Kip Moore Surprises Fans with New Song “Good Life” Ahead of Album

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Kip Moore surprised fans with a brand new radio-ready single ahead of his yet-to-be-revealed fifth studio album. “Good Life” is available now, April 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Fans of the multi-platinum-selling artist, Kip Moore, are in for a treat today! The singer-songwriter released a brand new song earlier today, perfectly titled “Good Life.” The release marks Moore’s first new song, since the debut of his album Wild World Deluxe, and the first single from his upcoming, yet-to-be-revealed fifth studio album.

Co-written by Moore with Dan Couch and Jay Joyce, “Good Life” is all about appreciating the present and living for the moment, a message we can all use in today’s climate. Sonically, the song is a certified bop. It’s groovy, fun, and innovative. Plus, it’ll make for an incredible song to be played at a live show in the future.

“I’m livin’ me a good life // I wouldn’t change it if I could life // I might tell you that I’ll see you on down the road // But I’ll never tell ya goodbye”

“I haven’t been this fired up about new music in a good while,” shared the singer in a recent press release, “I wrote this song and many more while suffering this past winter and I can’t wait for the fans to hear what’s coming.” It’s clear Moore found inspiration in the depths of his soul, during this whirlwind year. It will be exciting to see what the rest of the project looks like going forward!

Kip Moore's new song, "Good Life" is available now, April 23rd

Kip Moore’s new song, “Good Life” is available now, April 23rd

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

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

Good Life 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.

Sasha Sloan Teams Up with Sam Hunt on New Song, “when was it over?”

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Sasha Sloan and Sam Hunt have joined forces on brand new song, “when was it over?”, available now, April 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Since Sam Hunt has been making music, he has melded pop and country together, creating one of the most popular movements in country music. Now, he has collaborated with singer-songwriter Sasha Sloan on the incredibly evocative track that features Hunts’ insane ear for country lyricism and storytelling and Sloan’s strong pop melody sensibilities.

“when was it over” opens with Sloan’s voice and smooth acoustic guitar guiding you through the story. Sonically, it is delicate, and it matches the lyrical nature of the song. “That time I met your friends, I was indifferent // The way you’re acting got me questioning // when was it over for you?”, she poses on the chorus.

Hunt’s perspective enters during the second verse, seconding Sloan’s questioning of a past relationship. The verses truly sound like you are inside their head as they sing; every thought and feeling that is lingering is being sung. “When I didn’t ask if you were okay // Aftеr a fight with your mom // The last time I stayed ovеr at your place // And you woke up alone // Was it the first time you pulled away?”, he sings softly.

Both Sloan and Hunt have exceptional voices, and the production is gorgeous, but it is the lyricism that makes this song as special as it is. It doesn’t feel overly country or pop, it just feels like a really well-written, natural song – the best kind of song.

“when was it over?” is co-written by the incomparable Shane Mcanally, who shared on Instagram that the duet and co-write was Hunt’s idea; and Sloan is the only artist he has ever told McAnally he needs to write with immediately.

In a recent press release, Sloan explained the meaning behind the song.“’when was it over?’ is about not being able to let go of someone even when you know there’s nothing left. Shane brought the title into the room and Sam and I both loved it. The rest fell into place from there.”

In many of Sloan and Hunt’s songs, they can be clever when talking about some of the heavier things in life, and it makes for great songs. But “when was it over?” is simply a classic, stunning song, (like Hunt’s “2016” or Sloan’s “Thoughts”) and sometimes that is all you need to make the perfect thoughtful heartbreak song.

Sasha Sloan & Sam Hunt's new song, "when was it over?" is available now, April 23rd

Sasha Sloan & Sam Hunt’s new song, “when was it over?” is available now, April 23rd

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

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

“when was it over?” 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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BREAKING: Chris Stapleton Reveals 2021 ‘All-American Road Show’ Tour Dates

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Chris Stapleton has officially released tour dates for The All-American Road Show kicking off this July and ending in June 2022. Check out the full list of dates below.

Joining Chris Stapleton on tour will be varying show openers such as Caylee Hammack, Dwight Yoakam, Elle King, Jamey Johnson, Kendell Marvel, Margo Price, Mavis Staples, Nikki Lane, Sheryl Crow, The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell, The Highwomen, The Marcus King Band, Willie Nelson, and Yola.

Ticket sales for new shows begin April 30th. Sign up for presale tickets at StapletonFanClub.com. Visit chrisstapleton.com/tour for more information. For any further previous ticket inquiries, fans are advised to reach out to point of purchase.

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

Check out the dates below for the full list of shows…

 

CHRIS STAPLETON’S “ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW”

New shows in BOLD, and on-sale April 30, May 7 or June 11 at 10:00am local time, see below for details

July 17—Chicago, IL—Wrigley Field%%

July 28—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion†

July 29—Gilford, NH— Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion†

July 30—Gilford, NH—Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion† (on-sale June 11)

August 5—Cuyahoga Falls, OH—Blossom Music Center‡

August 6—Clarkston, MI—DTE Energy Music Theatre‡ (on-sale April 30)

August 7—Clarkston, MI—DTE Energy Music Theatre* (on-sale April 30)

August 12—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion‡

August 13—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek‡

August 14—Bristow, VA—Jiffy Lube Live‡ (on-sale June 11)

August 21—Arlington, TX—Globe Life Field#

August 26—Tampa, FL—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^ (on-sale April 30)

August 27—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^ (on-sale June 11)

August 28—Atlanta, GA—Cellaris Amphitheatre at Lakewood^ (on-sale June 11)

September 16—Maryland Heights, MO—Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre+ (on-sale June 11)

September 17—Birmingham, AL—Oak Mountain Amphitheatre+ (on-sale April 30)

September 18—Orange Beach, AL—The Wharf Amphitheatre+ (on-sale May 7)

September 23—Bethel, NY—Bethel Woods Center for the Arts° (on-sale April 30)

September 24—Burgettstown, PA—Pavilion at Star Lake° (on-sale April 30)

September 25—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center§ (on-sale June 11)

September 30—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater% (on-sale April 30)

October 1—Camden, NJ—BB&T Pavilion%

October 2—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center%

October 7—Syracuse, NY—St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview^

October 8—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden+

October 9—Holmdel, NJ—PNC Bank Arts Center^

October 14—Columbia, MO—Mizzou Arena+

October 15—Lincoln, NE—Pinnacle Bank Arena+

October 16—Sioux Falls, SD—Denny Sanford PREMIER Center+

October 21—Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center+ (on-sale June 11)

October 22—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena+

October 23—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena+

October 28—Lubbock, TX—United Supermarket Arena**

October 29—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater**

October 30—Phoenix, AZ—Ak-Chin Pavilion**

November 4—Austin, TX—Frank Erwin Center**

November 5—Tulsa, OK—BOK Center**

November 6—The Woodlands, TX—Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion** (on-sale April 30)

November 18—Orlando, FL—Amway Center^

November 19—Estero, FL—Hertz Arena^

November 20—West Palm Beach, FL—iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^ (on-sale April 30)

December 3—Memphis, TN—FedEx Forum+ (on-sale April 30)

December 4—Biloxi, MS—Mississippi Coast Coliseum+

December 5—Knoxville, TN—Thompson-Boling Arena+

April 20, 2022—Toledo, OH—Huntington Center^^

April 21, 2022—Columbus, OH—Schottenstein Center^^

April 23, 2022—Lexington, KY—A Concert for Kentucky – Kroger Field##

June 2, 2022—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Arena††

June 3, 2022—Ridgefield, WA—Sunlight Supple Amphitheater††

June 4, 2022—George, WA—Gorge Amphitheater††

June 11, 2022—San Bernardino, CA—Glen Helen Amphitheater‡‡

June 16, 2022—Bakersfield, CA—Mechanics Bank Arena††

June 17, 2022—Wheatland, CA—Toyota Amphitheatre††

June 18, 2022—Mountain View, CA—Shoreline Amphitheatre††

June 23, 2022—West Valley City, UT—Usana Amphitheater§§

June 24, 2022—Denver, CO—Ball Arena§§

June 25, 2022—Denver, CO—Ball Arena§§

“ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW” SPECIAL GUESTS

%%with special guests The Highwomen, Mavis Staples and The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell

†with special guests Elle King and Nikki Lane

‡with special guests Elle King and Kendell Marvel

*with special guests Yola and Kendell Marvel

#with special guests Wille Nelson, Jamey Johnson and Yola

^with special guests Sheryl Crow and Kendell Marvel

+with special guests The Marcus King Band and Yola

°with special guests Margo Price and Kendell Marvel

  • with special guests TBD

%with special guests The Marcus King Band and Caylee Hammack

**with special guests Jamey Johnson and Yola

^^with special guests Margo Price and Yola

##with special guests Willie Nelson & Family, Sheryl Crow and Yola

BREAKING: Luke Bryan Reveals 2021 ‘Proud To Be Right Here’ Tour Dates

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Luke Bryan has revealed The Proud To Be Right Here Tour dates kicking off this Summer 2021. Check out the full list of dates below.

Joining Luke Bryan on tour will be show openers, Dylan Scott, Runaway June, and Caylee Hammack, although some shows will vary.

Tickets previously purchased for Bryan’s Proud To Be Right Here Tour will be honored on the newly rescheduled dates as indicated below *. NEW concert dates on the schedule will be available for presale to Luke’s fan club, the Nut House, on Tuesday, April 27th and on sale to the public beginning Friday, April 30 at 10AM local time at lukebryan.com.

For any further previous ticket inquiries, fans are advised to reach out to point of purchase.

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

Check out the dates below for the full list of shows…

2021 THE PROUD TO BE RIGHT HERE TOUR DATES

July 8 — Syracuse, NY // St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

July 9 — Hershey, PA // Hersheypark Stadium

July 10  — Boston, MA // Xfinity Center

July 16 — Hartford, CT // Xfinity Theatre *

July 17  — Bristow, VA // Jiffy Lube Live

July 18  — Holmdel, NJ // PNC Bank Arts Center

July 22  — Cincinnati, OH // Riverbend Music Center *

July 23  — Charlotte, NC // PNC Music Pavilion

July 24  — Raleigh, NC // Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

July 30  — Nashville, TN // Bridgestone Arena

July 31  — Orange Beach, AL // The Wharf *

Aug 5 — Bangor, ME // Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion

Aug 6 — Gilford, NH // Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Aug 7 — Gilford, NH // Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Aug 8 — Philadelphia, PA // BB&T Pavilion

Aug 12 — Columbia, MD // Merriweather Post Pavilion

Aug 13 — Wantagh, NY // Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Aug 14  — Darien Center, NY // Darien Lake Amphitheater *

Aug 19  — St. Louis, MO // Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Aug 20 — Indianapolis, IN // Ruoff Music Center

Aug 21 — Chicago, IL // Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Aug 27 — Rogers, AR // Walmart AMP

Aug 28 — Dallas, TX // Dos Equis Pavilion

Aug 29  — Brandon, MS // Brandon Amphitheater *

Sept 3 — Welch, MN // Treasure Island Amphitheater

Sept 23 — San Diego, CA // North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sept 24 — Phoenix, AZ // AK-Chin Pavilion

Sept 30 — Bend, OR // Les Schwab Amphitheater

Oct 1 — Bend, OR // Les Schwab Amphitheater

Oct 2 — Portland, OR // Sunlight Supply Amphitheater

Oct 8 — Los Angeles, CA // STAPLES Center *

Oct 9 — Mountain View, CA // Shoreline Amphitheatre

Oct 10 — Sacramento, CA // Toyota Amphitheatre

Oct 14 — Irvine, CA // FivePoint Amphitheatre

Oct 15 — Fresno, CA // Save Mart Center *

Oct 16 — San Bernardino, CA // Glen Helen Amphitheater *

 

*indicates concerts that have been rescheduled to these dates

Dylan Scott on all dates except July 8-18

Caylee Hammack on all dates through August 14

Runaway June on all dates beginning August 19

DJ Rock on all dates

Luke Combs Confirms New Music Video Will Include Real-Life Wedding Footage

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In a recent post to his fan club, The Bootleggers, Luke Combs shared a big secret. The highly anticipated music video for his current single, “Forever After All” is finally coming. Fans can expect the video on Wednesday, April 28th at 8PM ET. That’s not all! Combs also added that the video will include special footage from his real-life wedding. Check back Wednesday for the video.

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

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

For the latest new country music tunes, follow our  ‘New Country Music’ playlist for your weekly new country music fix.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: The Latest in Country Music – 4/23/21

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – 4/23/21

  • ERIC CHURCH – The final installment of Eric Church’s triple album project, ‘Soul’ is out now. ‘Soul’ is the most eclectic collection yet, showing different sides of The Chief, as he explores a variety of different sounds and styles. Listen now. – More >>
  • BRETT YOUNG – SURPRISE! Brett Young just announced a brand new album, ‘Weekends Look A Little Different These Days’, due out June 4th, and dropped a new summer-ready song, “Not Yet”. – More >>
  • JUSTIN MOORE – Justin Moore’s new album, ‘Straight Outta The Country’ is a quintessential mix of modern and contemporary country, Moore’s small-town charm shining on tales of simpler times, country living, celebrating life, and lost love. – More >>
  • CHRIS LANE – It has been nearly two years since new music from Chris Lane. Today, the singer-songwriter drops a brand new track, “Fill Them Boots”. – More >>
  • ADAM DOLEAC – Adam Doleac just dropped a romantic new song “Coulda Loved You Longer”, listen here. – More >>
  • ELVIE SHANE – With six new songs on his debut EP ‘County Roads’, Elvie Shane manages to tell fans exactly who he is, what he is about, and the music he wants to create. Listen here. – More >>
  • JAMESON RODGERS – Jameson Rodgers just released his highly anticipated EP, ‘In It for the Money’ with hit song “Some Girls” and current chart-climber with Luke Combs, “Cold Beer Calling My Name”. Check out the full project here. – More >>
  • KYLIE FREY & RANDY HOUSER – Kylie Frey has joined forces with incredible vocalist, Randy Houser on an amazing duet called “Horses In Heaven”, listen here. – More >>
  • JORDAN ROWE – Jordan Rowe’s new song “More Me” showcases honest conviction and clear talent, making this song a real standout! Listen here. – More >>
  • LATHAN WARLICK – Lathan Warlick’s debut EP, ‘My Way’ is full of collaborations with artists like Tyler Hubbard, Lauren Alaina, and Russell Dickerson, blending hip hop, country, and gospel, check out the full innovative project here. – More >>
  • ROMAN ALEXANDER & ASHLEY COOKE – Roman Alexander joins forces with Ashley Cooke on reimagined version of “Between You & Me” making for an incredible duet. – More >>

Take a listen to all of these tracks and more here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Jordan Rowe Delivers Brand New Track “More Me”

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Jordan Rowe just released a brand new track, “More Me” available now, April 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Jordan Rowe's new song, "More Me" is available now, April 23rd

Jordan Rowe’s new song, “More Me” is available now, April 23rd

Last year we interviewed newcomer, Jordan Rowe for our Swag Spotlight Artist feature, and we knew then that he was an entertainer we had to keep our eye on. A River House artist, Rowe is a killer songwriter and vocalist; however, today’s song is an outside cut that he was proud to record. The singer released a song that feels made for him called “More Me.”

Twangy, yet modern, Rowe’s vocals fit this song perfectly. Written by hitmakers, Corey Crowder, Cole Taylor, and Randy Montana, “More Me” is the perfect country song for so many reasons. Rowe shared in a recent press release, “I usually write 3-5 songs a week, but I heard “More Me” and felt like exactly what I wanted to say as an artist.”

“I’m a little more me when I’m loving on you // Like it’s what this boy was born to do // Little more what I am // Little less what I ain’t // trying to think of somewhere better, but baby I can’t // It’s like the good Lord got me where he wants me to be // ‘Cause when I’m loving on you I’m a little more me”

The song effortlessly portrays what it’s like to be in a relationship that makes you feel exactly like who you are meant to be. We all know those people and those places that put us at ease and allow us to authentically be ourselves, and that’s the message of this song. Rowe’s honest conviction and clear talent make this song a true standout.

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

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

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

Roman Alexander and Ashley Cooke Duet on “Between You & Me”

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Roman Alexander joined forces with Ashley Cooke on a reimagined duet version of “Between You & Me” available now, April 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Roman Alexander, this week’s Swag Spotlight Artist, is keeping busy with a slew of new music releases. Just this past November 2020, Alexander released his debut EP, Between You and Me. The 5-track project includes his “Cocktail Conversations” and the original version of “Between You and Me”. He also released an acoustic version of both songs last month, along with another song from the EP, “Bad for Me”. Right around the same time, he joined Alana Springsteen on her single “Trying Not To”.

Now, Alexander has just released a new version of “Between You and Me”, this time adding an incredible duet with talented singer-songwriter, Ashley Cooke. Cooke, is a rising new artist who has risen to fame over the last few months in part thanks to TikTok and has also recently released new music, her first two singles: “Jealous of the Sky” and “Sunday Morning Kinda Saturday Night”. 

The two up-and-coming artists are a perfect pair in their version of “Between You and Me”. Alexander said that the decision to drop a new version of the song with Cooke was an easy one. When his manager suggested a female artist joining him on the song to “throw some fuel on the fire and keep things going”, Alexander said “what about Ashley Cooke? It was a no brain,” he tells us in our spotlight interview. After hearing the two collaborate on this version, we couldn’t agree more. 

“Between You & Me” is a song about two people who just want to get as close to each other as possible, emotionally and physically. Adding Cooke as the female vocal and making the song a duet takes the story from a thought and a one-sided conversation to a mutual feeling. Rather than just a hope for him, it makes it something that you know they both want to happen. 

Roman Alexander & Ashley Cooke's, "Between You & Me" is available now, April 23rd

Roman Alexander & Ashley Cooke’s, “Between You & Me” is available now, April 23rd

“Between you and me // All I can think about // Is leaving here early to get you alone // Pulling you into me, not even music on // Nothing but you, my tee, white sheets // Between you and me”

Alexander and Cooke are both rising singer-songwriters and are each incredible vocalists. We’re not just excited about what’s ahead for them both, but we’re so happy they had the chance to collaborate together so early on in their careers, as they’re both promising faces for the future of country music.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Roman Alexander/Ashley Cooke announcements and releases.

To keep up with Roman Alexander, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
To keep up with Ashley Cooke, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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

Kylie Frey and Randy Houser Team Up on New Song “Horses In Heaven”

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Kylie Frey and Randy Houser are teaming up on a brand new song, “Horses In Heaven,” available now, April 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Kylie Frey and Randy Houser's "Horses In Heaven" is available now, April 23rd

Kylie Frey and Randy Houser’s “Horses In Heaven” is available now, April 23rd

We are here for a good collaboration, and today we got one! Former Swag Spotlight artist, Kylie Frey has joined forces with incredible vocalist, Randy Houser on a brand new song. Frey’s new single with Houser is an amazing duet called “Horses In Heaven.”

The rising country songstress collaborating with chart-topper, Houser is a collaboration we never knew that we needed! The song is a tribute to Frey’s late grandfather, who was an inspiration and a rock for the singer throughout her life. Her vocals soar on the song, but the combination of Houser’s vocals during the chorus takes the song to the next level. The collaboration came about when one of Houser’s buddies played Frey’s song. “I felt like it was telling a story I knew. Right then, I wanted to sing on the track,” he shared in a recent press release.

“ I don’t know if he’s roaming around just to pass the time // Somewhere up there, on the other side // Checking a fence line just as the sun is setting // But y’all I’m sure that he’s riding horses in heaven”

The former rodeo star does her grandfather proud, sharing about all the reasons she looked up to him. She shares that her grandfather taught her how to ride and was a constant encouragement in her life. This completely comes through with each lyric sung, and it really makes the listener feel closer to Frey as an artist and as a person.

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Kylie Frey & Randy Houser releases.

To keep up with Kylie Frey, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
To keep up with Randy Houser, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

“Horses In Heaven” 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.

Lathan Warlick: My Way – EP Review

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Lathan Warlick’s debut EP, My Way is available now, April 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Full of collaborations with artists like Tyler Hubbard, Lauren Alaina, and Russell Dickerson, check out the full project First Impression review here.

My Way, country music newcomer, Lathan Warlick’s major-label debut project was released today, April 23rd. The eight-track collaboration EP features seven different Nashville stars including Matt Stell, Russell Dickerson, Lauren Alaina, RaeLynn, Dustin Lynch, High Valley, and Tyler Hubbard.

Many artists today blend aspects of multiple genres in their music, and country artists are no different. Back in the early 2010s, acts like Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line introduced Nashville to ‘country rap’ and paved the way for other artists such as Colt Ford, Upchurch, and many more. After a slight decline a few years later, Lil Nas X brought it back into the mainstream with his mega-hit “Old Town Road,” which inspired acts like Breland, and now Lathan Warlick. Warlick combines elements of country and gospel into his thumping hip-hop beats. His musical mission is to spread messages of faith and positivity under his signature mantra: “do different, be different.”

“Merging Hip Hop, Country, and Gospel all on one project is definitely something given from The Most High,” Warlick admitted in a recent press release. “Time to give the world something different since I get to have it ‘My Way.’”

The title track starts off the record. With its ‘bass-meets-banjo’ sound, it could easily fit into any country tailgate playlist. He and Hubbard describe what a perfect day would feel like if they had it “their way.”

“Roots” with RaeLynn and “Over Yonder” featuring Matt Stell were also previously released. The former recognizes all the beautiful and hard-working small-town women who appreciate where they’re from. The latter contains a heavy amount of steel and electric guitar, as Warlick calls for unity between people of all colors and demographics.

In “In His Hands” and “Gotta Be God,” Warlick strays from his fun, feel-good tunes to express the role faith plays in his life. In the former, Warlick and Alaina show their gratitude for God, stating even after making numerous mistakes in life, he never gave up on them and showed them the strength to find their path and succeed. In the latter, Warlick tells the personal story of confronting a shooter and looking death in the face. He credits God for getting him out of the life-threatening situation and giving him a second chance. Russell Dickerson sings the bridge and the choruses…

“Gotta be God, gotta be him // Pulling me out of that mess I was in // Look at me now, look at me then // Good lord knows wasn’t nothing I did // A boy like me to get what I got // yeah can’t nobody tell me it’s not, no it’s gotta be God’

Warlick and Lynch praise the country life in “Way Out Here” a mid-tempo pop-country crossover. The grind that a small-town farmer puts in is all worth it when you’re lying under the stars at night with the one you love. “My Dawgs” is the heaviest rap-leaning song on the EP and is the only one without a feature. Warlick discusses the importance of cutting negative people out of your life and spending more time with the ones who truly care for you and have your back. The final track, “Runaway Train” is another song for the playlist. Warlick and High Valley sing about putting the pedal down, living life to the fullest, and not looking back on past mistakes.

“You got me like girl, tell me baby where you wanna go // Let me take you there where it’s care-free, you and me, rolling like a tumbleweed // Cross two lanes, just like we on a runaway train”

Although the lyrics aren’t ground-breaking, Warlick has created an entirely new sound. Hip-hop and gospel are difficult genres to bind; perhaps country is the element that makes it work. It may be too early to tell, but we could have a potential trailblazer in the making.

Lathan Warlick's debut EP, 'My Way' is available now, April 23rd

Lathan Warlick’s debut EP, ‘My Way’ is available now, April 23rd

TRACKLIST:

  1. “My Way” feat. Tyler Hubbard
  2. “Roots” feat. RaeLynn
  3. “In His Hands” feat. Lauren Alaina
  4. “Over Yonder” feat. Matt Stell
  5. “My Dawgs”
  6. “Gotta Be God” feat. Russell Dickerson
  7. “Way Out Here” feat. Dustin Lynch
  8. “Runaway Train” feat. High Valley

NYCS Top Picks:

  1. In His Hands
  2. Runaway Train

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

To keep up with Lathan Warlick, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

My Way 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.