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Who Is Mary Kutter? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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

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Mary Kutter // Photo credit: Shannon Flack 

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Mary Kutter
Birthdate – February 5th
Hometown – Springfield, Kentucky
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical Influences – Faith Hill and Dolly Parton, as well as the storytelling of Elvis Presley
Label – BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Current Single – “Bed of Roses” (as of date of article: 03/30/2026)

The Beginning:

There’s few things we love more than championing badass, powerful women in country music. Today’s spotlight artist fits that description perfectly. We chatted with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville recording artist, Mary Kutter about her journey to music, her upbringing, and of course, new music. Keep reading to learn about her dynamic story.

“I grew up in central, Kentucky, literally where all the bourbon is made,” began Kutter. “I grew up a normal kiddo. Now, my mom, whenever I was six years old, she decided it would be really good for my brother and me to take piano lessons, and there was this lady Ms. Janine, who lived probably about ten minutes away from our farm, and she started giving us weekly piano lessons.”

The songstress credits her piano teacher, Ms. Janine for discovering that she could actually sing. She recalls playing with the teacher’s kittens one day and singing to them in front of her teacher. “I would sing to the kittens, and Ms. Janine was like “this girl could sing.” […] Every week I would go in and do my little piano lesson, and she would sing with me too.” Her first performance ended up being at her piano concert, where she performed a Mozart piece and then surprised the audience with her vocal rendition of the song, “Moon River.”

From then on, Kutter continued to cultivate a love of music, finding inspiration in story-telling, writing, and even classic rock music. “I do love story-telling songs. I love Reba, she has range for days, but she knows how to tell a story. I feel like Dolly Parton is the same way, but as a little girl, my daddy and I would drive thirty minutes each way to go to the grocery store, and he would crank up his favorite music, which was classic rock. […] We were listening to AC/DC, The Who, Alice Cooper, and I think that’s how I caught the bug a little bit.”

The Turning Point:

Kutter’s journey to country music happened organically and over time. While she was playing shows near her hometown and the surrounding areas, she still didn’t quite know much about the music industry or Nashville. “I never knew how to do it in a career space, but there was this fella that owned a couple of radio stations outside of Louisville, Kentucky, and we had met, when I was singing at an event that his radio station was hosting. […] Well, he wanted to have a live music variety show and he wanted me to host it, and that ended up being kinda my segway to Nashville,” shared the songstress, adding, “I didn’t have any experience doing any of that stuff, but I started hosting that show, and we had three or four guests every week, and I ended up starting to write with some of those folks in Nashville. […] I don’t think I understood how the business worked at all, but that’s how I got to, and I started writing some songs that opened up the door for me to the music world.”

For Kutter finding her place in the industry was a process; however, she knew that she always found herself in writing “Writing was an outlet for me. […] I always loved writing stories and poems and songs. I know I’m not the only person who feels this way, but sometimes we’re able to express ourselves better through music. It’s interesting that whenever I started writing for different artists that different songwriters are known for different things. […] For me, different folks wanted to pull me in to help tell their personal stories.”

Kutter’s songwriting put her on the map of major record labels in Nashville, ultimately landing her a deal this year (2026) with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

Today:

Flash forward just two months later, the singer-songwriter is on this wild ride, working on more music and playing as many shows as she can. Her debut major-label single, “Bed of Roses” marks just the beginning for the songstress.

“I had this vague idea of a housewife murders her husbands, puts him in the back with the rose garden, and the day before the writing session, I got a phone call that was honestly really heartbreaking. There was a person I really respected in the industry for a long time. I didn’t know them personally, but my manager Adrian had called me up and said he got some bad news. He said that he had talked to them about my artistry and very long-story short, they said that they didn’t think I had the vocal chops to be an artist, that they didn’t think I was pretty enough to be an artist, and they even talked about the way I talked. I was just kinda shattered,” shared the singer.

Instead of dwelling on it (although she was heartbroken), she took herself to Nissan Stadium to see her favorite band AC/DC in concert. “I remember looking down at the stage that night, and I had never felt farther a way from the stage, literally and figuratively. All my dreams felt so far away,” she shared, adding, “It started kinda striking me that every single song that you would know the song just from the introduction and also what hit me was at the end of every chorus, at least their hits, they would have this chanting section. […] I was like “Wow I want to write a song like this.” And I text my two co-writers that I was going to write with tomorrow.”

Kutter took her pain and heartbreak into the writer’s session the next day, and “Bed of Roses” was born. “The next day happens, and the sadness had kinda turned to spice a little bit, and I start telling them what this business person had said. I said if they don’t like the way I talk, I’ll take the whole song. […] We settled on having a sung chorus and a spoken verse,” she shared. “The song kinda turned into a metaphor for me, killing off the negative voices and burying them.”

The single is just the beginning for Kutter, and we cannot wait to see what she unveils next. Stay tuned!

Connect:

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

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

Mary Kutter’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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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (3/27/26)

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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.

“Deep Blue” – ERNEST

Triple threat talent ERNEST will releases two new songs including “Deep Blue” and “End Of The Night.”

 

“Taillights” – Ingrid Andress

Ingrid Andress continues to make waves sharing another new single, “Taillights,” out now.

 

“Good While It Lasted” – Coleman Jennings

Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records artist, Coleman Jennings shares his brand new song, “Good While It Lasted.”

 

“Kingdom of Fear” – Cameron Whitcomb

As fans await his upcoming EP, Deep Water (out April 17th), Cameron Whitcomb shares new song, “Kingdom of Fear,” out now.

 

“xs” – Ashley Cooke

Ashley Cooke continues to crank out hit after hit, adding her clever new song, “xs” to the mix.

 

“Speed of Light” – Mitchell Tenpenny

Mitchell Tenpenny releases arguably one of his best songs to date. “Speed of Light” is officially out now.

 

“GOOD DAMN” – Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Gilbert celebrates his new label home with a brand new song called, “GOOD DAMN.”

 

“Country And She Knows It” – Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan adds to his catalog of hits with his newest song, “Country And She Knows It.”

 

“West On 34” – Scott Wolverton

Scott Wolverton shares his story with fans on his brand new song, “West On 34.”

 

“Box Wine Problems” – Alison Nichols

Alison Nichols makes her debuts her first original release through BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. “Box Wine Problems” is officially out now.

 

“I Hate Nashville” – Ashley Monroe

Ashley Monroe reveals her truth on her surprise new album, Dear Nashville. The single, “I Hate Nashville” is a stand-out song.

 

“How I’ve Been” – Anella

On his brand new project, Ask Me How I’ve Been, Anella shines, especially on the song, “How I’ve Been.”

 

“That’s Showbiz Baby” – Abbey Cone

Abbey Cone returns to her classic country roots with her new song, ‘That’s Showbiz Baby.”

 

“Just A Kid” – Sam Barber

Sam Barber gears up for the release of even more music. His latest song, “Just A Kid” is out now.

 

“First Dancin’ (Forever Version)” – 2 Lane Summer

Country-Pop duo, 2 Lane Summer gives fans a taste of their upcoming debut album, releasing their newest song, “First Dancin’ (Forever Version),” out now.

 

“Wake Up And Smell The Country ” – Mo Pitney with Jake Worthington

Mo Pitney and Jake Worthington are bringing the fire of the fiddle and steel guitar to town with their new collaboration, “Wake Up And Smell the Country,” out now.

 

“She Was Just a Stranger” – Benny G

Benny G adds to his catalog with brand new song, “She Was Just a Stranger.”

 

“Morning Comes” – Ty Myers

Ty Myers highly-anticipated sophomore album, Heavy On The Soul is officially out now, featuring songs like “Morning Comes.”

 

“The Best of Both Worlds” – Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney covers the iconic Hannah Montana song, “The Best of Both Worlds.”

 

“Annabelle” – Sons of Habit

Sons of Habit shares new song, “Annabelle,” out now.

 

“Georgia On My Mind” – Thomas Rhett

In celebration of the masters, Thomas Rhett covers, “Georgia On My Mind.”

 

“Country & Midwestern” – Tigirlily Gold

Tigirlily Gold impress on brand new song, “Country & Midwestern.”

 

“Ghost House” – Blake Whiten

Blake Whiten impresses on brand new song, “Ghost House.”

 

“End of My Rope” – Benjamin Tod

Benjamin Tod adds to his catalog of songs with “End of My Rope.”

 

“Little Bit By Little Bit” – Braxton Keith

Braxton Keith shares new song, “Little Bit By Little Bit,” out now.

 

“Love Is Blind” – Ian Munsick

Ian Munsick shares new song, “Love Is Blind,” adding to his growing catalog.

 

“BREAKUP (DOWN)” – Graham Barham

Graham Barham shares brand new song, “BREAKUP (DOWN),” out now.

 

“Feet On Fire” – Ben Chapman

Ben Chapman announces new EP, out this May and releases the title track, “Feet On Fire” alongside the news.

 

“A Parking Lot Far Away” – Logan Crosby

Logan Crosby impresses on new song, “A Parking Lot Far Away.”

 

“One More Day (Closer to Hell)” – Bryce Leatherwood

Bryce Leatherwood shows off his talent on new song, “One More Day (Closer to Hell).”

 

“Highway Man” – Silverada

Silverada releases brand new song, “Highway Man.”

 

“Where Her Heart Is” – Tyler Dial

Tyler Dial impresses on brand new song, “Where Her Heart Is.”

 

“My Americana” – Tyler Braden

Tyler Braden adds to his growing catalog of music with new song, “My Americana.”

 

“Gone” – Flatland Cavalry

Critically acclaimed country-roots six-piece Flatland Cavalry release their fifth full-length studio album, Work of Heart featuring 12 incredible songs including “Gone.”

 

“Where You Call Home” – NEEDTOBREATHE

NEEDTOBREATHE release their tenth studio album, The Long Surrender featuring incredible songs like “Where You Call Home.”

 

“I’ll Hold You” – Drayton Farley

Drayton Farley releases his new project, A Heavy Duty Heart featuring new songs like “I”ll Hold You”

 

“Spend It On You” – Cody Hibbard

Cody Hibbard impresses on new song, “Spend It On You,” out now.

 

“$8 Hay” – Nicole Croteau 

Newcomer, Nicole Croteau shows off her talent on new song, “$8 Hay.”

 

“Fool Hearted or Fate” – Brennan Edwards

Brennan Edwards drops brand new song, “Fool Hearted or Fate.”

 

“Leave Montana Behind” – George Arbuckle

George Arbuckle shares new song, “Leave Montana Behind,” out now on all streaming platforms.

 

“Good Thing” – Corey Parsons

Corey Parsons shares brand new song, “Good Thing,” out now.

 

Ashley Cooke Releases New Song “xs” Out Now

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Ashley Cooke shares brand new song, “xs” out now, March 27th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new song here.

Ashley Cooke’s star power continues to rise. She has found a way to connect with her fans both on a personal level and through her music, helping her to emerge as one of the most exciting rising artists in the genre today. Following the incredible release of her project ace, Cooke is adding another new song to the mix. “xs” is officially out now.

Written by Cooke with Ashley Gorley, Will Weatherly, and Emily Weisband, “xs” captures heartbreak and lessons learned throughout relationships. In typical Ashley Cooke fashion, the songstress strings in clever wordplay through the song, adding to the overall catchiness of the track.

“Some things are common sense // One leads to the other // Like if you crack that door open // You’ll end up under covers // With a downtown girl you said I didn’t need to worry about // Warned you this would happen baby // Whiskey nights wandering eyes make messes // Hiding phones, “I don’t knows” make questions // Towns talk and the truth starts spreading // And don’t you know crossing lines makes Xs // Oh don’t deny I know you did it // Oh doesn’t matter how you spin it // Want me back after that forget it // Don’t you know crossing lines makes Xs”

Cooke continues to be one to look out for! “xs” showcases everything we have grown to love the most from the artist. It has heart, honesty, and a catchy melody that draws you in, no matter the topic. Make sure to listen ASAP!

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Ashley Cooke shares new song, “xs,” 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 Ashley Cooke releases.

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

“xs” 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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Brantley Gilbert Shares New Song “GOOD DAMN” Out Now

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Brantley Gilbert shares brand new song, “GOOD DAMN,” out now, March 27th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new song below.

Brantley Gilbert has been a staple in the country music genre for over a decade now, and he shows no signs of slowing down. With his new label home, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Gilbert is embarking on a a brand new era of his career. Today, the singer-songwriter releases his first single under the new label. “GOOD DAMN” is officially out now.

Written by Gilbert with Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips, and HARDY, “GOOD DAMN” is easily one of the best songs in the singer’s catalog. Full of simmering romance, swagger, and story-telling, the new song captures the tension and the spark of the one that got away.  “It’s a song about shooting your shot. Long story short.”” shared Gilbert in a recent press release. “We weren’t really trying to write a number one because we didn’t ever think we’d get one. We were just trying to write a good song, and that was the approach I can honestly say we took on the majority of these,” Gilbert recently told Katie Neal when discussing his upcoming album. “It was more about, ‘hey, let’s write a cool song and let it be what it wants to be.’”

If “GOOD DAMN” is any inclination of what’s to come for Gilbert, he’s in for a monumental year and fans are in for a real treat. Make sure to stream the new song ASAP!

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Brantley Gilbert shares new song, “GOOD DAMN,” 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 Brantley Gilbert releases.

To keep up with Brantley Gilbert, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

“GOOD DAMN” 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.

Here Is Ty Myers Album ‘Heavy On The Soul’

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Ty Myers shares his sophomore album, Heavy On The Soul, out now, March 27th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.

Superstar in the making, Ty Myers officially readies his sophomore project. The RECORDS Nashville/Columbia artist is known for blending his unique influences and his songwriting prowess. Both of which are all over his latest record. Heavy On The Soul is officially out now.

With seventeen songs, Myers proves that his wise beyond his years. The record features eleven solo-writes from the artists, as well a collaboration with Marcus King, “Two Trains,” and a write with King on “Songs for You.” The project was recorded at Alabama’s FAME Recording Studios, where Myers’ inspirations Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding also recorded. Throughout the record, the breakthrough singer-songwriter proves he’s one to look out for.

Make sure to give Heavy On The Soul a listen ASAP!

Heavy On The Soul Tracklist:

  1. Morning Comes (Ty Myers, Scooter Carusoe)
  2. Me Neither (Ty Myers)
  3. Pedestal (Ty Myers)
  4. Don’t You Know (Ty Myers)
  5. Message to You (Ty Myers)
  6. Run, Run, Run (Ty Myers, Harper O’Neill, Jason Nix, Andy Austin)
  7. Game Called Love (Ty Myers)
  8. Leaving Carolina (Ty Myers, Braydon Watts)
  9. Come On Over, Baby (Ty Myers)
  10. Woman (Ty Myers)
  11. Through a Screen (Ty Myers)
  12. Two Trains (feat. Marcus King) (Lowell George)
  13. Southbound (Ty Myers)
  14. Songs for You (Ty Myers, Marcus King)
  15. Gone Too Long (Ty Myers, Braydon Watts)
  16. Bad Guy (Ty Myers)
  17. Good Morning Paris (Ty Myers)
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Ty Myers shares new album, ‘Heavy On The Soul,’ out now on all steaming platforms.

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

To keep up with Ty Myers, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

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

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Here Are All of Megan Moroney’s Number One Songs in Her Catalog

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Here are all of Megan Moroney’s number one songs at country radio in her music catalog. The singer-songwriter has multiple number ones to her name as an artist.

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We love reminiscing about all the great country music to hit country radio over the last few years. In our brand new series, we’re looking back on the songs that made it to the top of the country airplay charts. Today, we’re highlighting songs in Megan Moroney’s career that hit the number one spot as an artist.

“Tennessee Orange” – Lucky, 2023

With her debut single to country radio, Megan Moroney earned her first number one. “Tennessee Orange” took the world by storm, and truly put Moroney on the map.

 

“Am I Okay?” – Am I Okay?, 2025

The lead single from her second studio album, “Am I Okay” was another incredible song for Megan Moroney. The song quickly became a fan-favorite and found its way to the top of the country radio chart.

 

“6 Months Later” – Cloud 9, 2026

Off Megan Moroney’s third studio album, Cloud 9, “6 Months Later” depicts the singer’s broken-heart, only to later reveal, that she’s on the mend (and now the guy wants her back). The new song is fun, and stage-ready, a perfect addition of Moroney’s impressive catalog of songs, and an obvious number one.

 

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

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

All of these Megan Moroney hits and more are 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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Here Are All of Tucker Wetmore’s Number One Songs in His Catalog

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Here are all of Tucker Wetmore’s number one songs at country radio in his music catalog. The singer-songwriter has multiple number ones to his name as an artist.

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Tucker Wetmore // Photo credit: Tanner Johnson

We love reminiscing about all the great country music to hit country radio over the last few years. In our brand new series, we’re looking back on the songs that made it to the top of the country airplay charts. Today, we’re highlighting songs in Tucker Wetmore’s career that hit the number one spot as an artist.

“Wind Up Missin’ You” – What Not To, 2025

With his debut single to country radio, Tucker Wetmore earned his first number one. “Wind Up Missin’ You” is an incredible first outing for the singer-songwriter.

 

“3,2,1” – What Not To, 2025

Tucker Wetmore earned his second number one single at country radio with his catchy song, “3,2,1.” Wetmore is positioning himself for a breakthrough, showing all the signs of an artist ready to make a lasting impact.

 

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

To keep up with Tucker Wetmore, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

All of these Tucker Wetmore hits and more are 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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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (3/20/26)

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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.

“Loving Life Again” – Ella Langley

Ella Langley gives fans another taste of her upcoming album, Dandelion. “Loving Life Again” is one of our favorites off the project.

 

“Giving Her Away” – Luke Combs

Luke Combs’ latest album, The Way I Am is officially out now featuring 22-incredible songs, such as “Giving Her Away.”

 

“Just Because” – Brooke Lee

Off her upcoming EP, Brooke Lee impresses on her heartfelt and honest new song, “Just Because.”

 

“Bottle Tells Me So” – Ashley McBryde

Ashley McBryde releases her band new song, “Bottle Tells Me So.”

 

“Red Wine Stains” – Ethan Garner

Talented newcomer, Ethan Garner impresses with his brand new song, “Red Wine Stains.”

 

“Hey Mississippi” – Jackson Dean

Jackson Dean releases one of his best songs to date, “Hey Mississippi,” out now.

 

“Homebody” – Frankie Ballard

Frankie Ballard returns with brand new single, “Homebody,” out now.

 

“Art of Letting Go” – Atlus

Off his debut album, out today, the title track is one of the best songs on Atlus’ new prolific project.

 

“Two Broken Hearts” – Morgan Evans ft. Laci Kaye Booth

Morgan Evans new record, Steel Town is one of his best works to date; however, we still cannot get enough of “Two Broken Hearts,” a collaboration with songstress, Laci Kaye Booth.

 

“Clown in a Barrell” – Barrett Baber

Barrett Baber releases not one, but two songs this week, including “Clown in a Barrell” and “Hurt Talkin’.”

 

“Twenty Over” – Timmy McKeever

Timmy McKeever continues to impress with another addition to his growing catalog. “Twenty Over” is out now.

 

“That’s Alright” – Troy Cartwright

Troy Cartwright impresses on his brand new EP, Etc. All The Rest. “That’s Alright” is one of our favorite songs off the project.

 

“Break Your Heart” – Chandler Walters

Chandler Walters continues to stake his claim in the traditional country music landscape releasing his brand new song, “Break Your Heart.”

 

“Rodeo Clown” – TJ Rosenthal

TJ Rosenthal shows off his talent on new song, “Rodeo Clown,” out now.

 

“Feels Like Love” – Maoli

Maoli adds to his growing catalog with new song, “Feels Like Love,” out now.

“Hey Dallas” – Hudson Westbrook

Hudson Westbrook adds to his catalog of hit with his new song, “Hey Dallas.”

 

“Almost Kings” – Thomason

Thomason impresses on brand new song, “Almost Kings,” out now.

 

“Songs That Get Me By” – Eli Adams

With his first release since his album last year, Eli Adams returns with new song, “Songs That Get Me By.”

 

“You Make Sense To Me” – Alex Lambert

Big Loud Texas artist, Alex Lambert grows his music catalog with new, honest song, “You Make Sense To Me.”

 

“Things” – Hadlie Jo

Hadlie Jo captures her authentic talent on her newest song, “Things,” out now.

 

“Broken Record” – Adam Doleac

Adam Doleac shares new song, “Broken Record,” out now.

 

“Bone Dry” – Mike Parker

Mike Parker impresses on his new single, “Bone Dry.”

 

“Whiskey Sour” – Tyra Madison

Tyra Madison showcases her talent on her new song, “Whiskey Sour.”

 

“Little Miss Behavin’” – Julianna Rankin

Julianna Rankin sets her second release via Big Loud Texas with her catchy new song, “Little Miss Behavin’.”

 

“Love Button” – Spencer Hatcher

Spencer Hatcher continues to plant his roots in country music, releasing his newest song, “Love Button,” out now.

 

“Mother’s Mother” – The Band Loula

The Band Loula impress on brand new song, “Mother’s Mother.”

 

“Died and Gone To Georgia” – Brian Fuller & Dylan Marlowe

Brian Fuller and Dylan Marlowe join forces on new song, ‘Died and Gone To Georgia.”

 

“Have It All” – Austin Snell

Austin Snell shares new song, ‘Have It All,” out now.

 

Morgan Evans ‘Steel Town’ – Album Review

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Morgan Evans new album, Steel Town is out now, March 20th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

Nearly seven years since the release of his debut album, 2018’s Things That We Drink To, Morgan Evans is back with his sophomore album, Steel Town. Inspired by the coastal Australian town where he grew up, the album is the result of years of reflection, introspection, and growth.

The result is a buoyant, sonically-rich collection that doubles as both a celebration of life and a reclamation of freedom for an artist who has weathered intense public scrutiny. Throughout its eleven tracks, Evans sounds like a weight has been lifted from him, truly free for the first time.

Evans co-wrote every track on the record, enlisting collaborators like William Barton and Laci Kaye Booth for two of its standout moments. Barton, a fellow Australian, brings a striking sense of atmosphere to “Back to Country,” a gorgeously understated instrumental interlude that feels like a deep exhale, offering a simple moment of stillness before moving forward.

Booth, meanwhile, lends her honeyed vocals to “Two Broken Hearts,” a soulful, aching ballad about two people finding comfort in each other while knowing it won’t last. Originally written as a solo, the track takes on new emotional depth as a duet. “This song still hits me like the day I wrote it,” Evans shared. “It wasn’t written as a duet, but Lace’s voice took it somewhere I couldn’t have imagined on my own.”

“Two broken hearts find their way to each other // Feeling their way through the dark // Two broken hearts healing under the covers // To keep ’em from falling apart // Sometimes, where it ends is where love starts again// But we both know that ain’t where we are.”

Much of Steel Town takes listeners to the coastal Australian town in which Evans grew up. There’s the jubilant title cut, as well as “Land I Love,” an anthemic celebration of home. “Growing up round Newy, as a kid, and a musician, it was a beautiful place, but also a tough place, that built a character and resilience that I’ve taken with me around the world,” he shares. “Now, having been in Nashville for 10 years, I have an even greater love and respect for the place that raised me and welcomed me home when I needed it the most. On this album, I’ve finally found that balance of pride and earnest that I can share and sing with complete authenticity.”

“I had to get out of town,” Evans continues. “I needed something real. Old mates, familiar places, and salt water. I reconnected with where I came from, who I was, who I want to be.”

That longing for simplicity comes through on “Beer Back Home,” a feel-good, singalong ode to small-town comfort, while “Another Drink Coming” leans into ragtime-tinged piano and barroom storytelling. Together, they capture the warmth and familiarity of places where time seems to slow down.

“She Talks About Texas” and “The Farm” find him celebrating a different type of home: one that’s found in a person and not a place. On the mid-tempo “Texas,” he spins the clever lyrical analogy, declaring, “I talk about her, the way she talks about Texas,” while “The Farm” is a declaration of optimism in a new relationship. On the tender and melodic country two-step, he muses, “I’d bet the farm on us.”

He steps most clearly outside of his comfort zone on “Letting You Go,” an airy pop-rock track that sounds fresh out of the early 2000’s, in the best way possible. Here, he stretches himself vocally, reaching new highs as he harmonizes with a gang vocal of background singers.

“Forgiving You For Me” delivers an especially poignant moment, finding him letting go and forgiving someone in order to move forward. “I guess I’ll learn to let it go, free this poison from my soul” He sings, his voice laced with emotion. “If this is how it’s gonna be, I’m forgiving you for me.”

The album ends with the gorgeously poignant “Settle It Down,” an introspective ballad about finding the person that makes you want to settle down. It’s a confessional, piano-driven ballad about a rambling man ready to stop “running this wild horse heart right into the ground.” It’s the perfect final chapter of Steel Town, forward looking and optimistic for the next chapter while closing another.

On Steel Town, Morgan Evans is at his finest. The collection pairs jubilant melodies and brilliant lyricism, setting Evans free. It’s not just a reflection on where he’s been, but a confident step toward where he’s headed next.

Steel Town Track List:

  1. Steel Town (Ava Supplessa, Sam Ellis, Morgan Evans)
  2. Beer Back Home (Cole Miracle, KK Johnson, Morgan Evans)
  3. Two Broken Hearts (feat. Laci Kaye Booth) (Fraser Churchill, Morgan Evans)
  4. Another Drink Coming (Matt Roy, Geoff Warburton, Daniel Ross, Morgan Evans)
  5. Back To Country (feat. William Barton) (William Barton, Morgan Evans)
  6. Land I Love (Lindsay Rimes, Danielle Blakey, Morgan Evans)
  7. Forgiving You For Me (Morgan Evans)
  8. Letting You Go (Lindsay Rimes, Morgan Evans)
  9. She Talks About Texas (Morgan Evans)
  10. The Farm (Jon Green, Scooter Carusoe, Morgan Evans)
  11. Settle It Down (Sam Ellis, Morgan Evans)

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Beer Back Home
  2. Letting You Go
  3. Forgiving You For Me
  4. Two Broken Hearts (with Laci Kaye Booth)
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Morgan Evans shares new album, ‘Steel Town,’ 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 Morgan Evans releases.

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

Here Is Atlus’ Major Label Debut Album ‘Art Of Letting Go’

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Atlus makes major-label full-length debut with his new album, Art Of Letting Go, out now, March 20th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new project here.

At the top of the year, we introduced you to an artist that we love because of his raw honesty and grit. The recording artist is as talented as they come, and it’s only a matter of time before everyone knows his name. Today, Atlus makes his major label debut with his brand new album, Art Of Letting Go.

With fifteen songs all co-written by the singer-songwriter, Art Of Letting Go is an incredibly cohesive project that speaks to Atlus’ life experience. According to the singer in a recent press release, “This album is honest and unbelievably personal. Like the experiences that inspired the songs, some are fun and some are intense. Making this record, I truly let go of a lot of the fears, pain, trauma, and things I’ve been carrying with me for years and there is an art to that. I used to stay in those painful moments. This time, it’s about moving through the moments and beyond the experiences that shaped me, both as a person and as an artist.”

Make sure to give Art Of Letting Go a listen ASAP!

Art Of Letting Go Tracklist:

  1. Secondhand Smoke ​​(Atlus, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse)
  2. Devil Ain’t Done (Atlus, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton)
  3. Still Haven’t Stopped (Atlus, David Garcia, Blake Pendergrass, Geoff Warburton)
  4. Art of Letting Go (Atlus, Lydia Vaughan, Lou Ridley, Matt Wallace)
  5. Hold My Liquor (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Conor Matthews)
  6. Spare Key (Atlus, Rian Ball, Nick Boyd)
  7. Sounds Like Alcohol (Atlus, David Garcia, Justin Halpin)
  8. Town Down (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Michael Whitworth, Riley Thomas)
  9. IOD on YOU (Atlus, David Ray Stevens, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse)
  10. Roses (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Matt Wallace, Sebastian “Rufio Hooks” Garcia)
  11. Break Me First (Atlus, Matt Wallace, Claire Ernst, Stuart Stapleton, Justin Abraham)
  12. In The City (Atlus, Autumn Buysse, Matt Wallace, Sebastian “Rufio Hooks” Garcia)
  13. Guilty (Atlus, HALLIE, Gigi Rich, Andrew Perlowich)
  14. Half The Bottle (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Benjy Davis, Michael Whitworth)
  15. Baby Momma (Atlus, Autumn Buysse, Matt Wallace, Brit Wilder)
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Atlus shares brand new debut album, ‘Art Of Letting Go,’ 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 Atlus releases.

To keep up with Atlus follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

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