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Shawn Austin: ‘Planes Don’t Wait’ – EP Review

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Shawn Austin’s brand new EP, Planes Don’t Wait, is out now, June 29th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new music below and check out our full review.

Earlier this week we introduced you to rising artist, Shawn Austin. It is very evident how much we enjoy the singer and his incredible talent. Today, Austin releases his brand new EP, Planes Don’t Wait.

The new project kicks off with one of the singer’s favorites off the project, “Somewhere In Austin.” On the track, Austin declares how he wishes he could stop thinking about that girl. We have all been there, missing someone, who is hard to forget.

“‘Cause there’s a girl somewhere in Austin // Paintin’ on her smokey eyes, trying to find // Some neon lights to go get lost in // Slippin on her 6 inch heels while I been // Spinning wheels from Key West to Boston // Running through my mind trying to get her off it // But hell it ain’t worked yet // There’s a girl I should forget, I ain’t forgotten // Somewhere in Austin”

Next up, “Tailgate To Heaven” is arguably the song that started it all for the singer. Featuring Chris Lane, the mid-tempo track is as romantic as they come. With swoon-worthy vocals and imagery throughout the lyrics, the song is one of our personal favorites on the project.

Austin continues to lean into his romantic side with his next song “Over Here.” Unfortunately, things do not go accordingly. The singer emotes how it feels to wish you were still with someone you love. Similarly, on the title track (another one of our favorites), “Planes Don’t Wait,” Austin shares the feelings associated with a break-up.

“She’s at thirty-seven thousand feet halfway to California // and I’m runnin’ these power lines // Puttin ‘in overtime here in Georgia // Chalk it up to a one-way ticket, didn’t get it now I’m sittin ‘here missin’ her // Time don’t stop, flies by fast // Hearts still break, love don’t last // And planes don’t wait”

The fifth song on the new EP is “Get You,” a beautiful ballad. Austin proves that he knows a thing or two about love and falling in love on this incredible track. On the contrary, on “Slip,” the singer digs into the flirty side of his personality. The track reveals how it feels to meet a new possible love interest.

Austin concludes his EP with “Talk Of The Town.” The anthemic song is the perfect way to wrap the fun and emotive project. Overall, Planes Don’t Wait helps listeners get to know more about Austin and his undeniable talent, giving us a taste of what he has to offer. We cannot wait for a full-length record!

Plane Don’t Wait EP Tracklist:

  1. “Somewhere In Austin” [Jordan Dozzi, Jacob Durrett, Craig Wiseman
  2. “Tailgate To Heaven” (feat. Chris Lane) [Kelly Archer, Will Bundy, Rodney Clawson]
  3. “Over Here” [Hillary Lindsey, Josh Miller, Jordan Schmidt]
  4. “Planes Don’t Wait” [Mark Holman, Brian Kelley, Jared Mullins, Ernest Keith Smith]
  5. “Get You” [Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson, Laura Veltz]
  6. “Slip” [Jessie Jo Dillon, Zach Kale, Jon Nite]
  7. “Talk of the Town” [Cary Barlowe, Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson]
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Shawn Austin’s brand new EP, ‘Planes Don’t Wait’ is out now.

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

To keep up with Shawn Austin, follow him on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

Planes Don’t Wait EP 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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Kip Moore Drops Brand New Song “Fire On Wheels”

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Kip Moore releases brand new song, “Fire On Wheels,” out now, June 24th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Kip Moore has his song recipe down and it never disappoints. He can write songs that are unique, but still maintain the style and punch that he is famous for. “Fire On Wheels” immediately raises your energy level and gets your head bopping, ready to take on anything coming your way. It’s got the grit that comes from traditional country, but the modernization of a rock sound. The song is reminiscent of his 2015 “Wild Ones”, this time with an even greater urgency and metaphorical fire.

“‘Cause everybody knows when the sun goes down // There’s some bad mamajamas gonna lay it down on your town”

No matter where you live, you find the urge to get out and go somewhere new, and this song reflects the rebel energy of just wanting to take off as fast as you can, and never look back. It’s a great song for driving, anything you just need to push through, or that party song to raise the vibrations. It’s quite a different vibe than his current radio single, “Crazy One More Time”, re-released earlier in 2022.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture, and you can almost see the drums beating like a pulse pushing on to what’s next. Moore is able to capture the restlessness and the heartbeat in all of us, and the drive to keep moving. With the pent-up urge to travel now, this song speaks to the desire in us all.

 “I’m talkin’ Alabama, New Orleans to Mississippi // Chicago, where the girls are so Windy City pretty // Up to Maine, to the plains, to the Midwest fields // Out to California with some fire on wheels”

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Kip More releases his brand new song, “Fire On Wheels,” out now.

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

To keep up with Kip Moore, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

“Fire On Wheels” 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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Tyler Hubbard Follows Up Debut with New Song “35’s”

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Tyler Hubbard follows up his debut single with brand new song, “35’s,” out now, June 24th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

On the heels of his radio debut with “5 foot 9,” Tyler Hubbard is back with his second new single. The seasoned singer-songwriter is proving that he has what it takes to make it as a solo artist in country music. The simply titled, “35’s” is Hubbard’s newest song.

Written by Hubbard with frequent collaborators, Jordan Schmidt and Michael Tyler, the new track is all about appreciating the moment. On the song, the singer reminds listeners to rejoice in the present. Sometimes, we all get too caught up in the daily grind of life.

“Sometimes I gotta slow down // Catch a roll down some red-rock road // Let it all sink in like these 35’s // Make some time to kill // Kick it back and chill // Do a little more livin’ than gettin’ by // Burn a couple lights // Shoot a couple cans // Take a look at life // I’m just sayin’ // Sometimes I gotta slow down // Catch a roll down some red-rock road // Let it all sink in like these 35’s”

According to Hubbard, “Sometimes it’s hard to break away from everything I’m trying to accomplish and really slow down and appreciate the moments that are right in front of me, and this song is a good reminder.” We definitely agree!

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Tyler Hubbard releases his new single, “35’s,” out now.

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

To keep up with Tyler Hubbard, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“35’s” 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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Peytan Porter: ‘In My Head’ – EP Review

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Peytan Porter releases new EP, In My Head, out now, June 24th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project below and check out our full review.

Country music is full of talented female singer-songwriters that deserve the spotlight. Peytan Porter is one of those talented artists. The songstress’ soulful-country sound is uniquely hers, as she crafts songs that fans flock to in droves. Today, Porter released her brand new EP, In My Head.

The seven-song project is all about embracing life and all its intricacies. “Growing up, Nashville was like a real-life Disney World to me and I pulled a lot of creative inspiration from ‘Alice In Wonderland’ for the project. For me, life just isn’t as black and white as we’d like it to be and I finally embraced that,” shared Porter. Adding later, “This project touches on the best and worst of all of those things and I’m so excited for people to go down the rabbit hole and see the wonderland that is IN MY HEAD.” 

The record kicks off with “Why We Broke Up.”A dreamy song that portrays how it feels to get back with the person you lost, Porter introduces the fairytale aspect to the EP right off the bat.

“But seein’ you tonight, all that comes to mind // Is kissin’ under stars on your hood, all the good times // And boy, you make me miss layin’ on your chest // Thinkin’ ’bout forever lookin’ into your blue eyes // I remember late nights and long talks, fallin’ in love // But seein’ you like this, I forget why we ever broke up”

The record continues with “Champagne Problems” and her debut single, “First Stone.” The former features the traditional country sound that Porter is a huge fan of. A true anthem for the every girl, “Champagne Problems” is a standout on the record. Similarly, “First Stone” is another story-telling song. The track conveys how the world would be a better place if we all were just a little nicer.

“If everybody lived in big glass houses // Where everyone could see all the secrets we own // There we’d sweep our own floors // Tidy up our own couches // Do ourselves a favor, leave the neighbor alone // We’d quit tryna be right // We’d be a little more nice // If everybody lived in big glass houses // Babe we’d all think twice ‘fore we threw the first stone”

Porter continues to share her heart on the next song, “You Go Girl.” Written by the songstress with Madison Kozak, and Jason Massey, the song is a melancholy anthem for any girl with a broken heart. It is one of the more tender moments on the riveting new project.

On the next track, “Therapy,” Porter hones in on what it’s really important: self-growth and working on yourself. The honesty she portrays throughout the song is so crucial and important. That honesty is a common thread throughout her entire record.

“Therapy // Takin’ back the time you took away from me // People always told me you were bad for me // Don’t get mad at me // While I take a little time to focus on my // Recovery // Do a little personal discovery // Of who I am now that you got a piece of me // So, baby, let me bе // I gotta get through a little therapy”

The second to last song is one of our favorites off the project, “Someone’s Love Song.” Porter’s stunning vocals are on full display, as she conveys the notion that love is for her. Finally on the last number the title track, fans get a taste of the sassy side to the singer. “In My Head” is the perfect conclusion to the cohesive project. Learn more about Peytan Porter and her journey to country music in our spotlight interview here.

In My Head EP Tracklist:

  1. “Why We Broke Up” (Peytan Porter, Smith Ahnquist, Sam Bergeson)
  2. “Champagne Problems” (Peytan Porter, Kenny Foster)
  3. “First Stone” (Peytan Porter, Billy Montana)
  4. “You Go Girl” (Peytan Porter, Madison Kozak, Jason Massey)
  5. “Therapy” (Peytan Porter, Mackenzie Carpenter, Micah Carpenter, Jonathan Hutcherson)
  6. “Someone’s Love Song” (Peytan Porter, Patrick Murphy, Lydia Vaughn)
  7. “In My Head” (Peytan Porter, Greg Bates, Kat Higgins)
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Peytan Porter’s new EP, ‘In My Head’ out now.

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

To keep up with Peytan Porter, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

In My Head EP 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.

Madison Kozak Drops New Track “One Girl To Another”

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Madison Kozak’s new track, “One Girl To Another”  is out now, June 24th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.

Following up last month’s heartbreaking country ballad “If We Were A Country Song” is the clever “One Girl To Another”. The song opens with a stunning piano arrangement before the lyrics and a finger-picking guitar comes in. Kozak sings that it’d be easy to hate her partner’s ex, because so many girls do – it’s natural – but, she’s actually grateful for her.

“From one girl to another // I owe it all to you // For saying you weren’t right for each other // And breaking his whole heart in two”

This concept is simple and sweet enough to make for a great country song, but the hook doesn’t stop there. “Cause when you said goodbye // He didn’t know // It’d be the last time that he’d ever go // From one girl to another.” It’s incredibly honest, and a unique way of exerting confidence in your relationship.

Kozak continues to be grateful for her new love’s ex. “Maybe it’s selfish of me // But I wouldn’t have been ready // To love him back then // So I’m thankful you did.” At this point in the song, the production truly grows, and has gorgeous harmonies and more soaring strings in the bridge. It’s a great song to listen to for the summer sonically, but it is also a pretty witty concept that will leave listeners intrigued.

Madison Kozak continues to release great song after great song, and it’s exciting to see what she will do next. She has a unique narrative and perspective when it comes to her songwriting, and her soulful voice elevates every story to a whole new level.

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Madison Kozak’s new song “One Girl To Another” 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 Madison Kozak releases.

To keep up with Madison Kozak, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“One Girl To Another” 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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Jimmie Allen: ‘Tulip Drive’ – Album Review

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Jimmie Allen’s brand new album, Tulip Drive, is out now, June 24th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

Within the first 30 seconds of Tulip Drive, Jimmie Allen issues a challenge: “If haters gonna hate, let ‘em hate me.” For Allen, it’s clearly something he’s dealt with throughout his career, from the struggles he’s faced as a black man in the country genre to being an also-ran on American Idol. Yet, also on the first track, the aptly titled “be alright,” he promises just that: “It’s gonna be alright.”

“This is the first [album] where I chose to write songs about my own personal experiences, thoughts and hopes,” Allen revealed on Instagram of Tulip Drive. The new collection features 11 tracks co-written by the rising star, as well as contributions from the likes of Seth Ennis, HARDY, Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi, Ashley Gorley, Ross Copperman, and many of Nashville’s other biggest names.

With 17 new tracks, Jimmie Allen’s Tulip Drive is a celebration of what makes him one of the genre’s fastest-rising stars. On many a-tracks, he stays true to the sounds that endeared him to country fans while also exploring collaborations with the likes of Jennifer Lopez (“on my way”), CeeLo Green and T-Pain (“pesos”), and Katie Ohh (“broken hearted”). While each track may not be traditionally country, they’re each completely Allen.

The Delaware native titled the album after the street his late grandmother grew up on, much like his debut album, Mercury Lane, was named for the street he grew up on. That dedication to his family and roots can be heard throughout the project, including on “down home,” an ode to his late father, and the album’s closing track, “you won’t be alone,” which includes a special moment from Allen’s young son. Another such moment is “settle on back,” a clear album highlight that’s a nostalgic ode to finding solace where you grew up.

In addition to “be alright,” one of the album’s most single-worthy tracks is “kissin you,” a simple summer song about the best parts of a relationship. Here he celebrates someone special and his favorite pastime of locking lips with her. “It’s your call how we kick it off // As long as it ends // With me kissin you.” Likewise, Allen slows things down for some sexytime with “love in the living room,” a sultry song where the title tells the full story.

Other highlights include “wouldn’t feel like summer” and “right now,” a driving guitar-filled song where Allen longs to have someone back. On the former, things like the beach, boardwalks, and road trips just don’t feel the way he remembers without that someone special.  Meanwhile, on the former, he’s pleading for his lost love to come back.

“If I had you back right know // I wouldn’t have ever let you let go // I need you so bad right now // And I ain’t afraid to say so // ‘Cause right now // I wouldn’t be falling to pieces // Wishing we could forget everything that went down // I made that mistake somehow…I’d make it right, now.”

Allen shows his incredibly vulnerable and personal side on “habits & hearts,” as he struggles with both addiction and the possibility of lost love. The piano-driven ballad tells the heartbreaking tale of someone battling addiction, and the risks to a relationship that come with it.

“It tears you up // It wears you down // You want to quit // But you can’t get out // Habits are harder than hearts to break // Habits are harder than hearts to break // Back on the track // You brace yourself // ‘Cause it doesn’t take much to come off the rails // So tired of seeing tears rolling down your face // ‘Cause habits are harder than hearts to break.”

It’s not uncommon to hear that albums have something for everything, but that is truly the case on Jimmie Allen’s Tulip Drive. While there are plenty of the driving guitars and twang that endeared him to country fans, there are a handful of out-of-the-box tracks that continue to prove Allen a crossover star in the making.

Jimmie Allen – Tulip Drive Track List:

  1. be alright (Jimmie Allen, Jason Evigan, Gian Stone, Castle)
  2. what i’m talkin bout (Zach Abend, Michael Hardy, Seth Ennis)
  3. kissin you (Jimmie Allen, Ashley Gorley, Zach Crowell)
  4. down home (Jimmie Allen, Rian Ball, Cameron Bedell, Tate Howell)
  5. settle on back (Jimmie Allen, Tate Howell, Trip Howell, David Pramik)
  6. pesos (feat. CeeLo Green & T-Pain) (Jimmie Allen, Edward Martin, Vincent Venditto, T-Pain, Thomas Callaway, Yannique DeLisle Barker, Chris Doyle, J. ”Lonny” Bereal)
  7. love in the living room (Jimmie Allen, Jesse Frasure, Brandon Day, Alysa Vanderheym, Cary Barlowe)
  8. on my way (Jimmie Allen & Jennifer Lopez) (Ivy Adara, Leroy Clampitt, Michael Pollack)
  9. broken hearted (feat. Katie Ohh) (Jimmie Allen, Ashley Gorley, Will Weatherly)
  10. habits & hearts (Steven McMorran, Derrick Southerland, Jess Cates)
  11. right now (Jimmie Allen, Matt Rogers, Jordan Schmidt)
  12. wouldn’t feel like summer (Alysa Vandereheym, Matthew McGinn, Jimmie Deeghan)
  13. undo (Matt Rogers, Matt McVaney, Daniel Breland)
  14. get you a girl (Jimmie Allen, Justin Ebach, Matt Jenkins)
  15. keep em coming (Jimmie Allen, Brad Tursi, Will Weatherly)
  16. every time i say amen (Travis Hill, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman)
  17. you won’t be alone (feat. Aadyn) (Jimmie Allen, Justin Ebach)

 

Our Top Picks:

  1. settle on back
  2. kissin you
  3. habits & hearts
  4. right now
  5. be alright
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Jimmie Allen’s new album ‘Tulip Drive’ is out now.

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

To keep up with Jimmie Allen, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Tulip Drive 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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Tyler Dial: ‘Way Back When’ – EP Review

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Tyler Dial’s brand new EP, Way Back When, is out now, June 24th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new music below and check out our full review.

We always get excited when a rising artist comes on to the music scene with a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Tyler Dial fits that bill! The singer-songwriter released his brand new EP, Way Back When today, and the record is full of songs that fulfill that sentiment. With just six tracks, Dial manages to share a part of his story and his music journey with fans across the country genre.

Beginning with the title track, “Way Back When,” the singer instantly sparks feelings of nostalgia. The single is reminiscent of old-school, feel-good country songs, but with a fresh take. The song is a surefire windows-down anthem

“Way back when we were so on fire // We burned both ends // Of a front seat high // you and I leaned way back then // Girl it’s been too long // But I still hang on // ‘Cause I ain’t felt that way // Since way back when”

The record continues to tug on our heartstrings with the next song, “Left Of Center.” In our conversation with Dial, he named this song as one of his favorites. The tune is a beautiful, story-telling song. Dial shared that the track is semi-autobiographical, as the verses tell his story to find music. It is clearly a special song off of the project.

Next up, “Damn, Denver” has emerged as a fan-favorite since its release. One of our personal favorites as well, the song is an all-too-familiar break-up song. Dial sings about losing a girl to a place, Denver. Interestingly enough, he gets it, since he spent a lot of time in Colorado growing up.

“You stole her heart with that blue sky // You made her dream up a mile high // You took her breath and set her free // Made her forgеt about this town and me // How could I compete? // Damn, Denver”

On the previously released, “Runnin Downhill,” Dial leans into the rock side of his musical inspirations. The song is a clear jam! Perfect for a live show, the single expresses a more adventurous side of Dial and his music.

The record culminates with the final two tracks off the EP, “Wild Thoughts” and “Still Smokin’.” “Wild Thoughts” is nostalgia on fire. The intricately beautiful tune is a love song at its deepest layer. The song is truly a beautiful moment on the project. Similarly, on the final number, “Still Smokin’,” Dial leans into the outcome of love and loss.

Overall, Dial’s project, Way Back When is an incredible feat! The six-song project is the perfect combination of personality, nostalgia, and relatability. You will fall in love with the singer and his talent the more you dig into each song on the EP.

Way Back When EP Tracklist:

  1. Way Back When
  2. Left Of Center
  3. Damn, Denver
  4. Runnin Downhill
  5. Wild Thoughts
  6. Still Smokin’
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Tyler Dial drops new EP, ‘Way Back When,’ out now.

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

To keep up with Tyler Dial, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Way Back When EP 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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Luke Combs: ‘Growin’ Up’ – Album Review

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Luke Combs’ brand new album, Growin’ Up, is out now, June 24th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

Just five years since the release of his debut single, “Hurricane,” and just five days since the debut of his first child, Luke Combs is Growin’ Up. Today, the man whose rise to superstardom can only be described as meteoric, released his third album, a twelve song collection reflecting who he is, where he’s been, and where he’s going. 

As one one of country music’s most ascendant superstars, he’s currently headlining stadiums across the country while juggling the title of ACM Entertainer of the Year. “I’ve been working on this album on and off for two and a half years now. It was sort of a crazy process through what COVID brought, and what that meant for our touring life last year. It made me have to put a pause on this album for a second, but I’m just really stoked that it’s finally coming out… I think that the fans are going to love these songs. I’m just excited to get them out and see what they think.”

Each of the album’s dozen tracks were co-written by the North Carolina native who has become country’s most popular everyman. Rather than rely on gimmicks, dance moves, pop beats, or genre-bending collaborations, Combs remains true to his roots as a country purist, his voice weathered with the kind of transcendent grit that only comes along once in a generation.

In fact, the only collaboration to be found on Growin’ Up is with Miranda Lambert, whom, despite occasional detours into pop country, has returned to her roots with the stellar release of Palomino. The pair trade verses on “Outrunnin’ Your Memory,” a twangy and guitar-laden ode to getting over the one who got away. The song has the breezy country feel of the Eagles with subtle hints of Bakersfield that make it pure perfection.

While Combs does touch on the typical country tropes of love and love lost on Growin’ Up, he also shows a more introspective side on tracks like “Doin’ This” and “Used to Wish I Was.” On the former, he muses that his career “ain’t about the fame, ain’t about the fortune,” but about that moment of connecting with a crowd. “I’d still be doin’ this // If I wasn’t doin’ this,” He sings, and it’s impossible not to believe him. Meanwhile, on “Used to Wish I Was,” he celebrates the dreams he used to have that didn’t quite come true. Think Garth Brooks’ “Unanswered Prayers” with a modern, up-tempo twist.

Combs shows his raucous side on “Any Given Friday Night,” the perfect live show opener with its booming guitars and driving dedication to getting a little crazy in Anytown, USA on “any given Friday night.” Likewise, “Ain’t Far From It” has hints of 90’s country, while “Middle of Somewhere” and “Better Back When” sees a nostalgic Combs longing for days when things were simpler.

“Those were some good times // Those were the best nights // The freedom ya feel when you’re learning to fly // And the song on the radio // Was singing our lives // I can’t say that the moon in the sky // Was shinin’ any brighter than it is tonight // But it looked on fire back then // It probably wasn’t, but it seemed a little better back when”

“On the Other End of the Line” is remnant of Brad Paisley’s 2001 hit, “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” finding Combs torn between the two loves of his life: a woman and fishing. Meanwhile, there’s no second guessing his devotion on the sultry slow burn of “The Kind of Love We Make.” 

“Let’s get some candles burning // And some records turning // All the lights down low // Take it nice and slow // The way your body’s moving // Keep doing what you’re doing // to me all night long // Writin’ our love song // Girl, I want it, gotta have it // Let the passion take us to a higher place // Makin’ the kind of love we make”

The love is lost for Combs on songs like “Call Me” and “Tomorrow Me,” which find the earthy-voiced crooner struggling with regret. “Call Me” is tongue-in-cheek as he muses over all the names an ex might call him before actually (drunk) dialing his number, while “Tomorrow Me” finds him wrestling with a bad decision tonight affecting his tomorrow. The album concludes with the stirring and sparse “Going, Going, Gone,” which finds Combs reaching acceptance as he lets someone go.

“Like a runaway southbound train // Like an Arizona desert rain // Like lightning in the sky // Like fireworks in July // Like a left field home run ball // Like a whiskey shot at last call // It’s like she was made for moving on // That girl is going, going, gone…”

While it would be easy for Luke Combs to rest on his laurels and release 12 new tracks that sound like carbon copies of “Hurricane” or “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” he manages to evolve and stretch on Growin’ Up. In some ways, he’s the same Carolina boy he always was, but in others, he’s a brand new man. The album title couldn’t be more appropriate here, and I guess he’s just Growin’ Up.

Luke Combs – Growin’ Up Track List:

  1. Doin’ This (Luke Combs/Drew Parker/Robert Williford) 
  2. Any Given Friday Night (Luke Combs/Randy Montana/Jonathan Singleton) 
  3. The Kind of Love We Make (Luke Combs/Jamie Davis/Dan Isbell/Reid Isbell) 
  4. On the Other Line (Luke Combs/Thomas Archer/Dan Isbell/James McNair/Randy Montana) 
  5. Outrunnin’ Your Memory w/ Miranda Lambert (Luke Combs/Miranda Lambert/Dan Isbell) 
  6. Used To Wish I Was (Luke Combs/Deric Ruttan/Jonathan Singleton) 
  7. Better Back When (Luke Combs/Ray Fulcher/Dan Isbell/Randy Montana)
  8. Tomorrow Me (Luke Combs/Dean Dillon/Ray Fulcher)
  9. Ain’t Far From It (Luke Combs/Ray Fulcher/Dan Isbell/Reid Isbell)
  10. Call Me (Luke Combs/Shane Minor/Jonathan Singleton)
  11. Middle of Somewhere (Luke Combs/Randy Montana/Jonathan Singleton)
  12. Going, Going, Gone (Luke Combs/Ray Fulcher/James McNair)

 

Our Top Picks:

  1. “Doin’ This”
  2. “Outrunnin’ Your Memory”
  3. “Tomorrow Me”
  4. “Any Given Friday Night”

Luke Combs’ new album ‘Growin’ Up,’ out now.

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

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

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Sam Hunt’s New Song “Water Under The Bridge” is Here!

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Sam Hunt’s brand new song, “Water Under The Bridge” is out now, June 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Summer is officially here and we have brand new Sam Hunt music to kick it off perfectly! The singer-songwriter dropped his brand new song, “Water Under The Bridge,” today. It is an instant jam and a must-add to your playlists ASAP.

The new single, written by Hunt with his songwriting buddies, Chris LaCorte, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne, is a fast-paced bop. The song is a mood all of its own. “Water Under The Bridge” embodies nostalgia and those wild and carefree days of our youth.

“That muddy river, it was rollin’ // We didn’t care where it was goin’ // We had it made, we didn’t know it // We were young, dumb, and so full of it // Broken bottles and graffiti // Beer and girls and poppin’ wheelies // Love was fun and life was easy // Now it’s just water under the bridge”

We hope this new single is the start of more music to come from Hunt, who appears to be constantly writing new music. The singer always manages to release music that his fanbase flocks too, showcasing his undeniable charm and staying power one song at a time.

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Sam Hunt’s new song “Water Under The Bridge” is out now.

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

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

“Water Under The Bridge” 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.

5 Carrie Underwood Songs That Should Have Been Singles

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In her incredible career, Carrie Underwood has certified herself as a superstar. Aside from her country radio hits, we’re looking at Carrie Underwood’s stellar catalog and choosing 5 songs that should have been singles.

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As the current queen of country music (in my humble opinion), any song Underwood puts out is almost guaranteed to be a hit and she rarely misses when it comes to what songs she and her team decide to release as singles to country radio. Problem is, not every song can be a single, so we’re rounding up 5 of our all-time favorite Carrie Underwood tracks that should have been singles. Check it out in the list below…

  1. “End Up With You” – Cry Pretty

“End Up With You” is just a feel-good song that so many people can relate to. When I first heard this song on the Cry Pretty album, I knew it would be a song I’d listen to over and over again. Underwood sings about getting in a car with someone and not caring where your destination is as long as you’re together.

  1. “You Won’t Find This” – Carnival Ride

There’s a million things Carrie Underwood does well and two of them are singing her heart out in a ballad and another is singing about heartbreak. “You Won’t Find This” is about 15 years old and I still find myself listening to it every few weeks. Underwood sings about a breakup and knowing the other person “won’t find this” when they’re looking for someone or something better. This song reminds me of a movie and I wish she had made a music video for it.

  1. “Crazy Dreams” – Carnival Ride

Everyone should have big dreams and this song is just a reminder of that. Carrie Underwood sings about how even the craziest dreams can come true. This song makes me feel like I can conquer the world and reminds me that you should dream big because you just might end up a country music superstar like Carrie Underwood!

  1. “Kingdom” – Cry Pretty

As you listen to Carrie Underwood’s more recent albums you’ll find how her sound and lyrics have matured as she’s gotten older. Instead of singing solely about broken hearts, she has more songs about her family, including her two adorable little boys. “Kingdom” describes the chaos of her home and how it’s “perfectly imperfect,” something I think almost everyone can relate to. This song is so raw and real. You can almost feel the love she has for her family and the life they’ve built pouring out through the lyrics.

  1. “The More Boys I Meet”— Carnival Ride

Anyone who is dating or has dated in the past knows what a process it can be at times. Anyone who also is a dog parent can relate to this song “The More Boys I Meet.” Carrie Underwood sings about a series of bad dates and the more men she meets, the more she loves her dog.

 

To keep up with Carrie Underwood, follow her 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 Carrie Underwood releases.