, first responders, and those facing physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Through therapeutic equine-assisted activities, outdoor experiences, and programs rooted in healing and connection, the ranch provides a unique environment for growth, confidence-building, and recovery.
“Angelina” arrives as Griego continues to perform shows in support of American military Veterans, a cause he has championed throughout his career with songs like “Lady Liberty” (2014) and “Twenty-Two” (2018) — the latter a collaboration with K.P. Fitz that raised awareness of the Veteran suicide epidemic through a song and accompanying short film. Griego regularly performs at military bases around the country as part of his ongoing support for service members and their families.
With “Angelina” charting and a growing audience of more than 116,000 fans on Facebook, over 200,000 followers on X, and nearly 49,000 on Instagram, Griego heads into the next stretch of the year with a full slate of touring, new music, and continued momentum at country radio.
Tags: danny griego, angelina, billboard adult contemporary, country music, new single, americana, music video, musician, album release, chart milestone, freedom horse ranch
