Thomas Rhett & Jordan Davis Score Number One with “Ain’t A Bad Life”
Thomas Rhett earns the number one song at country radio this week with his song, “Ain’t A Bad Life,” featuring Jordan Davis. Get all the details here!
Thomas Rhett deserves each and every accomplishment he earns. He continues to be a mainstay superstar in country music, garnering countless number one singles and incredible songs in his growing catalog. Today, Rhett earns his 25th number one in less than 15 years with his featuring Jordan Davis, “Ain’t A Bad Life.”
When Rhett learned about this incredible feat, he shared, “Having 25 No. 1’s is something I never could’ve dreamed up. I’m really grateful to the fans, country radio, my team and everyone who’s been on this ride with me—this one means a lot, and I’m glad I get to celebrate it with my buddy Jordan Davis.” “Ain’t A Bad Life” is one of those songs that keeps you grooving and appreciate all at the same time.
“Yeah, I got 87 in the tank, y’all // It’s a hand-me-downer, but it cranks, y’all // Chert rock chipped a little paint off // But I kinda like it that way // No, I ain’t got it all, but I sure got it made // Got a little piece of heaven with some hickory shade // Got some boots that I like and a girl that I love // Some Seven and some blessings fillin’ up my cup // Ooh, I wouldn’t be nobody different if I had the choice // Ooh, no, I can’t lie, ain’t a bad life for a good ol’ boy // A good ol’ boy”
Congrats to Rhett and his team on another incredible number one feat! “Ain’t A Bad Life” is definitely a song worth celebrating.
Who Is Jaxson Free? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music
Who is Jaxson Free? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Jaxson Free
Quick Facts:
Full name – Jaxson Free
Birthdate – 12/14/1999
Hometown – Raleigh, North Carolina
Current city – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical influences – Justin Bieber, Rascal Flatts, Wayne Free (my dad), J. Cole, Eagles
Label – Goat Island
Birthdate – 12/14/1999
Hometown – Raleigh, North Carolina
Current city – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical influences – Justin Bieber, Rascal Flatts, Wayne Free (my dad), J. Cole, Eagles
Label – Goat Island
Current Single – “LET U GO” (as of date of article: 04/13/2026)
The Beginning:
If you’re a fan of the swag that Justin Bieber has mixed with incredible songwriting skills, then you’ll love today’s artist. We chatted with Jaxson Free all about his unique talent, his songwriting accolades, and how he got started in music. Make sure you keep reading to learn more about this story.
“I was born in South Carolina. We moved to Charlotte then Raleigh, North Carolina when I was seven or eight, and I did all my growing up there,” began Free. “My Dad is a musician himself, and he plays for a couple of different bands. […] He plays for the Embers, and that’s when I would go on the road with him a bunch and see how the road life was, and I honestly fell in love with that. Being around music all the time, I was always banging on the drums or picking up the guitar, just making noise with all that stuff. Me and my brother would fake put on concerts in the house and stuff.”
Free grew up enamored with music, knowing from an early age that music was going to be his livelihood. Throughout his childhood, he discovered all sorts of music and became a fan of different genres. “Songwriting influence, my dad would always write these songs and he would cut demos of them, and I would fall asleep to them at night. I would listen to them all the time. For a split second, I thought my dad was Justin Timberlake for real. […] Justin Timberlake’s album, the Justified Album is one of the best. Any Pharrell influence, I love,” he shared, adding, “My mom would always play Rascal Flatts in the car. Keith Urban, Sugarland, I would hear those songs all the time. […] I actually really loved that too.”
For Free, he connected to the storytelling of country music, the vibes of other genres, and the poetry in rap. “My dad in his band, played a bunch of beach songs and Motown songs, and I loved those too. I loved chords and melody. […] Then I found rapping with J. Cole and all the words, it felt like poetry, and I loved the emotion you get out of it.”
The Turning Point:
At just fifteen years old, the singer-songwriter wrote his first song, a rap song. “I was actually a rapper at first. I fell in love with J. Cole. […] I started out doing that, and then I did the independent artist thing strictly by myself from 2015 through 2020. I started getting buzz from different labels.”
Still an independent artist, Free continued to work on his career, posting online, and networking whenever he could. Eventually he connected with Goat Island’s Kos Weaver, who encouraged him to come out to Nashville to write. “In 2021, Kos was like “how would you feel about coming out to Nashville for a little while?” I didn’t even know that this whole scene was a thing. […] I came out here, and I just fell in love with it. I think we wrote twelve songs in five days,” he shared, adding, “I knew I wanted to move out here.”
He ended up making the move and shortly after earned his first cut as a songwriter with Kane Brown’s “Whiskey Sour.” Free went on to get two more cuts with Brown including, “Losing You” and his first number one at country radio, “Thank God.” The artist has become one of the most in-demand songwriters; penning hits for everyone from Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Jelly Roll, Lana Del Rey, Quavo and more.
Today:
Flash forward to today, Free is officially emerging as the artist he’s always been. He recently released a song called, “LET U GO” which showcased his honest and thoughtful storytelling, as well as, his ability to create a sonically-impressive song. “We originally wrote it for pitch because I was heavy in songwriting more when we wrote it. After we wrote it, I always thought in the back of mind that I would put this song out if no one takes it because it felt so cool and it felt so me,” he shared.
However, most recently Free shared another new song with fans called, “Don’t Come Lookin,” which is just as impressive. “We wrote it down in Costa Rica. We were down here on a writing retreat, and it was kind of a similar thing that we writing it for pitch down there, but we just all sat by the pool and grabbed a guitar, and we wanted to make a stripped down, just swaggy country song that’s about how you moved on from a toxic thing and came back,” he shared. “I knew I lived that so the whole spiel was talking to this person and telling them I hope you find what you’re looking for but you’re not going to find what you’re looking for here because I moved on. I think a lot of people can relate to it.”
The song releases mark just the beginning for Free as a signed artist. He is sure to release even more songs this year, including a feature that he has yet to share his partner on. “I got a ton of music coming,” shared Free. Stay tuned!
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Jaxson Free’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Ella Langley: ‘Dandelion’ – Album Review
Ella Langley releases her sophomore album, Dandelion, out now, April 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project here.
Since the release of her debut album, 2024’s hungover, Ella Langley has proven herself a force to be reckoned with in country music. Following its success, she teamed up with Riley Green on the viral megahit “You Look Like You Love Me,” alongside her own solo juggernaut, “Choosin’ Texas.”
Now, the singer-songwriter steps back into the spotlight with her sophomore effort, Dandelion, out now. Produced by Langley with Miranda Lambert and Ben West, the SAWGOD/ Columbia Records release features eighteen new tracks. “This record has so much growth in it,” shares Langley in a statement. “I’ve never poured more of myself into a project, into a song, into an idea, and it’s fallen out so beautifully. It’s about learning yourself, making mistakes, and realizing that it’s all just part of life.”
For Langley, the album captures everything she is as an artist: pure country seamlessly blended with vintage flair. Heartbreaking lyrics meet twangy instrumentation, all tinged with Alabama roots. “I want this record to be something fans can relate to, but also something they want to get up and dance to,” she explains. “To me, it feels like fireflies in the summertime… windows down on a red dirt road… the best kind of Sunday afternoon.” The result is a record that doubles as both a personal reflection and a nostalgic love letter.
For Langley, Dandelion offers old school country with a breath of fresh air. It’s honest and raw, while perfectly crafted with radio-ready hooks. The LP is cleverly bookended with a nearly 500 year old folk song, “Froggy Went a-Courtin,’” setting an immediate tone before hopping right in to the album’s title track.
“Dandelion” is a perfect musical appetizer for what’s to come. It’s a midtempo celebration of all the things that make her unique, as both a person and an artist. Her voice shines with its uniquely honeyed tone as twangy guitars remind listeners who Langley is.
“No stranger to a dirt road or a country muddy river bank // If you’re pickin’ me, you oughta know // I wasn’t made for a fancy crystal vase // A mason jar and old blue jeans, from my roots to my boots, I’ll always be A dandelion // Born to live free”
Much of the album finds Langley firmly in her musical sweet spot, in the vein of “Dandelion” and “Choosin’ Texas,” yet it never feels repetitive.
“We Know Us” nods to the spoken-word stylings of “You Look Like You Love Me,” elevated by a doo-wop-tinged country strut. Meanwhile, “Low Lights” echoes the wistful feel of Patti Page’s “Tennessee Waltz,” layering heartbreak over a gently swaying melody. “You & Me Time” is a swinging, seductive ode to intimacy, while “Bottom of Your Boots” finds her pleading for commitment.
Heartbreak threads through tracks like “Broken” and “Last Call for Us,” while “Speaking Terms” stands out as one of the album’s most poignant moments. Sparse and deeply relatable, it plays like a musical prayer, capturing the uncertainty of faith and silence. In many ways, it’s her “Are you there God? It’s me, Ella” moment, finding her lost in the confusion that comes with a one-sided conversation. “I’m listening but you don’t say a word,” She confesses, “If your answer’s in the silence, I’ll be patient, but it’s hard to know my prayers are being heard.”
“Butterfly Season” offers another special moment, pairing Langley with Lambert on the gorgeous ballad about moving on and moving forward. Lambert’s harmonies complement Langley beautifully, reinforcing her status as one of the genre’s finest duet partners.
“It’s butterfly season, I’m finding my wings // A good time for leaving behind the old me // Headed for blue skies and lavender fields // Don’t know where I’m landing, just know how it feels // When it’s time to fly”
While she leans into her artistry, Langley never strays from radio-ready anthems, with songs like “Be Her” and “I Gotta Quit” offering those perfectly crafted moments. Co-written by HARDY, “Be Her” is one of the album’s most clear chart toppers, its instant earwormy status highlighted by simple repetition and catchy handclaps. Here, she longs for someone else’s life in a way that feels both authentic and yearning. Meanwhile, “I Gotta Quit” offers the album’s most punchy and tongue-in-cheek moment, a welcomed raucous interruption in an otherwise vibey collection.
Langley also longs for the simpler things in life on standout tracks like “Loving Life Again” and “Somethin’ Simple.” The former is a breezy and lush celebration of the things in life that make it worth living. Here, her voice is warm yet ethereal, hinted with the warmth of comfort of home. Likewise, “Somethin’ Simple” finds her longing for a life much different than the one she’s currently living. “While I’m livin’ the dream, All I’m dreamin’ about is, Slowin’ down just a little,” She muses. “When I lay there and close my eyes, I’m lookin’ for somethin’ simple.”
While Langley may be dreaming of simplicity, her career trajectory suggests anything but. With Dandelion, she continues to put her own stamp on traditional country, subtly reshaping the genre along the way. She may call herself “just” a dandelion, but like a yellow flower in a sea of green, she’s sure to stand out.
Dandelion Tracklist:
- Froggy Went A Courtin’ — Intro
- Dandelion
- Choosin’ Texas
- We Know Us
- Low Lights
- Be Her
- You & Me Time
- Loving Life Again
- Bottom of Your Boots
- Speaking Terms
- I Gotta Quit
- It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
- Last Call For Us
- Broken
- Somethin’ Simple
- Butterfly Season ft. Miranda Lambert
- Most Good Things Do — Acoustic
- Froggy Went A Courtin’ — Outro
Country Swag Picks:
- Somethin’ Simple
- Butterfly Season (with Miranda Lambert)
- Dandelion
- Loving Life Again
- Speaking Terms
Ella Langley shares new album, “Dandelion,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ella Langley releases.
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Dandelion is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (4/10/26)
Here are all of the new country songs that you need to know this week. Check-out the full list of incredible new songs that came out this new music Friday.
“Never Be Gone” – Conner Smith
Conner Smith continues to share his most vulnerable new music to date with his new song, “Never Be Gone.”
“Dandelion” – Ella Langley
Ella Langley shines on her brand new sophomore album, Dandelion, including the incredible title track.
“love me anyway” – Alana Springsteen
As Alana Springsteen readies her next project, she gives fans a taste of the record with new song, “love me anyway.”
“Family Man” – Trey Pendley
Trey Pendley impresses with brand new song, “Family Man,” out now.
“Only Devils” – Conner McCutcheon
Conner McCutcheon is sure to garner new fans with his brand new track, “Only Devils.”
“Mess We Made” – 80 Acres ft. Treaty Oak Revival
Dylan Marlowe’s new band, 80 Acres shares their brand new self-titled EP, which includes a killer collaboration with Treaty Oak Revival called, “Mess We Made.”
“Thought Twice About Loving You” – Kenny Whitmire
Kenny Whitmire adds to his growing catalog of songs with new track, “Thought Twice About Loving You.”
“Heart Like Yours” – Alex Hall
Alex Hall stuns on brand new song, “Heart Like Yours.”
“Runaway” – Dani Jack
Dani Jack impresses on brand new song, “Runaway.”
“My Future” – Emily Ann Roberts
Emily Ann Roberts shares arguably one of her best songs to date with new song, “My Future.”
“Hole In One” – Rodney Atkins
Rodney Atkins shares another taste of his forthcoming project True South with new song, “Hole In One.”
“Anything But Me” – Owen Riegling
Owen Riegling shares new song, “Anything But Me,” out now.
“Turning Into Us” – Rhys Rutherford
Daville Records artist, Rhys Rutherford shines on new song, ‘Turning Into Us.”
“Goner” – Hayden Coffman
Hayden Coffman impresses on new EP, Goner, including on the title track.
“Fare Thee Well” – David Nail
David Nail shares new song, “Fare Thee Well,” out now.
“You and I” – Lily Meola
Lily Meola shares her debut album, Lucky to Be including new single, “You and I,” out now.
“Playing House In Suburbia!” – Ash Ruder
Riser House artist, Ash Ruder shares brand new song, “Playing House In Suburbia!”
“Don’t Come Lookin” – Jaxson Free
Jaxson Free grows his music library with a brand new song called, “Don’t Come Lookin.”
“The Sound” – Ava Claire
Ava Claire impresses with new song, “The Sound,” out now.
“Life of Mine” – Lakelin Lemmings
Lakelin Lemmings gives fans an anthemic new song called, “Life of Mine.”
“God Winks (moments)” – Annie Bosko
Annie Bosko impresses on new song, “God Winks (moments),” out now.
“I Let The Devil In” – Chase Wright
Chase Wright grows his music library with new song, “I Let The Devil In.”
Rodney Atkins Shares Brand New Song “Hole In One”
Rodney Atkins shares new song, “Hole In One”, out now, April 10th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new release below.
Rodney Atkins has truly transcended generations, planting his roots firmly into country music, while bringing a catchy flair to all of his songs. The hitmaker returned after a three year hiatus with his song,“True South”, and now he’s gearing up for the release of his long-awaited studio project. Fans get another taste of the True South album today with the release of a brand new song. “Hole In One” is out now.
On the brand new song, perfectly timed with the Masters, Atkins brings the heat. The song is a mid-tempo jam, ready for anyone to blast in the car, while fishing or even at a bonfire. Clever lyrics and a crowd-pleasing beat transcend through the speakers as you listen to the fun new song. “Hole In One” gives fans a taste at the more fun and rowdy side of the forthcoming, True South project, out this May.
Atkins’ resurgence feels like perfect timing. “Hole In One” is an incredible reminder of his talent, and it makes us even more excited for the record, True South to come out on May 29th. Stay tuned!
Rodney Atkins shares new song, “Hole In One,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Rodney Atkins releases.
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“Hole In One” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Here is Ella Langley’s Album ‘Dandelion’
Ella Langley shares her sophomore album, Dandelion, out now, April 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project here.
Ella Langley is one of the fastest growing rising stars in country music right now. After having a monumental 2025 with multiple number one hits, Langley is gearing up for the ride of her life in 2026. Her single, “Choosin’ Texas” has already catapulted up the charts, and it’s only a matter of time before her sophomore album does the same. The singer-songwriter’s sophomore record, Dandelion is officially out now.
Featuring eighteen tracks including a “Loving Life Again,” and a collaboration with Miranda Lambert called, “Butterfly Season,” Dandelion is some of Langley’s best work to date. The record shows her growth as a singer, songwriter, and as a person over her time in the industry. According to Langley, this project came out of a real and authentic place. “The word I keep using for this record is ‘synchronicity,'” Langley said at BMI’s Nashville offices in March. “I feel like ‘Hungover,’ my first record, is what brought people to the table. But ‘Dandelion’s’ going to be the thing that makes them sit down and eat something, you know? It’s me. It’s exactly who I want to be as an artist right now.”
Make sure to listen to Dandelion ASAP!
Dandelion Tracklist:
- Froggy Went A Courtin’ — Intro
- Dandelion
- Choosin’ Texas
- We Know Us
- Low Lights
- Be Her
- You & Me Time
- Loving Life Again
- Bottom of Your Boots
- Speaking Terms
- I Gotta Quit
- It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
- Last Call For Us
- Broken
- Somethin’ Simple
- Butterfly Season ft. Miranda Lambert
- Most Good Things Do — Acoustic
- Froggy Went A Courtin’ — Outro
Ella Langley’s new album, ‘Dandelion’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ella Langley releases.
To keep up with Ella Langley, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.
Dandelion is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Christian Parker Releases Brand New Song “Gucci Boots”
Christian Parker shares new song, “Gucci Boots”, out now, April 10th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new release below.
Country artist, Christian Parker is bringing the clever and the humor back to country music. In a genre that can often be serious at time and emotionally-poignant, Parker is bringing the fun story-telling back to our ears. With his brand new, catchy song, “Gucci Boots,” out today Parker showcases his fun side, all while capturing his one-of-a-kind charm as an artist.
“Gucci Boots’ is a classic country song, ready for the honky-tonk, with modern-day flair. Parker shines on the song, as he captivates the listener with his sultry voice and story-telling prowess. The song was inspired by a short-lived romance gone wrong. Throughout the track, Parker brings his A-game story-telling, as well as, his charming charisma to the forefront. “Gucci Boots’ is one of those songs you cannot help but like and laugh at in all the best ways possible.
“Gucci Boots” is a great addition to Christian Parker’s growing catalog of music. Parker is emerging as an artist in his own lane, and the new song is a perfect example of that. Make sure to listen to the new track, “Gucci Boots” and add it to your playlist.
Christian Parker shares new song, “Gucci Boots,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Christian Parker releases.
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“Gucci Boots” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Here Is 80 Acres Self-Titled EP ’80 Acres’
80 Acres with frontman Dylan Marlowe, share their debut self-titled EP, 80 Acres, out now, April 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
Dylan Marlowe is a name you have probably heard of across the country music landscape. The talented singer-songwriter is crushing it as a solo artist, but it seems the singer had something else up his sleeve: 80 Acres. 80 Acres is a five member band is fronted by Marlowe with Christian Strahley on drums, Ethan Leak and David Medlin on guitar, and John Frisch on bass. They formed organically as a direct result of Marlowe’s solo career, and now the band is capturing something special. Their debut self-titled EP is out now.
After building much anticipation of social media, the EP is officially ready for fans to fall in love with. Featuring five songs, including an incredible collaboration with Treaty Oak Revival, the record truly shows that the band is something different. According to the frontman, Marlowe, “It’s just freedom. It’s fun. It’s feeling like you’re 10 years old in your bedroom playing your guitar for the first time, learning the first song you ever learned or the first chord on your guitar. That’s how it felt making this music.”
80s Acres is an awesome project that will keep listeners wanting more from the band. Make sure to give the EP a listen ASAP!
80 Acres Tracklist:
- Wait At The Gate
- Least You Could Let Me Do
- Roses
- Mess We Made ft. Treaty Oak Revival
- Is You
80 Acres shares their self-titled EP, out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future 80 Acres releases.
To keep up with 80 Acres, follow them on Instagram and TikTok.
80 Acres EP is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
Who Is Dylan Conrique? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music
Who is Dylan Conrique? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Dylan Conrique // Photo credit: David Od
Quick Facts:
Full Name – Dylan Conrique
Birthdate – 04/13/2004
Hometown – Loomis, California
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical Influences – Ella Langley, Joshua Slone, Hannah McFarland
Current Single – “Polaroid” (as of date of article: 04/06/2026)
The Beginning:
Today’s spotlight artist is a star in the making. Dylan Conrique has been on the music and the acting scene, since she was a young girl. Now, in her early 20s, Conrique is making the best music of her life, as well as, the most honest music she has ever released. We chatted with the singer-songwriter about her upbringing, her move to Nashville, and of course, everything she has coming soon.
“I was born in the Bay Area, but I grew up in Northern, California. I listened to country music on the radio getting dropped off at school every single day. Country music has always been something that I listened to all the time,” began Conrique.
At an early age, the singer was mesmerized by artists like Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, and Jason Aldean. She recalls listening to it every single day going to school, and finding some early inspiration in the story-telling aspect of the country genre. “My mom used to own a horse stable in the Bay Area, so I have country roots, and my parents are in Texas now, and me and my brother live in Tennessee, so a lot has changed, but we went back to our roots with that.”
The Turning Point:
At around eleven years old, her family recognized her natural talent, and they picked up and moved to Los Angeles, California. “We moved to Los Angeles for music and acting, but the acting kind of took over because who was doing music when they were eleven year old touring, so I got signed to a label when I was fifteen, but I wasn’t sure what kind of music I wanted to make, but naturally I was writing Pop music because everyone in LA thrives on Pop music.”
Conrique found a ton of success in the acting sphere, but was starting to feel disconnected from her music, despite signing a deal at just fifteen years old. “Then I hit this wall at some point in 2023 I would say, where I felt like the music I was making wasn’t really true to myself. I felt like my ballad were starting to lean a little more country and I started to write some more stuff that was from the heart. My writing was just changing.”
The songstress started taking trips to Nashville in 2024 and writing with songwriters there. “I started writing country music, and I was immediately obsessed with it. I knew it was authentic and real to me because I wasn’t getting sick of the songs and I was enjoying performing them at well. It just came easy to me,” she shared, adding, “I make heartbreak country. […] I’m great at writing break-up songs and sad songs. One of my biggest influences right now is Ella Langley.”
After being in LA for a long time, Conrique moved back to the Bay Area temporarily before making the big moves to Nashville. “I moved back home after being in LA for a long time. I had lived there on my own for a couple of months, but it wasn’t really working for me anymore. […] I had already taken a couple of trips to Nashville, and done weeks of writing, so I felt like there was a sign for me to do something. It was a big move. I never thought I would leave California, but I love living in Nashville now.”
Today:
Flash forward to today, Conrique has set her sights on a career in country music, where she can be herself and share her true stories. “When I went to Nashville, I finally found my sound,” she shared.
Despite loving her journey now, the singer has had some trials and tribulations, since moving to town to start over in her career. The mixed feelings about her journey had led the singer to create some of her most honest and vulnerable music to date, including her latest single, “Polaroid.”
“I was about four months into living [in Nashville], and I feel like I hit a reality check. It was a little humbling driving around the city seeing billboards of people putting out albums. I was feeling a lot of emotions about starting over in the industry. It felt like Nashville is a ten year town, and it was weird because I had put so many years into LA, but those don’t count in Nashville. It was a bit humbling, reality check,” she shared.
The experience led her to feeling emotions she didn’t know she would feel. It was a glass-half empty experience for the singer. “Because it was so inspiring, but humbling, it made me so sad that I was starting over, and I hated that feeling. I was being negative about it, and before my session, I was balling my eyes out, and I was on the phone with someone just venting to them. […] I was in a state trying to figure it out. It was a lot, so I went into the session, and it was kinda obvious that I was crying, and Nicole was like, well, “it’s kind of like a polaroid. When you take a picture, it’s not clear until it’s developed.” And after she said that, it kinda all made sense.”
Her single, “Polaroid” was born out of this experience. “I kinda wrote it for myself, but I also wrote it for anyone else who’s starting over, and feeling like they are not on the right path.”
This is just the start for Conrique, who already has more music and live performances coming down the pipeline soon. Stay tuned, and make sure to jump on the bandwagon — she’s one to look out for!
Connect:
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Dylan Conrique announcements and releases.
To keep up with Dylan Conrique, follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.
Dylan Conrique’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.