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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (10/17)

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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.

“tin foil hat” – Ashley Cooke

Rising superstar, Ashley Cooke releases two versions of her new song “tin foil hat” ahead of her next project. Both versions showcase her incredible talent and songwriting ability.

 

“Officer Down (10th Anniversary” – Hannah Ellis

Hannah Ellis remembers the life and legacy of her late cousin on updated version of her song “Officer Down (10th Anniversary).”

 

“Boots On The Ground” – Chris Young

On his brand new album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, Chris Young produces his best work to date, including this new song, “Boots On The Ground.”

 

“Choctaw County” – Clay Street Unit

Featuring incredible country story-telling, Clay Street Unit share their brand new song, “Choctaw County.”

 

“Lookin’ Forward To Lookin’ Back” – Adam Doleac

Adam Doleac shines on his third studio album, Dream House, featuring this stunning new track, as well as, eleven additional songs that speak to faith, family, and love.

 

“Jamie” – Coleman Jennings

In his second release with Big Loud Records / Mercury Records, Jenning impresses with a wise-beyond-his-years type of song.

 

“For The Bar” – Ashley Brooks

Ashley Brooks shows off her talent with her brand new song, “For The Bar,” out now.

 

“Old Tricks” – Thomas Rhett with Niall Horan

Thomas Rhett reimagines his song, “Old Tricks” with global Pop star Niall Horan.

 

“Back To You” – Kat Luna

Kat Luna continues to unveil her story, releasing her new song, “Back To You,” as well as, a Spanglish version of the same song to appeal to her diverse fanbase.

 

“Pretty Privilege” – Hudson Westbrook

In his solo first release since his debut album, Hudson Westbrook shares his brand new song, “Pretty Privilege.”

 

“Keep The Faith” – Lakelin Lemmings

Songstress, Lakelin Lemmings impresses on her new song, “Keep The Faith.”

 

“Til I Found You” – 2 Lane Summer

Country-pop duo, 2 Lane Summer show off their talent on their new song, “Til I Found You.”

 

“Graveyard Whistling” – Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen surprises fans by finally putting his own spin on “Graveyard Whistling,” out now.

 

“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley

Ella Langley continues to prove that she is an absolute megastar. “Choosin’ Texas” is her latest release.

 

“The Crown” – Kip Moore

Kip Moore continues to crank out music, releasing his latest single, “The Crown.”

 

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news, announcements and releases.

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 Is Adam Doleac’s Album ‘Dream House’

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Adam Doleac releases his brand new album, Dream House, out now, October 17th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.

Adam Doleac has remained a true artist in every sense of the word since he debuted several years ago. Through all iterations of his career, Doleac has put faith and family at the forefront of his music and his connection with fans. HI brand new record, Dream House embodies that sentiment. The twelve song record is creative, heartfelt, and truly one to listen to.

The record includes songs like, “Lookin’ Forward To Lookin’ Back” and “Big Day In Our Little World,” as well as collaborations with artists like Thomas Rhett and Madeline Merlo. Every song gives fans an inside look at Doleac’s personal world.

“This album is called Dream House because for the first time in my life, I’m living in mine,” shared Doleac in a recent press release. “I wrote all of these songs from under the roof of it. I grew up thinking a dream house was just a house, but these songs are me realizing I was wrong. The dream isn’t about how big the house is, it’s about how big the love is inside the house. It’s about family, and that’s exactly what this album is about.”

Make sure to give Dream House a listen ASAP!

Dream House Tracklist:

  1. That Ol’ Jeep
  2. I Wanna Go
  3. Big Day In Our Little World
  4. Dream House
  5. Bar Named Jesus ft. Thomas Rhett
  6. Didn’t We
  7. Whatever Helps You Sleep At Night
  8. Lookin’ Forward To Lookin’ Back
  9. All Moms Go To Heaven
  10. Playin’ Catch
  11. Day One ft. Madeline Merlo
  12. Bye Heart
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Adam Doleac shares brand new album, ‘Dream House,’ 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 Adam Doleac releases.

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

Dream House 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 Is Chris Young’s Album ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave’

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Chris Young shares his brand new album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, officially out now, October 17th on all streaming platforms. Listen here!

Chris Young has been a mainstay in country music for over a decade now. In all the iterations of his career, Young has remained true to himself. As he gears up for his holiday tour, the singer-songwriter is releasing a brand new project that might be his best to date. Young’s new album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave is officially out now.

Featuring fourteen carefully-crafted songs,  I Didn’t Come Here To Leave is truly a special project. According to the singer, “On a record, a lot gets made of how many tempos and how many ballads, as opposed to just making a record from top to bottom that you’ve fallen in love with – but that’s all I’ve ever tried to do,” he shared in a recent press release, adding, “I look at this album and there are songs that make you want to buy a beer, and there’s songs that if you broke up with somebody, you’re going to want to cry. For different reasons, I feel like this is a complete album – and it would be a disservice to Black River if I didn’t turn in something I believed in this way.”

Make sure to stream  I Didn’t Come Here To Leave!

I Didn’t Come Here To Leave Track List:

  1. Some Around Here (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
  2. I Didn’t Come Here To Leave (Chris Young/Kyle Fishman/Dallas Davidson)
  3. Good As Yours (Chris Young/Jonathan Smith/Jordan Walker/Trannie Anderson)
  4. I Hope It’s Okay (Chris Young/Dave Fenley/Davis Forney/Austin Machado)
  5. I Feel A Cold One Coming On (Chris Young/Tyler Reeve/Trent Tomlinson/Josh Gleave)
  6. Til The Last One Dies (Ben Hayslip/Seth Mosley/Jordan Walker)
  7. Pour Some Whiskey On It (Chris Young/Jessie Jo Dillon/Steven Lee Olsen/Jimmy Robbins)
  8. Boots On The Ground (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
  9. Tin Roof (Ty Graham/Adam Wood/ Trenton Michael Fisher)
  10. Dirt And Daisies (Chris Young/Casey Brown/Deric Ruttan/Parker Welling)
  11. Just Keep Living (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Jason Duke/Josh Hoge)
  12. Jesus, Momma, Country Radio (Chris Young/Chris DeStefano/Taylor Phillips/Josh Phillips)
  13. What Would You Take (Doug Johnson/Steve Diamond)
  14. Brake Lights (Chris Young/ Hillary Lindsey/Ty Graham/Jesse Frasure)
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Chris Young shares new album, ‘I Didn’t Come Here To Leave,’ 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 Chris Young releases.

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

I Didn’t Come Here To Leave 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.

Hannah Ellis Shares Updated Version of Touching Song “Officer Down”

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Hannah Ellis releases updated version of her song “Officer Down (10th Anniversary)” out now, October 17th, on all streaming platforms. Listen here.

Hannah Ellis is the type of artist that would be a creator, a songwriter, and a singer in any phase or stage of life. A true artist in every sense of the word, Ellis creates music that touches people. Today, in honor of the life and legacy of her late cousin and the 10th anniversary of his tragic death, Ellis reimagines her song, “Officer Down (10th Anniversary).”

The song details the heartbreaking truth behind the death of Ellis’ cousin Daniel, a 33 year old police offer who was killed int he line of duty on November 4th, 2015. Throughout the song, Ellis conveys the heartbreaking reality of losing someone you love, while paying tribute to all the lost heroes, like Daniel, who risk their lives every day to protect others. While hard to get through, the song is a true masterpiece of conveying emotion and vulnerability through music.

“Red and Blue Lights Cover seventy five like a train // Miles of cars full of people with nothing to say // The suns out, you think that it’s just another November day // Oh and I can’t help but be mad knowing I’ll leave and you’re gonna stay // They called me on a cell phone telling me there’s an officer down // And we prayed for a miracle, but you didn’t come back around // Oh I kissed you goodbye a thousand times, but never like I’m doing right now // Oh we’re 21 shots going up for the officer down”

Along with the song release, Ellis teamed up with C.O.P.S. to host the first annual ‘Officer Down Golf Classic.’ Together, they provided support to the families of fallen officers. The event took place in Nashville, Tennessee, and will continue to be a beacon of light for families who have suffered this great tragedy for years to come.

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Hannah Ellis shares reimagined new song, “Officer Down (10th Anniversary,” out now.

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

To keep up with Hannah Ellis, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

“Officer Down (10th Anniversary)” 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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Jordan Davis Goes Number One at Country Radio with “Bar None”

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Jordan Davis earns his ninth number-one song at country radio this week with his single, “Bar None’.” Learn all the details here.

We have said it time and time again, Jordan Davis is one of the most underrated singer-songwriters in the country music genre. Davis continues to crank out hit after hit. His latest project, Learn The Hard Way is truly one of his best albums to date, and we are not the only people who think so! Today the singer-songwriter earns his ninth number one single at country radio with “Bar None.”

Prior to the album’s release, Davis celebrated the single at Common Country, where he popped-up and played bartender for fans, while his song blasted on the speakers. From that moment, it was clear that “Bar None” was going to be a. hit.  With a unique musical flair, the single is one of Davis’ catchiest songs to date. It’s honest, flirty, fun, and authentic; despite, some of the melancholy, broken-heart lyrics.

“If it weren’t your tires leaving me in the dust // If you weren’t the kind that you only find once // Then the burn of this bourbon wouldn’t be hurting so bad // Yeah, you were for certain the best thing I ever had // Bar, none // Now I’m gettin’ goner than your long-gone boots // Nothin’ I’m workin’ on works on you // I’ve been breakin’ every bottle open // Doin’ what a banged up, broken heart does // I’m gonna need three or four more // Baby, if a movin’ on had a scoreboard // It’d say, “You and your memory, one” // “Me and this bar, none””

Congrats to Jordan Davis and his team on his ninth number one at country radio! We are excited to see what single hits the radio airwaves next.

Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Jordan Davis announcements and releases.

To keep up with Jordan Davis, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Bar None” 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 Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (10/10)

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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.

“Elijah” – Priscilla Block

On her sophomore album, Things You Didn’t See, Priscilla Block pours her heart out, giving fans every side of her, including singing about her beautiful relationship with her boyfriend on new song, “Elijah.”

 

“Back To The Bottle” – Timmy McKeever

Timmy McKeever continues to grow his music catalog with brand new song, “Back To The Bottle.”

 

“Fall Together” – RaeLynn

RaeLynn continues to crank out her best music to date with new song, “Fall Together.”

 

“Keep Your Hands To Yourself” – Tucker Wetmore (Amazon Original)

Tucker Wetmore drops an Amazon Original with “Keep Your Hands To Yourself.”

 

“Small Town Does” – Noah Hicks

On his debut EP, Small Town Does, Noah Hicks impresses on and each and every track.

 

“Oh, Anna!” – Dasha

On her new EP, Anna, Dasha shines in all aspects. We especially love her vulnerable song, “Oh, Anna!”

 

“Chasin’ Whiskey” – Jenna Paulette with Jake Worthington

Jenna Paulette joins forces with Jake Worthington on brand new song, “Chasin’ Whiskey.”

 

“Open Book” – Faith Hopkins

Faith Hopkins shows off her talent on her brand new EP, Love & Insanity, out no, including prolific new song, “Open Book.”

 

“Justa One Kiss” – Chandler Walters

Chandler Walters impresses on new song, “Justa One Kiss.”

 

“Still Feel The Burn” – Zach John King

Zach John King continues to crank out new music, including this impressive new country song, “Still Feel The Burn.”

 

“Oklahoma” – Braedon Barnhill

Braedon Barnhill’s brand new song, “Oklahoma” is one of his best to date.

 

“I Better Go” – Mae Estes

On her self-tiled EP, Mae Estes showcases her incredible talent. “I Better Go” is one of our favorites off the project.

 

“Unknown Legend” – Lukas Nelson and Sierra Ferrell with The Travelin’ McCourys

In a legendary collaboration, entertainers, Lukas Nelson, Sierra Ferrell and The Travelin’ McCourys join forces on “Unknown Legend.”

 

“Pretty Little Liar” – Waylon Wyatt

Waylon Wyatt continues to rise his star, releasing his new song, “Pretty Little Liar.”

 

“Jack Gets Me Sober” – Shaylen

Shaylen impresses on brand new song, “Jack Gets Me Sober.”

 

“The Wizard” – Meels

Meels drops a fun-funky country song called, “The Wizard.”

 

“Smokin’ Gun” – Kalsey Kulyk

Kalsey Kulyk shows off her talent on new song, “Smokin’ Gun.”

 

“Two Trains” – Ty Myers ft. Marcus King

Ty Myers collaborates with Marcus King on a brand new song called, “Two Trains.”

 

“Don’t You Want A Woman” – Melissa Eltheridge

Melissa Eltheridge shines on “Don’t You Want A Woman.”

 

“Taillights Too Late” – Tommy Acker

Tommy Acker grows his catalog with brand new song, “Taillights Too Late.”

 

“Dirt” – HunterGirl

HunterGirl impresses on brand new song, “Dirt.”

 

“Beer Back Home” – Morgan Evans

Morgan Evans announces his sophomore album in conjunction with dropping new track, “Beer Back Home.”

 

“In Some Way” – Tanner Laws

Tanner Laws shares brand new song, “In Some Way.”

 

“Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To” – Joe Nichols

Joe Nichols expands his catalog with brand new song, “Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To.”

 

“Bulldog” – Philip Bowen

Philip Bowen drops his brand new album Appalachia Forever featuring incredible songs including “Bulldog.”

 

Join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news, announcements and releases.

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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Priscilla Block: ‘Things You Didn’t See’ – Album Review

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Priscilla Block’s album, Things You Didn’t See is officially out now, October 10th, on all streaming platforms. Check out the new record and listen below.

On her sophomore album, Things You Didn’t See, Priscilla Block pulls back the curtain and lets listeners in. Beyond the big personality and even bigger hits, there’s a softer, more vulnerable side to the Raleigh native, and she’s not afraid to show it.

Across 14 tracks, Block opens up like never before, teaming up with some of Nashville’s top songwriters to bring her story to life. She co-wrote 12 of the songs alongside hitmakers like Laura Veltz, Cole Taylor, Trannie Anderson, Tyler Hubbard, Jessie Jo Dillon, and more. 

The title track kicks things off, immediately setting the tone for what’s to come. Honest and unfiltered, it gives listeners a look at the parts of her life that don’t make the public highlight reel, including heartbreak, pressure, and pain. “Everybody’s got a hurtin’ heart they’re hidin’ underneath,” she sings. “You think that you know me, but how ’bout all the things you didn’t see?”

“Couldn’t Care Less” is another standout with a similar message. “For what has felt like forever, here we are stepping into a new chapter,” says Block of the project. “The past couple of years have been a rollercoaster. This life has challenged me not only as an artist, but as a person. Honestly, there’s been a part of me that has felt misunderstood. The girl who “couldn’t care less,” when in reality, I’ve never cared more. Writing ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ was the therapy I didn’t even know I needed. For a long time, people have seen me as bulletproof, but this is a side they haven’t seen. It’s the misunderstood part of me… the insecurities that come with being human.”

Still, Block hasn’t lost the cheeky charm and country swagger fans love her for. “Goodwill to Gucci” is a playful standout that shows off her uncanny ability to make “hillbilly hood look Hollywood,” while “Yard Sale” is a scorned-girlfriend ‘s anthem about getting rid of an ex and everything he left behind. 

Block tackles heartbreak on tracks like “Bring Me Downtown,” “Phones and Radios,” and “2-3-4.” “Downtown” is a pop-tinted banger that uses clever wordplay as she reflects on all the places she used to love, but now hold only broken memories.  “All I’m ever thinking about is when you used to bring me downtown, now it ain’t nothin’ but a bring me down, town.”

“Stranger Things” pairs Block with rising star Chase Matthew in a slow-burning ballad about second-guessing a breakup. Trading verses, the two wonder if it’s ever truly too late to turn back. “I might be crazy for asking, but stranger things have happened.”

Block balances the heartbreak with a few romantic highlights. “He’s My Man” is a feel-good celebration of the kind of guy who’s equal parts Southern charm and small-town grit, while “He’s My Man” allows her to celebrate all the good things about the man she loves.

“He’s a little Waylon Jennings on a Friday night // Mess with me, you’re gonna see him fight // He’s a don’t quit ’til the job’s done // If you need a cold beer, bet you he’s got one // He’ll give you that shirt right off his back // The Bible and his mama taught him how to act // To anybody else he’s just a small town, settle down // Nothin’ but a good old boy // But he’s my man”

Elsewhere, “Good On You” finds her struggling with being replaced, while “Try” shows her playing hard to get. “Elijah” is a beautifully written love song about the long road that brought her to the right person, and “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)” stands out with its clever nod to the Simon & Garfunkel classic.

The album closes on a quieter note with “Time Ain’t a Two Lane,” a sparse piano ballad that aches with the desire to fix what’s already gone. “I’d give anything in this world for just one day,” she longs, “But time ain’t a two lane.”

On Things You Didn’t See, Priscilla Block takes listeners inside, breaking down the glamorous walls of fame to show off a more real and emotional side. It’s her most vulnerable and introspective project to date, truly reintroducing the rising star.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Couldn’t Care Less
  2. Things You Didn’t See
  3. You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)
  4. Stranger Things

Things You Didn’t See Track List:

  1. Things You Didn’t See – Priscilla Block, Brandon Paddock, Martin Johnson 
  2. Bring Me Downtown – Priscilla Block, Cole Taylor, David Garcia, Laura Veltz 
  3. Stranger Things (with Chase Matthew) – Priscilla Block, Trannie Anderson, Cole Taylor, David Garcia 
  4. Goodwill To Gucci – Priscilla Block, Audra Mae, Summer Overstreet, Jesse Frasure 
  5. Phones And Radios – Priscilla Block, David Garcia, Trannie Anderson, Blake Pendergrass 
  6. Couldn’t Care Less – Alex Maxwell, Cole Taylor, Trannie Anderson, Priscilla Block 
  7. 2-3-4 – Priscilla Block, Alex Maxwell, Sarah Jones 
  8. Try – Priscilla Block, Tyler Hubbard, Trannie Anderson, David Garcia
  9. Good On You – David Garcia, Jessie Jo Dillon, Laura Veltz, Priscilla Block
  10. Yard Sale – Priscilla Block, Laura Veltz, David Garcia, Jessie Jo Dillion 
  11. You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia) – Chris Tompkins, Jesse Frasure, Jessie Jo Dillon, Hailey Whitters, Paul Simon
  12. He’s My Man – Alysa Vanderheym, Faren Rachels, Chris Tompkins, Jacob Hackworth
  13. Elijah – Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Rian Ball 
  14. Time Ain’t A Two Lane (Demo) – Rian Ball, Priscilla Block, Sarah Jones, Aaron Raitiere
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Priscilla Block’s brand new album, ‘Things You Didn’t See’ 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 Priscilla Block releases.

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

Things You Didn’t See 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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Lauren Watkins: ‘In A Perfect World’ – Album Review

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Lauren Watkins releases her brand new album, In A Perfect World, out now, October 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.

With In A Perfect World, Lauren Watkins delivers an intimate portrait of a young woman and rising superstar coming into her own. Released via Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters, the 10-track collection builds on the momentum of her breakout debut The Heartbroken Record, this time finding Watkins leaning further into her unique style. She’s a storyteller in the vein of Kacey Musgraves, Carly Pearce, and Alison Krauss, but possesses a honeyed tone that’s akin to Trisha Yearwood meets Ashley Monroe.

The result is masterful and gorgeous. An effortless combination of sweet and sassy, Watkins leans heavily into country instrumentation and tropes. She collaborated throughout with her husband and producer, Will Bundy, as well as hitmaker Joey Moi. The singer-songwriter co-penned all of the album’s tracks, alongside superstar writers like Trannie Anderson, Rodney Clawson, Natalie Hemby, Mark Trussell and more. 

“I am so beyond proud of this music,” shared Watkins. “I’ve lived so much life in the past couple years, from playing shows all over the world and spending half of my time on the road, to building a sweet little life in a farmhouse with my husband. It’s made me appreciate so many parts of all of it. I’ve started embracing the simple things just as much as the chaos. And that’s what inspired these 10 songs. It paints a good picture of what my world looks like these days, but I really hope people can see their own world within it too.”   

The album opens on an almost ethereal note with the title track, a lush and dreamy ballad that wonders about love and perfection. With lyrics like “It might be nice to have a shiny white picket fence life // But I bet a man like you would never love this girl in a perfect world,” Watkins sets the tone for an album steeped in realism, longing, and self-awareness. 

She continues to showcase her lyricism on standout tracks like the ode to a “perfectly predictable” love on “Average Joe and Plain Jane” and “Love Is Tough,” a powerful testament to the enduring qualities of real love. With its building arrangement and heartland grit, it recalls the musical punch of “Gatlinburg” from her debut. “It’s all breakups ‘til you meet the one,” she muses, her voice both full of whimsy and wisdom.

“When it’s right, when it’s real // Love is downright hard to kill // Holds its own strong as steel // Stands its ground, digs in its heels // Any storm, any weather // It’ll hold this thing together // There ain’t nothin’ it’s scared of // Love is tough”

Songs like “Britches” and “I’ll Get Through It” show her steely and empowered side, with the former calling out a frenemy who’s let her ego take over. With the zinger “You might be a size two, but you’re too big for your britches,” it’s Watkins at her sassiest yet. Meanwhile, “Get Through It” is a stomping testament to perseverance. “I got a hangover in store // But just like you walking out that door / I’ll get through it.” 

“Marlboro Man” is a wistful and Western ode to nostalgia, while “Lose My Cool” feels inspired  by the heyday of 90s country. Likewise, the harmonic and swooping “I Was Fine Before I Met You” would sound right at home on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Interestingly, the steel-laden track begins with its chorus in a way that’s unique and perfectly executed.

“I was fine before I met you // I was wild and twenty-three // Out here drinkin’ for a good time // Not tryin’ to kill a memory It might be hard to forget you // Hope it don’t take too damn long // But I was fine before I met you // So there ain’t no reason why I won’t be fine when you’re gone”

Watkins pairs with John Morgan on a sultry duet, singing through the back-and-forth of an on-and-off again relationship, equal parts irresistible and doomed. Their voices meld gorgeously on the bittersweet chorus, mapping the emotional rollercoaster with precision.

“You and me // Crown and Coke Six string // Playin’ slow One backslide turns into tellin’ our friends that we’re // Back in love, They’ll roll their eyes We’ll say they’re wrong // But prove ‘em right // Wind up heartbroken all over again // We’ve been down this road // We both know it’s a slippery slope”

The album closes with the heart-wrenching “Pretty Please,” one of Watkins’ most vulnerable songs to date. Suspicious and insecure, she pleads for reassurance as jealousy creeps in, wondering where she stands in her own relationship: “Don’t call her pretty / Please, with a cherry on top,” She pleads, voice aching with emotion as she wonders about the “second comin’ of Jolene.”

In A Perfect World is a gorgeously crafted, deeply personal record that proves Lauren Watkins to be a vital new voice in country music.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Average Joe and Plain Jane
  2. Slippery Slope (with John Morgan)
  3. Love Is Tough
  4. I’ll Get Through It

In A Perfect WorldTracklist:

  1. In A Perfect World (Lauren Watkins, Mia Mantia, Caroline Watkins) 
  2. Love Is Tough (Lauren Watkins, Will Bundy, Mark Trussell, Lydia Vaughan) 
  3. I’ll Get Through It (Lauren Watkins, Trannie Anderson, Will Bundy) 
  4. Marlboro Man (Lauren Watkins, Natalie Hemby, Jeremy Spillman) 
  5. Slippery Slope (feat. John Morgan) (Lauren Watkins, Will Bundy, Mark Trussell, Lydia Vaughan) 
  6. Average Joe and Plain Jane (Lauren Watkins, Lauren Hungate, Luke Laird, Caroline Watkins) 
  7. Britches (Lauren Watkins, Trannie Anderson, Will Bundy, Mia Mantia) 
  8. Lose My Cool (Lauren Watkins, Will Bundy, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon) 
  9. I Was Fine Before I Met You (Lauren Watkins, Rodney Clawson, Luke Laird) 
  10. Pretty Please (Lauren Watkins, Lauren Hungate, Luke Laird)
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Lauren Watkins shares new album, ‘In A Perfect World,’ 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 Lauren Watkins releases.

For tour dates and more, visit the singer-songwriter’s website here.

To keep up with Lauren Watkins, follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

In A Perfect World 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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Dasha: ‘Anna’ – EP Review

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Dasha shares her brand new EP, Anna, out now October 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project here.

After bursting onto the scene with the viral sensation “Austin,” Dasha has quickly become one of country music’s most exciting and interesting new artists. With a sound that mixes catchy pop hooks with honest country storytelling, she brings something fresh to the table. Her new EP, Anna, takes things even further. 

Part pop chanteuse, part country heartbreaker, all aspects of her unique style are on display in the new collection, out now. Featuring eight new tracks, the rising singer-songwriter dabbles in viral sounds on “Like It Like That,” shares her vulnerable side on “Oh, Anna,” and creates pure pop-country perfection on “Not at This Party.”

The EP opens with “Work on Me,” an immediate attention-grabber that’s equal parts swinging and soulful. With an effortless Motown-esque bounce, it sounds different from anything she’s done before and sets the tone for the project.

From there, she slides straight into “Not at This Party,” a toe-tapping, radio-ready earworm that cleverly juxtaposes heartbroken lyrics with an uptempo melody. It’s contradictory in the best way, with the lyrics floating over the music in a way that feels effortless. 

“‘Not At This Party’ was a title I’d been carrying around for a while,” Dasha shared in a statement. “It’s about that universal experience of being out with friends, but mentally checked out. When I wrote it with Ashley Gorley and Ben Johnson, I was going through something with a guy, and the song just flowed. We really tried to capture that mix of distraction and guilt in the song.”

“I’m not at this party, I’m back in your back seat // You’re pulling it over, you just had to have me // I can’t hear this music ’cause I’m hearing you yell // You’re so in love with me but right now, you need to work on yourself, mmm //  And they think I moved on with my life, that I’m having a good night // Out here on this dance floor, just like everybody // But nobody here knows just how bad you got me I’m not at this party”

On songs like “I Don’t Mean To” and “Gimmie a Second,” the California native grapples with a broken heart. Meanwhile, both “Please Stop Changing” and “Train” explore the feeling of life moving on without her, leaning into the bittersweet nature of nostalgia.

“’Cause time changes everything // You hang some pictures up and make // A habit outta taking the same way // To the grocery store // You learn the turns and time the lights // The town you didn’t recognize // Becomes a little more like home // And you’ll know when you’re // Used to thе license plates // And you got a couple friends next door // You’ll wake up, realize one day // That you don’t hear the train anymore”

Meanwhile, “I LIke it Like That” is easily the most likely to go viral and replicate the success of “Austin.” With its earwormy melody and pop-laden lyrics, it’s primed to be the next big sensation. ”‘Like It Like That’ is about letting go of that pressure to get love ‘right’ and embracing the moments that don’t fit the plan,” Dasha tells Holler. “At this point in my life, I’m not trying to have it all figured out—sometimes the so-called wrong person is exactly right for right now.”

The EP ends on a special moment, “Oh Anna,” showing a different side of the growing singer-songwriter. It’s a classic country story song, sparse and acoustic with a vulnerable edge as she pens a sweet letter to the little girl she used to be.

“I miss you, I need you // I left you, didn’t mean to // I wish you would come back a little, come back a little // Run as fast as you can // I wish you would meet me in the middle, meet me in the middle // Take me by the hand // I feel more like a scared little kid than I ever did, back then // I need you to come back a little, comе back a little // Make me that girl again// Oh, Anna.”

“When my career took off last year, everything changed so fast—and in the whirlwind, I felt like I lost myself. It was disorienting and, honestly, scary. I faced a lot of hate in the middle of my success, and for a while, my confidence disappeared,” she shares of the song. “So I wrote a song—not just for who I am now, but for the fearless little girl I used to be. The one with big dreams, unshakable pride, and a clear sense of self. This song is a reminder of her strength, her clarity, and her joy.” 

“I hope when people hear it, they reconnect with their own younger selves—the purest versions of who they are,” she explained. “And if they’re feeling lost, I want them to know: sometimes the way forward is found by remembering where you started. My name is Anna Dasha—and I’m proud to say, she’s back.” 

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “Not At This Party” 
  2. “Train” 
  3. “Oh, Anna!” 
  4. “Like It Like That”

Anna Tracklist:

  1. Work On Me 
  2. Not At This Party 
  3. Please Stop Changing 
  4. Gimmie a Second 
  5. I Don’t Mean To 
  6. Train 
  7. Like It Like That 
  8. Oh, Anna!
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Dasha shares brand new EP, ‘Anna,’ 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 Dasha releases.

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

Anna 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.

Here Is Noah Hicks’ EP ‘Small Town Does’

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Noah Hicks shares his brand new EP, Small Town Does, officially out now, October 10th on all streaming platforms. Listen here!

Nashville recording artist and Georgia native, Noah Hicks continues to grow his artistry with each and every release. With the grit and talent to rival any country artists, Hicks is sharing the project he has been working on over the years. His eight track brand new project, Small Town Does is officially here!

According to the singer, Small Town Does is an important project. “This project means a lot to me,” shares Hicks in a recent press release. “It’s made up of songs I’ve written over the last couple of years, and I think it does a good job of telling you a little more about me and the life I’m living. It’s important to me to keep giving fans new music, and I’m excited to see what they think of Small Town Does!”

With tracks that feel clever, rocking, and vulnerable, Small Town Does truly has something for everyone with authenticity firmly the through-line of the project. Make sure to listen ASAP!

Small Town Does Track List:

  1. Country Tonight (Noah Hicks, Zach Abend, Troy Cartwright)
  2. Better Bad Habit (Noah Hicks, Zach Abend, Jordan Walker, Justin Wilson)
  3. That Fire (Noah Hicks, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover, Cole Taylor)
  4. Small Town Does (Noah Hicks, Zach Abend, Cole Taylor)
  5. The Best For Me (Noah Hicks, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover, Cole Taylor)
  6. Might As Well Be Gone (Noah Hicks, John Pierce, Lindsay Rimes)
  7. Get Enough (Noah Hicks, John Pierce, Lindsay Rimes)
  8. More People Don’t (Noah Hicks, Will Bundy, Jeremy Stover, Cole Taylor)
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Noah Hicks shares brand new EP, ‘Small Town Does,’ 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 Noah Hicks releases.

To keep up with Noah Hicks, follow him on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.

Small Town Does 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.