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Jake Worthington: Self-titled Debut Album Review

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Jake Worthington’s self-titled debut album with Big Loud Records is out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new album below.

With a voice laced with depth, sincerity and traditionalism, Big Loud recording artist Jake Worthington is certainly a standout in the modern landscape. Today, the country newcomer released his debut self-titled album, a thirteen track love letter to country music.

For the Texas native who grew up on the likes of Ray Price, Merle Haggard, and George Jones, traditional country music is in his DNA. “I don’t mind being a dark horse,” he reveals in a statement. “Blame it on my raising, but I think there ought to be room for country in country music. It took me a long time to get here, but I’m ready to go to work.”

For Worthington, who co-wrote all but one of the new tracks, the project cements his place as a standout of the genre. With co-writers including ERNEST, Seth Ennis, Jessi Alexander, David Lee Murphy, and more, the young crooner sounds wise beyond his 27 years.

Maybe best known as the runner up on the sixth season of NBC’s The Voice, Worthington’s debut establishes him as way more than a flash in the pan reality contestant. In fact, throughout the album, Worthington often channels his inner George Strait, and we mean that in a good way. This styling is apparent on the album’s first track, “State You Left Me In,” which hearkens melodically and stylistically back to Strait’s classic “The Chair.” While his lost love is moving on, both literally and figuratively, he’ll be sure to stick around, just in case she ever comes back.

Love lost is a prevalent theme throughout the album, weaving its way through songs like “Without You,” “Ain’t Got You to Hold,” and “She Ain’t You.” While the latter is a stirring ballad, the others are toe-tapping dance floor anthems that are sure to have listeners two-stepping at the dance halls. The lyrics may be dealing with heartbreak, but there’s no lack of happiness within the actual music, providing an interesting juxtaposition for listeners.

“Single at the Same Time” is an immediate standout, a toe-tapping ode to a couple who just can’t seem to get their timing right. “If we’re ever single at the same time // Don’t call me a friend // Just call me sometime,” He muses. “Don’t think I ain’t got the same thing on my mind // If we’re ever single at the same time.”

“Honky Tonk Crowd,” “Night Time is My Time,” and “Next New Thing” are all laden with slide guitars and twangy piano. On each of these tracks,  Worthington knows exactly who he is, what he likes, and where he’s going. “I’m just a good ol’ boy,” He sings, his voice laden with country inflection. “Looking for the next new thing.” 

“Pop Goes the Whiskey” enlists ERNEST as both a co-writer and duet partner, on a song that is remnant of early Brad Paisley. On the love-lost tune, the pair trade verses about trying to move on at the bottom of the bottle. “Oh, and what do you know // Here I go // Back to the bottle again // Between heartache and liquor I’m up to my eyes,” They sing. “And I’m looking // For a tipsy // That’ll fix me for good this time // And it looks like its pop goes the whiskey tonight.”

“Closing Time” is the most appropriate final track, a barstool ballad mixing heartbreak with last call as Worthington compares moving on from a doomed relationship to the end of the night blues. “It just ain’t close enough to closin’ time // For me to leave this bar // And our love behind // I know I’ll close my tab // With you off my mind,” He drawls. “It just ain’t close enough to closin’ time.”

Produced by Joey Moi, Jake Worthington’s self-titled LP is one that is sure to entice traditional country music fans while winning over tons of new ones. It’s a modern way to approach classic country, resulting in one of the genre’s most intriguing and impressive debuts in recent memory.

Jake Worthington Track List:

  1. State You Left Me In (Timothy Baker, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  2. Single At The Same Time (Robert Arthur, Kim Penz, Jacob Weinschenk (Boyd), Jake Worthington) 
  3. Without You (Jody Booth, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  4. Pop Goes The Whiskey (feat. ERNEST) (Rocky Block, Kyle Fishman, Seth Ennis, Ernest Keith Smith) 
  5. Ain’t Got You To Hold (Joe Denim, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  6. She Ain’t You (Jake Doucet, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  7. Next New Thing (Steve Leslie, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  8. Honky Tonk Crowd (Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington)
  9. I Ain’t Goin Anywhere (Wyatt McCubbin, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  10. Night Time Is My Time (Monty Holmes, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  11. Only One Way To Find Out (Jessi Alexander, Dave Cohen, David Lee Murphy, Jake Worthington) 
  12. Heaven Can’t Be Found (Will Jones, Kim Penz, Roger Springer, Jake Worthington) 
  13. Closing Time (Nick Walsh, Jake Worthington) 

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “Single at the Same Time”
  2. “State You Left Me In”
  3. “Pop Goes the Whiskey”
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Jake Worthington’s self-titled debut album is officially 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 Jake Worthington announcements and releases.

To keep up with the star, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

Jake Worthington’s self-titled debut album 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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Here is Ian Munsick’s New Album ‘White Buffalo’

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Ian Munsick’s new album, White Buffalo is out now, April 7th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new album below.

In his sophomore debut, Ian Munsick is leaving nothing to be desired. His brand new record White Buffalo features eighteen brand new songs that will take you through the gamut of emotions, and keep you in awe of the singer-songwriter’s one-of-a-kind talent.

“A lot can happen in three years. In fact, I’ve had more change in my life in the last three years than the 26 years leading up to them. I’ve become a father and a husband. I’ve become a better songwriter, entertainer and have finished working on my second album!,” shared Munsick in a recent press release. “White Buffalo will take you on a journey through the last three years of my life. Songs about love, loss, fatherhood, nostalgia, cowgirls and cow shit with, of course, plenty of fiddle. I could not be prouder of this record or more excited for you to hear it. It’s been three years in the making, but I promise you it’s been worth the wait.”

Listen to the brand-new record below, and be on the lookout for our full review.

White Buffalo Track List:

  1. From the Horse’s Mouth
  2. Arrowhead
  3. River Run
  4. Ranch Hand
  5. Neon Brightside
  6. Long Live Cowgirls (with Cody Johnson)
  7. Barn Burner
  8. Dig
  9. More Than Me
  10. Little Man
  11. White Buffalo
  12. Bluegrass
  13. Cowshit in the Morning
  14. Field of Dreams (ft. Vince Gill)
  15. Blazin’
  16. Missin’ Her Play
  17. Horses & Weed
  18. Indian Paintbrush
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Ian Munsick’s new album, ‘White Buffalo’ 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 Ian Munsick announcements and releases.

To keep up with Ian Munsick, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

White Buffalo 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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Elvie Shane Releases New Song “Forgotten Man”

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Elvie Shane shares brand new song “Forgotten Man” out now, March 31st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

A year and a half after his debut album, Backslider, Elvie Shane is back with more original music. Like everything that came before it, Shane’s new song “Forgotten Man” is an ode to his upbringing and his country-rock roots. The new single is the perfect addition to the hitmaker’s growing catalog.

Written by Shane with Dan Couch, Luke Preston, and Oscar Charles, “Forgotten Man” is the ultimate song for the hard-working people who do whatever it takes to make ends meet, while still standing up for what they believe in. According to the singer this song is “the song I’ve been trying to write since I started all this.” He also shared that the American dream is something that evokes a lot of feelings, adding, “I’m wearing that [Forgotten Man] patch, too. I’m out here trying to give an honest account of who I am and put an honest effort into what I do. I actually do give a sh*t, and I will place my bet on those people I’m singing about in this song against all odds.”

“I got a little white house with a flag in the front // Way that it is, is the way that it was // Dirt turns to mud here, steel turns to rust // The color of my neck’s still the same as my blood // Daddy spent his whole life working for a dollar // Name on his patch, more like a badge of honor // Sent me off to school, tried to turn me to a scholar // Can’t unpaint the blue on my collar”

Shane is a unique talent in country music right now. It will be exciting to see what this new era of music brings!

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Elvie Shane releases new song “Forgotten Man,” out now.

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

To keep up with Elvie Shane, follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

“Forgotten Man” 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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Neon Union Shares New Song “American Dirt”

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Neon Union shares brand new song “American Dirt” out now, March 31st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Neon Union is a unique duo that knows a thing or two about crafting meaningful music. The duo comprised of singer-songwriters, Leo Brooks and Andrew Millsaps are one of the most talented new acts in country music right now. Today, they drop possibly their best song to date, “American Dirt.”

The new track is a true ode to both country living and the people that do not give up no matter what obstacles are in their way. Neon Union proves both their songwriting prowess and incredible vocals on this one-of-a-kind new song. Written by the singers with Bob DiPiero and Brandon Hood, each artist takes turns singing their own verse and conveying a beautiful story of resilience. However, the real magic happens, when the duo comes together, harmonizing on the chorus.

“This is for the middle of nowhere // Tall corn grows there // In rows that go for miles // This is for first generation // Dreams in the makin’ // Chasin’ a chance for a better life // Here’s to mud on your boots // Puttin’ red, white and blue // Roots in God’s green earth // In American dirt”

“American Dirt” is a true masterpiece. It is a song that is going to stick with you. Neon Union created something really special, and it is only a matter of time before the entire world knows it.

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Neon Union drops brand new song “American Dirt,” 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 Neon Union releases.

To keep up with Neon Union, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

“American Dirt” 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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MaRynn Taylor Drops New Song “Make You Mine”

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MaRynn Taylor shares brand new song “Make You Mine,” out now, March 31st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

A few years ago we introduced you to a talented singer-songwriter named MaRynn Taylor. The songstress was impressive back then, but she is showing off even more talent now. She has more music for fans to fall in love with. Taylor released her brand new song, “Make You Mine” today.

The new single is an uplifting and hopeful track about the myriad of emotions associated with meeting someone new. Taylor shares how it feels to want to fall in love. Each carefully-cultivated verse will have you swooning and daydreaming about falling in love or in deeper love with your partner. “Make You Mine” is truly a fun pop-country song.

“Make me wanna melt in your hands // Make me wanna change all my plans // Make me wanna take all night // Make me wanna make you mine // Make me wanna drive too fast / Make me wanna never look back // When I look into your eyes // Make me wanna make you mine”

Taylor’s talent is evident on the new song. Everyone should add “Make You Mine” to their playlist!

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MaRynn Taylor’s new song “Make You Mine” 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 MaRynn Taylor releases.

To keep up with MaRynn Taylor, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

“Make You Mine” 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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HunterGirl Shares New Song “Lonely Outta You”

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HunterGirl shares brand new song “Lonely Outta You,” out now, March 31st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

American Idol sweetheart and talent, HunterGirl is sharing more new music with her growing fanbase. Back in October, the singer-songwriter made her major-label debut with her song “Hometown Out Of Me.” Today, the songstress is releasing her new song, “Lonely Outta You.”

The singer’s brand new song is a touching song about trying to help someone you love release their fear of falling in love. Instead of singing about heartbreak from a first-person narrative, HunterGirl shares the story of what it would be like to help someone else learn to love again after heartbreak. It is a true testament of love and patience can cure anything.

“That don’t mean that they don’t hold no wait // Tell me who got you believing // that loving somebody ain’t safe // I don’t think that you need fixing // I just know would be different // Looking in your eyes, if you let me hide // I want to love the lonely outta you”

HunterGirl is a true talent in the Nashville music scene. She creates music that is clearly from the heart, drawing from her own experiences and years of songwriting in the songwriting community in Music City. “Lonely Outta You” is a great song to add to her growing catalog of music.

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HunterGirl’s new song “Lonely Outta You” 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 HunterGirl releases.

To keep up with HunterGirl, follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Lonely Outta You” 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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5 Sam Hunt Songs We Wish We Heard on Country Radio

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With a killer catalog of songs to choose from, we are sharing our favorite Sam Hunt songs that we wish we heard on country radio. Check it out below.

  1. “2016” – Southside

The opening track on Sam Hunt’s highly anticipated sophomore album is one of the most evocative tracks in his discography. In this song, he owns up to many things in his past, and it’s written almost like a letter. It’s honest and painful, but it’s the truth – something country radio can never have too much of.

 

  1. “Vandalizer” – Between The Pines

This sweet love song on Hunt’s acoustic project following Montevallo is so simple and clever. A lot of Hunt’s songs about love lean on the more serious side, and there’s just something so adoringly naive about the track that would have sounded amazing coming through the country airwaves.

 

  1. “Bottle It Up” – Between The Pines

Another track off of the acoustic mixtape is “Bottle It Up”, and it is the perfect summer, windows-down-on-a-truck-radio song. It’s universal and simple, yet tells a vivid story. It would’ve been a great radio single.

 

  1. “Young Once” – Southside

“Young Once” has all the fixings of a great Sam Hunt single. It’s not a tear-jerker, but it’s also still thoughtful. Country radio singles are notorious for nostalgic songs, and this fits the bill. It would have been a great follow-up after “Breaking Up Was Easy In The ‘90s”.

 

  1. “Single for the Summer” – Montevallo

Although almost every song on Sam Hunt’s debut record Montevallo was a hit, one of its standouts is actually a B-side. “Single For The Summer” has a pulsing country/r&b production that disguises how haunting it truly is, and we think it would have made for a particularly interesting single. Sometimes people forget just how great of a songwriter and storyteller Hunt is, and this song proves just that.

 

How does our list match up to yours? Let us know and comment your favorites on social media!

To keep up with Sam Hunt follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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

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5 Morgan Wallen Songs We Wish We Heard on Country Radio

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With a killer catalog of songs to choose from, we are sharing our favorite Morgan Wallen songs that we wish we heard on country radio. Check it out below.

  1. “Happy Hour” – If I Know Me

In this fun bar tune, Wallen sings about a recent breakup. The ex-girlfriend may think he’s in a “deep and dark depression,” but instead he’s at Happy Hour because “happy ours” is over.

 

  1. “Had Me By Halftime” – If I Know Me

Although in reverse order, this deep cut from his debut album feels like the sequel to his new song “Tennessee Fan” from his latest project. In “Had Me By Halftime,” the singer admires the girl’s passion for the team, so much so that he finds himself watching her cheer on the team more than the team itself. A perfect song to blast at a football tailgate!

 

  1. “865” – Dangerous: The Double Album

If Tommy Tutone can make “867-5309” the most memorable phone number in the world, Wallen can make 865-409-1021 a close second. For the singer in this track, it doesn’t matter what he’s drinking—it will cause him to dial those ten digits and attempt to persuade her to come over and spend the night. A relatable result of drinking for many going through a breakup.

 

  1. “Somethin’ Country” – Dangerous: The Double Album

In “Somethin’ Country”, this upbeat, rocking, southern-life anthem, the singer wants to show this girl the best parts about being unapologetically country. Wallen raps the second half of the chorus, making it a fun challenge for listeners to sing along to. 

 

  1. “Bandaid On A Bullet Hole” – Dangerous: The Double Album

Initially released as a bonus track exclusively on the Target-edition of Dangerous, this somber ballad features a man going through a breakup. Every quick-fix effort fails, stating trying to patch his heart up with whiskey and old country songs is like putting a band-aid on a bullet hole. A funny comparison to a gloomy message.

 

BONUS: “He Went To Jared” – HARDY ft. Morgan Wallen

Best friends, Wallen and HARDY have many songs together, but none more iconic than this track off HARDY’s Hixtape Vol. 1. This story is about a girl who ran off with another guy because he was more sophisticated than the protagonist. One went to college and got a well-paying white-collar job, while the  other is working in fields every day until sundown making ends-meet. The duo uses great writing techniques to make this a fun and extremely catchy song that is almost impossible not to sing along with. 

 

How does our list match up to yours? Let us know and comment your favorites on social media!

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

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

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Luke Combs: ‘GETTIN’ OLD’ – Album Review

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Luke Combs’ new album, GETTIN’ OLD is out now, March 24th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new album below.

A mere nine months since the release of the 3x Grammy-nominated, Growin’ Up, Luke Combs is back with its new companion project, Gettin’ Old. Featuring eighteen new tracks, fifteen of which he co-wrote, the fourth studio album continues to exemplify why Combs is country music’s fastest-rising star.

Of the album, he says, “This album is about the stage of life I’m in right now. One that I’m sure a lot of us are in, have been through or will go through. It’s about coming of age, loving where life is now but at the same time missing how it used to be, continuing to fall for the one you love and loving them no matter what, living in the moment but still wondering how much time you have left, family, friends, being thankful, and leaving a legacy. Me and so many others have poured their hearts and souls into this record, and I hope you love it as much as we do.”

With his unassuming nature and powerhouse voice, the North Carolina native continues to make music that is the perfect mix of radio-ready yet meaningful, nostalgic yet modern. It never feels like Combs is chasing trends or trying to be something he’s not, but instead, he’s blazing his own trail on a road that not many have been able to perfectly navigate.

A perfect example of this is one of three songs not co-penned by Combs, a smooth cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 megahit, “Fast Car.” Here, he manages to stay true to the original, while still Comb-ifying it in just the right ways. Similarly, “Fox in the Henhouse” is a bluesy, soulful track that allows Combs to stretch his vocals over a blistering instrumentation that isn’t likely to be heard on country radio, but could easily be a duet with Chris Stapleton.

Nostalgia and simplicity are prevalent themes throughout the album, weaving through the appreciation of life in the form of “Five Leaf Clover” and the 90s-inspired “Hannah Ford Road.” There’s “Back 40 Back,” an ode to simpler times, and a love letter to a deceased father in the form of “See Me Now.” On “Back 40 Back,” Combs longs for progress to slow down as everything is “changing way too fast,” while “See Me Now” has him yearning for more time with someone who has passed. “I’d like to think you’d be the proudest guy in town,” He sings over twangy instrumentation. “If I could see you, see me now.”

“Where the Wild Things Are” is the perfect story song, dealing with two brothers on different paths, while “The Beer, the Band, and the Barstool” is the epitome of a true country song. Likewise “Joe” tells the tale of someone dealing with alcohol addiction and subsequent sobriety, in a way that Combs hopes will relate to fans who love country music, but don’t drink.

“There have been some folks in my family that have struggled with alcoholism and addiction through the years,” Combs wrote. “I’ve got buddies who live a sober lifestyle, and I’m sure y’all know someone who has struggled with these types of things, or maybe you, yourself do. This song is really important to me for that reason.”

The album’s opening track is the perfect bridge between this album, and the last, as he’s “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old.” Here, Combs is coming of age and slowing things down, knowing there are things he can do, but probably shouldn’t.

“But I can still raise hell all night with the boys when I want to // Lay that hammer down to see how fast she’ll go // But these days I hang my hat on what I won’t do // And I’ve been finding peace of mind, slowing my roll // You learn to tow that line with time, as it goes In the middle of growin’ up, and gettin’ old.”

“You Found Yours” is an immediate earworm about that special moment when something just feels right, ranging from a pup to a car to a girl. “When you feel that kind of feeling,” he sings, “Yeah you found yours…that living, breathing reason you’ve been looking for.” Likewise, “Still” is a similarly twangy ode to that someone special with a clever lyrical twist. “I’m still falling for you girl,” He croons. “From the second that I saw you, my whole world stood still.”

The clever “A Song Was Born” amusingly tackles all of the ways in which a song comes to life, while “My Song Will Never Die” deals with the fact that Combs will eventually pass on, but his songs will live forever. “It ain’t about the leaving, it’s in what you leave behind,” He sings stoically. “I will, but my song will never die.”

Gettin’ Old concludes with the stirring “The Part,” a sparse ballad about the downsides of stardom and the elements that are never mentioned when the life of a touring musician is celebrated. 

“They tell you ’bout the old guitars // The songs that bought the house and cars // And how your hometown’s proud of where you are // And they tell you ’bout the girls you’ll get // But not the one you’re gonna miss // While they scream your name again in some small town // Yeah, that’s the part, they don’t tell you about.”

While Luke Combs may think he’s Gettin’ Old, the new release shows his growth as a singer, a songwriter, a vocalist, and an overall artist. In fact, many things just get better with age, and rather than Gettin’ Old, this album could’ve been titled “Gettin’ Even Better.”

GETTIN’ OLD TRACK LIST:

  1. Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old
  2. Hannah Ford Road
  3. Back 40 Back
  4. You Found Yours
  5. The Beer, The Band and The Barstool
  6. Still
  7. See Me Now
  8. Joe
  9. A Song Was Born
  10. My Song Will Never Die
  11. Where the Wild Things Are
  12. Love You Anyway
  13. Take You With Me
  14. Fast Car
  15. Tattoo on a Sunburn
  16. 5 Leaf Clover
  17. Fox in the Henhouse
  18. The Part

Country Swag Picks:

  1. You Found Yours
  2. Where the Wild Things Are
  3. The Part
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Luke Combs new album ‘GETTIN’ OLD’ 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 Luke Combs announcements and releases.

To keep up with Luke Combs, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

GETTIN’ OLD 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.

Madeline Merlo Shares New Song “same car” Out Now

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Madeline Merlo shares brand new song “same car,” out now, March 24th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Back in September, we fell in love with Canadian country artist, Madeline Merlo’s EP, Slide. Today the talented songstress is continuing to give fans more and more music. Her relatable and heartbreaking song “same car,” is officially out now.

While the new single may be about a break-up, Merlo’s signature sass and confidence can be felt all throughout the song. Merlo conveys the honesty of falling in love and becoming heartbroken in the same car, in the most relatable way. Despite the heartbreak and the vulnerability of the track, the song feels primed for singing along and screaming to in the car and during live shows.

“You pulled up at my house early that night // but something felt off // You couldn’t even look me in the eyes // when you said “we need to talk” // It went sideways in the driveway, and you never even put it in drive // If I go back take it all back // I’d give back every midnight”

Merlo’s pop-country sound is sure to resonate with fans across the genre. Her ability to both craft a meaningful lyric and deliver vocally is refreshing and intriguing. She is a true artist to look out for this year.

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Madeline Merlo’s new song, “Same Car” 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 Madeline Merlo releases.

To keep up with Madeline Merlo, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or Twitter. 

“same car” 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.