Drew Parker Chats Abouts His First Radio Single + New Music Video Drop

Drew Parker joined us to chat about his debut single “While You’re Gone” which impacted country radio earlier this week. Additionally, the singer-songwriter dropped the official music video for the track.

Singer-songwriter Drew Parker is making quite the name for himself this past year. We first interviewed the budding artist back in November and got the chance to catch up with him again earlier this week. Following the release of his EP While You’re Gone, the title track was sent to country radio just a few days ago marking his radio debut as an artist and today, Parker drops the official music video.

The “While You’re Gone” music video is just as great as the song. Parker shows off his personality, twisting the original narrative of the song for some comedic relief. “This song to me is a sad country song about a guy who’s missing someone that he really cared about,” Parker tells us. “I’m heavily influenced by 90s country music. I feel like it has that comical element that songs back in the day kinda had at times.”

Leaning into that comedic element, the singer flips the script. The music video is about a man missing his dog rather than his ex. “What better way to do that, then really show – ‘this guy’s not mad about the girl, but really sad that she took the dog’,” shares Parker during our conversation.

Fans of Parker will appreciate his nod to the 90s with the music video! “While You’re Gone” is officially Parker’s debut radio single, so we encourage fans to request it at their local radio stations too!

“To really get to show my little girl that you can chase your dreams, nothing is impossible. I think that’s kinda special for me that all of this has kinda happened in her first year of life,” shared Parker, as he reflected on his first radio single as an artist.

Additionally, Parker’s co-write with Luke Combs’, “Forever After All” is well on its way to officially claiming the top spot on country radio next week. It’s safe to say that Drew Parker is a name you’re going to want to remember!

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Drew Parker ‘While You’re Gone’ 

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Drew Parker announcements and releases.

To keep up with Drew Parker follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“While You’re Gone” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: The Latest in Country Music – 5/28/21

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – 5/28/21

  • SPENCER CRANDALL – It’s hard not to love rising artist, Spencer Crandall. Listen to his brand new EP, ‘Lost In The Wild’, out now, and you’ll understand why! – More >>
  • KYLIE MORGAN – Kylie Morgan’s unapologetic lyrics and fiery personality are enough to make any music fan do a double-take. Listen to her latest release, “I Only Date Cowboys”, here. – More >>
  • TYLER BOOTH – Tyler Booth created a relatable and catchy song from rejection and his talent and charisma shine on the track in his new release, “Beautiful Outlaw”. – More >>
  • SOUTHERLAND – With an authentic country sound, Southerland’s debut EP is a welcomed breath of fresh air. We expect big things from this country duo, and in the meantime, Boot Up is a great introduction to the pair. – More >>
  • ASHLEY MCBRYDE – Ashley McBryde has been slowly releasing live tracks from her sophomore album Never Will since February. Today, she adds a live recording of “Sparrow,” completing the 6-track EP. Check out the full project, Never Will: Live From A Distance here. – More >>
  • CHASE RICE – Chase Rice released three new songs today, officially completing his latest ongoing project, The Album. Listen in full here. – More >>

 

Take a listen to all of these tracks and more here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Chase Rice: The Album – Full Review | Country Swag

Country singer-songwriter, Chase Rice released three new songs today, May 28th, officially completing his latest ongoing project simply titled, The Album. Rice co-wrote all three new tracks, and eleven of the fifteen total. His current single, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen” featuring Florida Georgia Line was also included and was placed as the album’s closer. Keep reading below as we dive deeper into these new tracks.

The Album started in January of 2020 when Rice surprised his fans with Part I of the project, which contained seven tracks, including the top-15 radio single “Lonely If You Are.” Part II was released last May– nearly a year ago to the date—and contained four tracks such as “Break. Up. Drunk.” and “Belong.” Today, we have the full collection, which includes “The Nights,” “Bedroom,” and “If I Didn’t Have You.”

“It’s crazy to look back now and see the journey this album has taken us on throughout writing and recording it,” Rice noted in a recent press release. “We shared so many of these songs with the fans as they were being written and got their input along the way – so it’s their journey and lives in these, too. I think this new music will always mean a bit more to me since it has carried us all through some strange and uncertain times.”

In “The Nights,” penned by Rice, Zach Kale, and James McNair, he acknowledges the difficulty of moving on from a former relationship. Rice toggles between singing and speaking over a mid-tempo, pop, snap-track beat, recollecting the vulnerable moments between himself and this girl, as it is ironically the only thing that gets him through these tough, lonely nights without her.

“Might run me off the tracks // might drown me in the waves // might make me lose my mind // might send me to the grave // But it gets through the nights, gets me through the days // gets me through the memories I can’t escape”

It’s not a true Chase Rice album without a steamy sex song. He is definitely not shy when it comes to discussing physical intimacy in his music. Ignite the Night had “Ride,” Lambs & Lions had “On Tonight,” and now The Album has “Bedroom,” where the singer confesses his desire for this woman is so strong and the temptation is so unbearable, that they probably won’t even make it to the bedroom, but if they do, it “doesn’t stand a chance.” Rice co-wrote this track with Jimmy Robbins and his good friend, Jon Nite.

“If I know you the way you’re looking at me that way // That we don’t even make it halfway down the hallway // Once you get me how you get me once I got you in my hands, girl // That bedroom don’t stand a chance”

Women often bring out the best qualities of their men. In “If I Didn’t Have You,” Rice praises a particular woman for vastly influencing the man he is today. He lists all the things he would be and wouldn’t have if she wasn’t around. Producers Jonathan Singelton and Robbins included a heavy dose of backing electric and acoustic guitar between the chorus and following verse.

If I didn’t have you I’d be lost on an old lonesome highway, no ride or die by my side // If I didn’t have you I’d be singing the same old truck songs in the same smokey old dives // I’d be red and white stripes with no blue // A drunk-dialing Johnny, no June // If I didn’t have you

After sixteen months, we finally have the complete album. It is easy to see that these tracks were written at different times, as each part represents a different time in Rice’s and our lives. Fans will have the chance to hear the new music live as Rice joins Kane Brown on the NBA arena Blessed & Free Tour at the top of 2022. For a full list of dates and to purchase tickets, click here.

Chase Rice's 'The Album' is out now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms

Chase Rice’s ‘The Album’ is out now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms

The Album Tracklist:

  1. American Nights(Kevin Griffin, Martin Johnson, Francois Tetaz; produced by Martin Johnson)
  2. Lonely If You Are(Chase Rice, Lindsay Rimes, Hunter Phelps)
  3. Everywhere(Chase Rice, Zachary Kale, James McNair; produced by Zachary Kale)
  4. Best Night Ever(Chase Rice, Chris DeStefano, Matt Jenkins)
  5. Messy(Seth Ennis, Kylie Sackley)
  6. In The Car(Chase Rice, Jesse Rice, Hunter Phelps, Mark Holman)
  7. Forever To Go(Jordan Minton, Casey Brown, Geoffrey Warburton; produced by Casey Brown)
  8. You (Chase Rice, Jon Nite, Zach Kale)
    9.   Break. Up. Drunk.(Chase Rice, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt)
    10. Down Home Runs Deep (Daniel Ross, Michael Hardy, Mike Walker, James McNair)
    11. Belong (Chase Rice, Chris DeStefano, Jon Nite)
    12. The Nights (Chase Rice, Zach Kale, James McNair; produced by Zach Kale)
  9. Bedroom (Chase Rice, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins; produced by Corey Crowder)
  10. If I Didn’t Have You (Chase Rice, Channing Wilson, Jonathan Singleton; produced by Jimmy Robbins & Jonathan Singleton)
  11. Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen. featuring Florida Georgia Line(Chase Rice, Hunter Phelps, Cale Dodds, Corey Crowder; produced by Chase Rice, Florida Georgia Line & Corey Crowder)

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Chase Rice releases.

To keep up with Chase Rice, follow him on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook.

The Album 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.

Ashley McBryde: ‘Never Will: Live From a Distance’ – Review

Singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde has been slowly releasing live tracks from her sophomore album Never Will since February. Today, she released a live recording of “Sparrow,” completing the 6-track EP.

The collection features the funny, yet vulnerable “First Thing I Reach For;” “Shut Up Sheila;” the ukulele-driven “Velvet Red,” the fiery “Voodoo Doll,” the current single, “Martha Divine,” and the emotional “Sparrow.” The live recordings sound nearly identical to the studio versions, which is a testament to McBryde’s talent and authenticity.

Never Will: Live From A Distance Tracklist:

  1.  First Thing I Reach For (Ashley McBryde, Randall Clay, Mick Holland)
  2. Shut Up Sheila (Nicolette Hayford, Charles Chisholm)
  3. Velvet Red (Ashley McBryde, Patrick Savage, Daniel Smalley)
  4. Voodoo Doll (Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford, Brandy Clark, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Aaron Raitiere)
  5. Martha Divine (Ashley McBryde, Jeremy Spillman)
  6. Sparrow (Ashley McBryde, Nicolette Hayford, Brandy Clark, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Aaron Raitiere)
Ashley McBryde's 'Never Will: Live From A Distance' is available now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms

Ashley McBryde’s ‘Never Will: Live From A Distance’ is available now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms

Never Will dropped last year on April 3rd, right at the start of the pandemic. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and picked up CMA and GRAMMY nominations for Album of the Year and Best Country Album, respectively.

Fans can catch McBryde perform these songs in-person on her ‘This Town Talks’ Tour, and supporting Luke Combs on his ‘What You See Is What You Get’ Tour, both starting in June.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Ashley McBryde announcements and releases.

To keep up with Ashley McBryde follow her on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook.

Never Will: Live From A Distance is now 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.

Southerland: Boot Up – EP Review | Country Swag

New country duo Southerland’s debut EP, Boot Up, featuring “Thing Is,” “Little Bit of You,” and “Along Those Lines” is out now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

After meeting in 2016, Matt Chase and Chris Rogers hit it off musically and began writing and playing small shows together. In 2019, they signed to River House Artists/Sony Music Nashville as Southerland, and today, May 28th, they released their debut EP, Boot Up. With traditional country sounds and smooth harmonies, the duo are poised for big things, and couldn’t be more excited about releasing new music.

“With the craziness of 2020, we kept our feet on the gas in the writers room and in the studio,” shared Southerland. “We’re always excited to release new music, but we’re especially excited about this EP. Some of our very favorite songs we have written are on this project.”

Produced by Greg Bates, all seven songs on the EP were co-written by Chase and Rogers, and feature an array of other writers, including the woman behind many of Blake Shelton’s biggest hits, Jessi Alexander.

The EP opens with the title track, “Boot Up,” and the EP’s tone is immediately set. It’s country, it’s harmonies, and it’s fun. “We wake up every morning before the rooster crows,” they begin over twangy steel guitar and banjo, and it’s clear that the duo is straight country. On this clever ode to cowboy boots, they celebrate the significance of their boots in country life. “We go to work in them // Sun up to sun down // Church in ‘em // Making mama real proud,” They sing. “All the people like me showed up // Boot up.”

On “Might As Well Be Us,” the duo celebrate the good ol’ days when things were better and built to last. However, this isn’t the typical track of longing for simpler times, as they flip it into a love song. “Some things gotta hold together // the kinda thing time can’t touch,” they sing. “Some things gotta last forever // Might as well be // Might as well be us.”

Vocally, Southerland settles comfortably into mid-tempo country, as evidenced on “Came Out of Nowhere” and “Along Those Lines.” On the latter, they celebrate hometowns, and how they’re all similar. “When we wrote this song, we realized that it doesn’t matter where you are from,” explained Chase in a recent interview with Taste of Country. “A lot of time, you grow up very similar to everyone else, and in this song, it’s as if Chris (Rogers) and I came up with our own little fictitious town, where we took a little bit of this and a little bit of that from each of our hometowns and put it together into a song.”

One of the EP’s highlights is “Dance,” a swinging up-tempo track about a girl who just wants to dance, and if the guy wants his chance, he just has to be prepared to dance. She may not be looking for a guy, but that’s all out the window when it comes to two-stepping. “When she wants to dance // Buddy that’s your chance,” They advise. “When her song comes on // No you can’t go wrong // When she wants to dance.”

The EP closes with “Thing Is,” a stomping up-tempo produced by Trent Wilmon. It’s remnant of the best 90s country with its toe-tapping beat and cute story. The wordplay here is exceptional, as they remark “Can’t put my finger on // Whatever made me fall in love like this // She’s got // Whatever that // Thing is.”

With an authentic country sound, Southerland’s debut EP is a welcomed breath of fresh air. We expect big things from this country duo, and in the meantime, Boot Up is a great introduction to the pair.

Boot Up Track Listing:

  1. “Boot Up” (Greg Bates, Matt Chase, Chris Rogers, Austin Taylor Smith)
  2. “Might As Well Be Us” (Greg Bates, Matt Chase, Chris Rogers)
  3. “Came Out of Nowhere” (Jessi Alexander, Matt Chase, Chris Rogers)
  4. “Dance” (Greg Bates, Matt Chase, Chris Rogers)
  5. “Along Those Lines” (Greg Bates, Matt Chase, Chris Rogers, Driver Williams)
  6. “Little Bit of You” (Greg Bates, Matt Chase, Chris Rogers)
  7. “Thing Is” (Matt Chase, Greg Bates, Chris Rogers)*

*produced by Trent Willmon

Southerland's debut EP, Boot Up, is available now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms

Southerland’s debut EP, Boot Up, is available now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Southerland announcements and releases.

To keep up with Southerland, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Boot Up is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Tyler Booth Releases New Song “Beautiful Outlaw”

Tyler Booth’s brand new song “Beautiful Outlaw” is available now, May 28th. Listen to the brand new track on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

If you are looking for a true-blue country artist to add to your playlists, look no further than Tyler Booth! The rising singer-songwriter is as country as country gets. Booth dropped his brand new song “Beautiful Outlaw” today.

In a country music landscape that is vast, Booth holds space for classic country music. Relying on 90s influences, “Beautiful Outlaw” is a song straight out of that decade. With enough modern flair to appeal to the newer country fan, the song is something special. Booth’s vocals are piercing, as he sings about a beautiful girl that rejected him.

“That red bandana tied around her neck // Is the only piece of evidence she left // Well if I had her number I’d give her a call // Beautiful outlaw // She didn’t ride into to town on a midnight train // No stick em’ up six shooter // or sidekick with a nickname // She outta be doing’ time, locked up in my arms”

Booth created a relatable and catchy song from rejection. His talent and charisma shine on the new song. “Beautiful Outlaw” is a track that is going to appeal to the masses. It will be interesting too see what Tyler Booth has coming down the pipeline next!

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Tyler Booth’s new song “Beautiful Outlaw” is out today, May 28th on all streaming platforms

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Tyler Booth announcements and releases.

To keep up with Tyler Booth, follow him on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook.

“Beautiful Outlaw” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Kylie Morgan Releases New Song “I Only Date Cowboys”

Kylie Morgan’s brand new song “I Only Date Cowboys” is available now, May 28th. Listen to the brand new track on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Fans of Kylie Morgan have been waiting for the singer to drop her new single “I Only Date Cowboys” for what seems like forever! The song has been one of Morgan’s most popular on social media. Today, the songstress officially released the track, “I Only Date Cowboys.”

The new song is an absolute jam! Morgan taps into her county roots, singing an absolute anthem of a track. “I Only Date Cowboys” is a song you are going to want to play with the speakers blasting. The song conveys the message that only cowboys are good enough for Morgan. “I Only Date Cowboys” comes on the heels of the singer’s edgy single “Shoulda.”

“Kinda cowboy with a wild west heart // If you ain’t the Marlboro man than it’s no cigar // Take a couple notes from John Wayne // Learn a thing or two from Jesse James // Cause I only date cowboys”

Her unapologetic lyrics and fiery personality are enough to make any music fan do a double-take. Morgan’s talent, though, is what is going to take her over the edge. As a newcomer, the singer is already showing staying power with her music. “I Only Date Cowboys” will be a single that is stuck in your head for days.

To learn more about Kylie Morgan, check out our interview with the artist here.

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Kylie Morgan’s new single “I Only Date Cowboys” is out today, May 28th on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Kylie Morgan announcements and releases.

To keep up with Kylie Morgan, follow her on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook.

“I Only Date Cowboys” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Spencer Crandall: Lost In The Wild – EP Review | Country Swag

Spencer Crandall’s newest project, Lost In The Wild EP is available now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

We recently got to chat with rising singer-songwriter Spencer Crandall all about his journey in our Swag Spotlight feature. Crandall is a uniquely passionate artist in the industry. Today, he dropped his newest project, Lost In The Wild EP.

The collection was inspired by Crandall’s last album Wilderness. He decided to remix three of the songs from his last project in a new and fresh way. Additionally, the singer included two brand new songs suggesting that these songs are what was “lost in the wild.”

The record kicks off with arguably the most profound song on the project, “My Person” (Wedding Version). The original of this song catapulted Crandall’s notoriety, allowing him to create even more as an independent artist.

Firstly, “My Person has always been the song that people gravitate towards. It is something I don’t think really has been said, and people love to say it to other people that they love,” shares Crandall in our exclusive interview. The new version of the song is a piano-driven, slowed-down rendition of the hit. He gave the people what they wanted on this track.

Crandall also stripped down his song ‘Things I Can’t Say.” The track is a cheeky love song that we all will get butterflies listening to. With lyrics like “I love you is on the tip of my tongue” and “I want you to want me to be the one,” it’s hard not to smile along to the song. Julia Cole lends her voice to the second verse and chorus, adding an extra element to the already fun-loving song. 

Next up, the project transitions into the two brand new songs off the record. The first, “Apartments in LA”, is one of our personal favorites. Inspired by real-life events, the song conveys all the feelings one feels after a break-up in a new and innovative way. Crandall sings about it being too hard to live in Nashville after a break-up. During our interview, the singer even shared that he really did look on Zillow for apartments in LA, during this time in his life.

“So I’m looking at apartments in LA // Anything to get out of this place // Cause there are too many years, memories here that I just can’t erase”

Additionally, the other song that was ‘lost in the wild’ is a love song called “Nothing To Do With You.” This song proves that Crandall knows romance. The clever wordplay is enough to make every music lover swoon. The artist sings about wanting to spend a whole day doing nothing with his love. It reminds us all of the importance of slowing down and just existing, rather than participating in the everyday rat race.

“All I need is here and now // I want nothing to do with you // I want to waste Saturday in the living room”

Finally, the project ends with “Delete All” (The Nate Dodge Remix). Clearly influenced by his brother’s love of EDM music, the last song is unexpected but enticing. The new version has a vibe that is fresh, and hard not to love. The song transformed into a killer party song, proving that Crandall is a jack of all trades.

It is hard not to love the singer after listening to this project. Spencer Crandall’s Lost In The Wild EP is the real deal. The singer-songwriter is clearly in the right industry. We cannot wait to see his career blossom, as he garners more and more fans!

NYCS Picks:

  1. “My Person” (Wedding Version)
  2. “Apartments in LA”

Lost In The Wild EP Tracklist:

  1. My Person (Wedding Version)
  2. Things I Can’t Say (Stripped)
  3. Apartments in LA (Demo)
  4. Nothing to Do with You
  5. Delete All (The Nate Dodge Remix)
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Spencer Crandall’s new EP Lost In The Wild is available now, May 28th, on all streaming platforms.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Spencer Crandall announcements and releases.

To keep up with Spencer Crandall, follow him on TwitterInstagram, and Facebook.

Lost In The Wild EP is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Morgan Wallen Unveils Unreleased Song “Thought You Should Know”

Morgan Wallen unveils unreleased song “Thought You Should Know” for fans on his social media. Listen to the brand new track below.

As he makes his way back into the limelight, Morgan Wallen continues to share unreleased songs with fans that showcase his growth. Over the weekend, the singer unveiled his latest number, “Thought You Should Know,” which he co-wrote with Miranda Lambert and Nicolle Galyon. Although written previously, Wallen shared that he felt that this was the best time to preview the song with his fans.

Moreover, inspired by his relationship with his mother, the singer digs deep on this track. Wallen proves that he is aware of his falls. Wallen continues to pour his heart out on his songs. It is similar to the vulnerability in tracks like “Livin’ The Dream.” Wallen showcases the human side of fame on this song. Secondly, we predict that it will be a hit with fans as soon as it is released.

“What’s going on mama // Something just dawned on ya // I ain’t been home in some months // Been chasing some songs and women // Making some bad decisions // God knows I’m drinking too much // Yeah I know you’ve been worrying about me // You’ve been losing sleep since 93’ // I thought you should know that all those prayers you thought you wasted on me // Must of finally made their way on through”

Overall, with the success of Dangerous: The Double Album, it is hard to believe that Wallen will stay quiet for long. It is clear that fans are going to support him on his journey. The future is uncertain, but it seems Wallen is exerting his staying power, one lyric at a time.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Morgan Wallen announcements and releases.

To keep up with Morgan Wallen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

For the latest releases in country music, check out our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Chayce Beckham Crowned Season 21 of American Idol Winner

Chayce Beckham is the winner of Season 21 of American Idol, taking it home for country singers everywhere and even performed with Luke Combs.

American Idol fans everywhere rejoiced last night, Sunday, 5/23, when country boy, Chayce Beckham was crowned Season 21’s winner. During the three-hour special, Beckham shined on stage. However, the highlight of the show for every country music fan was when the singer was joined by Luke Combs on stage. Check out that moment and other highlights as we reflect on the budding star’s journey below. 

During the episode, each contestant joined different superstars on stage to perform together. Beckham joined country megastar, Luke Combs. The duo sang Combs’ current single, “Forever After All.” Although there is no one quite like Combs, the American Idol winner held his own on stage! Fans have grown to love the South Carolina singer’s incredible tone and talent.

Of course, Beckham’s win was the biggest moment of the night! As humble as can be, Beckham took first place, while fan-favorite Willie Spence earned the runner-up spot. At the end of the night, the American Idol winner performed his own song “23.” The track, co-written by the singer, showcases personal lyrics. It’s clear the singer fits right in with the story-telling aspect of country music.

We are interested to see how Beckham’s career will continue to evolve. It is only just the beginning. Congrats to Chayce on his American Idol win!

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Chayce Beckham announcements and releases.

To keep up with Chayce Beckham, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

“23” is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.