Conner Smith announces debut album and drops title track, “Smoky Mountains,” out now, November 3rd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.
One of our favorite rising country artists has officially announced the release date for his debut album! Conner Smith‘s debut album, titled Smoky Mountains is coming out January 26th. Featuring twelve songs, including fan favorites, “I Hate Alabama” and “Creek Will Rise,” the album is one of the most anticipated records by a new artist. In celebration of the news, Smith shares the title track of the record, out today.
“Smoky Mountains” seems to set the tone for what fans can expect on the upcoming record. The classic meets modern country song starts off contained, until it explodes with rhythmic lyrics and incredible instrumentals. The new song is fun, nostalgic, heartfelt, and carefree, qualities that we love in country music.
In a recent press release Smith shared, ““There’s an image in my head that’s so inspiring. You got your family and your best friends, drinking some whiskey on a front porch, picking a banjo. And then as I was writing it, it really became a sense of longing, because this whole year has been about being gone an infinite amount, traveling and chasing the dream.” The sentiment perfectly describes the single and the aforementioned album.
“Smoky Mountains” 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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Jason Aldean shares his new album, Highway Desperado, out now, November 3rd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Fresh off his remarkable 28th number-one radio single, the polarizing yet popular “Try That In A Small Town,” the reigning ACM Artist of the Decade adds to his already impressive resume with another full-length project. Aldean shared the inspiration for the album’s title came from his latest sold-out headlining tour that just ended last weekend.
“I think when I look back on it, I built my career early on my live show, and have been on the road touring since I was 18 years old. For us, touring is our favorite part,” Aldean confessed in a recent press release. “Getting on the bus and going town to town and playing our shows and doing our thing and seeing the fans…the title for the tour and album was really inspired from that.”
That inspiration is exhibited immediately in the project’s opening song, “Tough Crowd.” The phrase, “tough crowd,” typically describes a disengaged audience, but the writers flip it into a favorable attribute. Aldean highlights the veterans and blue collar 9-to-5ers in the audience, giving them credit for partying hard at the show even after working hard all day. The track is filled with crowd cheers to give it that real, live concert feel.
The next song, “Let Your Boys Be Country,” is a PSA to all the moms out there to, like the title says, let their boys be country—let them hunt, drive trucks, fall in love with the girl next door, and be proud of where they’re from.
Alcohol-aided heartbreak is a prominent theme throughout the record, expressed on tracks such as “I Knew You’d Come Around,” “Whiskey Drink”and “From This Beer On.” In the former, the singer got to the bar early to get a head start on his buzz, because he had a feeling his ex would show up and wreck his good time later that night. The upbeat melody contradicts the somber subject matter, creating a unique and interesting sound. In “Whiskey Drink,” the singer is begging his substances to drown out his feelings and regret. In the latter, the singer pledges to himself that her leaving won’t affect his good time, and from this beer on, it’s all good vibes.
Love is represented in a positive light on the album as well. In the soothing “Rather Watch You,” the singer is in front of the most beautiful and scenic view imaginable, but all he can focus on is the woman next to him—a cute sentiment emphasizing the effect of true love.The title of the snap-track, “I’m Over You,” suggests the singer has officially moved on from his ex, but instead, he’s over her being just his girlfriend.
“I’m over you not leaving your car parked out in the yard // Not stealing my t-shirts every night // I’m over your boots not next to my boots // I’m over my whiskey not next to your wine // My life could use some forever, and your name could use some new letters // You’ve had yours your whole life // I’m over you not having mine”
Aldean, whose last contribution to song lyrics was on “Keep the Girl”from his third album, Wide Open, has three cuts on this record in “Breakup Breakdown,” Hungover In A Hotel,” and the concluding title track. The former is a rocking tune that features the singer in the middle of an emotional breakdown caused from his former relationship. In the title track, the singer reflects on his lifestyle and the high he gets from being out on the road. He admits he has no intention of changing his ways. The song ends with a 75 second guitar solo.
“Every cowboy knows you can’t hang your hat in just one place // You’re a highway desperado”
In an industry that is constantly evolving, Jason Aldean continues to follow the same musical formula. Yet he continues to enthrall listeners and remains one of country music’s most popular figures—a true testament to his vocal talent, his team of writers and producers, and his showmanship on stage. Not many country artists have been at their peak as long as Aldean, and whether you appreciate his candid attitude, you must acknowledge the impact and the joy he’s had on our beloved genre.
Highway Desperado Tracklist:
Tough Crowd – Kurt Allison, Marv Green, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher
Let Your Boys Be Country – Jaron Boyer, Allison Veltz Cruz, Micah Wilshire
Knew You’d Come Around – Kurt Allison, Ben Hayslip, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan
Hungover In A Hotel – Jason Aldean, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, David Lee Murphy, Neil Thrasher
Try That In A Small Town – Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher
Whiskey Drink – Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan
Whose Rearview – Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan, Lydia Vaughn
I’m Over You – Josh Phillips, Michael Tyler, Micah Wilshire
Rather Watch You – Jessi Alexander, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace, Neil Thrasher
Breakup Breakdown – Jason Aldean, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan, Lydia Vaughan
Get Away From You – Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan, Lydia Vaughn
Changing Bars – Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan
From This Beer On – Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan
Highway Desperado – Jason Aldean, Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy, John Morgan
Country Swag Picks:
Tough Crowd
Breakup Breakdown
Whose Rearview
I’m Over You
Jason Aldean’s new album, ‘Highway Desperado’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Jason Aldean announcements and releases.
Highway Desperado 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.
Country Music’s brand new project to pay tribute to the legacy of The Judds called, A Tribute To The Judds is out now, October 27th on all streaming platforms. Listen below.
In a brand new project, some of country music’s greatest artists combined their talents to pay tribute to the legacy of the iconic duo, The Judds. Artists like, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Trisha Yearwood, Blake Shelton, and more take turns churning out stellar covers of some of The Judds’ most iconic songs.
“To have all of these artists, most of which are my friends, come together and lend their voices and artistry to reimagine these songs, is so special. These songs are so timeless and I am so excited for them to live on for generations to come,” shared Wynonna Judd in a recent press release.
Listen to the brand new project below.
A Tribute To The Judds Tracklist:
Girls Night Out – Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce, Jennifer Nettles and Gabby Barrett
Mama He’s Crazy – Lainey Wilson and Dolly Parton
Why Not Me – Megan Moroney
Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days) [feat. Sonya Isaacs] – Cody Johnson
Rockin’ With The Rhythm Of The Rain – Ashley McBryde and Shelly Fairchild
Young Love (Strong Love) – Ella Langley and Jamey Johnson
Have Mercy – LeAnn Rimes
Love Is Alive – Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
Had A Dream (For The Heart) – Wendy Moten and O.N.E The Duo
I Know Where I’m Going – Barnett, Lynne & West
Let Me Tell You About Love – Carl Perkins and Raul Malo
John Deere Tractor – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley and Molly Tuttle
Cry Myself To Sleep – Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood
Love Can Build A Bridge – Jelly Roll, K. Michelle and the Fisk Jubilee Singers
Country music’s pays homage to the The Judds’ legacy with the album, ‘A Tribute To The Judds,’ out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future releases.
A Tribute To The Judds 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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Dylan Marlowe and Dylan Scott collaborate on their new song “Boys Back Home” out now, October 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
There’s nothing quite like country music collaborations! Today, fans are in for a real treat. Dylan Marlowe and Dylan Scott are joining forces to deliver a high-energy new song called, “Boys Back Home.” The rising star and hitmaker show off their undeniable musical chemistry and talent on this fun-loving new jam.
“Boys Back Home” perfectly embodies the fun and upbeat side of both artists. While both Marlowe and Scott know how to deliver a heartfelt tune, it is exciting to hear what a more mid-tempo song sounds like from the singers. “Boys Back Home” is a feel-good anthem for small town living; however, the song came be applicable to anyone who misses their crew back home.
“Here’s to the boys back home, drinkin’ dirt road beers on a Friday night // Yeah I’m wishin’ I was with y’all singin’ them old songs, trucks circled up round a farm fire”
“Boys Back Home” will definitely be a hit on the road for both Marlowe and Scott respectively. We look forward to seeing what each individual artist has coming down the pipeline next in their blossoming careers.
Dylan Marlowe and Dylan Scott share new song, “Boys Back Home,” 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 Dylan Marlowe and Dylan Scott releases.
“Boys Back Home” 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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Aaron Watson shares his new album, Cover Girl, out now, October 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Born out of sharing iconic songs with his young daughter, Jolee Kate, Aaron Watson’s Cover Girl, out now, is a passion project of epic proportions. In addition to re-recording a wide range of classic songs, the Texas native enlisted a host of rising independent female country stars to join him, including Jenna Paulette, Kimberly Kelly, Bri Bagwell, Morgan Myrles, Kylie Frey, and more.
“I’ve gotten the chance to share the stage with a number of incredibly talented female artists who are hustling the independent game just like I am,” Watson shared. “When I decided to do the Cover Girl record, I knew I wanted to find females that I believed in and knew would be an asset to the song.”
The LP opens with Watson and Paulette joining forces on a classy cover of the Rosanne Cash classic, “Seven Year Ache.” Melodically, it stays true to the original but the duo still manages to modernize a song that’s over 30 years old. That theme works its way throughout the LP, as Watson and his duet partners consistently add a new flair to tried and true classics.
“9 To 5” features 2023 America’s Got Talent Semi-Finalist Frey and stays true to the original, in a good way. While it’s musically very similar to the original, it’s unique to hear a male voice on the classic, which adds a new element in a way that doesn’t sound like karaoke. Likewise, Kimberly Kelly lends her voice to the classic “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma,” while Courtney Patton shines on The Judds’ “Grandpa (Tell Me About the Good Old Days).”
Watson manages to put a new Texan spin on Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons,” alongside Morgan Myles. The Gaga cover allows the pair to harmonize beautifully, their voices blending on the building crescendos of the powerful song which truly allow Myles to shine for a special moment on the LP.
UK export Twinnie joins Watson on “Back on the Train Gang,” adding a bit of twang to the Pretenders classic, a song written after the band’s guitarist died from a drug overdose. The pair manage to make the familiar track sound like it was always meant to be a country tune. Likewise, Jamie Lin Wilson sounds right at home on the stirring “Love at the Five and Dime,” while Bri Bagwell breathes different life into Sheryl Crow’s “Can’t Cry Anymore.” Alyssa Micaela’s raspy rock-leaning voice also adds an unexpected layer to the Emmylou Harris classic, “Two More Bottles of Wine.”
“All Through the Night” is another clear highlight, beautifully pairing Watson with Leigh Nash, best known for her days with Sixpence None the Richer. On the Cyndi Lauper classic, Nash’s voice is the star, shining in a haunting yet powerful way, her rich yet airy tone perfectly complimenting Watson.
Watson’s cover of Taylor Swift’s “Never Grow Up” is especially poignant, as it features vocals from the singer’s young daughter, who inspired the whole project. “If you’re going to sing someone else’s song, it has to be a song that you believe in,” He shared. “I was listening to (‘Never Grow Up’), and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, you could totally sing this to your kids from a dad’s perspective to his daughter.’”
“My daughter, like most teenage girls and women on the face of the earth, is obsessed with Taylor Swift. She was insistent that I did a Taylor Swift song on this project and who can argue with that?,” Watson revealed in a recent interview. “I told her that if I covered Taylor she would have to sing with me on it! Then we had to choose the right song, right? …We did think about covering one of Tayor’s upbeat, popular songs but then we found ‘Never Grow Up’ and it made for a perfect daddy/daughter moment. It’s such a sweet song and a song that I can listen to years in the future and hear Jolee at 13 on too.”
On Cover Girl, Aaron Watson and his eleven unique duet partners take classic songs and reimagine them in new and different ways. From Taylor Swift to Rosanne Cash to the Pretenders, there’s something for every music fan here.
Cover Girl Tracklist:
Seven Year Ache ft. Jenna Paulette
Million Reasons ft. Morgan Myles
Back on the Chain Gang ft. Twinnie
Love At The Five And Dime ft. Jamie Lin Wilson
Can’t Cry Anymore ft. Bri Bagwell
All Through The Night ft. Leigh Nash
9 to 5 ft. Kylie Frey
You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma ft. Kimberly Kelly
Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days) ft. Courtney Patton
Two More Bottles Of Wine ft. Alyssa Micaela
Never Grow Up ft. Joel Kate Watson
Country Swag Picks:
Million Reasons
Never Grow Up
All Through the Night
Seven Year Ache
Aaron Watson shares new album, ‘Cover Girl,’ 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 upcoming Aaron Watson announcements and releases.
Cover Girl 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.
Matt Schuster releases new song “Last Fall” out now, October 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Earlier this year, we introduced you to a new artist that we believe has the potential to become a fan-favorite, Matt Schuster. The singer-songwriter released an incredible song called, “Wasted Prayers” last winter, and now he is sharing another new song that we cannot get enough of. Today, Schuster releases the heartbreaking ballad, “Last Fall.”
Full of haunting emotion and grit, “Last Fall” tells the age-old story of a relationship running its course; despite, not wanting to feel the hurt that it is coming. Clearly inspired by John Mayer’s iconic song, “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room,” Schuster’s “Last Fall” is his country-rendition of a similar topic. Throughout the song, the singer pleads for his love to stay just a little longer, not wanting to feel the imminent pain that is coming his way.
“Last Fall // We were falling like the stars // 21 and chasing cars // It was happy ever after // Nothing mattered at all // Except for you and me // Now it’s hard to believe // Can’t hardly take it, heart is breaking, how we’re changing with the leaves // I can tell something’s wrong // Ain’t nobody said it // But it’s already gone // That’s where we’re headed”
With each release, Schuster is showing off exactly why he is an artist to look out for. “Last Fall” is an absolute must-listen too!
Matt Schuster shares new song, “Last Fall,” 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 Matt Schuster releases.
“Last Fall” 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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In a new project to pay tribute to The Judds, Lainey Wilson and Dolly Parton collaborate on a cover of the song, “Mama He’s Crazy,” out now, October 27th on all streaming platforms. Listen below!
Country music never forgets to appreciate and pay homage to the musical acts that paved the way for modern-day musicians both in and out of the genre. In a new project called A Tribute To The Judds, artists are getting together to cover the iconic songs in The Judds’ catalog.
Back in August, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton shared their rendition of “Love Is Alive” and last month, Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood released their cover of the iconic song, “Cry Myself To Sleep.” Today, superstars Lainey Wilson and Dolly Parton are lending their voices to “Mama He’s Crazy.”
On “Mama He’s Crazy,” both Parton and Wilson show off their incredible vocals and storytelling ability. Both entertainers bring a new spirit and life to the iconic track. The song is all about finally letting your guard down for love, a beautiful sentiment that Parton and Wilson pay homage to throughout their cover of the track.
The full record, A Tribute To The Judds also came out today. Fans can listen to more iconic tributes to The Judds by artists like Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, LeAnn Rimes, and Jelly Roll.
Lainey Wilson x Dolly Parton collaborate on the cover of The Judds song, “Mama He’s Crazy.”
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future releases.
“Mama He’s Crazy” 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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Kimberly Perry shares her new EP, Superbloom, out now, October 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
As she steps out into the limelight as a solo artist, Kimberly Perry continues to find her stride as a seasoned country artist. The GRAMMY-winner’s brand new project, Superbloom, expands on her first project as a solo country music artist, Bloom. The new EP features nine songs that really speak to the songstress’ talent, story, and staying power as an artist.
“I named this project Superbloom because it’s the perfect description of this moment in my life. The convergence of all my dreams coming true — building my solo voice and building my own family at the same time,” Perry shared in a recent press release. “Whether it’s your dreams, relationships or circumstances — with this music I hope to usher in and provide a soundtrack for the BOLD SUPERBLOOM in every field of your life.”
Learn more about the EP and listen to the brand new project below.
Superbloom Tracklist:
Fool’s Gold
Black Corvette
God’s Hometown
Monsters (Whit’s Lullaby)
If I Die Young Pt. 2
Burn The House Down
Cry At Your Funeral
Ghosts
Smoke ‘Em Too
Kimberly Perry shares new EP, ‘Superbloom,’ 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 upcoming Kimberly Perry announcements and releases.
Superbloom 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kimberly-perry-superbloom.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-10-27 00:04:262023-10-27 00:04:26Here is Kimberly Perry’s New Solo EP: ‘Superbloom’
Ernest releases new song “Kiss Of Death” out now, October 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
ERNEST is one of the most in-demand songwriters in Nashville but has been working on his craft as a performer in recent years. After dropping the massive 24-track Flower Shops (The Album): Two Dozen Roses in February, “Kiss Of Death” provides listeners with a preview of his new era of music. While he typically blends charming lyrics over a simple melody with a splash of tropical vibes, ERNEST goes with a bluegrass feel on this new tune, full of banjo and steel guitar.
Written with Andy Albert and Ryan Vojtesak, the song describes the dangerous lust of a man. He calls her an angel in a fire red dress and knows her kiss may be the death of him, but his intense desires have pushed all rational thought to the side, at least for this moment.
“Cause I feel like dancing with the devil // Take my heart and rip it out my chest // When I’m with you I’m good as gone girl // My angel in a fire red dress // My kiss of death // Kiss me, kill me”
ERNEST showed off his creative storytelling and diverse musical talents on this track. It’s always a risk when artists branch out of their comfort zone, but when your resume consists of numerous #1 songs with various artists, experimenting with different sounds is second nature.
Ernest shares new song, “Kiss Of Death,” 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 ERNEST releases.
“Kiss Of Death” 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ernest-song.jpg6301200Dylan Bestlerhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngDylan Bestler2023-10-27 00:02:502023-10-27 11:21:05Ernest Shares New Song “Kiss Of Death” Marking New Music Era
Craig Morgan shares his new EP, Enlisted, out now, October 20th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
For U.S. Army Veteran, Craig Morgan, the word enlisted holds a lot of meanings. However, in the context of his new EP, out now, it has to do with the famous friends he enlisted to join him on his new project. On the six song project, simply titled Enlisted, Morgan has re-recorded four of his biggest hits and added two new songs along with famous friends like Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson.
“Making this record has been so much fun because I got to get in the studio with some of my friends and also re-create some of my catalog in a way that feels like brand-new music,” shared the Broken Bow Records artist.
The new tracks on the EP include its anthemic opener, “Raise the Bar,” which pairs him with Combs and its closing song with Adkins, “This Ain’t Gonna Be Me.” On the single-ready “Raise the Bar,” the pair trade vocals about a stop at a local bar to raise a toast to the hard-working men and women of the country. Meanwhile, “This Ain’t Gonna Be Me” allows Morgan to proclaim his values and what’s important to him. “For me, it’s about God and family and country,” Morgan says. “I am so blessed, and I recognize the blessings of the freedoms we celebrate in this nation.”
The reimagined tracks are just as special, with an especially poignant moment taking place on the new version of “Almost Home,” which pairs Morgan with the golden-voiced Jelly Roll. For Jelly, the song provided a beacon of hope when he was incarcerated and inspired his artistry. “This song is full circle for me. It’s about situations you are sometimes in that you just mentally want to be somewhere else — ‘Almost Home’ — it’s something that I listened to in jail,” he shares. “Me and my cellmates could really relate to it. When I got out, I spent what little money I had and went to see Craig Morgan at the Grand Ole Opry and cried when he sang it.”
Morgan’s duet with LeVox is another standout moment, as the pair take the classic, “That’s What I Love About Sunday” to new heights. Together, Morgan’s powerful baritone perfectly compliments LeVox’s falsetto and they turn the well-known track into a stunning, Gospel-tinged track that’s sure to induce chills as it’s mixed with “Amazing Grace.”
Shelton joins his longtime friend on an almost tropical version of “Redneck Yacht Club,” for which he appeared in the original video back in 2005. “Craig and I have been friends for many years. I’m a fan of his music and admire him as a human,” shares Shelton. “After all of these years, I still don’t understand why he still feels the need to wear that toupee, but I’m thrilled he asked me to sing with him on ‘Redneck Yacht Club.’”
Lainey Wilson is the sole female duet partner on the album, adding her gorgeous vocals to “International Harvester,” a song she grew up on. “It’s an absolute honor to be a part of this record,” she admits. “I remember the first time I ever heard ‘International Harvester’ and the feeling I got knowing that there was music being written that felt like it was made just for me. I come from a family of farmers, so it’s really a full circle moment to be on this track alongside my good friend Craig.”
With a mix of old and new, Craig Morgan continues to shine on his new EP, and we’re so grateful.
Enlisted Tracklist:
Raise The Bar ft. Luke Combs
Almost Home ft. Jelly Roll
Redneck Yacht Club ft. Blake Shelton
That’s What I Love About Sunday ft. Gary LeVox
International Harvester ft. Lainey Wilson
That Ain’t Gonna Be Me ft. Trace Adkins
Craig Morgan shares brand new EP called ‘Enlisted,’ 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 upcoming Craig Morgan announcements and releases.
Enlisted 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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