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.
“House Again” – Hudson Westbrook ft. Miranda Lambert
Westbrook resigned his debut single, “House Again” with Miranda Lambert, as well as, drops a cover of Lamar’s iconic single, “House That Built Me.”
“Richmond’s Most Wanted” – The Jack Wharff Band
Big Machine Records, The Jack Wharff Band shares their newest single, “Richmond’s Most Wanted.”
“Kids Like Me” – Noah Thompson
Noah Thompson drops his latest EP, including the title track, “Kids Like Me.”
“Girls on Guys” – Tigirlily Gold
Tigirlily Gold continues to up the ante with their brand new song, “Girls on Guys.”
“John Deere Blue – McCoy Moore
Sony Music Nashville’s newest signee, McCoy Moore shares his new song, “John Deere Blue.”
“The Actor” – Willow Avalon ft. Charles Wesley Godwin
Willow Avalon joins forces with Charles Wesley Godwin on their brand new song, “The Actor.”
“Even If It’s Broke” – Brent Cobb
Brent Cobb drops his latest single, “Even If It’s Broke,” out today.
“Drunk At Work” – Reid Haughton
Reid Haughton shares his catchy brand new song, “Drunk At Work.”
“Breaking in Those Boots” – Tyler Braden
Off his debut album, out today, devil and a prayer, Braden shares new music including his song, “Breaking in Those Boots.”
“Falling Down” – Kelsey Waldon
Kelsey Waldon shares her newest song, “Falling Down.”
“Not Today” – The Vegabonds
The Vegabonds add to their growing catalog of music with their new song, “Not Today.”
“Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone” – Maoli
Artist, Maoli shares his brand new song, “Lonely Won’t Leave Me Alone,” out today.
“Trailer Trash” – Adam Chaffins
Adam Chaffins shares his brand new project, featuring title track, “Trailer Trash.”
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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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Noah Thompson’s new EP, Kids Like Me is out now, May 16th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new project below.
Ever since Noah Thompson graces our screen on American Idol, it was clear that the singer-songwriter had a story tell and music to create. The rising star has proved time and time again that he will always create music that represent who he is as an artist. Today, Thompson is sharing his brand new EP, featuring the songs that make up his story so far. Kids Like Me is officially out now.
The record features six songs, including the brand new title track. Thompson is at his absolute best on the song and the project as a whole. The EP is a true compilation of the singer-songwriter’s wise beyond his years personality, as well as, his undeniable talent.
Thompson is the real deal. He knows where he comes from and he knows where he is going. It is only a matter of time before every single person knows his name and his music. Make sure to give Kids Like Me a listen ASAP!
Kids Like Me Track List:
Kids Like Me
American Dream
Demons in My Whiskey
Upbringing
What You’re Made Of
Here Lately
Noah Thompson shares his brand new EP, ‘Kids Like Me,’ 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 Thompson releases.
Kids Like Me 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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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.
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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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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.
“Superman” – Morgan Wallen
As fans anticipate Morgan Wallen’s next studio album, he’s given fans a taste of his vulnerable new song, “Superman.”
“Small Town Girls” – Thomas Rhett ft. Tucker Wetmore
Thomas Rhett and Tucker Wetmore collaborate on this brand new song, one of three fresh tracks off Rhett’s latest record update.
Perfect for Mother’s Day, Naomi Johnson gives us, “Mama Ain’t Jesus.”
“Be Your Man” – Jackson Dean
Jackson Dean shares his brand new song, “Be Your Man,” designed to be swoon-ready and a new side of the singer-songwriter’s artistry.
“Love Me Anyway” – LECADE
LECADE continues to show off his unique charm and talent with his brand new song, “Love Me Anyway.”
“Heaven Is A Honky Tonk” – RaeLynn
With a new record deal, RaeLynn is giving fans exactly what they asked for with this brand new song!
“Bipolar Heart” – Something Out West
New duo, Something Out West shows off their undeniable talent with their new song, “Bipolar Heart.”
“Dogs Don’t Die” – Tyler Rich
Tyler Rich continues to make waves, sharing even more music this week!
“Life’s Been Comin’ Too Fast” – Blake Shelton
A true mainstay in country music, Blake Shelton’s new song is a perfect addition to his catalog.
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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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Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney share new song “You Had To Be There,” is out now, May 9th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
For decades Kenny Chesney has been synonymous with country music especially in the summer, whileMegan Moroney has recently emerged as a bonafide superstar in the making. While on tour together, the two had undeniable chemistry on stage, and it’s clear that they felt it too! Today, Moroney and Chesney share their brand new collaboration, “You Had To Be There.”
“You Had To Be There” is instant nostalgia! The song feels perfect for summer, as each verse showcases how it feels to be living for the moment and celebrating life. The duo take turns trading verses, each sharing their own perspectives about the nights that they’ll always reminisce about.
“Five girls in the mirror puttin’ makeup on // There’s boys downstairs playin’ drinkin’ songs // Circled up ’round a hand-me-down guitar // Singin’, “Oh-oh-oh” // Brand new boots that we’re ’bout to break in // Bought some nosebleed seats, summer money well spent // Parkin’ lot, take a shot, steal a kiss // And we’re ready to go // I see the lights, I hear the band // Feels like the whole world’s in our hands // Soakin’ it up, breathin’ it in // One day we’ll say, “Remember when” // We were so alive // I swear that night there was magic in the air // You had to be there”
With summer 2025 just around the corner, country music artists are giving us songs to sing and vibe to all season long. Moroney and Chensey’s new song, “You Had To Be There” joins that iconic list!
Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney join forces on brand new song, “You Had To Be There.”
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Megan Moroney releases.
“You Had To Be There” 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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Naomi Johnson releases new song “Mama Ain’t Jesus,” out now, May 9th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Earlier this year, Naomi Johnson (formerly of Runaway June) showcased her pure talent on her debut song “Bricks Make Houses.” While Johnson has always been a pure talent in the industry, 2025 is slated to be the year that she steps out in her true authenticity. Today, the songstress continues to share her honest music with the world. “Mama Ain’t Jesus” is out now!
Perfectly timed with Mother’s Day, “Mama Ain’t Jesus” is an incredible love letter from a mother to her child. The track exclaims everything a mother would do for their child. It’s a story of strength, conviction, and fierce love wrapped up in a pretty and raw song. Johnson showcases the intricacies of motherhood, while confessing her love for her child – something anyone who has ever experienced a mother’s love could also relate to.
“I pray for you every single night // I love you more than the strs can shine // No ain’t perfect tall the time // But I”ll be there when you need me // If trouble ever comes your way, I sure as hell wouldn’t hesitate // I keep that loaded .45 for a reason // Mama Ain’t Jesus”
2025 feels like the year for Johnson! Both “Bricks Make Houses” and “Mama Ain’t Jesus” gives fans an authentic look into Johnson’s heart, life, and artistry. We are excited for the singer’s next release and upcoming debut solo album that is slated for release later this year.
Naomi Johnson shares new song, “Mama Ain’t Jesus,” 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 Naomi Johnson releases.
“Mama Ain’t Jesus” 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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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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Clever shares brand new song, “Undressed” out now, May 2nd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Every so often, an artist emerges who truly embodies the essence of the word “artist.” Singer-songwriter Clever is one of those rare talents. His music effortlessly transcends genres while staying deeply rooted in the rich storytelling tradition that country music is known for. Today, he expands his growing catalog with the release of his new song, “Undressed”
“Undressed” is a sexy, flirty song hidden in a feel-good tempo. Fueled by passion and romance, Clever delivers a catchy and fun new song for fans to listen to again and again. The song’s poetic lyrics capture what it feels like to be so into the person you’re with.
“Well the phone kept ringing but I could not answer // Tangled in the sheets she’s a ballet dancer / And these hands started misbehaving // And I said baby we can wait til the honeymoon // We can take it slow like a rose in bloom // Or rip it off fast like a motel room if you want to // But I wanna see you undressed // But baby I won’t ask unless you’ll let me // I wanna see you undressed // Lord I must confess // You and me and your hair in a mess, baby I’m ready”
“Undressed” is something special. If you’re not already a fan of Clever, now’s the time to start, his music truly lives up to the hype.
Clever shares his brand new song, “Undressed,” 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.
“Undressed” 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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Colin Stough shares brand new song, “White Trash” out now, May 2nd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Since impressing fans everywhere on American Idol, Colin Stough has focused on leaning into his one-of-kind country-rock sound. The singer-songwriter has honed his talent and garnered more and more fans along the ride. Today, the artist releases his newest single, “White Trash.”
Written by Stough with Jamie Collazo and Kenny Whitmire, “White Trash” is an anthem for the misunderstood. Referred to as a “battle cry for the outcast” in a recent press release, the new song showcases Stough’s gritty and piercing vocals. “White Trash” unapologetically captures how the feeling of confidence; despite, what naysayers may say.
“I went to jail on a Sunday // When I was supposed to be at church // I got let out on a Monday // Yeah I’ a little late to work // Yeah I could use some education // My soul could use some savin’ // There ain’t no sense in prayin’ for me now // I ain’t changin’ my ways // I’m nothin’ but white trash // You can kiss my ass // Yeah I know I’m down bad // Nothing but a red flag // You know I kinda like it like that // I guess I’m white trash”
“White Trash” is an awesome addition to Stough’s growing catalogl. If you’re not already a fan of the artist, what are you waiting for?!
Colin Stough shares new song, “White Trash,” 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 Colin Stough releases.
“White Trash” 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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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.
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