Zach John King shares his new EP, Slow Down, officially out now, May 23rd on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new project below.
Sony Music Nashville recording artist, Zach John King is proving his staying power with each and every release. The singer-songwriter is sharing his latest project, out today. Slow Down is officially out now featuring six songs all co-penned by the incredible artist.
In a recent press release King shared, “This EP is the first project this year where I finally feel like I’ve captured a full picture of who I am—both as a person and as an artist. Once you listen top to bottom, you’ll get the good and the bad sides of me—the heartbreaks, the love stories, my mistakes, the things I care about, and the person I’m still becoming.”
He added, “Every track holds a piece of my story, and my hope is that when people listen, they find a piece of their own story in it too. I’m so stoked to get it out to my fans and let them connect with it. Slow Down—the EP—is the most honest storytelling I’ve ever put to music, and whether people love it or hate it, I’m proud of what it represents. It’s vulnerable, real, and exactly where I’m at right now.”
Listen to the Slow Down EP now!
Slow Down Track List:
Lose You – (Zach John King / Alex Hope / Sasha Sloan)
She Didn’t Have To – (Zach John King / Beau Bailey / Matt McVaney / Joybeth Taylor)
I Deserve A Heartbreak – (Zach John King / Thomas Archer / Michael Lotten)
Slow Down – (Zach John King / Thomas Archer / Kyle Fishman / Michael Taylor)
Hole In The Wall – (Zach John King / Abram Dean / Jimmy Robbins)
Cold Shoulder – (Zach John King / Zarni Dewet / Tom Whall)
Zach John King shares new EP, ‘Slow Down,’ 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 Zach John King releases.
Slow Down EP 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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Morgan Wallen shares his new album, I’m The Problem, officially out now, May 16th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new project below.
Morgan Wallen is clearly one of the most succesful country artists in the genre right. A bonafide superstar, Wallen has garnered millions of fans, a ton of accolades, and has given us a ton of music. He shows no signs of slowing down! Today, Wallen shares his latest album, featuring 37 brand new songs. I’m The Problem is out now.
The singer-songwriter has spent almost a year writing and creating the track list for this project on his farm just outside of Nashville, culminating in a project that is quite possibly his most honest and reflective yes.
“I have been a problem, for sure, and I’ve got no problem admitting that,” shared Wallen in a recent press release. “But there are other sides to me as well. I’ve spent the last 11 months really trying to figure out, ‘Do I still want to be the problem? Is it time to move past that phase in my life?’ I think it probably is, and this might be the last time I get a chance to honestly say it.”
Listen to I’m The Problem now!
I’m The Problem Track List:
I‘m The Problem (MorganWallen, Grady Block, Jamie McLaughlin, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
I Got Better (MorganWallen, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Michael Hardy)
Superman (MorganWallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, James Maddocks)
What I Want (feat. Tate McRae)(MorganWallen, Tate McRae, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Joe Reeves)
Just In Case (MorganWallen, Ernest Keith Smith, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Alex Bak)
Interlude (MorganWallen, Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
Falling Apart(MorganWallen, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
Skoal, Chevy, and Browning(Joe Fox, Chase McGill, Josh Miller)
Eyes Are Closed (MorganWallen, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak)
Kick Myself (MorganWallen, Rocky Block, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
TN (MorganWallen, John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Vojtesak, Geoff Warburton)
Missing (MorganWallen, Chase McGill, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
Where’d That Girl Go (MorganWallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ryan Vojtesak, Blake Pendergrass, Joe Reeves, Geoff Warburton)
Genesis (MorganWallen, John Byron, Rocky Block, Jacob Durrett, Blake Pendergrass, Ryan Vojtesak, James Maddocks)
Revelation (Trannie Anderson, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon, Chris Tompkins)
Number 3 and Number 7 (feat. Eric Church) (Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass)
Kiss Her In Front Of You (John Byron, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley, Ryan Vojtesak)
If You Were Mine(Chris Tompkins, Jessie Jo Dillon, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton)
Don’t We (MorganWallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ashley Gorley, Rocky Block, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron)
Come Back As A Redneck (feat. HARDY) (MorganWallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy, James Maddocks)
Love Somebody (MorganWallen, John Byron, Shaun Frank, Nicholas Gale, Ashley Gorley, Yaakov Gruzman, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Elof Loelv, Steve Francis Richard Mastroianni, Martina Sorbara, Ryan Vojtesak)
Dark Til Daylight (Rocky Block, Chris Tompkins, Jimmy Robbins)
The Dealer (feat. ERNEST) (Blake Pendergrass)
Leavin’s The Least I Could Do(MorganWallen, Michael Hardy, Josh Miller, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
Jack and Jill (Jacob Hackworth, Jared Mullins, Ned Cameron)
I Ain’t Comin’ Back (feat. Post Malone) (MorganWallen, Louis Bell, Michael Hardy, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
Nothin’ Left(Josh Miller, Greylan James, Matt Jenkins)
Drinking Til It Does (Josh Thompson, Jimmy Robbins)
Smile (MorganWallen, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Luis Witkiewitz)
Working Man’s Song (MorganWallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass, Rocky Block)
Whiskey In Reverse (MorganWallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Michael Hardy)
Crazy Eyes (Chris Tompkins, Josh Miller, Jessie Jo Dillon, Daniel Ross)
LA Night (Chris Tompkins, Travis Wood, Josh Miller)
Miami (MorganWallen, Ryan Vojtesak, Ernest Keith Smith, Blake Pendergrass, Chase McGill, Michael Hardy, Dean Dillon, Hank Cochran, Royce Porter)
Lies Lies Lies (Jessie Jo Dillon, Josh Miller, Daniel Ross, Chris Tompkins)
I‘m A Little Crazy (Michael Hardy, Smith Ahnquist, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers)
Morgan Wallen shares new album, ‘I’m The Problem,’ 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 Morgan Wallen releases.
I’m The Problem 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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Ernest releases his brand new compilation mixtape, Cadillac Sessions, out now, May 7th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
To kick off the launch of his new record label, DeVille Records, ERNEST is introducing the world to a host of new talent. In celebration of the release, the singer-songwriter released the Cadillac Sessions, a countrified mix-tape compilation featuring three new artists’ work alongside his own.
The artists featured here, the first signed to the new label, are Chandler Walters, Rhys Rutherford, and Cody Lohden. The LP features two new originals and a cover from each, as well as a few new songs from the Nashville native. Additionally, a few superstar guests hop in to join forces with ERNEST, including Miranda Lambert, Jake Worthington, and Snoop Dogg.
Launched in conjunction with Big Loud Records, DeVille records is focused on doing things differently. “We’re going to build this thing wide and on concrete,” ERNEST says. “Artist development. Write the songs and do it the old-school way. Make the videos, see the vision, help the vision come to life. All of that. … They’re writing such good songs. I just wanted to try to figure out a way to showcase each of ‘em.”
Produced at Nashville’s Castle Recording Studios, the LP finds itself firmly in its country roots, heavily tinted with Western swing, honkytonk, and most obviously, 90’s country. It’s a unique and appealing concept, allowing listeners a mix of new and established artists in a way that doesn’t feel forced or inauthentic. In fact, the songs featured on the Cadillac Sessions fit seamlessly together, despite including everything from Miranda Lambert to Snoop Dogg to Alabama covers.
As to be expected, ERNEST takes up a fair amount of real estate on the LP, but never overshadows the other talents. Instead, he compliments their songs and styles. “Gettin’ Gone” with Snoop kicks off the album with a swamp and bayou-leaning jaunt, while “Another Thing to Love” with Lambert is a quintessential country duet. “Turn Me Up” is a playful and romantic tune, while “Did It Anyway” has a hint of Eagles-leaning easy listening.
Rhys Rutherford’s originals include “Get Her Name” and “Southern Belle,” with the former a clever take on the one who got away. “Belle” is a melodic ode to the nostalgia of an old love, while “Name” is a catchy midtempo about a bar room rendezvous.
“She likes reading when it rains // Knows every Zeppelin song // She shoots her whiskey straight // Don’t mind doing it alone // Little wild in them brown eyes // Says she gets it from her mom // For a moment she was all mine // Still wonderin’ what went wrong // ‘Cause now she’s gone And it’s drivin’ me”
Cody Lohden makes his mark with “Tail Light, Porch Light, Miller Light” and “TV On,” specifically shining on the latter heartbreak ballad.
“The silence is killing me // Here in these empty sheets I hear the clock, every drop from the kitchen sink // Lamp light keeps buzzin’ on // Fan just keeps hummin’ songs // Girl I’ve been fighting this quiet since you’ve been gone I need some company // That’s why I tend to leave The TV on”
Chandler Walters shines on “Whatever Happened to Us” and “Worth the Trouble,” both which are 90’s inspired and nostalgic tales of love and the past. While “Worth the Trouble” is a swinging dancehall uptempo, “Whatever Happened to Us” finds him longing for simpler times.
“Nowadays the Raiders play in Vegas // Cameras got replaced by mobile phones // Taylor Swift moved onto bigger stages // Willie quit and Petty overdosed // Half of California moved to Nashville // And half of Nashville turned to high-rise now // No one carries any cash // Swipe or tap to pay our tabs // So no one has to lay their bottom dollar down // That’s the game I play when I drink whiskey // How’d we get to here from where it was // One thing in this world remains a mystery // Girl, whatever happened to us?”
With a gorgeous rendition of the Kris Kristofferson classic “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” ERNEST kicks off a segment of the LP dedicated to classic country covers. Walters lets loose “One More Chance” by Vince Gill, Rutherford takes on the Glen Campbell classic, “Gentle On My Mind,” and Lohden puts his spin on Shenandoah’s “Two Dozen Roses.”
Jake Worthington joins ERNEST on the George Jones and Merle Haggard duet, “Yesterday’s Wine,” and the pair trade verses with perfection, voices complimenting each other. The LP ends with a cover of the classic “Song of the South” and it’s a fun, true-to-the-original cover that allows for ERNEST and his proteges to let loose and harmonize in that classic Alabama style.
While the Cadillac Sessions may not be your typical album, it’s showcasing new and established talents alike. “I don’t know if there’s another label that’s doing what I’m doing,” ERNEST explains. “I truly believe this label will compete and be a staple in Nashville, Tennessee, and I think this city could probably use a little refresh. To get back to some artist development and really watering the songwriting culture. “DeVille Records is here and we’re going to make a splash,” he goes on. “I feel like now’s the perfect time for me to do it.”
Country Swag Picks:
Another Thing To Love – ERNEST & Miranda Lambert
Get Her Name – Rhys Rutherford
Whatever Happened to Us – Chandler Walters
TV On – Cody Lohen
Cadillac Sessions Tracklist:
Gettin’ Gone (feat. Snoop Dogg) – ERNEST
Get Her Name – Rhys Rutherford
Tail Light, Porch Light, Miller Lite – Cody Lohden
Whatever Happened To Us – Chandler Walters
Turn Me Up – ERNEST
Worth The Trouble – Chandler Walters
Another Thing To Love (feat. Miranda Lambert) – ERNEST
TV On – Cody Lohden
Did It Anyway – ERNEST
Southern Belle – Rhys Rutherford
Help Me Make It Through The Night – ERNEST
One More Last Chance – Chandler Walters
Gentle On My Mind – Rhys Rutherford
Two Dozen Roses – Cody Lohden
Yesterday’s Wine (feat. Jake Worthington) – ERNEST
Song Of The South – ERNEST, Cody Lohden, Rhys Rutherford, Chandler Walters
On the debut release from ERNEST’s new record label, DeVille Records, the star introduces Chandler Walters, Rhys Rutherford, and Cody Lohden.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ernest releases.
Cadillac Sessions 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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John Morgan shares his brand new debut album, Carolina Blue, out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
Singer-songwriter John Morgan is ready to step into the forefront as an artist with the release of his debut album, Carolina Blue, out now. For the rising star, who has amassed a multitude of top ten hits as a writer, his debut full-length project shows him on the verge of stardom.
Signed to Jason Aldean’s Night Train Records imprint through BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Morgan’s debut features twelve new songs. He co-wrote the dozen tracks alongside Nashville hitmakers like Will Bundy, Tyler Hubbard, Tully Kennedy, Ben Hayslip and more. The Carolina native also played guitar on every song on the LP, which was produced by John and Brent Anderson.
Born and raised in the small town of Sylva, NC, Morgan grew up playing guitar and travelling with his family playing bluegrass music. He eventually transferred those skills to songwriting, making his way to Nashville in 2019 and immediately emerging as a powerful force in the community. “One of the blessings of being a songwriter first is that you write so many different things that your catalog becomes very broad. I’ve explored all kinds of sounds and in doing that it helped me eliminate what I’m not,” Morgan revealed in a statement.
Throughout the LP, Morgan stays true to his country roots, sliding effortlessly from rousing uptempo tunes to impassioned ballads, all with a unique lyrical style. “I try to hold a standard of making sure every line counts lyrically and then once you’ve got that you can be super creative on the sound part of it,” He says. “Hopefully that comes through in this album.”
The album roars in immediately with its opening track, “Way Out Would,” a muddy and twangy celebration of country living that pairs roaring electric guitars with twang before building to an energetic climax. Likewise, Morgan’s recent number one hit is the rousing “Friends Like That,” which pairs him with Aldean. On the bromance anthem, the pair trade verses about relying on good friends in tough times.
“I’m doing alright for the shape // I’m in Sitting by the fire with some damn good friends // Willie on my left, Jack on my right // Blowin’ that smoke on a Friday night // Waylon turned up on the JBL // Girl, you probably think I’m going through hell // But I don’t care if you never come back // ‘Cause who needs you when I got friends like that?”
“Crickets” provides a moment of levity, a bouncing summer anthem that’s perfect for barbecues and bonfires. “It’s a very catchy song,” he says of the playful track. “You’ve got to have some meatier songs with some strong messages, but you’ve also got to have something that’s fun, something that has a really solid lyric and storyline and that feels good.”
While Morgan can roar through an uptempo or a summer romp with the best of them, he truly shines on anthemic, building ballads. This includes the gorgeous “One More Sunset,” which finds him promising his last moments to someone special. Alternatively, “Kid Myself” finds him dealing with the fallout of a relationship that was never meant to last, while “She’ll Always Be” is a gorgeous sun-soaked heartbreak ballad about the one who got away.
Morgan is increasingly romantic on songs like the swoonworthy “A Lot To Say About You,” and the midtempo new perspective of “I Know Better.”
“Cause I know better days // Better nights A better way of living lost in your eyes // Up on cloud nine feeling things I thought I’d never // There ain’t no better smile // Ain’t no better kiss // Ain’t a memory I’ve made that compares to this // I thought the best part of my life was in the past forever But now that I know you I know better // Ooh baby, I know better”
Much of the Carolina native’s album finds him longing for home, evidenced on songs like the title track (“I’m doin’ fine, but tonight I’m kinda Carolina blue”), the soulful “Long Ride Home,” and “Without ‘Em,” a poignant celebration of the working class. “You won’t ever see their names in lights, Most people just pass’ em on by,” He sings of the people who make the world what it is. “Might not think too much about ‘em, but this world wouldn’t turn without ‘em.”
Carolina Blue ends with “How to Get Her,” a catchy uptempo that finds him musing about knowing how to get a girl, but not knowing how to get her back after a breakup. It’s clever turns of lyrics like that that elevate John Morgan’s music above the pack, while the song builds to a great instrumental section that’s perfect for a live show.
“I hope there’s relatability in how I write,” Morgan says of the album. “I don’t try to be anything I’m not. I’ve never been good at that, and I think people can snuff that out pretty quick. I hope these songs give people a message that there’s value in whatever they are doing. Hopefully, people will just feel their worth.”
Country Swag Picks:
Long Ride Home
Friends Like That
I Know Better
How to Get Her
Crickets
Carolina Blue Tracklist:
Way Out Would (John Morgan, Will Bundy, Randy Montana)
Long Ride Home (John Morgan, Tully Kennedy, Kurt Allison, Lydia Vaughan)
Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean) (John Morgan, Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan)*
One More Sunset (John Morgan, Will Bundy, Michael Dulaney)
Know Better (John Morgan, Rocky Block, Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan)
She’ll Always Be (John Morgan, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Lydia Vaughan)
Carolina Blue (John Morgan, Smith Ahnquist, Will Bundy, Jeb Gipson)
Kid Myself (John Morgan, Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt)
Crickets (John Morgan, Zach Abend, Lydia Vaughan)
A Lot To Say About You (John Morgan, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, John Edwards)
Without ‘Em (John Morgan, Austin Goodloe, Ben Hayslip)
How To Get Her (John Morgan, Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, Hunter Phelps)
John Morgan shares his debut album, ‘Carolina Blue,’ 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 John Morgan releases.
Carolina Blue 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.
Tucker Wetmore shares his brand new debut album, What Not To, out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.
For Tucker Wetmore, his debut album, What Not To, reflects on the pivotal moments in life that have crafted him into the person he’s still becoming. “What Not To is an album that talks about living. It’s a diary of life and what you can take away from it, if you allow yourself to learn,” he shares. “There’s no such thing as a bad experience or a bad time. It’s all just an opportunity to grow.”
For the Washington native, those experiences are on full display throughout the LP’s 19 tracks, laden with heartbreak, heartache, new love, joy, and everything in between. Wetmore co-wrote on 11 of the album’s tracks, enlisting additional contributions from Nashville writers including Tucker Beathard, Chase McGil, Jameson Rodgers, Jordan Reynolds, and more. Produced by Chris LaCorte, the album weaves through various stories that Wetmore describes “like red yarn connecting a bunch of pins on a wall.”
The album kicks off its story with “Whatcha Think Is Gonna Happen,” a moody midtempo that finds Wetmore battling with his own vices and temptations. Over a catchy beat, he admits, “It ain’t all that complicated, I just can’t turn down temptation.” Battling those external and internal demons becomes a prevalent theme in Wetmore’s story, as he deals with the bottle and his own generational traumas throughout his relationships.
On songs like the summer-ready “Bad Luck Looks Good On Me” and the catchy “Casino,” the 25-year-old warns a woman not to gamble on him admitting that love is a lot like a game of chance. “Casino” is a clear standout on the record, pairing a catchy hook with even catchier lyrics.
“She’s a casino I’m a stone-cold joker that keeps on throwing dice // Spinning a wheel putting it all on red but the house wins every time // Queen of breaking my heart been counting my cards // I should get up and leave but I won’t // I’m a sucker for another hand // And one more dance with this damn casino”
“Brunette” is a gallop of a song, taking listeners on a journey through Wetmore’s psyche with its clever metaphor to his own battle with anxiety in relationships. In fact, the music’s near franticity crafts an incredible scene that could easily be used in a movie or TV soundtrack.
The album’s title track may be the most personal on the album, a sparse reflection of a broken family and an absentee father, as Wetmore longs to break the cycle and be a better man. “I gotta admit I don’t know what to do,” He muses, voice laced with emotion. “But thanks to you I know what not to.”
“That was one of the toughest songs I’ve ever written, but also one of the easiest too, because it just kind of fell out onto the paper,” Wetmore says of the title track. “I write from experiences, feeling, and emotion, and it often comes from a higher power that I really don’t understand. That’s how writing that song felt.”
While Wetmore shines on heartache, he can also craft a radio-ready earworm. This is evidenced on songs like “3,2,1,” “Break First,” and the sun-drenched “Silverado Blue.” While “Break First” is a super catchy ode to an opposites attract relationship, “Takes One to Break One” finds him looking for a new habit to help him break an old one.
“When I Ain’t Looking” is a gorgeous ballad about finding love when you’re least expecting it, while “Give Her The World” is an ode to a girl who’s on the receiving end of his love, and can’t quite accept it. Likewise, the mega-hit “Wind Up Missin’ You” is a breezy and thrumming ballad about an instantaneous connection that may lead to heartbreak if it doesn’t work out.
“You look like waves on a sunset // And you can crash on me all night // You look like wine in a truck bed // A little what I’m doing for the rest of my life cause // You look like I’m done looking But girl the hard truth is // If this night don’t turn into two // You look like I’m gonna wind up missin’ you”
Much of the album is soaked in whiskey, with Wetmore wondering if it’s the cause of his relationship problems. Things are on and off on songs like “Whiskey Again” and “Goodbye Whiskey,” which features a musical interlude that sounds straight out of a Coldplay anthem. Likewise, “Drinking Boots” finds him one shot away from calling an ex, while “Drunk on Her” finds him nearly addicted to a woman he can’t quite quit.
The album ends on a slower and introspective note with “Wine Into Whiskey” followed by “Whiskey Again.” While the former is a heartbreak ballad, it finds Wetmore accepting blame for being the heartbreaker in a relationship. “If I was her I’d damn sure hate me,” He sings, voice full of regret. “I turned her love into pain and her wine into whiskey.”
The album ends with “Whiskey Again,” a mournfully sparse ballad that finds him battling heartache at the bottom of a whiskey glass. “Whiskey again // I swore that I was done with you // But here we are old friend,” he laments. “Misery misery // Misery’s what I’m in.”
“I didn’t want this album to be just songs — I wanted them to be songs with purpose…” Wetmore says of the LP. “Music makes you feel something. When I was going through things as a kid, I turned to music and it didn’t let me down. I hope What Not To does the same for everyone who listens.”
We’re pretty sure it will do just that.
Country Swag Picks:
Casino
3,2,1
Break First
When I Ain’t Lookin’
Brunette
What Not To Tracklist:
Whatcha Think Is Gonna Happen? (Matt Jenkins, Ben Stennis, Michael Tyler)
3,2,1 (Josh Miller, Summer Overstreet, Jordan Reynolds)
Bad Luck Looks Good On Me (Tucker Wetmore, Julian Bunetta, Jackson Foote, Jaxson Free, Steph Jones)
Casino (Josh Jenkins, Alex Palmer, John Pierce and Michael Tyler)
Takes One To Break One (Matt Jenkins, Josh Miller, Ben Stennis)
What Not To 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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Warren Zeiders’ new project, Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal is out now, March 14th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
Known for his emotive rasp and sturdy growl, rising country star Warren Zeiders is back with his most powerful and impactful project to date, Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal. Over the course of the LP’s 21 tracks, Zeiders deals with heartbreak, introspection, healing, and growth, as both a person and an artist.
For the ambitious project, the “Pretty Little Poison” singer enlisted hitmakers Ross Copperman and Mike Elizondo to help him produce the album. The Warner Records star also co-wrote 17 of the album’s songs, alongside the likes of Chris Stapleton, Erik Dylan, Eric Paslay, Ali Tamposi, Ryan Beaver, and more.
Throughout the album’s winding tracks, Zeiders mixes pure country with hints of blues, alternative, and rock, his emotive voice truly making each track unique. The project opens with “Relapse,” a driving and uptempo ode to falling back into an unhealthy relationship with an ex. While they both know it’s bad, they do it anyway, relapsing into each other. It’s a theme that traverses many of the album’s songs, reminding listeners that love is sometimes messy and intoxicating.
“Crying Whiskey” finds Zeiders on the receiving end of a relentless drunk dialer, while “Withdrawal” is a whiskey-drenched breakup song, the singer-songwriter grappling with the physical pain of breaking up. Likewise, “Intoxicated” and “Addictions” both find Zeiders likening love to an illicit substance as he deals with the ache of longing.
“Lies” is a raspy, rhythmic, and drum-heavy confrontation that finds him dealing with deception, while “Bad” is an almost frenetic look at a woman who’s just all kinds of wrong. On the latter, the almost ska-tinted chorus provides a clever juxtaposition of music and lyrics, pairing sing-songy melodies with downtrodden lyrics in the best way.
“Take It to the Grave” is a truly electric moment with roaring guitars tearing through the dark and rock-tinted track as he examines the destruction left in his own wake. “All the hell I’ve raised,” He growls forcefully, “I’ma take it to the grave.”
“Betrayal” draws listeners in immediately and pulls them straight to the Pennsylvania native’s side, as he muses, “This is a story about betrayal…Shame on me if ya fool me twice.” Likewise, “You For a Reason” and “Can a Heart Take” are both stunningly powerful heartbreak ballads that allow him to flex his incredible vocal prowess.
“Love in Letting Go” is a clear standout, pairing Zeiders with the angelic voice of Lanie Gardner. The ballad allows Zeiders to show his softer side, perfectly complimenting the lush tone of Gardner’s voice, creating an especially poignant and beautiful harmonic moment. While many duets deal with love found, this one struggles with the confusing feelings that come from love lost.
“There’s love in letting go // Ain’t no shame in coming close // You know it wasn’t all worth nothing // If we didn’t end up being something // You’ll never be someone I wish I didn’t know // There’s love in letting go”
Songs like “Fight Like Hell,” “Death of a Cowboy,” “Without You,” and “Everything Comes to Go Away” continue to find him failing to surrender in the battle for love. On the uber-catchy”Without You,” he promises unending love, even in the face of a breakup.
“I’ll love you today, I’ll love you tomorrow, wherever you go // My love’s gonna follow, never held a ghost // But I’ll figure out how to, if you left me a world, without you, without you // I’ll never love again, I’ll never love again”
“Every Single Version of You” is a welcome change of pace, a stunning and sparse ballad that’s perfect for a wedding. It’s a story of an enduring love that will grow and change as the lovers do, Zeiders proclaiming, “I can’t wait to keep loving every single version of you.”
The album ends with the one two punch of the dark and moody “Devil I Know,” followed by the Stapleton-penned “Love on the Line.” While the former finds him musing that “The devil I know Is a hell of a lot better than the devil I don’t,” “Love on the Line” is an acoustic guitar-driven power ballad that builds to an epic climax.
The album’s final two tracks are perfectly representative of the collection as a whole, dealing with a broken heart and what’s yet to come. For Warren Zeiders, Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal is truly an emotional journey for both performer and listener alike.
Country Swag Picks:
Without You
Take it to the Grave
Can a Heart Take
Intoxicated
Love in Letting Go with Lanie Gardner
Bad
Relapse, Lies & Betrayal Track List:
Part 1:
Can A Heart Take (Randy Montana, Ross Copperman, Ryan Beaver, WarrenZeiders)
You For A Reason (Alex Maxwell, Rivers Rutherford, WarrenZeiders)
Bad (Ali Tamposi, Blake Pendergrass, Griff Clawson, Jacob Kasher, Nick Long, WarrenZeiders)
Crying Whiskey (Tamposi, Pendergrass, Griff Clawson, Jacob Jasher, John Byron, Nick Long, WarrenZeiders)
High Desert Road (Eric Paslay, Rutherford, WarrenZeiders)
Death Of A Cowboy (Joybeth Taylor, Rutherford, WarrenZeiders)
Fight Like Hell (Erik Dylan, Jared Keim, Beaver, WarrenZeiders)
Devil I Know (Joe Clemmons, Mike Walker, WarrenZeiders)
Love On The Line (Al Anderson, Chris Stapleton)
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Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal 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.
Jordana Bryant releases her new project, Right Key Wrong Porch EP, officially out now, March 14th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new songs below.
Jordana Bryant is a young, talented singer-songwriter in Nashville. She releases music that speaks to her life experiences, while also inspiring girls just like her to follow their dreams, confront their mistakes, and trust themselves. Today, the songstress releases her newest project. Right Key Wrong Porch is officially out now featuring six incredibly curated new songs for fans to enjoy!
When asked about the record, Bryant shared with us at Country Swag, “When you’re releasing a body of work you get to say a lot more about your artistry and really put out a message more so than when you’re realizing one song at a time. To me this project is really special, it’s kind of about the last year or two of my life, and I think that when a door doesn’t open, it just means it’s not the right door for you,” adding, later, “It’s proof that the right opportunity is still out there. You just have to stay true to yourself and keep going. That’s a big message that I’ve learned after the last year or two. […] I’m really excited to share that.”
Right Key Wrong Porch is an awesome project from Bryant. It’s a song that many people can find themselves in. Listen to the new EP ASAP!
Right Key Wrong Porch EP Track List
Turns Out
Miles Don’t Matter
Something Like Us
Remembering It Wrong
Hot Mess
When God Closes Doors
Jordana Bryant shares new project, ‘Right Key Wrong Porch,’ 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 Jordan Bryant releases.
Right Key Wrong Porch EP 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/2025/03/jordana-bryant-EP.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2025-03-14 10:17:362025-03-14 10:17:36Here Is Jordana Bryant’s EP ‘Right Key Wrong Porch’
Kelsea Ballerina releases her deluxe album, Patterns (Deluxe), officially out now, March 7th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new songs below.
Kelsea Ballerini is at the absolute top of her game! She released arguably the biggest album of her career, PATTERNS, is currently on a sold-out tour, and is even a judge on the hit show The Voice. Somehow, the songstress has also found time to release the deluxe version of her album. Today, Ballerini shares PATTERNS (Deluxe) featuring five brand new songs.
The singer took to Instagram to share the news of the record stating,”it just so happens i wasn’t done unpacking🤍 patterns (deluxe) out march 7th!!! IM SO EXCITED.” The extended project features five new songs, including “Future Tripping” and “To The Men That Love Women After Heartbreak.”
PATTERNS remains Ballerini’s best record to date, with the deluxe version making an arguably perfect album even more perfect!
Patterns (Deluxe) 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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Tyler Rich shares his sophomore album, Hello California, officially out now, March 7th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.
For Tyler Rich, his new album, Hello California, out now, represents a shift back to his musical and personal roots. Born and raised in the Golden State, Rich lends those influences to the follow up to his 2023 EP, I Know You Do.
Produced by Californians Brad Hill and Lalo Guzman, the independent project features ten new tracks, nine of which Rich co-wrote along with the likes of Eric Paslay, Parker Welling, Steven Lee Olsen, and more.
“This album has been a long time coming, and it’s my first chance to release music straight from the heart, with no limits,” shared Rich in a statement. “After ten years in Nashville, I’m grateful for the lessons I’ve learned, the relationships I’ve built, and the success that came from navigating the industry. Now, as an independent artist, I finally get to take the reins and do things my way.”
The album sets the stage with its titular track, a lush and anthemic alt-pop-country love song dedicated to his home state. Here, he shines on his love for both California and a special woman as he flexes his powerful voice. “Hello California, the sunshine on my face,” He sings. “Girl you feel like home when you look at me that way.”
“Whiskey Go Bad” is an immediate standout, crafted perfectly for a memorable moment in a live show. It’s a twangy and fun countrified uptempo and a stomping, shanty-esque celebration of living life in the moment. “Life’s too good to let the whiskey go bad,” He proclaims on the lively and jovial track.
Similarly, “Cigarettes (Lie to Me)” is another driving uptempo with its roaring and funky guitars that pair perfectly with a call and response chorus that is going to set live audiences on fire, chanting “hey, hey, hey!”
Rich perfectly toes the line between lovelorn and heartbreak ballads, shining on the romantic “Right Tonight,” the wedding-ready “Drive Me Home,” the impassioned “Gets Me Every Time,” and the heartbreaking “What Do I Know?” “What Do I Know?” finds him dealing with his heartbreak, while “Gets Me” reminds a woman in his life of all the things he loves about her.
“Gets Me Every Time is about those moments in life that never get old,” Rich explains. “Whether it’s a nostalgic memory or a moment with someone you love, the song reflects those unforgettable experiences. Maybe it’s hearing an old song, visiting your hometown, or spending time with lifelong friends. The lyrics draw a parallel to how a romantic partner’s every action hits you the same way, over and over, just like those cherished memories. It’s about that timeless kind of love that feels new every time.”
Meanwhile, “All the Small Things” is a reminder that life is made great by its little moments, and not money or fame. “You can lose it all in a New York minute// Makin’ that money won’t make you a livin’// Time runs out but you can make it count,” He proclaims. “With the right kind of memories// You can have it all In the pictures up on the wall// And I hope I fill the bigger picture frame// With all the small things.”
Rich continues his introspection on songs like “Give Up To Get It” and “Home We Choose,” both creating special moments on the album. The latter finds him examining the sacrifices made for his success, while longing for more time to enjoy his life and career. Alternatively, “Home We Choose” is a clever way to look at where you settle your roots as an adult. It breathes fresh air into the idea of a hometown song, as he looks at where we choose to place our roots.
“We’re all looking for some somewhere to be found // A steady place where we can plant our roots // We’re all lost until we find some solid ground // Front porch step where we can set our boots // Whether it’s states away or two doors down // A place that’s old or new // We all got a hometown and a home we choose”
On Hello California, Tyler Rich returns to his roots, releasing a polished collection of anthemic country and poignant ballads.
Country Swag Picks:
Hello California
Whiskey Go Bad
What Do I Know?
Hello California Track List:
Hello California (Casey Brown, Parker Welling, Tyler Rich)
Gets Me Every Time (Jason Massey, Travis Wood, Tyler Rich)
Cigarettes (Lie To Me) (Dylan Guthro, Lalo Guzman)
Give Up to Get It (Blake Bollinger, Steven Lee Olsen, Tyler Rich)
All The Small Things (Jason Gantt, Jason Nix, Tyler Rich)
Whiskey Go Bad (Blake Bollinger, Reid Isbell, Tyler Rich)
What Do I Know (Eric Paslay, Jason Massey, Tyler Rich)
Right Tonight (Casey Brown, Parker Welling, Tyler Rich)
Drive Me Home (Josh Mirenda, Michael Tyler, Tyler Rich)
Home We Choose (Emily Falvey, Lalo Guzman, Tyler Rich)
Tyler Rich shares new album, ‘Hello California,’ 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 Tyler Rich releases.
Hello California 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.
Caylee Hammack releases her sophomore album, Bed of Roses, officially out now, March 7th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.
Caylee Hammack is gifted at bringing her own flair to country music. Her music is unique blend of 70s soul and red-dirt rock, with the storytelling that the country genre does the best mixed in. Today, the singer-songwriter releases her sophomore album, featuring thirteen new songs. Bed of Roses is officially out now!
“Your bed of roses is the bed you make—you get to decide how you spend your time and how you plant your garden,” shared Hammack in a recent press release. “Good love is flowers that come back every year. Bad love, it’s just the thorn. Sometimes you’ve got to till shit up. You’ve got to work through things, and it’s not going to be fun. And then one day, your friends come over and you sit as a family on the back porch in the garden. And when they compliment the roses near the gate or the cherry tomatoes speckled about in the pasta, you get the pleasure of realizing, ‘I grew that, I put love, time and belief into something, and it paid off.’”
Make sure to listen to Bed of Roses ASAP!
Bed of Roses Track List:
Bed of Roses (Caylee Hammack, Benjy Davis, Jeff Hyde)
Bed of Roses 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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