Chris Young releases new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Country music mainstay, Chris Young is finally cranking out more new music. The singer-songwriter released two new songs back in January, and now we have another new anthem. Young’s new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” is officially out now.
“When I first heard this song, I immediately connected with the groove and the lyrics with nods to so many things I can personally relate to,” shared Young in a recent press release. “It made me think back to when I first got started playing country dive bars and it was the same kind of thing. I drove a beat-up truck to and from gigs where I played music hoping the audiences would relate… and if I’m being honest, hoping the girls would like it too. Young love and Saturday nights are things that just go together and this feels like one of those big summer songs where you just want to roll the windows down, crank up the volume, and just drive around to it.”
Written by Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, and Josh Thompson, as well as, credits David Bowie whose legendary guitar lick is featured on the song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” is a high-energy, country-rock anthem. Young does it justice, adding his incredible vocals to the mix. The song is all about honesty, fun, and just having a good time and not taking life so seriously. This song is primed for the stage.
Hopefully this new song marks a new era of music for Young coming soon!
Chris Young shares brand new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” 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.
“Young Love & Saturday Nights” 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chris-young-song-music.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-07-21 01:54:392023-07-21 01:54:39Chris Young Shares New Song “Young Love & Saturday Nights”
Kolby Cooper releases new song, “Kill Me,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
The Boy from Anderson County continues to create music that feels authentic to him! Kolby Cooper knows exactly who he is as a country artist. His latest single, “Kill Me” features the uptempo, storytelling qualities we love in a Kolby Cooper song.
The new song showcases all of Cooper’s talent. His vocals are on full display as he sings about the push and pull of a relationship. The song is full of desire, lust, love, and everything in between. Cooper manages to keep the listener hanging on every lyric of this magnificent new song.
Cooper is one of the most talented rising artists in country music right now. His powerful vocals and songwriting prowess combined with his honesty and blazing instrumentals make the listener excited for each and every new song. “Kill Me” is a great song for the budding artist.
Kolby Cooper shares brand new song, “Kill Me,” 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 Kolby Cooper releases.
“Kill Me” 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kolby-cooper-song.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-07-21 01:49:402023-07-21 01:49:40Kolby Cooper Drops Brand New Country-Rock Song “Kill Me”
Neon Union shares brand new EP, Double Wide Castle Sessions, out now, July 21st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new EP now.
One of country music’s newest rising duos, Neon Union (Andrew Millsaps and Leo Brooks) is officially releasing their brand new debut EP, Double Wide Castle Sessions. The record features five songs that distinctly showcase their individual and collective talents as vocalists and songwriters.
Each of the five songs play to the duo’s never-ending list of strengths. The record kicks off with “Redneck Rich.” On the single, Neon Union celebrates loving life no matter how “rich” you are. The song is a true anthem for the blue-collar person, but invites anyone who loves the country lifestyle in with open arms. “Redneck Rich” is a fun-loving anthem that is stage-ready. “How You Don’t” is another true anthem off the record that comes later in the project.
The unique production and killer story-telling continue on the next song of the EP. “This Thing” is a special-kind of love song. Neon Union once again bring a relatable, yet celebratory vibe to their music. On “This Thing,” the men appear confident and ready to commit.
“This thing has kinda got a ring // Like the pretty one down at the diamond shop // This thing is kinda pink champagne // And a cake with me and the bride on top // It’s a little white church in June // With a couple of tickets to a Cozumel honeymoon // On a big jet plane with the same last name, say I do // And baby lets do this thing”
On “Country Radio Song,” Neon Union slows things down a bit, while still drawing in the listener. The song is the perfect combination of relatability and authenticity. The vulnerable nature of wanting to spin your person around, while listening to a country song is both heartfelt and real, two qualities that Neon Union often bring to their music.
Neon Union end the record with one of our favorites off the project, “American Dirt.” The project is the one-true slow jam on the record. While all of the songs have heart and depth, “American Dirt” leads the pack. A true story of resilience, the track is a true ode to both country living and the people that do not give up no matter what obstacles are in their way. Neon Union proves both their songwriting prowess and incredible vocals on this one-of-a-kind new song.
Double Wide Castle Sessions EP is an incredible body of work for Neon Union. Unapologetically sticking to who they are and what they have to say, the debut EP is a perfect introduction to their rising talent.
Double Wide Castle Sessions EP Track List:
Redneck Rich
This Thing
Country Radio Song
How You Don’t
American Dirt
Neon Union shares brand new EP, ‘Double Wide Castle Sessions,’ 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 Neon Union releases.
Double Wide Castles Sessions 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.
Ashley Cooke’s debut album, Shot In The Darkis out now, July 21st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new music here.
With a voice that’s powerful yet personable and an approachable style of lyricism that hearkens back to the early days of Taylor Swift or Kelsea Ballerini, country newcomer Ashley Cooke offers her powerful debut, shot in the dark, out now.
Of the 24 tracks on her Big Loud/ Back Blocks Music release, Cooke co-penned all but four, collaborating with Nashville heavy hitters ranging from fellow artists like Colbie Caillat, Lainey Wilson, and Ryan Hurd to acclaimed songwriters like Josh Kerr, Nicolle Galyon, and Josh Osborne.
For the Parkland, Florida native, who began gaining buzz on TikTok during the Covid pandemic, this album release is the logical next step. “The last year of my life has been crazy and wonderful in so many ways, but I think the next year might be even better…It’s been full of bucket list moments for me… I made my Opry debut, signed my first deals, went on tours with my heroes, and lived a lot of life in the moments in between. This album is about all of that — and it’s about the magic that can come if you really take risks in life and love,” shared the singer-songwriter. “I can’t wait for each of you to hear it. Thank you to everyone who helped get me here, and thank you for making me feel so safe to take a shot in the dark.”
The album’s title track is just one of many standouts, a simple ode to the path to a new love, found unexpectedly in a dark bar and aided by some liquid courage. “Last call, first kiss a little bit drunk // Who knew two straight tequilas on a debit card // Would wind us up right where we are,” She sings. “So here’s to, two strangers in the back of a bar // Taking a shot in the dark.”
Likewise, songs like “next to you,” “good thing going,” and “back in the saddle” also celebrate the bloom of new love and the excitement that comes along with it. “next to you” is an especially poignant and sparse ballad that finds Cooke celebrating the type of love she didn’t know existed. “I’ve been living dreams lately // but they don’t hold a candle to // waking up next to you.” Similarly, the wedding-ready “never ‘til now” finds Cooke trading verses with Brett Young as they celebrate the person that makes everything makes sense. “I never wanted to tap my brakes // I never wanted to settle down // I was always one foot out the door // I never thought about turning ’round // Never saw myself with a white picket fence dug into the ground // Never ’til now”
Other duets contribute stellar moments on Cooke’s debut, enlisting rising country stars like Nate Smith and Jackson Dean, in addition to Caillat. Smith joins the singer-songwriter on the double entendre, heartbreak-laden “see you around,” while Dean lends his raspy voice to ““what are you on fire about?,” which finds the pair musing that the flame between them has burned out.
Meanwhile, it’s her blistering duet with Caillat that enables her to make a statement, similar to that of Carly Pearce’s hit “Next Girl.” Here, the pair trade verses about a toxic ex, warning his new girlfriend to be cautious with her new beau.
“This ain’t me being mean, girl // I just hate to see a good heart hangin’ on a string, girl // It sure looks a lot like love // But what you don’t see girl // Is all those cards slid so far up his sleeve girl // When he says you’re the only one // Take it from me, yeah it’s just another thing // That he doesn’t mean, girl // Aw that he doesn’t mean, girl”
That honesty continues throughout the album, weaving its way through songs like “getting into,” “gonna get,” and “tryin’ to love you.” On the former, she’s warning a suitor to be prepared for a relationship. “Before you get into my car, into my bed, into my heart, my head,” She warns. “Know what you’re getting into.” Meanwhile, “tryin’ to love you” has her caught up with someone who is perfect on paper, but isn’t quite clicking. “It ain’t your fault // it’s hard to start a fire when you can’t make one spark fly // the trouble with trying to love you // is I shouldn’t have to try.”
Relationships ending are a prevalent theme throughout the LP, weaving its way through tracks like “tastes like,” “moving on with grace,” “i almost do,” “your place,” and “build a bridge.” What Cooke does brilliantly here is show every aspect of a relationship ending and the range of emotions. The album opener, “tastes like” finds her comparing whiskey to a former flame, while “i almost do” has her struggling not to reach out to an ex. On “moving on with grace,” Cooke cleverly finds solace at the bar, unapologetically drowning her sorrows in Jack Daniels, while her ex has moved on with a girl named Grace.
Cooke also shines on ballads, including “enough to leave,” which finds her knowing she’s not right for someone and loving them enough to move on. Meanwhile, “it’s been a year” is a poignant look at how fast time passes and how much things can change in one year. “And I ain’t sayin’ it ain’t been a good one // It’s been a did a lot more than I thought I could one // It’s been three hundred sixty five of record lows and record highs // Loving and losing, fun and confusing, praying and shifting gears // For the minute you got, it’s probably a lot, more than you wanna hear // So all I’ll say is, it’s been a year”
The album’s closing track is one of its strongest standouts, as “state i’m in” is an especially poignant ballad that has her grappling with being a young touring artist while also comparing herself to her peers. With her pristine voice shining over twangy guitars, she examines her place in life.
Speaking to Whiskey Riff, she revealed of the song, “I was in a tour van, touring around the country as we do as young artists, and I was scrolling through Instagram and I was seeing so many of my friends posting that they’re getting married, or having babies, and all these exciting things in their life. And I was just so excited for them. And I took a deep breath and I realized, like, ‘Wow, I’m so excited for them and I’m so happy for me that I’m in such a different phase of my life than they are.’ And it’s beautiful that we can have such different lives at the same age…”
On Shot In The Dark, Ashley Cooke is unfiltered and unfettered, positioning herself as a powerful female country artist for the next generation.
Country Swag Picks:
see you around (with Nate Smith)
mean girl (with Colbie Caillat)
shot in the dark
moving on with grace
state i’m in
enough to leave
Shot In The Dark Track List:
tastes like (AshleyCooke, Jordan Minton, Emily Weisband, Corey Crowder)
it’s been a year (AshleyCooke, Will Weatherly, Brett Tyler)
see you around (feat. Nate Smith) (AshleyCooke, Brett Tyler, Will Bundy)
shot in the dark (AshleyCooke, Jordan Minton, Emily Weisband, Corey Crowder)
moving on with grace (AshleyCooke, Rocky Block, Jake Mitchell)
getting into (AshleyCooke, Emily Weisband, Will Weatherly)
enough to leave (AshleyCooke, Matt Roy, Lauren Weintraub)
i almost do (AshleyCooke, Trevor Rosen, Josh Osborne)
mean girl (feat. Colbie Caillat) (AshleyCooke, Colbie Caillat, Nicolle Galyon, Jimmy
Robbins)
running back (AshleyCooke, Emily Weisband, Will Weatherly)
good thing going (AshleyCooke, Matt Dragstrem, Brett Tyler, Geoff Warburton)
next to you (AshleyCooke)
good to be back (AshleyCooke, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers, Alysa Vanderheym)
what are you on fire about (feat. Jackson Dean) (Lainey Wilson, Jason Nix, Luke Dick)
say no more (Devin Dawson, Donovan Woods, Travis Wood)
tryin’ to love you (AshleyCooke, Hillary Lindsey, Chase McGill, Jimmy Robbins)
back in the saddle (Josh Kerr, Jordan Reynolds, Jordan Minton)
your place (AshleyCooke, Jordan Minton, Mark Trussell)
dirt on ’em (AshleyCooke, Jessi Alexander, Aysa Vanderheym)
build a bridge (Sasha Sloan, Ryan Hurd, Geoff Warburton, Henry Agincourt Allen)
get you (AshleyCooke, Jacob Durrett, John Byron)
never til now (AshleyCooke, Matt Roy)
gonna get (AshleyCooke, Sasha Sloan, Blake Pendergrass, David Garcia)
state i’m in (AshleyCooke, Emily Weisband, Jordan Reynolds)
Ashley Cooke’s debut album, ‘Shot In The Dark’ is officially out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Ashley Cooke announcements and releases.
A Shot In The Dark 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ashley-cooke.jpg6301200Nicole Pieringhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngNicole Piering2023-07-21 01:33:002023-07-21 01:33:00Ashley Cooke: ‘Shot In The Dark’ Debut Album Review
Who is Tigirlily Gold? The singer-songwriters joined us to chat about their journey to country music. Get to know the rising stars here…
Tigirlily Gold // Credit: Jared Olson
Quick Facts:
Full Name – Tigirlily Gold (Kendra & Krista Slaubaugh)
Birthdate – Kendra – January 19th; Krista – April 26th
Hometown – Hazen, North Dakota
Current City – Nashville, TN
Musical Influences – Taylor Swift, The Chicks, Lady A, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts
Label – Monument Records
Current Single – “Shoot Tequila” (as of date of article 7/19/23)
The Beginning:
Today’s rising artist is one you may recognize. Sister-duo, Tigirlily Gold, comprised of Kendra and Krista, are incredible singers and songwriters. Keep reading to learn more about their impressive story so far.
Growing up in North Dakota, the women of Tigirlily Gold have always loved music. “We’re sisters, so we grew up singing together, listening to music together, singing at church, and any local event that was going on they would ask us to sing at,” they shared. “Krista started writing songs at ten years old and playing guitar, and I had been in piano lessons, since 2nd grade,” shared Kendra.
At an early age, the singer-songwriters found inspiration in all of the music they listened to. “We grew up on 2000s country radio. So a lot of bands like Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, even Adele, Taylor Swift, Little Big Town. Anything with harmony we were always drawn to. We loved the song “We The Pieces” by The Wreckers,” they shared. “We also look up to our ladies in country music quite a bit. Miranda [Lambert], Carrie [Underwood], Shania [Twain], Faith Hill, and ultimately we saw them on their arena tours and we said “hey if we ever get a chance to create this kind of career and play shows for thousands of people, that is exactly what we want to do in the long run.”
As the sisters started writing their own music, they learned that performing was part of their path. “Once Krista started writing songs was when we started to get the performing bug and maybe taking this more seriously. At 14 and 16, we officially started Tigirlily Gold, when we were in high school. We started touring around the midwest and surrounding states, and eventually started making trips back and forth to Nashville to see what it was all about.”
The Turning Point:
With a firm goal of making it to Nashville in mind, Tigirlily Gold set out to make that dream a reality. “After Krista graduated high school in 2016, we toured around the midwest for a year, saving up money to move to Nashville,” shared Kendra. “We knew we had to be in Nashville to take this somewhere bigger, so that was always the goal,” added Krista.
In 2017, Tigirlily Gold officially made the move to music city. “We moved down in 2017, and we kind of knew that we were going to be starting over in the sense that we knew we were going to be a small fish in a big pond, so we really put our heads down and worked really hard and got our music business degrees from Belmont University, and while we were doing that we would write with anyone who would write with us, and then we started playing down on Broadway. We started at Nudie’s Honky Tonk, and made our way down to Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row.”
Armed with talent and a strong work ethic, the singer-songwriters were determined to make it in the country music industry. “Growing up in North Dakota, we didn’t actually know you could do this for a living or as a career, but once we knew that and realized that it was like okay nope, this is what we’re doing, there’s no plan b.”
After grinding three days a week, playing at bars on Broadway, the ladies finally landed themselves a record deal with Monument Records. “Eventually the pandemic hit, and we didn’t necessarily know exactly what turn our career was going to take. We signed a record deal with Monument Records into the pandemic which was a huge blessing, and it’s been amazing to work with them.”
Today:
Flash forward to today, Tigirlily Gold already released two EPs, including their most recent project, Blonde “The four song EP is basically a teaser of the full thing that’s coming,” they shared. “You have “Blonde” that’s a really fun, girl anthem. Then you have “Shoot Tequila,” which is honky-tonk inspired. We have “Move On” as well which is a little more flirty, sultry, vibes, but still super fun. Then we have “Hometown Song” which is definitely the most vulnerable song on the EP and almost like a letter to our hometown. But we really just wanted to start the year off with a bang and get people excited for this music and more to come. This EP really shows where we’re at in life right now, our sound, and what we’re all about, and we’re really excited that people have been gravitating towards it.”
While all the songs on the project are impressive, “Hometown Song” stands out for good reason. “Our kind of roadblock [in writing a song about our hometown ] was that we weren’t being completely honest about how we feel about our hometown. It’s not 100% love and it’s not 100% hate, and there’s not a lot of country songs that talk about the in-between, push and pull of being in the same town for 18, 19 years of your life.”
The EP marks the first half of an album that is slated for release sooner rather than later. The songstresses are already playing the unreleased songs out on the road. Fans can catch Tigirlily Gold playing shows and the festival circuit, and stay tuned for more new music, coming soon!
Connect:
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Tigirlily Gold releases.
Tigirlily Gold’s music 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tigirlily-gold.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-07-19 02:00:392023-07-21 02:02:13Who is Tigirlily Gold? The Story Behind Their Journey to Country Music
Luke Combs continues his streak of number ones with his 16th song to top the country charts, “Fast Car.” Get all the details here!
Luke Combs continues to share music with his fans that speak to his upbringing and personal life. Combs’ decision to include a cover of Tracy Chapman’s famed song, “Fast Car” on his album went against the grain, but it clearly worked. As someone who grew up listening to that song, Combs clearly has a special place in his heart for the iconic track. Today country radio rewards the risk he took, and “Fast Car’ marks the entertainer’s 16th number one single.
“Fast Car” is one of those songs that captivates every listener. Combs’ rendition brings a country-flair to the honest and authentic track. Every time you listen to the song, you know how special it is to the singer, who shared his love for the song long before its release.
According to a press release, the singer shared, “[My dad] played me all kinds of music and one of the first songs that I remember hearing, he popped a cassette in, and I loved this whole album,” adding later, ““There was this one song that really stuck out to me. It was called “Fast Car.” That song meant a lot to me since then—for my whole life. I always think about my dad when it comes on and us spending time together.”
“You got a fast car // I got a plan to get us out of here // I been working at the convenience store // Managed to save just a little bit of money // Won’t have to drive too far // Just across the border and into the city // You and I can both get jobs // Finally see what it means to be living”
Congrats to Combs and his team on another monumental feat! It’s only a matter of time before his next radio single hits the top of the charts.
Fans can catch the number one single and many more on one of Combs’ many tour dates. Check out his full schedule here.
Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Luke Combs announcements and releases.
“Fast Car” 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/luke-combs-new-music-2020.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-07-17 12:47:412023-07-17 12:47:41Luke Combs Goes Number One with Iconic “Fast Car” Cover
Dan + Shay share brand new music and announce new album, coming this September. Listen to the new music and get all the details here!
After a purposefully quiet couple of months, Dan + Shay are officially back with more new music! On the heels of their ‘The Voice’ announcement, the platimum-selling duo is sharing even more exciting news. Their next studio album, Bigger Houses will be out on September 15th. The record features twelve songs, three of which are available today, including, “Save Me The Trouble,” “Heartbreak On The Map,” and the title track, “Bigger Houses.”
“Some of our records have been more pop or hip-hop/R&B-infused,” shared Dan Smyers, 1/2 of Dan + Shay. “But on this record, I wanted to make tracks that we could hop up at any bar anywhere with our live band and play the songs as they were recorded. Ultimately, this music, this whole album, is something that I’ll be able to look back on in a decade or two and be really proud of the way it turned out.”
Each of the three released songs showcase different parts of the duo’s growing artistry. On, “Save Me The Trouble,” the singers take the listener on a journey both lyrically and melodically. According to the artists, the song was created to get bigger and bigger as the song progresses. “We wanted to have something that was a real moment, and when we started writing this, it felt like it could be something big. I wanted every section to build, and even in the second chorus, when you’re like, ‘Okay, there’s no way it could possibly get any crazier,’ then Shay takes off even further.”
On “Heartbreak On The Map,” Dan + Shay lean into their country roots. The song is poetic and pensive in nature. However, the true standout of the three songs is the title track, “Bigger Houses.” The song is an all too relatable song about the notion that “the grass isn’t always greener on the other side” and sometimes we have to just be present and count our blessings. Dan + Shay cement the notion that life is all about who you love and not what you have.
This sneak peak of the Bigger Houses LP did its job! The singles keep fans excited for more and more music, and it is clear this album is going to be an incredible one for Dan + Shay!
Bigger Houses Track List:
Breakin’ Up With a Broken Heart – Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Zach Crowell, Ashley Gorley
Save Me The Trouble – Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Ashley Gorley, Jordan Minton, Jordan Reynolds
Heartbreak On The Map – Dan Smyers, Jimmy Robbins, Ernest Keith Smith
Always Gonna Be – Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Ashley Gorley, Jordan Minton, Jordan Reynolds
For The Both of Us – Dan Smyers, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds
Then Again – Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Andy Albert, Lori McKenna, Jordan Reynolds
Heaven + Back – Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson
What Took You So Long – Dan Smyers, Jordan Minton, Jordan Reynolds, Jimmy Robbins
“I”m In Love” 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LEAD-PRESS-IMAGE-Credit-Robby-Klein-scaled.jpg17082560Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-07-16 14:17:262023-07-16 14:17:26Dan + Shay Are Back with Brand New Music + Album Announcement
Hailey Whitters releases new song, “I’m In Love,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Hailey Whitters is back with another fabulously bright song just in time for summer. Read below as we dig deeper into the track.
When Hailey Whitters released her sophomore album The Dream in 2020, she flawlessly introduced listeners into an equal parts glittery and gritty Midwestern, Heartland, and authentically country world that only she could create. Her new song “I’m In Love”, off her forthcoming EP of the same name, dives deeper into that universe.
“Tips in the apron // Hair’s in a braid // Mercury’s all in retrograde // Silver in the spoon // No blue in his blood // He’s in Levi’s // I’m in love”
The song is chock full of amazing imagery, with a line like “two bottles in to a bottle of wine” in the chorus. Whitters and her producer husband Jake Gear successfully capture the lyrics with the sweet sounds of mandolin, banjo, and summer.
Whitters is one of the best songwriters making music right now, so when she takes an outside cut, it is safe to say the song will be fantastic. “I knew the minute I heard this song I had to record it. I didn’t write it (Nicolle Galyon, Lee Miller, & Cameron Bedell did), but I wish I had. I love – pun intended – the quirky language and spirit. Every time I sing it I’m smiling like a big ol sap because it just makes me so happy and puts me in a good mood.”
The I’m In Love EP, which follows her junior album Raised is out July 28th. With a lead single like “I’m In Love” fans are in for a treat as we get to know Hailey Whitters even more. She is truly a one-of-a-kind artist, and it is exciting to see her artistic evolution unfolding before our eyes.
Hailey Whitters shares brand new song, “I’m In Love,” 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 Hailey Whitters releases.
“I”m In Love” 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/hailey-whitters-song.jpg6301200Lucie Bernheimhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngLucie Bernheim2023-07-16 14:09:362023-07-16 14:09:36Hailey Whitters Shares New Song “I’m In Love” Ahead of EP
Part 2 of Alana Springsteen’s debut album, Twenty Something: Figuring It Outis out now, July 14th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Alana Springsteen is an artist to look out for. For her debut album, Springsteen chose to split the record into three parts, giving specific groups of songs in each edition. Today, part 2 of her debut record, Twenty Something: Figuring It Out is officially here, featuring six brand new songs for fans to fall in love with.
While Messing It Upwas heartbreaking and emotional, Figuring It Out has some edge to it. It feels like an elevated, more mature version of Springsteen. The record kicks off with the title track “twenty something,” one of the best on the project. The song speaks to growing up and all of the nuances. “twenty something” embodies the true heart of the record. Young adulthood is messy, but special, something this album conveys beautifully.
Next-up, “chameleon” is a song about insecurity masked with an edgy and catchy melody. Springsteen sings about shape-shifting to fit the needs of a guy she is trying to gain approval from. With lines like “I rather lie than be lonely” and “my defense mechanism is never really letting you know me,” it is clear that the songstress knows what it feels like to guard her heart.
The introspective honesty is on full display throughout the record, especially on “when we were friends.” Written by the songstress with Sasha Alex Sloan and Pete Good, “when we were friends” is a song for anyone who has ever gone through a friendship break-up. While romantic break-ups are common topic in music across genres, it is rare that an artist touches on the unique pain and heartbreak that comes from losing a friend. “when we were friends” brings the authenticity and nostalgia that friendships often bring.
Springsteen brings a celebratory and unapologetic vibe to the new album with “here’s to all my exes” and “hypocrite.” The former is an anthemic song about all the lessons learned from dating and romantic relationships. The song is the embodiment of growth, and the perfect track to have on a record called Figuring It Out. Similarly, on “hypocrite” Springsteens sings about life’s nuances.
On the final track, “ghost in my guitar,” the singer-songwriter enlists the help of Chris Stapleton, who lends his guitar skills to the incredible country song. The edgy and vibey song is a heartbreak song disguised by strong vocals and alluring lyrics.
Springsteen is the real deal! Twenty Something: Figuring It Out is an incredible accompaniment to the singer’s growing catalog of music.
Twenty Something: Figuring It Out Track List:
twenty something
chameleon
here’s to all my exes
hypocrite
when we were friends
ghost in my guitar ft. Chris Stapleton
Alana Springsteen shares part 2 of her debut album, ‘Twenty Something: Figuring It Out,’ out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Alana Springsteen announcements and releases.
Twenty Something: Figuring It Out 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/alana-springsteen.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-07-14 00:06:192023-07-14 00:06:19Alana Springsteen: ‘Twenty Something: Figuring It Out’ Album Review
Tyler Farr shares brand new EP, Rednecks Like Me, out now, July 14th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new EP now.
Platinum-selling country artist, Tyler Farr is officially back with brand new music. Today, the singer-songwriter releases his brand new EP, Rednecks Like Me, featuring six songs that feel distinctly Tyler Farr.
“This is the first project I’ve co-wrote all the songs on, so this is a big step in my career for me,” shared the rising artist in a recent press release. “I’m so proud of this album and hope fans will really get a chance to hear what I’m all about.”
The record kicks off with summer-ready single, the title-track. “Rednecks Like Me” is a song that reminds us all to celebrate being American, our roots, and those who serve our country each and every day. Farr using the term “rednecks” to describe all who are patriotic, no matter where they reside. A more rugged version of a blue-collar anthem is also evident on the only collaboration on the project, “Country As Shit,” featuring Jelly Roll.
Farr continues to celebrate country-living throughout the record. On “Tell You ‘Bout That,” the singer leans all the way in. While the song is full of country staples like backroads, hunting, shooting, cold beer, and fishing, Farr finds a way to breathe new life into the topics. It is clear the singer actually lived the life.
On “Questions,” the rising artist showcases his softer side. Reminiscent of his hit single, “A Guy Walks Into a Bar,” “Questions” is an incredible storytelling song. Seemingly inspired by his role as a father, Farr pours his heart into this beautiful track, singing about all the questions his daughter may ask one day about his imperfect path.
Another standout track on the record is “Silverado Gold.” Written by the singer with Blake Bollinger, Nate Kenyon, and Katie Noel, the artist leans back into nostalgia. The song feels anthemic and nostalgic, two qualities that country music often boasts.
Farr continues the honesty with quite possibly our favorite song on the record, “First Rodeo.” The song expresses a new perspective on a break-up. While the protagonist has dealt with a break-up many times before, it is clear that there is no space for graveling, games or apologies with the demise of this relationship. The notion is evident with the lyric, “Save your games and your sorries, believe me I already know. Girl, I ain’t no damn cowboy, but this ain’t my first rodeo.”
Overall, the Rednecks Like Me EP is everything fans could want from Farr. It is clear he knows exactly who he is as an artist, and each of the six songs are the perfect re-introduction to his music and talent.
Rednecks Like Me EP Track List:
Rednecks Like Me — Tyler Farr, Brian Davis, Vicky McGehee, Andy Sheridan
Tell You ‘Bout That — Tyler Farr, Thomas Archer, Lalo Guzman, Michael Tyler
Questions — Tyler Farr, Vicky McGehee, Josh Mirenda, Andy Sheridan
Rednecks Like Me 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tyler-farr-ep.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttp://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2023-07-14 00:04:592023-07-14 00:04:59Tyler Farr: ‘Rednecks Like Me’ EP Review
