Meghan Patrick shares new song “Your Daddy’s Smile,” out now, August 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Incredible songstress and artist, Meghan Patrick is one to look out for. For years, she has been steadily growing he fan-base. Currently she is releasing her best music to date. Her record, Golden Child was stunning, and now, as she embarks on motherhood, Patrick shares another personal song with fans. “Your Daddy’s Smile” is officially out now.”
On the brand new song, Patrick leans into this new chapter of her life, singing directly to her unborn child and imagining all of the little pieces of both her and her husband that their baby might inherit. Sweet, vulnerable, and full of love, “Your Daddy’s Smile” is a true love letter from mother to daughter, written in the most honest and vulnerable of ways.
Patrick has always been an artist who is willing to let fans into the most personal parts of her life, and this song is no exception. The tender track perfectly captures the anticipation, love, and emotion that comes with waiting to finally meet the little girl who has already changed everything. “Your Daddy’s Smile” is a beautiful addition to Patrick’s growing catalog and a perfect snapshot of the season of life she is currently in. Make sure to go listen to the track!
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“Your Daddy’s Smile” 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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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.
“No Coincidence” – Dylan Marlowe
Dylan Marlowe continues to impress with new song, “No Coincidence,” out now.
“Daydreams” – Lauren Watkins
Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters songstress, Lauren Watkins shares her latest single, “Daydreams,” out now.
“Pink Champagne” – Conner Smith
Conner Smith delivers brand new song, “Pink Champagne,” celebrating his finding out him and his wife are expecting a baby girl.
“Good Girls & Cowgirls” – Zach Top
Zach Top releases two brand new songs including, “Good Girls & Cowgirls” and “Other Side Of Hurtin.”
“Hang it Up” – Karley Scott Collins
Karley Scott Collins continues to shine on brand new song, “Hang it Up.”
“Pray” – Nate Smith
Nate Smith’s vocals are on full display on his brand new song, “Pray,” out now.
“Save It ” – Carolyn Miller
New York-based artist Carolyn Miller impresses on her self-titled EP, including standout track, “Save It.”
“Bluebird Days” – Justin McClure
Rising artist, Justin McClure releases debut EP which includes standout song, “Bluebird Days.”
“70 and Neon” – Tigirilily Gold
Girl-power duo, Tigirilily Gold share their latest single, “70 and Neon,” out now.
Robyn Ottolini’s debut album, A Safe Place To Land is officially out now, featuring standout track, “God Knows I Try.”
“Break My Heart” – Tyra Madison
Tyra Madison adds to her growing catalog of music with new song, “Break My Heart.”
“If He Ain’t Up” – Blake Proehl
Blake Proehl shares brand new song, “”If He Ain’t Up,” out now.
“You, Not Me” – Hunter Flynn
Big Machine Records artist, Hunter Flynn shares brand new song, “You, Not Me,” out now.
“Fine” – Ethan Burdick
Ethan Burdick shines on new song, simply titled, “Fine,” out now.
“Kids” – Clay Street Unit
Clay Street Unit brings the raw energy of the road to life with their lates live album, Live From the Road.
“Thanks To You” – Braden Hull
Braden Hull new heartbreaker song, “Thanks To You,” out now.
“Your Daddy’s Smile” – Meghan Patrick
As her due date nears, Meghan Patrick celebrates motherhood and partnership on her new song that is written as a letter to her daughter, “Your Daddy’s Smile.”
“Clean House” – Myles Morgan
Myles Morgan showcases his talent on brand new song, “Clean House.”
“Bronco” – Cole Swindell
Cole Swindell releases brand new song, “Bronco,” adding to his impressive music catalog.
“Wanted Out West” – Tim and Taylor
Tim and Taylor shine on brand new song, “Wanted Out West.”
“Forever Guy” – STELLA LEFTY
STELLA LEFTY’s brand new project, Long Way Home is officially here featuring standout track “Forever Guy.”
“Ventura Highway” – Kat Velasco
Kat Velasco shines on brand new song, “Ventura Highway,” out now.
“Like Like That” – Hayden Coffman
Hayden Coffman brings the energy on brand new song, “Like Like That.”
“Colors of the Wind” – Fancy Hagood
Fancy Hagood imagines iconic Disney song, “Colors of the Wind,” put his own unique spin on the classic track.
“Young” – Dan + Shay
Dan + Shay share brand new album, YOUNG, out now featuring standout title track.
“Fast One” – Caleb Lee Hutchinson
Caleb Lee Hutchinson impresses on brand new song, “Fast One,” out now.
“Tourist” – Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire shares new EP, Tourist featuring five songs, including the standout title track.
“Always On My Mind” – Ty Myers ft. Carter Faith (Willie Nelson cover)
Ty Myers and Carter Faith join forces on epic cover of Willie Nelson’s son, “Always On My Mind.”
“One In A Mile” – John Morgan
John Morgan shares brand new song, “One In A Mile,” out now.
“Who Am I To You” – Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson shares latest release, “Who Am I To You,” out now.
“Tear Me Up” – Jaren Johnston
Frontman of The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston showcases his individual talent on brand new song, “Tear Me Up,” out now.
“Bleeding Heart” – Noah Rinker
Noah Rinker shines on new song, “Bleeding Heart,” out now.
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Justin McClure shares his debut EP, Take My Hours, Take My Days, out now, August 21st on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
For rising star Justin McClure, there’s an unpolished authenticity to his music that’s rarely found in modern music. On his new EP, Take My Hours, Take My Days, the Virginia native leans into that quality in a way that feels uniquely genuine. With a husky voice that drawls over mostly acoustic guitars and light instrumentation, the singer-songwriter hearkens back to a different generation where things were less polished and more honest.
While he leans heavily into folk and Americana, he excels in his authenticity. The EP opens with the stunning “Another Season,” its strumming guitars hearkening back to a simpler time as his distinct rasp floats over the airy acoustics. As the chorus kicks into full, the sample is primed for a viral TikTok moment with its catchy and undeniable hook full of nostalgia. It then segues into a singalong, Noah-Kahan-esque bridge and it’s the perfect intro to the rising singer-songwriter.
“So take my heart and keep it beating,” He proclaims triumphantly. “I’ll keep holding on to thinking // Every color has a reason I’ll find mine another season”
Much of the EP follows the wandering musician through his travels, from the fields of Montana to the streets of New York City, and everywhere in-between. One of those such in-betweens is “Seneca Lake,” a picture postcard memory of a childhood trip, nostalgia lacing each and every word. Despite that, it grapples with the simpler times and the fact that nostalgia can’t fuel eternal happiness.
“Blubird Days” and “Build You a Boat” are the most typical love songs, with neither being all that typical. The latter tells the tale of “Lila,” finding him choosing love and adventure. There’s something endlessly romantic about its willingness to embrace the road less traveled, suggesting that sometimes the destination matters less than who you choose to take with you.
“I’ll follow you even if it kills me // You want to travel the world, I’ll build you a boat. And darling, I’ll go wherever you wanna go.”
Meanwhile, “Manhattan’s Alright” finds our folk hero moving to Brooklyn, only to discover that the city isn’t necessarily everything he imagined it would be. Still, there’s excitement and optimism there. He may not be completely sold on Manhattan, but he’s hopeful about what comes next, embracing the fact that the dream doesn’t always have to look exactly the way you imagined it.
The EP ends in cinematic fashion, finding its way to Montana with “Fields of Aster.” Here, among the fields and mountains, the journey comes to a close. After spending much of the project wrestling with depression, nostalgia, uncertainty and the search for happiness, McClure ends somewhere that feels open and expansive. Sonically, the last song offers a special moment, stunning instrumentation adding a melancholy feel to McClure’s already poignant vocals, punctuated here by stirring female background vocals.
For Justin McClure, Take My Hours, Take My Days truly takes listeners on a journey, both scenically and emotionally. It accepts that life is a made up seasons, always changing and never the same, and after every dark winter, comes the bloom of another spring.
Take My Hours, Take My Days Track List:
Another Season
Build You a Boat
Seneca Lake
Manhattan’s Alright
Bluebird Days
Fields Of Aster
Country Swag Picks:
Another Season
Manhattan’s Alright
Seneca Lake
Justin McClure shares debut EP, ‘Take My Hours, Take My Days,’ out now on all streaming platforms.
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Take My Hours, Take My Daysis 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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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.
Jordan Davis releases mid-tempo gem, “Mess,” out now.
“Gimme Gimme” – Bellah Mae
Bellah Mae impresses with brand new song, “Gimme Gimme,” out now.
“Speed of Light Wedding Version” – Mitchell Tenpenny
Mitchell Tenpenny creates new rendition of his song, calling it, “Speed of Light Wedding Version.”
“Outlaw in Love” – Mason Ramsey
Mason Ramsey’s brand new album is officially out now, featuring stand title track, “Outlaw in Love.”
“Way To Go” – Zach John King t. Brooks & Dunn
As we await his debut album, Zach John King collaborates with Brooks & Dunn on new song, “Way To Go.”
“Made You Look – Hudson Westbrook
Hudson Westbrook adds “Made You Look” to his impressive catalog of songs.
“Laundry” – Emily Ann Roberts
Emily Ann Roberts continues to up the ante and show her stardom with every release, including her latest single release, “Laundry.”
“Way Things Work” – Keller Cox with The Castellows
Keller Cox joins forces with The Castellows on brand new song, “Way Things Work,” out now.
“These Arms of Mine” – Kashus Culpepper
Kashus Culpepper releases an Amazon Music Original song, “These Arms of Mine,” ou know.
“Party Without You” – Hailey Benedict
Rising singer-songwriter Hailey Benedict releases her pop-country song, “Party Without You.”
“Kicked Out Of Bars” – Josh Ross
Josh Ross shines on brand new song, “Kicked Out Of Bars,” out now.
“Grounded Anymore” – Clayton Nile Young
Clayton Nile Young releases a brand new album called Eddy featuring standout track “Grounded Anymore.”
“Lonely USA” – Meels
Meels impresses on brand new song, “Lonely USA,” out now.
“In The Meantime” – Wade Forster
Wade Forster shares brand new album, The Aftermath featuring ten tracks including, “In The Meantime.”
“Rest Of My Life” – Chase Wright
Chase Wright shares brand new song, “Rest Of My Life,” out now.
“Keep Livin’” – Alex Hall
Nashville singer-songwriter, Alex Hall debuts brand new song, “Keep Livin’.”
“Long List of Exes” – Trey Lewis
Trey Lewis shares brand new song, “Long List of Exes,” out now.
“Moon Over Georgia” – Mae Estes ft. Shenandoah
Mae Estes puts her own spin on a 90s country classic with a brand-new rendition of Shenandoah’s timeless hit “Moon Over Georgia.”
“Andy’s Song” – Sheyna Gee
Sheyna Gee shines on brand new song, “Andy’s Song,” out now.
“When He’s Out of Sight” – The Wilder Blue
The Wilder Blue shares newest single, “When He’s Out of Sight.”
“Does Your GF Know We Kissed?” – Elizabeth Nichols
Elizabeth Nichols continues to up the ante, releasing her latest single, “Does Your GF Know We Kissed?.”
“A Man Don’t” – Drew Baldridge
Drew Baldridge continues to grow his music library with brand new song, “A Man Don’t,” out now.
“Man I Drew” – Liam St. John
Big Loud artist, Liam St. John shares brand new song, “Man I Drew.”
“Jump’” – KIANA
KIANA shares brand new song, “Jump,” out now.
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Just Jayne shares brand new, debut EP, Jayne EP, out now, August 14th on all streaming platforms. Learn more here and listen below.
Country music trio, Just Jayne are an act to look out for. The three badass women have talent that rivals any group in the industry right now. While the singer-songwriters come from different places (Georgia, New York, California/Arkansas), when they come together they create magic and connect us all to universal experiences. Today Just Jayne releases their debut EP, simply titled Jayne.
According to the songstress’, “On paper, our stories looked nothing alike but every time we sat down to write, we found ourselves connecting to the same feelings, the same heartbreaks, the same dreams, and the same experiences. That’s where Jayne came from. We created the name by taking pieces of our own names and building something new together. Jayne became a character that represented all of us, but she also became someone much bigger than us. Jayne is every girl, she’s your best friend, your big sister, the girl you look up to, the girl who’s figuring it out. The more songs we wrote, the more we realized that if three girls from completely different backgrounds could all see themselves in the same stories, there was a good chance a lot of other girls could too.”
When it comes to the EP, Jayne reflects exactly that. The ladies said it best, “Finding yourself in these songs and realizing you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. We’ve loved creating the world of Jayne and inviting you into it. And the best part is we’re only getting started.” Make sure to listen and support Jayne ASAP!
Jayne Track List:
White Picket Fence
Love A Loser
What’s His Name?
Bad Day
Climate Change
Death & Taxes
Emergency Contact
Just Jayne’s debut EP, ‘Jayne’ 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 future Just Jayne releases.
Jayne EP 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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Brian Kelley shares brand new album Coral Beats, officially out now, August 14th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.
Since stepping out as a solo artist, Brian Kelley has garnered a loyal fanbase. His real and raw music has appealed to lovers of honest and beauty country music. The OG Beach Cowboy has truly found his sound, and it’s all evident on his latest release. Kelley’s brand new album, Coral Beats is officially out now featuring ten songs, including collaborations with ERNEST and Niko Moon.
The Florida-born musician embraces summer as an essential state of being, and invites listeners to slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and discover their own version of sun-drenched paradise.
Listen to the new project now!
Coral Beats Track List:
Palms And Pines ft. ERNEST (Brian Kelley, Ernest Keith Smith, Alysa Vanderheym)
Bike With No Hands (Brian Kelley, Mark Holman, James McNair, Steven Lee Olsen)
Waves Roll In ft. Wheeland Brothers (Brian Kelley, Ernest Keith Smith, Jordan Schmidt, Travis Wheeland, Nate Wheeland)
Low Tide High (Brian Kelley, Mark Holman, James McNair)
Beach Bar ft. CHXNDLER (Brian Kelley, Chandler Johnston, Zach Smith)
1000 Islands (Brian Kelley, James McNair, Steven Lee Olsen, Alysa Vanderheym)
Tropical (Brian Kelley, Michael Hardy, Chris Bandi, Jordan Schmidt)
B-Y-O-Beach ft. Niko Moon (Mark Holman, Ben Burgess, Brad Tursi)
Jimmy Buffett Summer (Brian Kelley, Brittney Kelley)
Jimmy Buffett Summer – Remix (Brian Kelley, Brittney Kelley)
Brian Kelly’s new album, ‘Coral Beats’ 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 future Brian Kelley releases.
Coral Beats 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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Jordan Davis shares new song “Mess,” out now, August 14th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Time and time again, we sing Jordan Davis praises! Davis is one of the most underrated artists in country music right now, continuously cranking out hits that are both honest and fun. He finally seems to be getting the recognition her deserves, and we’re excited for his newest era of music. Today, Davis surprised fans with a brand new song called, “Mess.”
The simply-titled, “Mess,” is a fiery, romantic, yet spicy new song from the singer-songwriter. Written by Davis with his brother, Jacob Davis, and heavy hitters Paul DiGiovanni and Travis Wood, “Mess” is about knowing the girl is trouble but wanting to be in the mess one more time, no strings attached. The track has that charming, soulful feel that Davis has been so good at delivering in his music.
“I’ve been letting that dust pile up // On the bottle sitting high on that shelf // I finally got the red out my eyes // I’ll be moving on just like I said I would // But the only problem is now // I sleep a little too good at night // I’m back from the hell and back you put me through // I’m ten kinds of crazy for calling, but // Baby, could you // Make me undo all my never agains // Make me believe that you need me and then // Back me up down the hall, lock the door // Shake the walls just ’cause you can // Then go ahead leave me like the bed // Make me a mess”
“Mess” will keep Jordan Davis fans excited for what’s to come! The song comes on the heels of Davis’ most successful tour and arguably his best project to date. Stay tuned for more from the rising superstar!
Jordan Davis shares brand new song, “Mess,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Jordan Davis releases.
“Mess” 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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Ashley Cooke delivers her brand new, self-titled sophomore album, Ashley Cooke, out now, August 14th on all streaming platforms. Learn more here and listen below.
Ashley Cooke has been a staple in the country music industry since bursting on the scene a few years ago. Since 2020, Cooke has shared her heart with fans, all while garnering a ton of well-earned accolades. Today, the singer-songwriter releases her sophomore album, a self-titled project featuring fifteen songs, including, “baby blues” and “johnny ‘n june.”
According to Cooke, this record is as personal as ever. “This record feels like a coming-of-age record disguised as a relationship album. I wrote a lot of it dead in the middle of real-life situations where I learned quite a bit about myself, so you’re getting the real, unpolished, recently-realized-truths in 15 tracks,”she shared in a recent press release. “It’s messy, self-reflective, indecisive, filled with honesty, double entendres and emotional duality (I’m a Gemini, duh). Overall, it’s my perception of love and allllll the chaos it entails.”
Ashley Cooke is an album that invites fans to get to know Cooke even more deeply. Each track is its own blend of honesty, catchiness, and deep emotional reverence. Cooke outdoes herself. Make sure you give the album a listen!
Ashley Cooke Track List:
if i’m being honest (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock)
high school sweetheart (Ashley Cooke, Boy Matthews, Cleo Tighe, Lauren Hungate, AFTERHRS)
baby blues (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Joe Fox, Kyle Sturrock, Seth Ennis)
famous to frances (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock)
johnny ‘n june (Ashley Cooke, Lauren Hungate, Will Weatherly, Emily Weisband)
excuses (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock)
dance around it (Ashley Cooke, Jacob Durrett, Trevor Rosen, Emily Weisband)
sleepless in seattle (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Lauren Hungate, Matt Roy)
man behind the glass (feat. JP Saxe) (Ashley Cooke, Steve Kruger, JP Saxe, Emily Weisband)
i’m up and i’m down (Ashley Cooke, Jordan Minton, Jordan Reynolds, Mark Trussell)
the hell you are (Ashley Cooke, Chase McGill, Emily Weisband, Seth Ennis, Joe Fox)
between the lines (Ashley Cooke, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
xs (Ashley Cooke, Ashley Gorley, Emily Weisband, Will Weatherly)
when we’re 30 (Ashley Cooke, Kyle Sturrock, Will Weatherly)
the girl who cried wolf (Ashley Cooke, Joe Fox, Lauren Hungate, Emily Weisband)
Ashley Cooke shares self-titled album, 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 Ashley Cooke releases.
Ashley Cooke 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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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.
“Loving You Like That” – Dylan Gossett
Dylan Gossett releases captivating new song, “Loving You Like That,” out now.
“Happy For Myself” – Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce delivers poignant new song, “Happy For Myself.”
“I Aint Goin Nowhere” – LOCASH
LOCASH shares brand new EP, Let The Country Music Play featuring five songs including stand track, “I Ain’t Goin Nowhere.”
“You Ain’t My Daddy” – Lanie Gardner
Lanie Gardner delivers bold, country-rock anthem, “You Ain’t My Daddy.”
“Suede” – Erin Kinsey
Erin Kinsey delivers debut album, Suede, with twelve songs including standout title track, “Suede.”
“Lean In Kiss Me” – Stella Lefty
Stella Lefty continues to take the music world by storm with her latest release, “Lean In Kiss Me,” out now.
“Point Of You” – DELTONA
DELTONA adds to growing catalog of songs with brand new song, “Point Of You.”
“Leave Me Like A Backroad” – Brock Phillips and Dallas Smith
Brock Phillips and Dallas Smith join forces on new song, “Leave Me Like A Backroad,” out now.
“If You Lived Here” – Chancey Williams
Chancey Williams shares brand new song, “If You Lived Here,” out now.
“All Heaven Broke Loose” – Alison Nichols
Alison Nichols adds to her growing catalog with brand new song, “All Heaven Broke Loose.”
“Some Version Of It” – Erin Kirby
Erin Kirby continues to shine with each release, including her latest new song, “Some Version Of It,” out now.
“Hot Girls Cold Beer” – Jason Cross
Jason Cross blends country and rock on brand new song, “Hot Girls Cold Beer.”
“Fast As I Can Crawl” – Jason Scott & The High Heat
Jason Scott & The High Heat share newest song, “Fast As I Can Crawl,” out now.
“Saving Jesus” – Micah Christopher and Conner Smith
Micah Christopher and Conner Smith team up on “Saving Jesus,” the title track of Christopher’s debut EP.
“House of the Lord” – Kainen Kellum
Kainen Kellum explores faith, healing, and the lasting impact of church hurt on new song, “House of the Lord.”
“Ain’t Ever Been a Cowboy” – Matt Rogers
Matt Rogers shares new song, “Ain’t Ever Been a Cowboy,” out now.
“Road Signs” – Scott Wolverton
Scott Wolverton shows off his natural story-telling ability on brand new song, “Road Signs.”
“Me and Whiskey” – Lee Brice
Lee Brice continues to crank out new music, including his latest release, “Me and Whiskey,” out now.
“Solid Country Gold” – Parker McCollum
Parker McCollum delivers LIVE OUTSIDE From The Hill Country, an EP of live performances originally recorded for Spotify’s OUTSIDE series, including songs like “Solid Country Gold.”
“Villain” – Lily Rose
Lily rose celebrates the songs that have made her career, including Villain on her brand new, live album, Live in Cincinnati.
“Make Me Wonder” – Solon Holt
Solon Holt’s debut album, Songs About You is officially out now, featuring standout tracks like “Make Me Wonder.”
“Jaded” – Koe Wetzel ft. Ella Langley
Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley join forces on brand new song, “Jaded,” out now.
“Palomino Eyes” – Ian Munsick
Ian Munsick delivers brand new song, “Palomino Eyes.”
“Signs” – Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan shares latest new single, “Signs,” out now.
“Small Town Heart” – The Jack Wharff Band
The Jack Wharff Band add to their music catalog with brand new song, “Small Town Heart.”
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Ben Gallaher’s new project, Taylor Gold is out now, August 7th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
For Ben Gallaher, the heartbeat of his music has always come from his guitar. On his 2025 release, Time, that was evident as he played lead guitar on each track. Now, the singer-songwriter-guitarist returns with Taylor Gold, an acoustic companion EP that reimagines seven of that album’s best tracks. On Gold, he strips them down to their most organic origins, allowing both his unique voice and stellar musicianship to shine through.
Named after a favorite guitar, the Taylor Gold EP, allows Gallaher to truly flex his guitar skills. “Acoustic guitar was my first love and it’s what I’ve played the longest. I’ve played Taylor guitars specifically since 2011 and when I held my new Taylor Gold 514 for the first time, it just felt like home,” shares Gallaher. “That guitar had a heartbeat in it that wouldn’t let me put it down. It was full of untapped inspiration that I was discovering in real time. The more I played it, the more I wanted to reimagine and strip these songs down to their rawest, most organic form – and to create recordings that reflect how they sound when performed on my Taylor Gold guitar, which is why it became the name of the project.”
Produced by Neil and Patrick Thrasher, the collection features a mix of sunny warmth and stripped-down heartbreak. The EP opens with “I’ll Take You,” a song that feels perfectly suited for this acoustic treatment, as his voice floats over the melodies. In fact, this take is even more optimistic and sun-soaked than its full-band counterpart. Gallaher’s signature raspy vocals glide effortlessly over warm acoustic guitars, bringing an added tenderness to lyrics like, “I’ll take you over anybody any day, you like sunshine over rain. Your hand in my hand, whatever life throws my way, I’ll take you over anybody any day.”
Likewise, “Stomp” shines effortlessly in its lightened version. Originally built around a viral guitar lick, the track was a clear highlight in its original form, and remains a standout here. While it’s stripped down a bit, the song’s gritty, swamp-tinted soul remains, immediately enticing listeners to groove along between guitar chords and pulsing drums.
“Betcha Money” offers another especially fun moment, with the nostalgic tempo and twang of early 2000’s country music. Here, he’s ready to put money on turning his girl into a “country girl,” and it’s a perfect summer anthem with its catchy hook and breezy melody.
Meanwhile, “Still a Few Cowboys Left” remains true to its original form, allowing for a darker and more intense delivery, Gallaher’s Kip-Moore-esque rasp on full display. Here, he celebrates the everyday men and women who are pillars of society, never changing in a world that spins around them. Despite whatever happens, “there’s still a few cowboys left.”
For the happily-married Pennsylvania native, his voice channels heartbreak like a true vessel. On “Time,” he laments that it’s moving on without him, while “Where Do You Go” feels even more hopeless in its stripped down form. Here, the pluckiness of the acoustic guitar accentuates his brokenness, as he finds himself longing for the one who got away. “She’s on every corner, at the bottom of every glass,” he sings. “Where do you go, when your go-to’s gone?”
The EP concludes with “Love is Hard,” a fitting finale of isolated guitars and moody vocals that set the stage for a poignant finale. Here, he sets the mood with masterful guitar work that is only enhanced by his powerful vocal performance, proclaiming “Love is hard, but lonely’s harder.”
On Taylor Gold, Ben Gallaher proves that a good song can stand alone without heavy instrumentation or production. It allows his voice to shine in a way that few singers can, while also showing his strength as a guitar-man.
Country Swag Picks:
I’ll Take You
Stomp
Betcha Money
Taylor Gold Track List:
I’ll Take You (Taylor Gold) (Tony Martin, Wendell Mobley, Neil Thrasher)
Time (Taylor Gold) (Ben Gallaher, Tony Martin, Neil Thrasher)
Still A Few Cowboys Left (Taylor Gold) (Ben Gallaher, Tony Martin, Neil Thrasher)
Stomp (Taylor Gold) (Ben Gallaher, Patrick Thrasher, Neil Thrasher, Wendell Mobley)
Where Do You Go (Taylor Gold) (Kelley Lovelace, Josh Thompson, Neil Thrasher)
Betcha Money (Taylor Gold) (Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley, Neil Thrasher)
Love Is Hard (Taylor Gold) (Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Tony Martin, Neil Thrasher)
Ben Gallaher shares brand new acoustic project, ‘Taylor Gold,’ out now on all streaming platforms.
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