Clever’s deluxe version of his album, Coyote (Deluxe) is out now, December 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
Incredible, genre-bending artist, Clever has been a force in the music industry since the moment he stepped into the limelight. With an incredible tone and storytelling to match, the singer-songwriter is a true artist. Back in October, he released his debut album, Coyote, featuring 21 songs. Today, the artist is adding nine songs to the project, releasing a deluxe version called, Coyote (Deluxe), out now.
When asked about the debut project, Clever originally shared, “Coyote is a voice in the darkness — a hymnal for the heartbroken. To me, this album is proof that you can bleed, burn, and bounce back. Visually, I picture an old Chevelle on a desert road, smoking a Marlboro, and blowing smoke into the night sky. I can’t wait to finally give this album to all of the fans that have made this dream a reality for me.” While the original project was uniquely perfect in every way, the deluxe version gives fans even more insight into the singer’s past, present, and where’s he’s headed.
Make sure to give Coyote (Deluxe) a listen ASAP!
Coyote (Deluxe) Tracklist:
A Rock Through The Stained Glass
If God Counts the Tears
Boys Don’t Cry
Sorry For your Loss
This Empty Chair
Gasoline
Play Along
You Ain’t Got Nothing On Me
Dale Murphy
Candlelight
Cowboy Killers
Kansas ft. Struggle Jennings
Trainwreck
Still
Sandcastles
You Didn’t Hear It From Me
Mattress
Gently in The Night
Billy The Kid
Undressed
Amaretto Sour
Stuck In It
Halfway to Houston
Ain’t The Only Thing
El Camino
Cinderella
I Think I just Passed You
Reminds Me Of You
By Heart
Buy One Get One
Clever shares brand new album, ‘Coyote (Deluxe), 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 Clever releases.
Coyote (Deluxe) 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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Zac Brown Band’s new album, Love & Fear is out now, December 5th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
Zac Brown Band has been synonymous with country music and live-touring for decades now. The band is at the pinnacle of their career, as they set out to launch their landmark Sphere limited engagement in Las Vegas, with opening night kicking off today, Friday, December 5th. In conjunction with the incredible shows, ZBB share their eight studio albums with the world, Love & Fear, out today.
The brand new record is an important one. According to Zac Brown, the project is true culmination of everything of the last few years. “This album is about the duality we all carry,” shared the leader singer. “Love and fear push us, challenge us, and shape who we become. These songs reflect the highs, the lows, and everything in between.”
Love & Fear captures all that Zac Brown Band is, weaving together a thirteen-song collection that speaks to their resilience, emotionality, and introspection. The record also features three killer collaborations with incredible artists like Marcus King, Snoop Dogg, and Dolly Parton.
Make sure to give Love & Fear a listen ASAP!
Love & Fear Tracklist:
I Ain’t Worried About It
Hard Run (feat. Marcus King)
The Sum
Let It Run (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Animal
Butterfly (feat. Dolly Parton)
Give It Away
Can You Hear Me Now
Thank You For Loving Her
Come To Me
Nothing’s A Coincidence
Passenger
What You Gonna Do
Zac Brown Band shares brand new album, ‘Love & Fear,’ 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 Zac Brown Band releases.
Love & Fear 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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Ashley Cooke shares her brand new EP, ace, out now November 14th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project here.
Honeyed vocals and uniquely introspective lyrics define rising country star Ashley Cooke’s new project, ace, out now. Across nine new tracks, the singer-songwriter bares her soul with a sincerity that never feels forced.
Her raw, emotion-rich vocals shine as she unpacks heartbreak, vulnerability, and self-reflection. The Florida native co-wrote seven of the project’s tracks alongside Emily Weisband, Johnny Clawson, Lori McKenna, and other Nashville heavyweights.
Produced by the legendary Dann Huff, ace follows 2023’s 24-track epic shot in the dark. “Growing up, my dad gave me this nickname: Ace. I’m not sure if it was his love of blackjack or because it’s kind of my initials, but nonetheless, it just stuck. It makes me think of the person that I am, truly, to my core, behind closed doors,” she shares.
“It’s been about two and a half years since my debut record was released. So many incredible, bucket-list things filled the days after with the best people I could ever imagine getting to share them with. But life has a funny way of spitting rain when you think it’s gonna be a sunny day. I swear, one thing hit after another. I lost some of the most important people in my life, and health issues in my family piled up left and right. Love came, and love went. This music is derived from those real situations. It’s brutal honesty. It’s a story in chronological order. And it’s a collection of songs welcoming you to the next chapter. This is ace. Make yourself at home.”
From the opening notes of the bittersweet “gettin’ old” to the closing moments of the heartbreakingly vulnerable “my worst fear,” Cooke’s heart and soul are on full display. The collection’s lyrics share the tale of a young woman grappling with heartache, heartbreak, the possibility of forever, and everything in between.
Standouts include the thematic opposites “talk about” and “the f word.” While “talk about” finds her speechless in front of someone she once loved, “the f word” is a clever, tender ballad anchored by a lyrical twist: the “F word” is forever.
“Yeah I should wash my mouth out with soap // ‘Cause I said the F word in front of your momma // The first time I met her, not tryna’ start drama // Just kinda slipped out, like what the hell did I just do // I said I’d probably spend forever with you”
Sonically, the frenetic “tin foil hat (panic attack version)” is the most unique track, a building pop-punk inspired chorus that’s unexpected in the best way. Here, she grapples with jealousy and suspicion, musing “I know what it means when he looks at a girl like that.”
“baby blues” offers a playful and sexy moment of levity, while “swear words” is a feelgood uptempo that hearkens back to your favorite country ladies of the ’90s. “the hell you are” is a swampy and gritty romp, offering the most perfect country kissoff. “You’re almost convincing when you’re telling me you’re different// Yeah the hell you are,” She roars. “All that truth about your lies is you’re heaven on the eyes// But when it comes to the heart// You don’t even know the hell you are.”
“swear words” is a gorgeous and epic ballad, remnant of Carrie Underwood’s early work, while the album’s final moments, “my worst fear,” show Cooke at her most vulnerable. On the album’s final track, she weighs the pain of trading success for a relationship, struggling with her own loneliness. “Look who’s lonely now,” She emotes passionately. “Ain’t this the life you were dreaming about // Thought you had the whole thing figured out // But look around // Look who’s lonely now.”
For Ashley Cooke, ace may have been born from growth, heartbreak, and hardship, but the result is a standout project that can only be described as, appropriately, an ace.
Country Swag Picks:
tin foil hat (panic attack version)
talk about
the hell you are
The f word
ace Tracklist:
gettin’ old (Ashley Cooke / Johnny Clawson / Kyle Sturrock)
baby blues (Ashley Cooke / Johnny Clawson / Kyle Sturrock / Seth Ennis / Joe Fox)
the f word (Emily Weisband / Lori McKenna / Gordie Sampson)
talk about (Ashley Cooke / Emily Weisband / Chase McGill / Chris LaCorte)
the hell you are (Ashley Cooke / Emily Weisband / Chase McGill / Seth Ennis / Joe Fox)
swear words (Ashley Cooke / Johnny Clawson / Kyle Sturrock / Seth Ennis / Madeline Merlo / Joe Fox)
excuses (Ashley Cooke / Johnny Clawson / Kyle Sturrock)
tin foil hat (panic attack version) (Emily Weisband / Seth Ennis / Mike Robinson)
(my worst fear) (Ashley Cooke / Emily Weisband / Johnny Clawson / Kyle Sturrock / Seth Ennis / Joe Fox)
Ashley Cooke shares her brand new EP, ‘ace,’ 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 Ashley Cooke releases.
ace 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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Brendan Walter releases his brand new debut album, Disappearing Days, out now, November 7th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
Since bursting on to the country music scene, we’ve been fans of Brendan Walter. The eclectic rising artist has seamlessly blending rock, folk, and country influences to make a sound that feels fresh and familiar all at the same time. With his major label debut, Walter is baring his soul, releasing his debut project, Disappearing Days featuring eleven cleverly and internationally crafted songs.
According to the singer-songwriter, this album was a labor of love that stems from his own lived experience. “My path in life has been a little different than most and being 21 as a freshman then graduating at 25 to ultimately decide I wanted to pursue music has been the most exciting and terrifying grind I have ever jumped into,” shared the entertainer in a recent press release. “I wanted to try and include every major part of my life in this album, so it touches on growing up, moving out, falling in love, heartbreak, and all of the ups and downs that life brings. We made this album last year when I made the move to Nashville. We poured everything into making this first real project and we are so excited we can finally share it with you.”
The record features songs about his grit like “Pipe Dream,” as well as, songs about the ups and downs of life, including, “Normal Day” and the title track, “Disappearing Days.” Walter captivates fans with nostalgia, creativity, honesty, and relatability – all qualities that make-up his incredible artistry.
Make sure to give Disappearing Days a listen ASAP!
Disappearing Days Tracklist:
Pipe Dream – Brendan Walter, Grady Smith
No One’s Gonna Do It For You – Brendan Walter, Zachary Ray Williams
Back On Deseret – Brendan Walter, Colton Venner
Normal Day – Brendan Walter, Grady Smith, Jack Rauton
The Other Side – Brendan Walter, Robert Williford, Grady Smith
Disappearing Days – Brendan Walter, Grady Smith, Gary Stanton
Fightin’ Today – Brendan Walter, Ben Wagner
Asking For A Friend – Brendan Walter, David DeVaul
Sweet Gone Sour – Brendan Walter, Michael Thompson Ferrari, William Blackburn Guild, Evan Honer
Come Back Home – Brendan Walter, Jack Hummel, Jack Rauton
Pathetic – Brendan Walter, Tommy Massad
Brendan Walter’s debut album, ‘Disappearing Days,’ 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 Brendan Walter releases.
Disappearing Days 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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Adam Doleac releases his brand new album, Dream House, out now, October 17th 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. HI brand new record, Dream House embodies that sentiment. The twelve song record is creative, heartfelt, and truly one to listen to.
The record includes songs like, “Lookin’ Forward To Lookin’ Back” and “Big Day In Our Little World,” as well as collaborations with artists like Thomas Rhett and Madeline Merlo. Every song gives fans an inside look at Doleac’s personal world.
“This album is called Dream House because for the first time in my life, I’m living in mine,” shared Doleac in a recent press release. “I wrote all of these songs from under the roof of it. I grew up thinking a dream house was just a house, but these songs are me realizing I was wrong. The dream isn’t about how big the house is, it’s about how big the love is inside the house. It’s about family, and that’s exactly what this album is about.”
Make sure to give Dream House a listen ASAP!
Dream House Tracklist:
That Ol’ Jeep
I Wanna Go
Big Day In Our Little World
Dream House
Bar Named Jesus ft. Thomas Rhett
Didn’t We
Whatever Helps You Sleep At Night
Lookin’ Forward To Lookin’ Back
All Moms Go To Heaven
Playin’ Catch
Day One ft. Madeline Merlo
Bye Heart
Adam Doleac shares brand new album, ‘Dream House,’ 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.
Dream House 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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Chris Young shares his brand new album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, officially out now, October 17th on all streaming platforms. Listen here!
Chris Young has been a mainstay in country music for over a decade now. In all the iterations of his career, Young has remained true to himself. As he gears up for his holiday tour, the singer-songwriter is releasing a brand new project that might be his best to date. Young’s new album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave is officially out now.
Featuring fourteen carefully-crafted songs, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave is truly a special project. According to the singer, “On a record, a lot gets made of how many tempos and how many ballads, as opposed to just making a record from top to bottom that you’ve fallen in love with – but that’s all I’ve ever tried to do,” he shared in a recent press release, adding, “I look at this album and there are songs that make you want to buy a beer, and there’s songs that if you broke up with somebody, you’re going to want to cry. For different reasons, I feel like this is a complete album – and it would be a disservice to Black River if I didn’t turn in something I believed in this way.”
Make sure to stream I Didn’t Come Here To Leave!
I Didn’t Come Here To Leave Track List:
Some Around Here (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
I Didn’t Come Here To Leave (Chris Young/Kyle Fishman/Dallas Davidson)
Good As Yours (Chris Young/Jonathan Smith/Jordan Walker/Trannie Anderson)
I Hope It’s Okay (Chris Young/Dave Fenley/Davis Forney/Austin Machado)
I Feel A Cold One Coming On (Chris Young/Tyler Reeve/Trent Tomlinson/Josh Gleave)
Til The Last One Dies (Ben Hayslip/Seth Mosley/Jordan Walker)
Pour Some Whiskey On It (Chris Young/Jessie Jo Dillon/Steven Lee Olsen/Jimmy Robbins)
Boots On The Ground (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
Tin Roof (Ty Graham/Adam Wood/ Trenton Michael Fisher)
Dirt And Daisies (Chris Young/Casey Brown/Deric Ruttan/Parker Welling)
Just Keep Living (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
Jesus, Momma, Country Radio (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Taylor Phillips/Josh Phillips)
I Didn’t Come Here To Leave is 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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Priscilla Block’s album, Things You Didn’t See is officially out now, October 10th, on all streaming platforms. Check out the new record and listen below.
On her sophomore album, Things You Didn’t See, Priscilla Block pulls back the curtain and lets listeners in. Beyond the big personality and even bigger hits, there’s a softer, more vulnerable side to the Raleigh native, and she’s not afraid to show it.
Across 14 tracks, Block opens up like never before, teaming up with some of Nashville’s top songwriters to bring her story to life. She co-wrote 12 of the songs alongside hitmakers like Laura Veltz, Cole Taylor, Trannie Anderson, Tyler Hubbard, Jessie Jo Dillon, and more.
The title track kicks things off, immediately setting the tone for what’s to come. Honest and unfiltered, it gives listeners a look at the parts of her life that don’t make the public highlight reel, including heartbreak, pressure, and pain. “Everybody’s got a hurtin’ heart they’re hidin’ underneath,” she sings. “You think that you know me, but how ’bout all the things you didn’t see?”
“Couldn’t Care Less” is another standout with a similar message. “For what has felt like forever, here we are stepping into a new chapter,” says Block of the project. “The past couple of years have been a rollercoaster. This life has challenged me not only as an artist, but as a person. Honestly, there’s been a part of me that has felt misunderstood. The girl who “couldn’t care less,” when in reality, I’ve never cared more. Writing ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ was the therapy I didn’t even know I needed. For a long time, people have seen me as bulletproof, but this is a side they haven’t seen. It’s the misunderstood part of me… the insecurities that come with being human.”
Still, Block hasn’t lost the cheeky charm and country swagger fans love her for. “Goodwill to Gucci” is a playful standout that shows off her uncanny ability to make “hillbilly hood look Hollywood,” while “Yard Sale” is a scorned-girlfriend ‘s anthem about getting rid of an ex and everything he left behind.
Block tackles heartbreak on tracks like “Bring Me Downtown,” “Phones and Radios,” and “2-3-4.” “Downtown” is a pop-tinted banger that uses clever wordplay as she reflects on all the places she used to love, but now hold only broken memories. “All I’m ever thinking about is when you used to bring me downtown, now it ain’t nothin’ but a bring me down, town.”
“Stranger Things” pairs Block with rising star Chase Matthew in a slow-burning ballad about second-guessing a breakup. Trading verses, the two wonder if it’s ever truly too late to turn back. “I might be crazy for asking, but stranger things have happened.”
Block balances the heartbreak with a few romantic highlights. “He’s My Man” is a feel-good celebration of the kind of guy who’s equal parts Southern charm and small-town grit, while “He’s My Man” allows her to celebrate all the good things about the man she loves.
“He’s a little Waylon Jennings on a Friday night // Mess with me, you’re gonna see him fight // He’s a don’t quit ’til the job’s done // If you need a cold beer, bet you he’s got one // He’ll give you that shirt right off his back // The Bible and his mama taught him how to act // To anybody else he’s just a small town, settle down // Nothin’ but a good old boy // But he’s my man”
Elsewhere, “Good On You” finds her struggling with being replaced, while “Try” shows her playing hard to get. “Elijah” is a beautifully written love song about the long road that brought her to the right person, and “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)” stands out with its clever nod to the Simon & Garfunkel classic.
The album closes on a quieter note with “Time Ain’t a Two Lane,” a sparse piano ballad that aches with the desire to fix what’s already gone. “I’d give anything in this world for just one day,” she longs, “But time ain’t a two lane.”
On Things You Didn’t See, Priscilla Block takes listeners inside, breaking down the glamorous walls of fame to show off a more real and emotional side. It’s her most vulnerable and introspective project to date, truly reintroducing the rising star.
Country Swag Picks:
Couldn’t Care Less
Things You Didn’t See
You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)
Stranger Things
Things You Didn’t See Track List:
Things You Didn’t See – Priscilla Block, Brandon Paddock, Martin Johnson
Bring Me Downtown – Priscilla Block, Cole Taylor, David Garcia, Laura Veltz
Stranger Things (with Chase Matthew) – Priscilla Block, Trannie Anderson, Cole Taylor, David Garcia
Things You Didn’t See 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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Lauren Watkins releases her brand new album, In A Perfect World, out now, October 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
With In A Perfect World, Lauren Watkins delivers an intimate portrait of a young woman and rising superstar coming into her own. Released via Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters, the 10-track collection builds on the momentum of her breakout debut The Heartbroken Record, this time finding Watkins leaning further into her unique style. She’s a storyteller in the vein of Kacey Musgraves, Carly Pearce, and Alison Krauss, but possesses a honeyed tone that’s akin to Trisha Yearwood meets Ashley Monroe.
The result is masterful and gorgeous. An effortless combination of sweet and sassy, Watkins leans heavily into country instrumentation and tropes. She collaborated throughout with her husband and producer, Will Bundy, as well as hitmaker Joey Moi. The singer-songwriter co-penned all of the album’s tracks, alongside superstar writers like Trannie Anderson, Rodney Clawson, Natalie Hemby, Mark Trussell and more.
“I am so beyond proud of this music,” shared Watkins. “I’ve lived so much life in the past couple years, from playing shows all over the world and spending half of my time on the road, to building a sweet little life in a farmhouse with my husband. It’s made me appreciate so many parts of all of it. I’ve started embracing the simple things just as much as the chaos. And that’s what inspired these 10 songs. It paints a good picture of what my world looks like these days, but I really hope people can see their own world within it too.”
The album opens on an almost ethereal note with the title track, a lush and dreamy ballad that wonders about love and perfection. With lyrics like “It might be nice to have a shiny white picket fence life // But I bet a man like you would never love this girl in a perfect world,” Watkins sets the tone for an album steeped in realism, longing, and self-awareness.
She continues to showcase her lyricism on standout tracks like the ode to a “perfectly predictable” love on “Average Joe and Plain Jane” and “Love Is Tough,” a powerful testament to the enduring qualities of real love. With its building arrangement and heartland grit, it recalls the musical punch of “Gatlinburg” from her debut. “It’s all breakups ‘til you meet the one,” she muses, her voice both full of whimsy and wisdom.
“When it’s right, when it’s real // Love is downright hard to kill // Holds its own strong as steel // Stands its ground, digs in its heels // Any storm, any weather // It’ll hold this thing together // There ain’t nothin’ it’s scared of // Love is tough”
Songs like “Britches” and “I’ll Get Through It” show her steely and empowered side, with the former calling out a frenemy who’s let her ego take over. With the zinger “You might be a size two, but you’re too big for your britches,” it’s Watkins at her sassiest yet. Meanwhile, “Get Through It” is a stomping testament to perseverance. “I got a hangover in store // But just like you walking out that door / I’ll get through it.”
“Marlboro Man” is a wistful and Western ode to nostalgia, while “Lose My Cool” feels inspired by the heyday of 90s country. Likewise, the harmonic and swooping “I Was Fine Before I Met You” would sound right at home on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Interestingly, the steel-laden track begins with its chorus in a way that’s unique and perfectly executed.
“I was fine before I met you // I was wild and twenty-three // Out here drinkin’ for a good time // Not tryin’ to kill a memory It might be hard to forget you // Hope it don’t take too damn long // But I was fine before I met you // So there ain’t no reason why I won’t be fine when you’re gone”
Watkins pairs with John Morgan on a sultry duet, singing through the back-and-forth of an on-and-off again relationship, equal parts irresistible and doomed. Their voices meld gorgeously on the bittersweet chorus, mapping the emotional rollercoaster with precision.
“You and me // Crown and Coke Six string // Playin’ slow One backslide turns into tellin’ our friends that we’re // Back in love, They’ll roll their eyes We’ll say they’re wrong // But prove ‘em right // Wind up heartbroken all over again // We’ve been down this road // We both know it’s a slippery slope”
The album closes with the heart-wrenching “Pretty Please,” one of Watkins’ most vulnerable songs to date. Suspicious and insecure, she pleads for reassurance as jealousy creeps in, wondering where she stands in her own relationship: “Don’t call her pretty / Please, with a cherry on top,” She pleads, voice aching with emotion as she wonders about the “second comin’ of Jolene.”
In A Perfect World is a gorgeously crafted, deeply personal record that proves Lauren Watkins to be a vital new voice in country music.
Country Swag Picks:
Average Joe and Plain Jane
Slippery Slope (with John Morgan)
Love Is Tough
I’ll Get Through It
In A Perfect WorldTracklist:
In A Perfect World (Lauren Watkins, Mia Mantia, Caroline Watkins)
Love Is Tough (Lauren Watkins, Will Bundy, Mark Trussell, Lydia Vaughan)
I’ll Get Through It (Lauren Watkins, Trannie Anderson, Will Bundy)
Marlboro Man (Lauren Watkins, Natalie Hemby, Jeremy Spillman)
Slippery Slope (feat. John Morgan) (Lauren Watkins, Will Bundy, Mark Trussell, Lydia Vaughan)
Average Joe and Plain Jane (Lauren Watkins, Lauren Hungate, Luke Laird, Caroline Watkins)
Britches (Lauren Watkins, Trannie Anderson, Will Bundy, Mia Mantia)
Lose My Cool (Lauren Watkins, Will Bundy, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
I Was Fine Before I Met You (Lauren Watkins, Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird)
Pretty Please (Lauren Watkins, Lauren Hungate, Luke Laird)
Lauren Watkins shares new album, ‘In A Perfect World,’ 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 Lauren Watkins releases.
For tour dates and more, visit the singer-songwriter’s website here.
In A Perfect World 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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Dasha shares her brand new EP, Anna, out now October 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project here.
After bursting onto the scene with the viral sensation “Austin,” Dasha has quickly become one of country music’s most exciting and interesting new artists. With a sound that mixes catchy pop hooks with honest country storytelling, she brings something fresh to the table. Her new EP, Anna, takes things even further.
Part pop chanteuse, part country heartbreaker, all aspects of her unique style are on display in the new collection, out now. Featuring eight new tracks, the rising singer-songwriter dabbles in viral sounds on “Like It Like That,” shares her vulnerable side on “Oh, Anna,” and creates pure pop-country perfection on “Not at This Party.”
The EP opens with “Work on Me,” an immediate attention-grabber that’s equal parts swinging and soulful. With an effortless Motown-esque bounce, it sounds different from anything she’s done before and sets the tone for the project.
From there, she slides straight into “Not at This Party,” a toe-tapping, radio-ready earworm that cleverly juxtaposes heartbroken lyrics with an uptempo melody. It’s contradictory in the best way, with the lyrics floating over the music in a way that feels effortless.
“‘Not At This Party’ was a title I’d been carrying around for a while,” Dasha shared in a statement. “It’s about that universal experience of being out with friends, but mentally checked out. When I wrote it with Ashley Gorley and Ben Johnson, I was going through something with a guy, and the song just flowed. We really tried to capture that mix of distraction and guilt in the song.”
“I’m not at this party, I’m back in your back seat // You’re pulling it over, you just had to have me // I can’t hear this music ’cause I’m hearing you yell // You’re so in love with me but right now, you need to work on yourself, mmm // And they think I moved on with my life, that I’m having a good night // Out here on this dance floor, just like everybody // But nobody here knows just how bad you got me I’m not at this party”
On songs like “I Don’t Mean To” and “Gimmie a Second,” the California native grapples with a broken heart. Meanwhile, both “Please Stop Changing” and “Train” explore the feeling of life moving on without her, leaning into the bittersweet nature of nostalgia.
“’Cause time changes everything // You hang some pictures up and make // A habit outta taking the same way // To the grocery store // You learn the turns and time the lights // The town you didn’t recognize // Becomes a little more like home // And you’ll know when you’re // Used to thе license plates // And you got a couple friends next door // You’ll wake up, realize one day // That you don’t hear the train anymore”
Meanwhile, “I LIke it Like That” is easily the most likely to go viral and replicate the success of “Austin.” With its earwormy melody and pop-laden lyrics, it’s primed to be the next big sensation. ”‘Like It Like That’ is about letting go of that pressure to get love ‘right’ and embracing the moments that don’t fit the plan,” Dasha tells Holler. “At this point in my life, I’m not trying to have it all figured out—sometimes the so-called wrong person is exactly right for right now.”
The EP ends on a special moment, “Oh Anna,” showing a different side of the growing singer-songwriter. It’s a classic country story song, sparse and acoustic with a vulnerable edge as she pens a sweet letter to the little girl she used to be.
“I miss you, I need you // I left you, didn’t mean to // I wish you would come back a little, come back a little // Run as fast as you can // I wish you would meet me in the middle, meet me in the middle // Take me by the hand // I feel more like a scared little kid than I ever did, back then // I need you to come back a little, comе back a little // Make me that girl again// Oh, Anna.”
“When my career took off last year, everything changed so fast—and in the whirlwind, I felt like I lost myself. It was disorienting and, honestly, scary. I faced a lot of hate in the middle of my success, and for a while, my confidence disappeared,” she shares of the song. “So I wrote a song—not just for who I am now, but for the fearless little girl I used to be. The one with big dreams, unshakable pride, and a clear sense of self. This song is a reminder of her strength, her clarity, and her joy.”
“I hope when people hear it, they reconnect with their own younger selves—the purest versions of who they are,” she explained. “And if they’re feeling lost, I want them to know: sometimes the way forward is found by remembering where you started. My name is Anna Dasha—and I’m proud to say, she’s back.”
Country Swag Picks:
“Not At This Party”
“Train”
“Oh, Anna!”
“Like It Like That”
Anna Tracklist:
Work On Me
Not At This Party
Please Stop Changing
Gimmie a Second
I Don’t Mean To
Train
Like It Like That
Oh, Anna!
Dasha shares brand new EP, ‘Anna,’ 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 Dasha releases.
Anna 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dasha-train.jpg6301200Nicole Pieringhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngNicole Piering2025-10-10 00:06:072025-10-10 00:06:07Dasha: ‘Anna’ – EP Review
Noah Hicks shares his brand new EP, Small Town Does, officially out now, October 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen here!
Nashville recording artist and Georgia native, Noah Hicks continues to grow his artistry with each and every release. With the grit and talent to rival any country artists, Hicks is sharing the project he has been working on over the years. His eight track brand new project, Small Town Does is officially here!
According to the singer, Small Town Does is an important project. “This project means a lot to me,” shares Hicks in a recent press release. “It’s made up of songs I’ve written over the last couple of years, and I think it does a good job of telling you a little more about me and the life I’m living. It’s important to me to keep giving fans new music, and I’m excited to see what they think of Small Town Does!”
With tracks that feel clever, rocking, and vulnerable, Small Town Does truly has something for everyone with authenticity firmly the through-line of the project. Make sure to listen ASAP!
Small Town Does Track List:
Country Tonight (Noah Hicks, Zach Abend, Troy Cartwright)
Better Bad Habit (Noah Hicks, Zach Abend, Jordan Walker, Justin Wilson)
That Fire (Noah Hicks, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover, Cole Taylor)
Small Town Does (Noah Hicks, Zach Abend, Cole Taylor)
The Best For Me (Noah Hicks, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover, Cole Taylor)
Might As Well Be Gone (Noah Hicks, John Pierce, Lindsay Rimes)
Get Enough (Noah Hicks, John Pierce, Lindsay Rimes)
More People Don’t (Noah Hicks, Will Bundy, Jeremy Stover, Cole Taylor)
Noah Hicks shares brand new EP, ‘Small Town Does,’ 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 Noah Hicks releases.
Small Town Does is 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/noah-hicks-ep.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2025-10-10 00:02:262025-10-10 00:37:13Here Is Noah Hicks’ EP ‘Small Town Does’
