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.
“Man In The Box” – HARDY
HARDY continues to prove what a talented enigma he is with the release of an 8 minute track called, “Man In The Box.”
“Take You Down With Me” – Kameron Marlowe
Kameron Marlowe’s undeniable talent shines on new song, “Take You Down With Me.”
“Drove Her Away” – Timmy McKeever
Timmy McKeever continues to crank out new music including his latest release, “Drove Her Away.”
“Model Maniac” – Brendan Walter
Country newcomer, Brendan Walter shares brand new song, “Model Maniac,” out now.
“How You Been” – Dustin Lynch & Ashley Cooke
Dustin Lynch and Ashley Cooke trade verses on brand new song, “How You Been,” out now.
“Party’s In The Back” – DELTONA ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
DELTONA reimagines “Party’s In The Back,” adding icon, Billy Ray Cyrus to the mix.
Conner Smith ups the ante with another new incredible song, “Fall Down,” out now.
“Chem History” – Hailey Benedict
Rising singer-songwriter, Hailey Benedict shares new song, “Chem History.”
“Super 8” – Braxton Hamblen
Braxton Hamblen shares brand new single, “Super 8,” out now.
“If Grandpa Could See Me Now” – Becca Bowen
Becca Bown shares brand new song, “If Grandpa Could See Me Now,” out now.
“Other People” – The Band Loula
The Band Loula impresses on brand new song, “Other People,” out now.
“30 or 21” – Ian Harrison
Ian Harrison shares new song, “30 or 21,” out now.
“Bone Dry (Revisited)” – Colin Stough & Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Colin Stough & Kenny Wayne Shepherd collaborate on a new rendition of Stough’s song, “Bone Dry.”
“Us Again” – Gavin Adcock ft. Treaty Oak Revival
Gavin Adcock’s latest album is officially out now featuring focus track, “Us Again” with Treaty Oak Revival.
“Why Don’t You Say So” – Avery Anna & Dexter and The Moonrocks
Avery Anna is featured on Dexter and The Moonrocks’ new album with the song, “Why Don’t You Say So.”
“Buckshot Jones” – Billy Dean
Billy Dean shares new song, “Buckshot Jones,” out now.
“Moving Mountains” – Cody Jinks & Alice Cooper
In celebration of his sobriety, Cody Jinks and Alice Cooper collaborate on, “Moving Mountains.”
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Blake Proehl’s debut EP, Hearts Don’t Break is out now, October 2nd on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
Blake Proehl is carving out his own lane in country music, steadily introducing fans to his unique blend of country and pop, while sharing more and more of himself with each release. Now, the singer-songwriter is taking the next step with the release of his debut EP. His brand new project, Hearts Don’t Break is officially out now.
“I’m really excited to finally announce my first EP,” says Proehl in a recent press release. “Making this project has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and each song represents a different part of my story and who I am as an artist today. ‘If He Ain’t Up’ is one I’ve been looking forward to sharing for a while, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the rest of the project.”
Across the six-song project, Proehl gives listeners a true introduction to who he is as an artist. Hearts Don’t Break mixes the fun, infectious energy fans have already come to know from the rising singer with more vulnerable moments, pulling inspiration from relationships, personal experiences, and the unexpected journey that ultimately led him to music.
Make sure to give the debut EPa listen ASAP!
Hearts Don’t Break EP Tracklist:
If He Ain’t Up
Heart’s Don’t Break Like That
She Got It
Way Back
Wild Magnolia
Always Almost
Blake Proehl shares debut EP, ‘Hearts Don’t Break,’ 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 Blake Proehl releases.
Hearts Don’t Break 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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Kenny Chesney earns the number one song at country radio this week with his single, “Carry On.” Learn all the details here.
For decades now, Kenny Chesney has cemented his place in country music. The iconic ‘No Shoes Nation’ artist is incredible at cranking out music that spans generations. This week, with his first single in two years, Chesney adds to his catalog of hits. “Carry On” is officially the number one single at country radio.
The song was co-written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, Chase McGill, and Chesney. “Carry On” fits in effortlessly with the singer-songwriter’s defined style in country music. It’s one of those nostalgic, feel-good songs that keep you wanting to listen to it again and again. It’s no wonder it went number one!
“She was 69, still smokin’ // Serving hurricanes since the Schooner’s Wharf opened // When she poured me one, I asked the secret // She said, “Don’t ever let grass grow up underneath you” // Carry on karaoke, it don’t matter if you can’t // Carry a tune in a bucket anyways // Carry on, who cares what the naysayers say // If it’s Saturday night, get carried away // Carry on, carry on // You can’t carry nothin’ with you, and it won’t be long // ‘Til it’s six carrying you home // ‘Til then you gotta carry on”
Congrats to Kenny Chesney and his team on continuing to dominate country radio! We can’t wait to see what comes next for the singer!
Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Kenny Chesney announcements and releases.
“Carry On” 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.
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Who is Myles Morgan? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising artist here…
Myles Morgan // Photo credit: Alex Ayala
Quick Facts:
Full name – Myles Morgan
Birthdate – May 7th
Hometown – Birmingham, Alabama
Current city – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical influences – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Thomas Rhett
Current Single – “Missin’ Me Drunk” (as of date of article: 09/28/2026)
The Beginning:
Today we shine our spotlight on a rising artist named, Myles Morgan. Morgan chatted with us about his upbringing, how he found music, and of course his latest releases. The singer-songwriter grew up in Birmingham, Alabama with a love for music, but becoming an artist was never necessarily the plan. Instead, baseball was his main focus growing up.
“I was always a baseball player. I was never really a musician,” he shared. “Nobody in my family did music or anything. I was just two feet in, all the way focused on baseball.” Morgan had planned to play baseball in college, but after moving his senior year of high-school to Orange Beach, things began to shift.
With a little more free time on his hands, he decided to pick up a guitar for the first time simply because he thought it would be something cool to learn. Armed with a love for music as a fan, he started learning songs by artists he loved like Morgan Wallen and Lynyrd Skynyrd, while artists like Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, and Chris Stapleton were also influences. His music taste extends outside of country too, with Post Malone remaining one of his favorite artists. “I fell in love with it when I picked it up, and I didn’t want to put it down,” he shared. “I wanted to see where it went.”
After graduating high school, he began playing three-hour solo acoustic cover shows as a way to make some money before college. Once he got to the University of Alabama, he put a band together and started playing bars throughout Tuscaloosa, while spending his summers back in Orange Beach playing at the Flora-Bama. Songwriting came shortly after learning guitar. After playing for about six months, he began trying to write songs of his own, pulling inspiration from the things happening in his real life. “It was all pretty much based on true stories and conversations and experiences and whatnot that inspired my songwriting,” he shared.
The Turning Point:
What started with cover shows and college bars quickly turned into something much bigger. In April of 2025, the singer-songwriter played his first headline show. Just about a week later, he got a call from WME asking him to come to Nashville for a meeting. “They said, ‘Hey, you want to come to Nashville and have a meeting?’ And I was like, ‘Absolutely,’” he recalled.
Shortly after, Morgan signed with WME and officially made the move to Nashville later that year “It’s been a blur, but it’s still a lot of fun,” he shared, when remising about moving to Music City. Over the last several months, he’s had the chance to write with songwriters like Rhett Akins, Jet Harvey, Cole Taylor, Ray Fulcher, and more, while continuing to release music of his own.
His live career has been moving just as quickly. Last fall, he headed out on his first headline run, the I Still Got It Tour. This year, he’s back on the road for his second headline run, The Road Sign Tour, a name inspired by “Road Sign,” a song he wrote with Akins. The growing list of live opportunities has also led to some pretty exciting moments. Earlier this summer, he got the chance to open for Post Malone at Carolina Country Music Fest, bringing him one step closer to a dream collaboration he has been hoping for.
Today:
Today, the rising singer-songwriter is continuing to build on the momentum, both on the road and with new music. Morgan has released a song a month for a few months now. Most recently, he released his brand new song, “Missin’ Me Drunk.”
The idea for the song came naturally during a night out with a friend. His friend was telling him about his long-distance relationship and how nice it was to finally be with someone he trusted. Even when his girlfriend went out, there was no worrying about what she was doing. Instead, she would end up texting him to tell him how much she missed him. “He was like, ‘There’s some crazy drunks out there, there’s some wild drunks, some fighting drunks, but it looks like I got a missing-me drunk,’” he recalled. “I was like, ‘Wow, that’s a song right there. I really love this song because it came from such an organic place.”
“Missin’ Me Drunk” also gives fans a slightly different side of his music. The acoustic-driven song has no drums, something he hasn’t done on any of his previous releases. “It’s just a little bit of a deeper, more intimate, I guess, love-song vibe,” he shared. “So I’m excited about it.”
The new song comes as the singer-songwriter continues his The Road Sign Tour, with plenty more shows still to come. Between headline dates and opportunities to share the stage with other artists, including Jon Pardi, Corey Kent, Riley Green, and Brantley Gilbert, performing remains a huge focus. “If there’s an opportunity for anybody to come see the live show, they will not be disappointed,” he shared. “It’s gonna be a whole heck of a lot of fun.”
Fans can also expect plenty more new music. The singer-songwriter plans to continue releasing songs at the same pace throughout the rest of the year. Stay tuned for more!
Connect:
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Myles Morgan releases.
Myles Morgan’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.
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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.
“Don’t Stop Now” – Corey Kent
Corey Kent releases brand new album, Heartland Rock And Roll featuring standout track, “Don’t Stop Now.”
“Last Night I Got Lonely” – Jacob Hackworth
Jacob Hackworth impresses on brand new song, “Last Night I Got Lonely.”
“What Do I Do If You Don’t” – Jordan Davis
Jordan Davis continues to do no wrong, cranking out new single, “What Do I Do If You Don’t.”
“Drink Things Through” – Josh Ross
Josh Ross ups the ante with new song, “Drink Things Through,” out now.
With her first independent release, Priscilla Block knocks it out of the park with new song, “Maybe Next Time, Honey!.”
“Cold July” – Kinsley ft. Caitlyn Smith
Kinsley makes her debut with brand new EP, Learn To Live featuring six songs including “Cold July” with Caitlyn Smith
“And For My Next Trick…” – Abbie Callahan
Abbie Callahan’s new album is officially out now featuring standout title track, “And For My Next Trick….”
“First Born Daughter” – Max McNown
Max McNown’s new album, Leave On A Light is officially out now featuring seventeen songs including, “First Born Daughter.”
“Ramblin’” – Dylan Gossett
Dylan Gossett’s sophomore album, Ramblin’ is officially out now featuring one of our favorite songs, the title track.
“F*CK This Bar” – Wheeler Walker Jr.
Wheeler Walker Jr. releases one final album, Pullin’ Out before he embarks on retirement with standout track, “F*CK This Bar.”
“Over Tonight” – Chase Wright
Chase Wright shares newest song, “Over Tonight,” out now on all streaming platforms.
“Undertow” – Mike Thomas
Mike Thomas shares new album, Echos featuring standout track, ‘Undertow.”
“Ain’t My Problem” – Mitchell Tenpenny
Mitchell Tenpenny shares a fun new song called, “Ain’t My Problem,” out now.
“Burning Stars” – Scott Wolverton
Scott Wolverton continues to gain traction, releasing his new song, “Burning Stars,” out now.
“Take Her Outta Texas” – Summer Overstreet
Summer Overstreet shares new song, “Take Her Outta Texas,” out now.
“Common Decency” – Dakota Caden
Dakota Caden drops debut single, “Common Decency,” out now.
“Me and Mine” – Ryan Jesse with Sam Grow
Ryan Jesse and Sam Grow share new song, “Me and Mine,” out now.
“Colder” – Bottomland
Bottomland shares enticing new song, “Colder,” out now.
“If She’s In A Pawnshop” – Brock Phillips with Liam St. John
Brock Phillips and Liam St. John collaborate on new song, “If She’s In A Pawnshop.”
“Missin’ Me Drunk” – Myles Morgan
Myles Morgan ups the ante releasing an incredible new song called, “Missin’ Me Drunk.”
“Take A Drink (Acoustic)” – Abigail Osborn
Abigail Osborn breathes new life into her breakout track “Take A Drink” with a stripped-back acoustic version.
“Cinnamon Sugar (It’s Love)” – Flatland Cavalry
Flatland Cavalry share a sweet new song called, “Cinnamon Sugar (It’s Love).”
“I Love the One” – Lady A + Boyz II Men
Lady A and Boyz II Men, come together for “I Love the One,” the powerful third single from The Chosen’s forthcoming inspired by album,
“Father’s Ending” – mor
Capitol Records Nashville artist, mor shares poignant new song, “Father’s Ending.”
“Second Guessing” – Hunter Flynn
Hunter Flynn releases second single, “Second Guessing,” out now.
“One Night Wonder” – Hudson Westbrook
River House Artists / Warner Records Nashville’s Texas country breakout Hudson Westbrook gives another taste at his upcoming album with new song, “One Night Wonder.”
“Everything But Over You” – Belles
Belles impresses on brand new song, “Everything But Over You,” out now.
“Two Story House” – DEK of Hearts
DEK of Hearts shares new song, “Two Story House,” out now.
“Turquoise Rings” – Haydon Wiginton
Rising artist, Haydon Wiginton shares new song, “Turquoise Rings.”
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Priscilla Block shares new song, “Maybe Next Time, Honey!” out now, September 25th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Rising country star, Priscilla Block continues to be unapologetically herself. Her sophomore album, Things You Didn’t Seewas truly impressive, and now she is kicking off a new era in her music. As a newly independent artist, Block is showing off her clever, bold, and fun side with a brand new song. “Maybe Next Time, Honey!” is officially out now.
“Maybe Next Time, Honey!” is sassy, playful, and full of personality. The songstress leans into the confidence and humor that fans have come to love from her, delivering a song that feels like the perfect response to a guy buying you drinks at a bar. The catchy track is fun from start to finish and feels tailor-made for Block’s larger-than-life personality.
The music video only makes the track even more enticing. The hilarious visual features a star-studded lineup of familiar faces, including Rob Rausch, Snooki, Lily Rose, Logan Crosby, and more. The cameos only add to the chaos and fun of the song, making the video just as entertaining as the track itself.
“Maybe Next Time, Honey!” is exactly the kind of song Block does so well. It is confident, catchy, and made for the stage. Block continues to carve out her own lane in country music by simply being herself, and we are always here for it.
Priscilla Block shares new song, “Maybe Next Time, Honey!,” 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 Priscilla Block releases.
“Maybe Next Time, Honey!” 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.
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Adam Doleac releases his brand new album, 3 Minute Summer, out now, September 25th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
Adam Doleac has remained a true artist in every sense of the word since he debuted several years ago. Through all iterations of his career, Doleac has put faith and family at the forefront of his music and his connection with fans. His brand new record, 3 Minute Summer is for the fans as usual, but it’s also for the human behind the project and the stories. The eight song record is creative, heartfelt, and truly one to listen to.
The record is smooth, clever, and inviting to listen to. Doleac has songs that his fans are going to fall involve with including the catchy title track, “Damn I Didn’t Give,” and “Boys of Summer Again.” Every song gives fans an inside look at Doleac’s personal world and/or one-of-a-kind-talent.
“I almost talked myself out of making this album. Really glad I didn’t do that,” shared Doleac on his Instagram. We agree!
Make sure to give 3 Minute Summer a listen ASAP!
3 Minute Summer Tracklist:
3 Minute Summer
There You Go
Somebody’s Gonna Thank Me
Radio’s Talkin’
Damn I Didn’t Give
Shady
Broken Record
Boys of Summer Again
Adam Doleac shares new album, ‘3 Minute Summer,’ 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 Adam Doleac releases.
3 Minute Summer 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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Deerock releases original Country EDM song with Jack Wilder called, “ONE HELL OF A SUMMER,” out now, September 23rd on all streaming platforms. Listen to the Country EDM track now.
Deerock continues to be a pioneer in the Country EDM landscape. He continues to inject energy into country songs that we all know and love like, Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of The Red White & Blue,” as well as, giving fans new songs to fall in love with. Today, Deerock teams up with alternative-country artist, Jack Wilder on a brand new original song. “ONE HELL OF A SUMMER” is officially out now.
The brand new track feels exactly like its title suggests, nostalgic, high-energy, and made for blasting with the windows down. “ONE HELL OF A SUMMER” brings together country storytelling with Deerock’s signature dance-ready production. The new song is incredibly catchy and makes you want to listen to it again and again. Wilder’s vocals fit seamlessly into the track, giving the song that country edge while still allowing the EDM production to shine.
As Country EDM continues to grow, Deerock proves once again why he is one of the artists leading the charge. “ONE HELL OF A SUMMER” is fun, fresh, and the kind of song that makes you want to relive your best summer memories all over again. Make sure to go listen and grab tickets to his show at Irving Plaza in New York City this November.
Deerock shares new song with Jack Wilder, “ONE HELL OF A SUMMER,” 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 Deerock releases.
To keep up with Deerock, follow him on Instagram and TikTok.
To keep up with Jack Wilder, follow him on Instagram and TikTok.
“ONE HELL OF A SUMMER” 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.
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Label/Publishing – Home Team Publishing/Kilometre Music Group/Warner Chappell
The Beginning:
As much as we love championing artists in country music, we’ve always believed that songwriters are the backbone of the genre. Parker Welling, a Grammy-nominated songwriter is one of those prolific songwriters. A Nashville native, Welling grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, with country music always close by. In fact, her parents even met at the iconic Bluebird Cafe.
“Neither one of them was playing. They both went to see a mutual friend, and that’s how they met,” shared Welling. “Like any good country song, they ended in divorce, and then I went on to be a country songwriter. That’s kind of my origin story.”
Welling caught the music bug early. She remembers watching Shania Twain’s Behind the Music on VHS and watching LeAnn Rimes have her big moment in country music. Both artists made her realize that she wanted to pursue music too. She began making up songs when she was just nine or ten years old, and by the time she learned guitar around fourteen or fifteen, she was writing songs every day. “I think a lot of songwriters feel this way. We’re wired a little bit different,” shared Welling, adding, “I always felt like I maybe saw the world a little bit differently than the people around me. That gave me an outlet to describe what my experience was.”
Unlike many songwriters who discover songwriting as a career after moving to Nashville, the songwriter knew about the people behind the songs from an early age. Growing up around Music City, many of her friends’ parents worked in the industry. Welling recalls watching CMT and waiting for the credits to see who wrote her favorite songs, reading CD liner notes, and starting to recognize the same songwriter names over and over again. “I feel like I just always was more curious about the song,” she shared. “I think that curiosity is what led me to being a songwriter.”
After her family moved to Detroit when she was in middle school, Welling found herself missing Nashville even more. She eventually moved back and later attended Belmont University, where she began pursuing a career as an artist. She even released an independent EP that gained some traction on iTunes.
However, an unexpected vocal injury forced Welling to put singing on hold for a couple of years. Instead of walking away from music, she kept writing, and soon, some of those songs began getting cut by other artists. “I was like, ‘Oh, well, maybe I don’t have to be the artist. I can just keep writing songs,’” she recalled.
The Turning Point:
As Welling began focusing more on songwriting, she found herself writing with college friends Casey Brown and Russell Dickerson. Their second song together was “Yours,” and their third was “Blue Tacoma.” Both went on to be incredible feats for Welling and Dickerson respectively.
“Yours” became a bonafide hit, which led to more hits like “Blue Tacoma” and “Every Little Thing.” Welling’s songwriting career was kicking off with a bang. “Blue Tacoma” still holds a special place in her heart. Welling came into the writing session with most of the chorus already written, making the song feel like a combination of the songwriter she had become and the artist she once planned to be.
“That’s probably my favorite that I’ve done with Russell,” she shared. “That’s like the intersection of Russ’ artistry and what I used to do. So that song’s always really special to me because of that.” “Yours” also led to a full-circle moment for Welling. Jeffrey Steele, one of the songwriters she had looked up to growing up, heard the song and wanted to know who had written the lyrics. After finding out it was Welling, he asked to meet her.
Steele went on to offer the songwriter her first publishing deal while she was still on vocal rest. He also became an important mentor to her, teaching her lessons about songwriting that she still carries into every writing room today. “I tell him all the time that I feel like I carry him in my back pocket every time I go into a write,” shared Welling. “The things that he taught me as a songwriter changed the way that I write forever.”
From there, the songwriter continued to build an incredible career, earning cuts and hits with artists like Russell Dickerson, Thomas Rhett, Lauren Alaina, and more. Of course, a career in songwriting is not always as simple as writing a great song and watching it become a hit. Welling has experienced plenty of songs that almost became singles or projects that changed before release.
“There’s so much of the music industry that’s out of my hands,” she shared. “All I can be responsible for is writing the best song on that day.”
Today:
Flash forward to today and the future looks incredibly bright for Welling. The songwriter currently has multiple songs climbing the country charts, each with its own special story behind it.
One of those songs is “Ride, Ride, Ride,” which marks Welling’s first single with longtime friend Tyler Hubbard. The two met at Belmont, with Welling even calling Hubbard her first friend in college. After years of writing together, getting to finally share a single feels extra special. “We’ve known each other for so long. We’ve written a lot of songs together, so it’s fun to have a single as writers together,” she shared. “We used to write together back in college, and now we’re still working together.”
Despite all of her success as a songwriter, Welling knows just how unpredictable the career can be. After years of singles being pulled, songs almost making records, and other pieces falling through, she has seen several things seemingly click into place over the last year. “I really think that’s kind of a timing thing,” she shared. “There’s so much of the music industry that’s out of my hands.”
Now, Welling is also finding a new way to celebrate the songwriting community. Alongside fellow songwriter and best friend Lydia Vaughan, she recently launched Women’s Writes, a podcast that gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the creative relationships behind great songs.
The podcast pairs artists and songwriters together to talk about their friendships, their writing rooms, and what makes their creative relationships work. The debut episode features Lauren Alaina, while upcoming episodes include pairings like Jessi Alexander and Connie Harrington, as well as Ashley McBryde and Terri Jo Box.
In many ways, Women’s Writes feels like another natural extension of Welling’s love for songwriting. As a kid, she was the one waiting for the credits on CMT to figure out who wrote her favorite song. Now, she gets to have conversations with the people behind the music and share those stories with listeners.
“The song is the thing that makes me get up in the morning,” she shared. “As far as what’s coming down the road, I don’t know, because I don’t know what I’m gonna write tomorrow. I have one life, and this is what I want to do with it, I do it for the love.”
Connect:
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Parker Welling announcements.
To keep up with Parker Welling, follow her on Instagram.
Songs written by Parker Welling are 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.
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Stella Lefty goes number one at country radio this week with her first hit single, “Boston.” Get all the details here!
Since becoming a viral sensation, Stella Lefty has been the talk of the town. She is becoming known for her catchy lyrics paired with her charming personality. As the year progresses, her star shines brighter and brighter. Today, Lefty earns her first number one single at country radio with her hit, “Boston.”
“Boston” feels like the perfect song to mark Lefty’s first trip to the top of the charts. Catchy, clever, and full of personality, the track highlights exactly why so many fans have gravitated towards her music. The song has continued to gain momentum since its release, and now, it officially earns Lefty her first number one single at country radio.
“So, here we go // I’m throwin’ out the things I used to know // I hate to admit it but I guess I’m not better alone // On a train back to Boston and we’re jumpin’ the gun // And I’m tellin’ you baby, “This the part wherе I’d run” // But I like it when you’re nicе, like it when you’re nice to me // I don’t know where it’s goin’ but don’t wanna go back // And usually I’d leave right at the thought of that // But I like it when you’re nice, like it when you’re nice to me”
Congrats to Stella Lefty and her team on an impressive number one!
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“Boston” 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.
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