Zac Brown Band Releases New Song “Same Boat”

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Zac Brown Band’s new song “Same Boat” is available now, June 11th on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

Multi-platinum selling country group, Zac Brown Band officially have a new song out! “Same Boat” marks the band’s first release since their return to Warner Music Nashville. Fans have anticipated a new release by the group for a while now and the time is finally here!

Penned by Zac Brown with Ben Simonetta and Jonathan Singleton, “Same Boat” is undeniably an instant jam. It feels reminiscent of the group’s older hits like “Chicken Fried.” The song is primed for the live show, perfect for a sing-along moment at a concert. Upbeat and fun, “Same Boat” is simply about the human experience. We all have unique moments in our lives, but life, in general, is something we all go through.

“We’re all in the same boat // Fishing in the same hole // Wonder where the same time goes // We’re all in the same boat // We can all believe // What we believe // Peacefully agree to disagree // But you can’t judge a man until you walk a country mile in his shoes”

In a time where life can feel chaotic and people can feel at odds, ZBB reminds us all that we are all merely humans trying to make sense of life. If Zac Brown Band continues to release more new music like “Same Boat,” then fans will be in for a real treat!

Zac Brown Band's new song, "Same Boat" is out now, June 11th

Zac Brown Band’s new song, “Same Boat” is out now, June 11th

Get your tickets to Zac Brown Band’s upcoming tour here.

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“Same Boat” 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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Brad Paisley Releases Anthemic New Song “City of Music”

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Brad Paisley’s new song, “City of Music” is available now, June 11th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

Fresh off the announcement of his summer tour, Brad Paisley has more new music for fans. Back in February, the singer released “Off Road.” Today, the entertainer is giving country music lovers another track to sing along to with his brand new song “City of Music,” officially out today.

“City of Music” is one of those songs that will keep a smile on your face. The song feels like the perfect mix of traditional and modern country sounds. A story-telling song that is ultimately a love song to Nashville is just what we need heading into summer. Paisley teased the song on his social media and fans already seem to love it.

“You can make a million dollars // Just by singing the blues // In the city of music // Tell the truth // Play some chords // Pay your dues and praise the Lord // Cadillacs, 4 by 4’s // it’s the city of music”

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Brad Paisley’s new song “City of Music” is out now, June 11th

“City of Music” is a feel-good, anthemic track. It is looking like 2021 is going to be a good year of music from Mr. Brad Paisley! 

Head to the link here to check out to see if the singer is playing a live show in a town near you!

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

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“City of Music” 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.

Restless Road Releases Brand New Song “Bar Friends”

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Restless Road’s new song, “Bar Friends” is available now, June 11th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new track.

Just a few months into their official record deal, Restless Road has garnered quite the fanbase on social media. The rising trio became the flagship artist for 1021 Entertainment, a joint venture between Kane Brown and Sony Music Nashville back in February. Today the three vocalists released their next single “Bar Friends.”

The song was an instant hit with fans on TikTok, showcasing exactly why the trio have over fifteen million likes on the app in total. “Bar Friends” is a catchy tune that we can all relate to. The singers talk about all the types of friends we hold on to and encounter in our lives. The boys crush their harmonies on the song, but it’s the chorus that brings it all home.

“I got work friends // I got church friends // I got hometown grew up on the same red dirt friends // I got great friends / I got fake friends // I got girls that wanna try but we can’t stay friend // all in all I’d say that life’s been good to me so far // but you know where I go when it gets hard // out with my bar friends”

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Restless Road’s new song “Bar Friends” is out now, June 11th

The trio are an act to look out for. They are growing a loyal following by the minute and are truly talented in their own right. With just a few original songs under their belt, they already are making a name for themselves in country music. The new song “Bar Friends” is just another example of their incredible talent. 

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

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

“Bar Friends” 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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Chris Young Drops New Song “Rescue Me” Ahead of Forthcoming Album

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Chris Young’s new song, “Rescue Me” is available now, June 11th, on all streaming platforms. The song marks the first peek at his forthcoming 8th studio album due out this August. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Written by Chris Young with Christian Stalnecker, Josh Hoge, Mark Holman, and Matt McGinn, “Rescue Me” is a mid-tempo ballad about finding that special person who becomes the one you put before yourself, the person you’d do anything for, and the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. However, before making that commitment you want to make sure that person is ready to reciprocate those feelings and is ready to rescue you. It’s a beautiful track that teaches an important lesson that relationships should be an equal partnership and that everyone deserves to find their hero.

“But tell me, who is gonna rescue me? // ‘Cause it sure feels like I’m kryptonite // How you got me on one knee, with my hand out beggin’ for mercy. // Yeah, what’s a happy ending if I can’t get the girl? // What’s it matter if I save the world if you don’t promise me before you take this ring // And rescue me …”

Young first teased the song back in February, asking fans for feedback and if it should be included on his next album. This isn’t the first time the singer-songwriter has teased new music on social media. He previously shared “If That Ain’t God” and “In It”.

Luckily, we won’t have to wait long to hear the rest of the album. Young announced that his eighth studio album, Famous Friends, will be released on August 6thth. It’s been four years since the Tennessee Native released a full album and we can’t wait to listen!

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Chris Young’s new song, “Rescue Me” is available now, June 11th, 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 Chris Young announcements and releases.

To keep up with Chris Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Rescue Me” 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.

Adam Doleac Drops New Fun-Loving Song “Key to the City”

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Adam Doleac’s new song, “Key to the City” is available now, June 11th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

We have been big fans of Adam Doleac, since the very beginning when the singer-songwriter joined us for a live session back in 2017. He continues to get better and better with each new release. The hitmaker released “Coulda Loved You Longer” earlier this year, and is continuing to release more new music. Today, the singer dropped his latest jam, “Key to the City.”

Doleac is an artist that has a sound and a vibe that is all his own. “Key to the City” begins with what feels like a full band production. It is enticing from the get-go. The brand new song is fun-loving, smooth, and super modern. Doleac croons about living it up with his person in a city that is all theirs.

“They’ll talk about us for years // We’ll change the whole atmosphere // Ain’t no stopping us now // Ain’t no slowing us down // This is our town / Our time, light it up // and watch it burn // We got the key to the city // We got the world in the palm of our hands // This is our moment // This is our time // This is our chance”

Like his other songs, “Key to the City” feels like a movie. You can instantly picture what it would look like to run around a new place with someone you love. It feels freeing, alluring, and special all wrapped up together. Doleac captioned his social media post about the song with “hype song of the summer,” and that about sums it up!

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Adam Doleac’s new song, “Key To the City”, is available now, June 11th

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

To keep up with Adam Doleac, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Key to the City” 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.

Kameron Marlowe Releases Two New Spotify Singles

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Kameron Marlowe released two Spotify singles. The singer debuted a new version of his song “Giving You Up” and a cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.” Take a look below as we dig in deeper to the tracks.

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Kameron Marlowe releases exclusive singles for Spotify “Giving You Up” and Johnny Cash cover, “Folsom Prison Blues”, available now

One of our current favorites, Kameron Marlowe just dropped two brand new Spotify singles. The singer-songwriter won our hearts with his song “Giving You Up,” and is now giving fans everywhere a new version of the track. Marlowe also covers Johnny Cash’s song “Folsom Prison Blues” as his second Spotify exclusive.

After listening to the singer’s self-titled EP, we knew he could truly sing anything and these new singles prove it. Running the gamut of emotion, the country boy ups his staying power. Side A features a piano-driven rendition of his hit “Giving You Up.” The version is vulnerable, bluesy, and emotive. Marlowe showcases exactly why fans fell in love with this song instantly.

“Don’t you dare try and reappear // After you already got me standing here // I can’t believe you would come at me looking for // A little bit of sympathy // Like I wasn’t the one you left all alone crying // Looking like a hot mess // Don’t show your face ‘round here any more honey // This is something you better get through your head // ‘Cause I’m giving you up”

Side B is a complete 180! The singer’s cover of Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” is everything you want it to be. Showcasing his insane vocals, Marlowe proves that he is ready for the big stages. Infusing rock into the classic country song, the vocalist soars on this track. It is safe to say that the singer did one of his heroes proud!

We truly cannot get enough of Marlowe and his one-of-a-kind talent. Learn more about the singer here, in our spotlight interview. We predict that there is superstardom on the horizon for the newcomer!

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

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“Giving You Up” and “Folsom Prison Blues” 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.

Kelsea Ballerini & LANY Team Up For Wistful New Song “I Quit Drinking”

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Kelsea Ballerini and LANY joined forces on a brand new song, “I Quit Drinking”. Available now, June 9th, on all streaming platforms, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new song.

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Kelsea Ballerini has been pushing the genre envelope for as long as she has been making music, and her newest collaboration is no exception. Now bridging the gap between country and indie is “I Quit Drinking” with dream-pop band LANY.

“I Quit Drinking” was written by Ballerini, Paul Jason Klein (frontman of LANY), and Nicolle Galyon – a natural write as the trio are in overlapping songwriting circles, but this was the first time the three of them had ever written together. Their sounds have always felt complimentary, but meshing indie and country is definitely new territory.

The mid-tempo track starts with a floaty piano that accompanies Ballerini’s smooth voice. In the first verse and chorus, she describes her old life-of-the-party ways and how they’ve changed since breaking up.

“wasn’t alcohol keeping us up ‘til the sun came around // thought we’d stay drunk forever but now // you’re the reason there’s no whiskey anywhere in this house” 

Essentially, without each other in their life, there is no reason to drink anymore because it will just lead to missing someone you can’t have. Klein joins in gently on the second verse, with Ballerini harmonizing later on. Clearminded, he sings “waking up sober, it feels kinda nice // except that I can’t sleep at night”. As much as he needed to change, he longs for the lazy mornings and hungover memories, even if it just leads to him being in a hungover state over his ex.

The production of the song is truly an equal mesh of country and pop, as it is produced by Jimmy Robbins (Kelsea Ballerini, Maddie & Tae) and Noah Conrad (LANY, Niall Horan). Ballerini and Klein premiered the song at the CMT Awards (which Ballerini co-hosted), and afterward, she also accepted an award for her collaboration during last year’s CMTs with Halsey.

“You know where my roots are and you know who I am… but this tells me that you hear music as music, and tells me that you love when people push boundaries and explore artistry,” she tells fans. Based on Ballerini’s whole catalog, including “I Quit Drinking” she is successfully bending the definition of country music while staying true to its most important rule: three chords and the truth.

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

To keep up with Kelsea Ballerini, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“I Quit Drinking” 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.

Nate Barnes: You Ain’t Pretty – EP Review

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Nate Barnes’ debut EP, “You Ain’t Pretty,” including the viral title track and others co-written by Steve Moakler, Jason Sellers, and more, is out now, June 4th. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

As the flagship artist on Quartz Hill Records, country newcomer Nate Barnes is off to a strong start. Following the late 2020 release of his acclaimed single “You Ain’t Pretty,” the singer/songwriter released his debut EP of the same name today, June 4th.

Featuring five new tracks, including songs co-written by Steve Moakler, Jason Sellers, Neil Thrasher, and more, the You Ain’t Pretty EP is a solid batch of music to introduce Barnes to the country music world. “This collection of songs is near and dear to my heart. There are some up-tempo barnburners as well as some soulful ballads. Whether I wrote them or not, each song tells a story that I can personally relate to and each song is a little piece of me,” says Barnes in a recent statement. “We had a lot of fun making this project and I feel so fortunate to have worked with some of the best songwriters and producers in the business to craft my first-ever EP!”

The EP is focused around the title track, which has garnered quite a bit of attention, including 15 million TikTok impressions and over 1.2 million streams since its release, and rightfully so. Co-written by Barnes, Jimmy Yeary, and Sellers, “You Ain’t Pretty” is a stirring romantic track celebrating a woman that’s always pretty in his eyes. “I ain’t ever seen you looking any less than a ten // Every time it’s like an angel walked in // Stealing my heart, again and again, baby,” he croons. “I’ve seen your hair up girl, and I’ve seen it fall // Makeup on, and makeup off // Inside out, I’ve seen it all, believe me // But I ain’t ever seen you girl // When you ain’t pretty.”

On the You Ain’t Pretty EP, the theme of “ain’t” carries through three of the five songs, including the collection’s opener, “Ain’t Got a Shot” and “If This Ain’t Heaven.” While the latter is a romping celebration of love for a beautiful place, the former puts a spin on the typical country breakup song. Written by Ron Hatch, Moakler, and Aaron Eshuis, “Ain’t Got a Shot,” opens with a bluesy guitar riff, Barnes’ soulful voice crooning of love lost. Like many country songs, he’s seeking solace at the bottom of the bottle to heal his broken heart, but even that’s not enough. “If Tennessee straight // Can’t make her memory fade // Tell me what kind of chance do I got,” He laments, “Even whiskey ain’t got a shot.”

One of the EP’s highlights is “Right About Me,” a catchy song about opposites attracting. Written by Michael Delaney, Thrasher, and Sellers, “Right About Me” celebrates the kind of love that may not make sense on paper, but somehow, works. The song is a throwback to early-2000s country with a perfect chorus crafted for a live show call out. “Right about me, wrong about you,” Barnes sings in a way that’s just begging for a microphone to be outstretched to an adoring audience. 

Although Nate Barnes may be a relative newcomer to the country music scene, the You Ain’t Pretty EP is a solid introduction to the rising star.  With over 15 million TikTok impressions on his first single, it’s clear that the singer-songwriter has hit a chord with country fans, and we expect even bigger things in his future.

You Ain’t Pretty EP Track List:

  1. Ain’t Got a Shot (Rob Hatch, Steve Moakler, Aaron Eshuis)
  2. Right About Me (Neil Thrasher, Michael Delaney, Jason Sellers)
  3. You Ain’t Pretty (Nate Barnes, Jimmy Yeary, Jason Sellers)
  4. If This Ain’t Heaven (Taylor Davis, Wendell Mobley, Jason Sellers)
  5. I Love You Too (Lance Miller, James McNair, Brandon Day, Jason Sellers)
Nate Barnes debut EP, 'You Ain't Pretty', is available now, June 4th, on all streaming platforms

Nate Barnes debut EP, ‘You Ain’t Pretty’, is available now, June 4th, 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 Nate Barnes announcements and releases.

To keep up with Nate Barnes, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

You Ain’t Pretty 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.

Andrew Jannakos: Gone Too Soon – EP Review

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Andrew Jannakos’ debut EP, Gone Too Soon, is out now, June 4th, on all streaming platforms. With 6 tracks, including the breakout single and title track, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

From a contestant on ‘The Voice’ to an overnight TikTok sensation, Andrew Jannakos is now a signed recording artist with Sony Music Nashville who just released his 6-track debut EP, Gone Too Soon. 

The EP shares a title with his debut single and the song that launched his career thanks to an overnight viral TikTok posted almost a year ago, in July of 2020. When Jannakos released the studio version of the song, it reached #12 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. If you want to know more about Jannakos’ journey into country music, check out our Swag Spotlight we did back in December of 2020 that shares everything about his childhood and musical influences, to his family and support system, as well as his career growth beginning with his time on The Voice and continued through his social media exposure. 

Since our interview with Jannakos, he has released two more singles: Wine Country, released in March, and Somebody Loves You, released just last month. Gone Too Soon includes three new songs in addition to the three pre-released singles and each song on the collection was co-written by Jannakos. 

This collection is an excellent introductory project for Jannakos as a singer-songwriter. He shares his soft and vulnerable side and can’t help but show the immense love he has for his family. “Like Yesterday” reflects on how quickly time can flies since the moment you meet your person, but how it can also feel like you’ve been together for a lifetime. 

“A lifetime ago // When I picked you up then dropped you off back home // Fifty years could pass our hearts beat just as close as they did on that night when we first kissed // Ain’t it crazy babe the way love moves fast and slow // Feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago”

“Somebody Loves You” is about finding that someone that you want to spend the rest of your life with while “We’ve Always Loved” acknowledges the ups and downs of a relationship but also the strength to always stay by each other’s side through it all. 

“the hot, the cold, the lows, the highs // from better days to harder nights // the one thing that ain’t ever changed about us // we’ve always loved”

Andrew Jannakos' debut EP, 'Gone Too Soon' is out now, June 4th

Andrew Jannakos’ debut EP, ‘Gone Too Soon’ is out now, June 4th

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

To keep up with Andrew Jannnakos, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Gone Too Soon 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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Walker Hayes: Country Stuff – EP Review

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Walker Hayes’s new EP, Country Stuff, including the title track with Jake Owen, “Fancy Like,” and “What If We Did” featuring Carly Pearce, is out now, June 4th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

There’s something uniquely Walker Hayes about Walker Hayes. While some are quick to criticize his quirky style as not country enough, there’s an undeniable quality to his music that allows the listener to immediately realize they are listening to Hayes. This is evident on his new EP, Country Stuff, out today, June 4th.

The new EP features Hayes trading verses with the likes of Jake Owen, Carly Pearce, and country singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Lori McKenna. He shows his fun side on tracks like “Country Stuff” and “Fancy Like,” while showing his more serious and introspective side on songs like “What If We Did” and “Briefcase.”

For Hayes, the Owen duet holds special significance. “Having Jake Owen on ‘Country Stuff’ is a full-circle moment for me” Hayes shares in a statement. “When I got my first publishing deal in town, Jake was one of the first artists to put a hold on one of my songs. That moment meant so much to me. To now be releasing a song with him on it… that’s just mind-blowing.”

“Fancy Like” celebrates the simpler things in life, in a tongue-in-cheek way, Hayes musing about all the ways he’s fancy. The song is a super catchy bop, name-dropping everything from Wendy’s and Applebees to Tesla, Natty Ice, and Vespa. “Yeah we fancy like Applebees // On a date night,” He sings in that patented style. “Got that Bourbon Street Steak // With the Oreo Shake // And some whipped cream on the top too // Two straws, one check // Girl, I got you.”

Hayes shows his softer side on “Make You Cry” and “I Hope You Miss Me.” On “Make You Cry,” he celebrates all the ways he makes his wife cry, out of happiness. It’s such a clever take on making someone tear up. “I know I hit the right emotion,” He sings, “When your eyes fill up with ocean.” Meanwhile, “I Hope You Miss Me” sounds like it could easily be about the one that got away. However, Hayes has previously shared that the special song is actually dedicated to his daughter who he knows is destined for Hollywood when she’s older. While he may wish her the best, he can’t help but hope that she remembers him. “People like you don’t get old with people like me,” He sings over twangy guitars on the catchy and relatable track. “I hope you find yourself,” He admits. “But selfishly, I hope you miss me.”

The EP ends with a one-two punch of female collaborations, starting off with the Carly Pearce duet, “What If We Did.” The track finds the one-night-stand pair musing that they may not make it long term, but what if they did? “That only happens never,” Hayes sings as they consider a possible future together, Pearce’s angelic voice adding a beautiful richness of layers to the already dreamy track.

For the album’s final track, “Briefcase,” Hayes called in Nashville heavy-hitter Lori McKenna (“Girl Crush,” “Humble and Kind.”) On the track, Hayes paints a brilliant parallel between his father’s briefcase and his own guitar. He sings about how he resembles his father in all aspects, and how “a guitar doesn’t fall too far from a briefcase.” The brutal honesty on display here shows Hayes at his finest.

As a singer-rapper, Walker Hayes fills a certain niche with undeniably catchy songs like “Country Stuff” and “Fancy Like.” However, he truly shines on deeper material, as evidenced on tracks like“Briefcase” and “Make You Cry.” The Country Stuff EP allows Hayes to flex both sides of his personality, and there’s something for everyone here.

Walker Hayes' EP, 'Country Stuff', is available now, June 4th, on all streaming platforms

Walker Hayes’ EP, ‘Country Stuff’, is available now, June 4th, 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 Walker Hayes announcements and releases.

To keep up with Walker Hayes, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Country Stuff 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.