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Who Is Zandi Holup? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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Who is Zandi Holup? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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Zandi Holup / Photo credit: Seth Hayes

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Zandi Holup
Birthdate – April 11th
Hometown – Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Current City – Nashville, TN
Musical Influences – Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Dolly Parton
Label – Big Loud Records
Current Project – Wildflower (as of date of article: 8/18/2025)

The Beginning:

Today’s spotlight artist is an artist in every sense of the word. Zandi Holup believes in unapologetically sharing stories through music, while remaining true to her unique sound and style as a singer-songwriter. We chatted with Holup about her upbringing, her newest project, and everything in between.

“My family and I moved to Northern New Jersey when I was little girl, and I grew up there. Then I went to high-school in New York City.” ” began Holup. “I got into music when I was little because my parents put me in plays. Because I was a little bit shy and timid, and I helped me come out of my shell, so they put me in singing lesson. I grew up around music my whole life, my dad, my aunts, and even my grandmothers write songs and sing, and play guitar, so I’ve always been around that type of stuff.”

From an early age, music was a constant in her life. Holup drew inspiration from a variety of artists, finding herself in the music she fell in love with. “ I was really influenced by folk music at a young age, and also I absolutely fell in love with country music. […] I always heard different country music growing up. Dolly [Parton] took my heart, and that’s what got me into story-telling, listening to those artists and wanting to write stories like them,” she shared.

Holup also fell in love with artists like Lorreta Lynn and Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan. “A lot of Dolly Parton’s earlier work that’s a little darker really influenced me. Also Loretta Lynn, I love her as a story-teller and a truth-teller. I love Bob Dylan and Joan Baez as well and Joni Michell, she’s one of my favorite poets. I think different record also inspire different things.” Much like her favorite artists, Holup found herself using music and songwriting as a therapeutic outlet.

The Turning Point:

For Holup, music was always her calling, and the arts was her passion. “I’m definitely more of a creative-brained person than an anything else  brained person,” she shared, adding, “I’ve always had a big case of wanderlust. If there’s a dream, I’m going to chase it. I’ve never been the kind of person to not want to make my dream into a reality, I’ve always just been ready to go.”

At just eighteen years old, the singer left New York and headed to California to chase her dreams. Eventually, she found Nashville and was inspired to chase her dreams in a new city. “I basically just had a suitcase, and I went to Nashville. After about a week of some things I had set myself up to do, I decided to move here. I found myself a little apartment, and I got a job, and I just started waitressing and hosting, and doing songwriting rounds and open mics. I just was doing anything I could to keep hustling and hustling, and making a name for myself.”

Shew as told “no” many times, but still kept with it, using social media to pioneer her music along the way. During the pandemic, Holup would spend several hours a day creating content and growing a massive fanbase who fell in love with her original music. Her efforts caught the attention of Big Loud Records, and eventually, Holup signed her record deal, finding a team that truly supported her unique talent and vision.

“I  had to find myself in all of it, and I think I finally got there, and is tarted posting my music on the internet because a lot of people in Nashville didn’t really notice me or care to notice me. I was told a lot that my music was too dark or too depressing or that people wouldn’t want to hear it on the radio. But I just knew that I didn’t want to change, and not be true to myself and what I wanted to talk about and what I wanted to say,” she shared, “I found people who enjoyed my art when I went on social media, and it was a game-changer for me.”

Today:

Flash forward to day, Holup finally released her major-label debut album, Wildflower. The record features eleven beautifully-crafted songs that speak to the singer-songwriter’s creative spirit and her artistic voice. “There’s elements of country in my music, there’s elements of folks, there’s elements of a whole bunch of different genres that I’ve just kind of put together. I would say it’s story-teller music,” shared Holup.

Wildflower is comprised of songs that Holup has written over the years, including songs that fans have fallen in love with on the singer’s social media. “These eleven songs were really chosen by the people that listen to my music. I had been posting music on social media, and I pretty much put all of the songs that people were really enthusiastic about, that they related to, and that the loved, that they wanted me to record, but that is how this record was chosen,” shared Holup, adding, “There were just a couple of songs that I had put on this record that were chosen by me or someone I worked with, but most of the songs were chosen by the people that support me and listen to my music.”

While each and every song is special in their own right, one of Holup’s personal favorites is, “Mary Jane,” inspired by a true story about one of her friends. “One of my favorite songs that I’ve ever written as an artist is “Mary Jane,” which is on my record,” began Holup. “I love metaphorical storytelling. It’s one of those things that I admire the most in a lot of my heroes, so I was out to write a metaphorically song that could connect to people. “Mary Jane” is a song I wrote about a friend of mine who suffered from drug addiction to heroin, on and off for about fifteen years, and their in recovery now, which is a very big accomplishment, and I wanted to write a song to tell their story because I thought their was a lot of pain and beauty that I wanted to show people. It was a story of redemption and triumph, so I wrote this song to paint his story through my eyes.”

In her blossoming career, it’s clear that the songstress plans to remain as authentic as possible. Her desire to share music is from the depths of her soul and her lyrics are the embodiment of that. While we are not quite sure what is in store for the singer for the rest of the year, Holup put it perfectly. “This is just the beginning.”

Connect:

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

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

Zandi Holup’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.

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5 Things to Expect from Russell Dickerson’s Album ‘Famous Back Home’

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We chatted with country singer-songwriter, Russell Dickerson about his new album, Famous Back Home, out Friday, August 22nd. Here are five things to expect from the upcoming project.

  1. Dickerson methodically picked out where he wanted each song to land in the track list. He wants Famous Back Home to draw fans and listeners in, while keeping with the charm of RD’s catalog.

“This is the album I’ve spent the most on sequencing the songs. […] I always sequenced them before like a live concert, but it’s not that. For me, it’s more of a keep the energy up front was a different way I looked at […] I feel like that’s more like drawing in rather than taking one or two songs to come down. I hope people put this record in and their heart rate kicks up, and then also hear “Bones” and reinvigorate love and joy and the joys of the everyday family life that can seem so monotonous and overbearing, but hearing “Famous Back Home” is what it’s all about.”

  1. “Worth Your Wild,” one of Dickerson’s sons’ favorite songs off the project was inspired by RD’s wide array of influences like the 1975 and Blink 182.

“It’s heavy guitars, the super chorus-y stuff, that’s what I think is awesome, and then mixing that in with the country sauce and the Friday night, we’re not reinventing the wheel here with this song, but sonically, we pushed boundaries. I haven’t heard country songs that sound like that.”

  1. Although Dickerson is a prolific writer, there are two outside cuts on this album including, “Sippin On Top of the World” and “Never Leave.”

“”Sippin’ On Top of the World” was the first one I got in this batch. It could have gone on my third album, but I think just living with it. It’s the guitars and goo vibes, and then it also ties in the lovey-dovey piece, and has a brilliant hook. I didn’t even want to try to beat the song, so that’s when it makes the cut pile. [“Never Leave”] It’s just one that lines up with my story with me and my wife. It came back to an idea that I did in real life, and I felt like I couldn’t’ write a better song describing that.”

  1. Dickerson is at a place in his life and career, where he is trusting his own instincts and forging his own path in music, rather than chasing number one hits and the accolades that come with entertainment. Famous Back Home embodies that.

“The back half of the record is the more sentimental songs, so really taking the time to look at the flow. That’ why I feel like I do have a wide range of genre influences , and that’s what I didn’t really hold back on, on this album. Yeah, I’m not the most country dude, and that’s okay. I don’t have to have an album that sounds like xyz. That’’s the full circle moment that I felt I came back to.”

  1. While each and every song could be a hit or a special song to someone, the real message behind Famous Back Home rings true to Dickerson, and the project is perfectly named that for a multitde of reasons.

“Without reverting to the “I just want to be famous back home” PR answer, which is every true, that’ is my priority and in some ways it’s easier to prioritize that now that I’m at a point where “no” is an acceptable answer for once. […] In a career mode, I think success is enjoyment. Am I enjoying it or am I striving too hard? […] I really think prior to “Happen With Me,” I think I was struggling with that. It’s just been a fun place to push through those emotions and keep fighting and knowing that something is going to happen. It’ just cool to be in a place where I can just chill and enjoy this.”

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Russell Dickerson new album, ‘Famous Back Home,’ will be released on Friday, August 22nd.

To keep up with Russell Dickerson, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

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

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Luke Bryan Goes Number One at Country Radio with “Country Song Came On”

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Luke Bryan goes number one at country radio this week with his song, “Country Song Came On.” Learn all the details here.

A mainstay in country music, everything Luke Bryan touches becomes a hit. His infectious personality and catchy songs have had country music fans celebrating his music for well over a decade. His most recent single, “Country Song Came On” marks his 32nd number one song at country radio.

Written by Dan Alley, Ryan Beaver, and Neil Medley, “Country Song Came On” feels tailored made for Bryan. The fourth single from his eight studio album, Mind of A Country Boy, “Country Song Came On” is a perfect addition to Bryan’s catalog. It was an obvious number one in the making. As the singer shared, it’s a true gem.

“There’s only two ways through this town // And I don’t ever take the other way around // I see the lights, and I slow down // It’s like they pull me in // I was gonna drive by, I wasn’t gonna stop // Then my old truck found a front row spot // Gonna drop in, but I wasn’t gonna stay // Then I heard a barstool callin’ my name // Wasn’t gonna let the bar twist my arm // But I’m helpless in a honky-tonk // Said I wasn’t gonna drink // And then a country song came on”

Congrats to Bryan and his team on another incredible number one!

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“Country Song Came On” 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 (8/14)

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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.

“Late Great Heartbreak” – Old Dominion

As fans await Old Dominion’s next studio project, the group is sharing another taste of what’s to come with their new song, “Late Great Heartbreak.”

 

“Nostalgia for Nothing” – Thelma & James

Uniquely talented duo, Thelma & James add to their growing catalog with their new song, “Nostalgia for Nothing.”

 

“Couldn’t Care Less” – Priscilla Block

Priscilla Block shows her truth on her brand new song, “Couldn’t “Care Less.”

 

“Mess With Missing You” – Jordan Davis ft. Carley Pearce

Jordan Davis’ brand new project, Learn The Hard Way is full of hits, including this new song, an incredible collaboration with Carly Pearce called, “Mess With Missing You.”

 

“Memories We Never Made” – McCoy Moore

McCoy Moore continue to show off his talent, as he expands his catalog, adding “Memories We Never Made” to the mix.

 

“Blind” – LECADE

LECADE continues to wear his heart on his sleeve, adding “Blind” to his impressive catalog.

 

“Long Live Country Music” – RaeLynn

RaeLynn is back with a vengeance shared a new song called, “Long Live Country Music.”

 

“Coming Home Tomorrow” – Dylan Marlowe

Dylan Marlowe blends his country lyrics with a rock sound on brand new song, “Coming Home Tomorrow.”

 

“Girlfriend” – Karley Scott Collins

Karley Scott Collins shows off her talent on her new song, “Girlfriend”

 

“Think Of You” – Reed Peterson

Alternative country music artist, Reed Peterson shares impressive new song, “Think Of You.”

 

“Daughter” – Elizabeth Nichols

Elizabeth Nichols stuns on brand new song, ‘Daughter.”

 

“THE KIND OF GIRL” – Presley & Taylor

Presley & Taylor captivate fans on their new song, ‘THE KIND OF GIRL.”

 

“Quicksand” – The 502s

The 502s remain firmly rooted in their unique artistry, adding, “Quicksand” to their growing catalog.

 

“Trucks to Drive” – Logan Mize with Jenna Paulette

Logan Mize joins forces with Jenna Paulette on brand new song, ‘Trucks to Drive.”

 

“Lose You Tonight” – VAVO & Dan Caplen

Genre-bending powerhouses, VAVO collaborate with Dan Caplan on their new song, “Lose You Tonight.”

 

“Famous Back Home” – Russell Dickerson

Russell Dickerson shares the impressive title track off his upcoming album, out next Friday.

 

“Own Worst Enemy” – Gavin Adcock

Gavin Adcock continues to give the people what they want, feeding fans even more music with a brand new album, featuring the title track, “Own Worst Enemy.”

 

“Through A Screen” – Ty Myers

Ty Myers shows off his story-teller side on new song, “Through A Screen.”

 

“TBA” – Evan Honer

Rising artist, Evan Honer grows his catalog of music with new song, “TBA.”

 

“A Little Birdie” – Matt Schuster

Matt Schuster impresses on brand new song, “A Little Birdie.”

 

“Better than the Floor” – Sam Barber ft. Chance Peña

Fan-favorite, Sam Barber joins Chance Peña on new song, “Better than the Floor.”

 

“Trouble” – Liam St. John

Liam St. John makes his Big Loud Rock debut with soulful new song, “Trouble.”

 

“Use Some Carolina” – WESKO

WESKO drops catchy new song, “Use Some Carolina,” out today.

 

“Red Dirt Therapy” – HAYS

HAYS impresses on brand new song, “Red Dirt Therapy.”

 

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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Russell Dickerson Shares Title Track of Upcoming Project “Famous Back Home”

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Russell Dickerson shares new song, “Famous Back Home,” out now, August 15th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.

As fans gear up for his next studio album, out next Friday, Russell Dickerson is showing off what’s to come on the project. Dickerson continues to show off his undeniable charm, charisma, and talent in each and every release. Today, he shares the title track off upcoming album. “Famous Back Home” is officially out now.

Co-written by the singer with  longtime collaborators Parker Welling and Casey Brown, the heartfelt song captures the true meaning of the word “rich.” Life is not measured by success, fame, accolades or money, but by love, family, and the little moments. If anyone knows a thing or two about staying grounded in the midst of stardom, it’s Dickerson, who has his beautiful and talented wife and two sons to keep him rooted to home and a bigger purpose. “Famous Back Home” is the embodiment of that, a perfect song for anyone who needs a reminder.

“Yeah, I had a big dream of beings somebody // Somebody someone back home can look up to // Make a name, make a killing // Make one hell of a living // I look around and I guess I went out and did it // Cause now it’s // Hey baby can’t wait to kiss you // Look Daddy, I lost my first tooth // Around here a charcoal sear and the blessing is how I’m known // It’s paper planes and tire swings spinnin’ // A slow dance alone in the kitchen // Our little hallway hall of fame with four faces framed in gold // I’m living the dream, I’m a household name // Yeah, I’m famous back home”

Russell Dickerson is truly one of the best artists in country music right now. His work ethic, humility, and ability to crank out hits is seemingly unmatched. Make sure you keep your calendars marked for Famous Back Home, the album to come out next Friday and go listen to the single now!

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Russell Dickerson shares title track of upcoming album. “Famous Back Home” 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 Russell Dickerson releases.

To keep up with Russell Dickerson, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Famous Back Home” 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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Dylan Marlowe Drops New Song “Coming Home Tomorrow”

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Dylan Marlowe shares brand new song, “Coming Home Tomorrow,” out now, August 15th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Dylan Marlowe is emerging as one of country music’s biggest rising stars. With each and every release he proves his staying power. Continuing to fuse his rock and pop-punk influences with his notable country lyrics, Marlowe’s new song, “Coming Home Tomorrow” is a special one.

“I wrote “Coming Home Tomorrow” with Johnny Clawson and Joe Fox in the middle of a crazy but really fun touring season,” shared Marlowe in a recent press release. “I think most artists will relate to the feeling of being so grateful that we get to do this for a living but missing home when you’re out on the road, I think this song captures that experience.” Whether your artist out on the road or just someone out in the world missing someone you are far away from, “Coming Home Tomorrow” will resonate. The song is well thought out, honest, and fun to listen to.

“I’ve been counting down the miles // And these white lines on the highway // Heaven knows it’s been a while // Since I’ve seen a smile on your face // And I know that it’s been tough // You wake up and I’ve been gone // But baby, keep on hanging on // ‘Cause it won’t be long // I know this life out on the road // Has been taking its toll // But baby, I’m coming home tomorrow // Just one more night in our bed alone // Say goodbye to my ghost // ‘Cause baby, I’m coming home tomorrow”

Marlowe continues to grow his catalog with each and every release. “Coming Home Tomorrow” is a great addition.

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Dylan Marlowe shares new song, “Coming Home Tomorrow,” 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 Dylan Marlowe releases.

To keep up with Dylan Marlowe, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Coming Home Tomorrow” 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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Elizabeth Nichols Stuns on Brand New Song “Daughter”

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Elizabeth Nichols shares new song, “Daughter,” out now, August 15th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

As we shared in our recent interview with Elizabeth Nichols, the singer-songwriter is the real day. With just a year in Nashville under her belt, she is already making major waves in town and finding millions of fans flocking to her music. While we love her upbeat, cheeky songs, something about her newest release is a true standout! Nichols’ new song, “Daughter” is out now.

A quiet yet heart-punching slow song, “Daughter” is an incredibly vulnerable song with edge. While it may appear at first that Nichols is just singing a sad song about getting her heart broken, the karmic messaging throughout is truly outrageous in the best possible way. “Daughter” is one of those songs that will truly stop you in your tracks and make you listen two, three, more times. Lyrics aside, Nichols vocals are on full display on the raw, yet spicy new track.

“My friend pulled up a photo of you down on one knee // Emerald cut for real true love at sunset on the beach // I’m glad you finally found the one // Cause it sure wasn’t me  // and I can’t help but smile when I think // That sometime soon, post honeymoon, she’ll be 15 weeks // Swear, I’m healed, but if karmas real, that cake will cut pink // and you’ll have a daughter // She’ll meet a man who looks and acts just like her father // Won’t be long until she’s falling in them big brown eyes // She’ll stay the night // and won’t think twice to give him everything // then he’ll do her like he daddy did to me”

Quite possibly her best song to date, “Daughter” is a must listen to, and if you haven’t listened to us yet, it’s time to pay attention and look-out for Nichols!

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Elizabeth Nichols shares new song, “Daughter,” 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 Elizabeth Nichols releases.

To keep up with Elizabeth Nichols, follow her on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.

“Daughter” 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.

Jordan Davis: ‘Learn The Hard Way’ – Album Review

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Jordan Davis’ new album, Learn The Hard Way is out now, August 15th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new album below.

With his third studio album, Learn the Hard Way, Jordan Davis leans fully into the balance of polished country-pop and swampy, soulful roots that has made him one of Nashville’s most consistent hitmakers. The MCA Nashville record not only delivers the infectious hooks fans have come to expect but also showcases a deeper, more personal side of Davis’s artistry.

On the follow up to 2023’s Bluebird Days, Davis flawlessly blends Bayou grit with soulful introspection, exploring new sonic territory without straying from familiar themes. The Louisiana native wrote or co-wrote 13 of the album’s 17 new tracks, enlisting a slew of familiar names, including his brother Jacob, Ashley Gorley, Steve Moakler, Josh Kerr, Josh and Matt Jenkins, and many more. 

The album kicks off with the rollicking “Her Way or the Highway,” a catchy musical ultimatum in which Davis rattles off a laundry list of a woman’s grievances, ultimately landing on the blunt “change or it’s goodbye.” From there, Davis wastes no time diving into one of the album’s standouts, “Bar None,” a toe-tapping, whiskey-drenched heartbreak anthem that he says “came alive in the studio.”

“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 doe//s I’m gonna need three or four more// Baby, if movin’ on had a scoreboard// It’d say, “You and your memory, one // Me and this bar, none // Me and this bar, me and this bar, none”

Heartbreak runs through much of the album. “Ain’t Enough Road” is a lush, single-worthy midtempo about realizing you cannot outrun memories. “Only All the Time” and “Turn This Truck Around” are equally steeped in post-breakup ache.

Emotions continue to run high on the stunning ballad, “Mess with Missing You,” a long-awaited duet with Carly Pearce. Years in the making, Davis revealed that the final version exceeded his expectations. It finds the pair trading tender verses over lines like “You’re like whiskey, I can’t even have one sip… it’s just too risky, if I start then I can’t quit, and all that moving on I did, goes out the door, I don’t mess with missing you no more.”

“Jesus Wouldn’t Do” is a standout for its lyrical introspection, as Davis grapples with grace and the imperfections of being human. Similarly, “Keeping the World Away” reflects on the need to unplug and cherish life’s simple joys, a sentiment born from Davis’s own struggles to balance a growing career with being a father of four.

Both “Good Gone Bad” and “Louisiana Stick” pay homage to Davis’s Louisiana roots, with the former a gritty, swamp-soaked romp that channels shades of Marc Broussard with smoldering vocals and searing guitar work. Likewise “Louisiana Stick” pairs him with guitar virtuoso Marcus King), and the result is arguably the album’s most distinctive cut, uniting two Bayou brothers as they swap verses and trade fiery guitar riffs in a soulful, groove-laden jam.  

“I wanted to show influences and not just talk about them,” reveals Davis when reflecting on the collaboration that he calls one of his favorite songs on the LP. “ Being from Louisiana, that kind of soulful, groovy stuff is just what I listen to.”

“Son of a Gun” is also a standout, inspired by a golf trip with his brother Jacob and centered around the simple idea of being a “son of a gun.” He’s introspective and poignant on the building ballad, a product of his raising. “Didn’t always have it made // but that’s what made me // Daddy was a hand-me-down hair-triggered silver tongue // my mama was a pistol // they made a son of a gun”

“In Case You Missed It” and “Know You Like That” both find him nostalgic and second-guessing an old flame, while the album’s title track offers a look at Davis at his most vulnerable.

“I’m ’bout to get a taste of my own damn medicine// Safe to say, I’m ’bout to get me a lesson in // Tables turning like tires on the Chert rock// And how them goodbye lights look fading off// Throwing red at the best there’s ever been// Hell, I guess there’s a first time for everything// I’ve never known the broke side of a heartbreak// But I’d say I’m ’bout to learn the hard way.”

Learn the Hard Way is truly Jordan Davis at his most confident and most honest, finding him even more self-assured in what he does best while also branching out into new sounds and styles. The LP perfectly marries radio-ready grooves with rootsy authenticity and clever storytelling, weaving together barroom singalongs, soul-drenched grooves, and personal reflections. Whether he’s turning up the Louisiana swagger, duetting with country’s finest, or quietly reflecting on family and faith, Davis proves he’s learned more than a few hard lessons, and he’s better for it.

Learn The Hard Way Tracklist:

  1. Her Way or the Highway –  Jordan Davis, Paul DiGiovanni, Travis Wood, Mark Holman, Josh Jenkins   
  2. Bar None –  Ben Johnson, Lydia Vaughan, Hunter Phelps
  3. Mess with Missing You (with Carly Pearce) –  Jordan Davis, DiGiovanni, Hillary Lindsey, Wood   
  4. In Case You Missed It –  Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, DiGiovanni, Wood
  5. Ain’t Enough Road –   Jordan Davis, Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley   
  6. Son of a Gun –  Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Kerr, Lauren Hungate   
  7. Jesus Wouldn’t Do –  Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, J. Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
  8. Learn the Hard Way” –  DiGiovanni, Wood, John Pierce 
  9. I Ain’t Sayin’ –  Wood, Steve Moakler, Holman, Emily Reid 
  10. Good Gone Bad –  Jordan Davis, Matt Dragstrem, Chase McGill   
  11. Memory Don’t Mess Around –  Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, DiGiovanni, J. Jenkins, M. Jenkins   
  12. Keeping the World Away –  Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, DiGiovanni, J. Jenkins, M. Jenkins   
  13. Know You Like That –  Ray Fulcher, Thomas Archer, Jordan Rowe, Michael Tyler 
  14. Only All the Time –  Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Wood, Holman, Matt Roy   
  15. Turn This Truck Around –  Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Jake Mitchell, Josh Thompson 
  16. Louisiana Stick (with Marcus King)  –  Jordan Davis, DiGiovanni, McGill, Gorley 
  17. Muddy the Water –  Jordan Davis, DiGiovanni, J. Jenkins, M. Jenkins

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Louisiana Stick
  2. Mess with Missing You
  3. I Ain’t Sayin’
  4. Good Gone Bad
  5. Keeping the World Away
  6. Know You Like That
  7. Her Way or the Highway
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Jordan Davis shares new album, ‘Learn The Hard Way,’ 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 Jordan Davis announcements and releases.

For tour dates and more, including an October 2 show at Radio City, visit the superstar’s official website here.

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

Learn The Hard Way 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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Priscilla Block Readies Next Album + Releases New Song “Couldn’t Care Less”

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Priscilla Block shares new song, “Couldn’t Care Less,” out now, August 15th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Rising country star, Priscilla Block bursted on to the country music scene with her honest lyrics and sassy personality. While we love that version of Block, it is officially time for fans to get to know her on a deeper level. Embarking on a new era of music, Block just announced that her sophomore album Things You Didn’t See will be dropping on October 10th. On top of that incredible news, the songstress also shares her highly requested new song, “Couldn’t Care Less.”

Since she began teasing the song on social media, Block has had fans begging for the song. Arguably the singer-songwriter’s most vulnerable song to date, “Couldn’t’ Care Less” puts a mirror up to insecurity, vulnerability, and a rawness, that is so appreciated in country music. The song is an authentic unfiltered look into Block’s insecurities, her anxieties, and maybe even her self-proclaimed shortcomings. While it is clear that the song is deeply personal, it is also just as deeply relatable.

“I posted a picture and it got a bunch of likes // That “she should lose weight” comment keep me up all night // I hit reply and made a little light of what they said // like I couldn’t care less // Walked the carpet, sat a couple rows up from the stage // Hoping I would hear mine then they said a different name // I was clapping, laughing, smiling standing in a sparkly dress // like I couldn’t care less // Ooh like it don’t mean something // Ooh like to me it[s nothing, like I do my best to tune it out, shut the door // like I couldn’t care less // Hell, I couldn’t care more”

If “Couldnt’ Care Less” is setting the tone for what’s to come on album number two, then we are all in for real treat! Block’s vulnerable side is just as incredible as her confident one, and we cannot wait to see more of it through her honest and thoughtful music.

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Priscilla Block shares new song, “couldn’t care less,” out now on all streaming platforms.

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“Couldn’t Care Less” 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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Who Is Alexandra Kay? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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Who is Alexandra Kay? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about her journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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Alexandra Kay // Photo credit: Alysse Gafkjen

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Alexandra Kay
Birthdate – September 5th
Hometown – Waterloo, Illinois
Current City – Nashville, TN
Musical Influences – Faith Hill, Martina McBride, George Strait, Christina Aguilera
Label – BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Current Single – “Straight For The Heart” (as of date of article: 8/11/2025)

The Beginning:

Each and every artist in country music has their own story and path. Some artists have luck on their side, some preserve through a ton of trials and tribulations, and others have a slow rise to stardom. Today, spotlight artist, Alexandra Kay is the true epitome of hardworking and relentless dedication to her craft. We chatted with Kay about her journey to where she is now, her new record coming out soon, and everything in between. Keep reading to learn more about her inspiring story.

“I grew up right outside of St. Louis in a smaller town in Illinois called Waterloo, Illinois, I  didn’t grow up in a family of musicians, not at all,” began Kay. “I just kind of listened to what my parents listened to on the radio growing up, and that was country music, I really fell in love with the storytelling, and became infatuated with music in general.”

The songstress recalls music being a huge part of her childhood. She was a huge music fan. I  loved everything from rock music like Kiss, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones. I also loved Michael Jackson, The Jackson Five, The Supremes, Muddy Waters, I loved that era of music,” she shared. “I remember the first CD I bought with my allowance money was the Jackson Five Greatest Hits and I became really into Motown when I was younger and I think that’s when my parents were like “oh okay. Lexi’s in some interesting music.” After that I just kind of started seeing myself in the entertainment business. I told my parents when I was pretty young that I wanted to try out for Disney channel and get into acting. I was always very theatrical.”

With a love of music in her heart and a gift for writing too, Kay spent her free time cultivating her craft, all the while, priming herself to play collegiate softball. “I had a gift for writing when I was younger and I placed in some big Young Author’s contests, and I think that was when I started to develop my song-writing skills. As I got older, I played a lot of softball, that’s what my parents focused on. We were all set to be collegiate athletes,” she shared, adding, “We all played for these elite national teams. I did that from when I was eleven until I was eighteen, and then I chose to take my first year off of college and to chase my music career.”

The Turning Point:

Despite being multi-talented in both music and sports, Kay’s heart was set on music. She found inspiration in 90s country music like Faith Hill, George Strait, and Alan Jackson, but also found herself deep in the St. Louis music scene, enjoying hip-hop and R&B too.

“That’s when I dipped my toes into the St. Louis musical scene. […] I did a lot of hooks for rappers in the area, and then I did some work for Nelly and Huey, and then I signed my first record deal in 2012 to a St. Louis-based record label, and I’ve been going ever since,” shared Kay.

Towards the end of 2013, early 2014, Kay ended up leaving the label, and social media became a huge part of her career. ” I decided that I really wanted to hit social media hard, and that’s exactly what I did.” She went viral on Facebook early on, and decided to try to repeat that momentum during the pandemic, when TikTok became a vital platform for artists.

“I just tried to go with the times, and I was like “why not give it a try.” I made a coffee and sang a song by The Chicks, and it had 3 million views by the end of the day, and before I knew it I was singing with Randy Travis and Tim McGraw, and I was on tour with Tim McGraw as a completely independent artist. I had millions and millions of streams, and I had a real fanbase. […] I’ve been on eight tours in the last two years, we haven’t stopped touring since then, and the fans keep showing up, and I’m so grateful.”

For six years, Kay surprised everyone besides herself and worked relentlessly to make it a singer-songwriter in country music. “The time period in my life that I’m the most proud of is definitely those six years of being independent. […] Instead of quitting, I would drive to Nashville ever Monday, it was about a 4.5 hour driver, and I’d come home Friday, and I’d be with my then husband for two days and drive back on Monday. I would just couch surf and hopefully meet people that would let me stay with them, and I’d write songs while I was out there, and I did that for two years.”

Earlier this year, Kay finally found her “home” in a record label with BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville. “I would take label meetings every year. […] I made a very, very conscious decision, and we took our time to decide what label we were going to go with, I knew it with every fiber in my being that BBR was my home.”

Today:

Flash forward to today, Kay is embarking on arguably the biggest moments in her career as a signed artist. Her record Second Wind is slated to be released on October 24th. The record is an incredible project that is sure to garner even more fans to her music.

“I started writing ‘Second Wind,’ the album last year,” began Kay. “What I really wanted to do and what I kept at the forefront of my mind when it comes to this record is I didn’t want the fans to listen to it and think it was so incredibly different from ‘All I’ve Ever Known’ the album because the truth is that’s not how healing happens. You don’t go from feeling how I felt in ‘All I’ve Ever Known’ then jump to pure happiness and love again. So what’s really cool about this record is you get these songs that happened during this transition period. I’m really excited for fans to feel my healing through beginning track one all the way to track fourteen. […] I really take everyone on a ride on how to transition to trusting someone with my heart again and really living in that.”

The released tracks showcase so much growth, fearlessness, and maturity. Songs like “Straight For The Heart” and The Last” are just another piece of Kay’s story, something that fans time and time again seem to find themselves in.

“”Straight For The Heart” is actually my first outside cut by myself, so I actually heard this song while sitting in a pitch meeting for some songs. As soon as it played, I had to have that song. I love it. I love that it really describes how I felt with this kind of female intuition of knowing that things were going south and being strong enough to know that I didn’t have to get let down easy. […] Even though I wasn’t a creator of it, I’m really excited to be a vessel for it, and take it out into the world.”

Kay is laying her heart out on the line for her music and her fans. Second Wind is a record that every fan should gear up for. Kay is a true superstar in the making!

Connect:

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

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

Alexandra Kay’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.