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Hudson Westbrook: ‘Exclusive’ – EP Review

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Hudson Westbrook shares his brand new EP, Exclusive out now January 23rd on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project here.

With more Texas twang than Nashville bluster, 21 year old Hudson Westbrook is already carving out his own lane in modern country. A native of the Lone Star state, the rising singer-songwriter initially broke through with the vital hit, “Take It Slow.”

Inspired by the Red Dirt sounds of George Strait, Turnpike Troubadours, Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel, and more, his debut EP, Exclusive, is out today. The rising singer-songwriter co-wrote the collection’s five tracks alongside the likes of Ryan Beaver, Jesse Frasure, Reid Haughton, and more.

Featuring a rootsy sound and mid-tempo swagger, the EP shows a young singer-songwriter who’s lyrically wise beyond his years. The title track kicks things off, pairing a twangy guitar groove with a familiar cautionary tale of missed chances. “All she wanted from you was exclusive, I bet right now you feel stupid. Yeah, you had your shot and you blew it.” He croons, convincing listeners of his heartbreak. Yet, as Westbrook sings of a “one in a million” girl who seems to have gotten away, he quickly flips the story, revealing that he’s the one who ultimately got the girl and some other guy is left feeling stupid.

Westbrook leans into his own lived-in love stories. On “LMWYL,” he delivers the vulnerable line, “You only love me when you’re lonely, and I don’t mind at all,” capturing the ache of accepting something that’s better than nothing. Meanwhile, “Lovin’ On Me” flips the mood, offering a flirty and playful ode to romance, musing, “You look good, but you look better lovin’ on me.”

Like on “Exclusive,” “If He Wanted To” finds him the better man in a situation. It’s a swinging ballad that showcases Westbrook’s emotional depth and gentlemanly tendencies. Here, he reminds someone special that a good man will raise the bar for her, without being asked.

“If he wanted to Yeah, you wouldn’t be second guessin’ // If he wanted you // He wouldn’t be able to help it // He’d be by your side, put his pride aside // And be lovin’ you like he should // If he wanted to, if he wanted you // He would”

The most infectious and radio-ready moment arrives with “Pretty Privilege,” an undeniable earworm that finds Westbrook falling prey to a woman’s charms. Clever and self-aware, the track captures the push-and-pull of attraction with humor, ending the EP on a high.

“Yeah, I’m fallin’ a victim to beautiful abuse // What’s a man to do // When you wear that dress so confident // I lose all my sense, gettin’ mixed up in // That born with it, that golden ticket // That what you want you get it // Pretty privilege”

With Exclusive, Hudson Westbrook continues to prove why he’s one to watch in country music. He remains unapologetically true to his Texas roots, releasing twangy Texas-tinted tunes that are sure to endear him to legions of new fans.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. If He Wanted To He Would
  2. Lovin’ On Me
  3. Pretty Privilege

Exclusive Tracklist:

  1. Exclusive (Hudson Westbrook, Neil Medley, Lukas Scott, Ryan Beaver)
  2. LMWYL (Hudson Westbrook, Neil Medley, Jesse Frasure)
  3. Lovin’ On Me (Hudson Westbrook, Neil Medley, Beau Bailey, Lukas Scott)
  4. If He Wanted To (Hudson Westbrook, Reid Haughton, Dan Alley, Ryan Beaver)
  5. Pretty Privilege (Hudson Westbrook, Lukas Scott, Beau Bailey)
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Hudson Westbrook shares brand new EP, ‘Exclusive,’ 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 Hudson Westbrook releases.

To keep up with Hudson Westbrook, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. 

Exclusive 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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Parker McCollum Shares Fan-Favorite Song “Big Ole Fancy House”

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Parker McCollum releases new song “Big Ole Fancy House,” out now, January 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Back in June when Parker McCollum released his self-titled album, fans were devastated that “Big Ole Fancy House,” a song that went viral prior to the album’s release, was not amongst the track-list. While McCollum’s self-titled record was as raw and as honest as music comes, it can only be made better by giving the fans what they want. Today, the singer-songwriter officially releases, “Big Ole Fancy House.”

“Big Ole Fancy House” is an absolutely gut-wrenching and heartbreaking song, and yet, it’s stunning. The stripped-down ballad is true story-telling at its finest, with instrumentals that only make the song even greater. Fueled by its raw emotion and lyrics, “Big Ole Fancy House” is one of the very best on McCollum’s impressive catalog of hits.

“I thought you would be the one to kill me // Guess it’s true // I can’t live with the memory // What do I do? // I thought I could live without you // And I lied // Now this big ol’ empty house // Is eating me alive // Can’t walk out the door now // Devil’s got the key // He’s the only besides God who knows // Why you quit loving me // The walls are closing in now // Got to talking late at night // Yeah this big ole empty house is just eating me alive”

In conjunction with the release of the songs, fans get to celebrate that Parker McCollum (The Deluxe Edition) will be out on March 20th. Get ready to preorder the record now!

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Parker McCollum shares new song, “Big Ole Fancy House,” out now on all streaming platforms.

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

To keep up with Parker McCollum, follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Big Ole Fancy House” 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.

Kylie Morgan Shares New Single “Like My Own”

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Kylie Morgan shares her brand new song, “Like My Own,” out now on all streaming platforms. Get all the details and listen below.

Newly independent, Kylie Morgan is embarking on a new era in her career. The country-pop powerhouse is embracing her journey and the timing of her life, sharing it all with her diehard fanbase. Today, Morgan releases one of her most heartfelt songs to date. “Like My Own” is officially out now.

Featuring her signature vulnerability and strength, Morgan shares her newfound role as a stepmom, as she finds love again, after a divorce. Throughout the song, she honors what it means to be a “bonus mom,” while still showing respect to the baby’s biological mom too. “I never imagined this would be part of my story,” shared Morgan in a recent press less. “But love has a way of surprising you, and this song is about embracing the unexpected gifts life brings.”

“You weren’t on my mind // Never a dream I had // I never knew I needed you until I met your dad // I was terrified // What do step moms do? // But now that you are in my life // There’s no l life without you // Oh god, bless your Mama, she’s one hell of a woman // Being tough enough to share you with me // I ain’t trying to fill her shoes // Just giving. you another pair // and long as you let me baby, I promise I’ll be there // You brought out a part of me that I’ve never know // You ain’t mine, but baby I’m yours, and I love you like my own”

“Like My Own” truly marks the beginning of a new, beautiful era for Morgan and her music. Make sure to support her!

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Kylie Morgan shares brand new song, “Like My Own,” 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 Kylie Morgan releases.

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

Listen to “Like My Own” 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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Conner Smith Shares Vulnerable New Song “Man I Was Made To Be”

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Conner Smith shares new track, “Man I Was Made To Be,” out now, January 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.

For a few years now, Conner Smith has blown us away with his wise-beyond-his-years story-telling and songwriting. His chapter as a rising star continues to unfold, as he finds his footing in country music. Today, the singer-songwriter shares one of his most prolific songs to date. “Man I Was Made To Be” is out now.

As soon as Smith started teasing and sharing the song across his socials, fans began begging for him to release the track. A quiet, yet impactful love song to his beautiful wife, “Man I Was Made To Be” stops you in your tracks from the first few chords. The song tells the story of not being a perfect person, but appreciating that your partner sees the best in you. It is a quiet, yet authentic promise to keep growing together and to be the best version of yourself that you can be.

“But that’s why Jesus says where his bride // ‘Cause he loved us enough to lay down his whole life // and baby I know it’ll take some time // But that’s what I wanna do for you // Cause you’re an angel sent from the sky // and I know I got a long way to go till I ain’t hard to love, but I love how you see not the man I am, but the man that I was made to be”

“Man I Was Made To Be” is a stunning song to add to your library of music. Smith outdid himself with this one.

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Conner Smith shares brand new song, “Man I Was Made To Be,” 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 Conner Smith releases.

To keep up with Conner Smith, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

“Man I Was Made To Be” 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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Mitchell Tenpenny Kicks off 2026 with New Song “You Phase”

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Mitchell Tenpenny releases new song “You Phase,” out now, January 23rd, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Mitchell Tenpenny continues to be one of the most consistent artists in country music. Each and every song he releases feels distinctly him. Whether he’s singing about heartache, nostalgia or love, M10 does not disappoint. Today the singer-songwriter shares his newest song to date. “You Phase” is officially out now, kicking off 2026.

The brand new song already feels like an ear worm. Catchy and relatable, “You Phase’ is both a cool play on words and depicts a universal experience for most. As a song and a concept, it’s unique and a breath of fresh air. “When I heard the phrase ‘you phase’ mentioned in the room that day I knew exactly how to write this song. I’ve personally had so many phases in my life. Some good and some bad, but to refer to a phase in the song as a relationship was certainly a unique concept. I have never heard it expressed in that way. We all go through transitions in our life with relationships, careers and more trying to figure out who we are and where we want to be,” shared the singer in a recent press release.

“Yeah, I started drinking white wine // Even let you talk me into getting matching tattoos // I was living in a white lie // Doing everything, I said I would never do // Oh, but now I see // What everyone else was seeing // You had a hold on me // Guess I didn’t wanna believe it // I was going through a you phase those days // I was living out a suitcase at your place // All my buddies told me you changed, yeah I changed // Trying to be what I thought you wanted // I’ll admit it I lost myself for a minute // Damn near drowned, I was so deep in it // But these days, I ain’t’ // It’s like who was he // Baby, that was me in my you phase // Oh, my you phase”

“You Phase” is a much listen to. Make sure to stream it.

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Mitchell Tenpenny shares new song, “You Phase,” 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 Mitchell Tenpenny releases.

To keep up with Mitchell Tenpenny, follow him on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Twitter.

“You Phase” 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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Carly Pearce Drops Brand New Song “Church Girl”

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Carly Pearce shares her brand new song, “Church Girl,” out now on all streaming platforms. Get all the details and listen below.

Throughout her long career, Carly Pearce has always shared her heart with fans. In this new era of music for Pearce, she seems to be bringing her most vulnerable self to the forefront. Last year we fell in love with her raw song, “Dream Come True”, and today, she’s releasing another honest song. “Church Girl” is officially out now.

Written by Cameron Bedell, Seth Ennis, and Carter Faith, “Church Girl” is an unexpected and comppasionate ballad that re-examines one’s relationship with the Bible. Through the song, Pearce gives a big hug to anyone who has ever felt like they were going to “Hell’ for their lifestyle or any of their sins. A true message of acceptance, more love, and less judgement, “Church Girl’ is a beautiful song.

“Hey, church girl doin’ everything wrong // Walking on eggshells with your high heels on // Hey, church girl with the Jezebel dress // Better take it off, you’re making all the boys think sex // You got your questions but you’re too scared to ask // I’m just a sinner who’s been where you’re at // So, you like to get high // When you talk to Jesus  // So, you love who you love // And you go out on the weekends // So, you drink, and you think for yourself // That don’t mean you’ll go to hell // When you leave this world // Just ‘cause you heard it in church, girl”

Pearce outdoes herself with this song. We can only hope that a full-length project is in the works for later this year featuring “Church Girl” and other depth-full songs like it.

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Carly Pearce shares new song, “Church Girl,” 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 Carly Pearce releases.

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

Listen to “Church Girl” 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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Jackie Lee Shares New Song “Cold Beer, Country Music And You”

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Jackie Lee shares brand new song, “Cold Beer, Country Music And You,” available now, January 23rd on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

Country music has always been synonymous with truth-telling, a genre full of story-tellers at heart. Jackie Lee is one of those artists. This singer-songwriter reemerged towards the end of 2025, and he is officially here to stay in 2026. Today, the artist releases his brand new song, Cold Beer, Country Music And You.”

The new song is pure nostalgia, as Lee sings about all the places that haunt his memories. Throughout the song, the singer-songwriter reminisces about all the memories with a former lover that includes the songs they use to sing together, the things they used to do, and of course, cold beer, and country music. While the song is laced with true emotion, the story and the nostalgia feels relatable and honest.

“I’ll always drink Miller Light on Friday nights like this // Even if it always only tastes just like your kiss // I always crank that radio when they play Tim McGraw // Even if I always only hear you sing along // There’s things I’ll always love no matter what you put me through // Cold beer, country music, and you”

With each new release, Lee impresses us more and more. He’s truly not trying to reinvent the wheel, but instead, he’s giving fans honest, authentic, and relatable stories that we can all find ourselves in. “Cold Beer, Country Music And You” is hard not to like!

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Jackie Lee shares new song, “Cold Beer, Country Music And You” 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 Jackie Lee releases.

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

“Cold Beer, Country Music And You” 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 Ashley Brooks? The Story Behind Her Journey to Country Music

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

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Ashley Brooks

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Ashley Lauren Brooks
Birthdate – 03/09/1996
Hometown – Hickory Flat, Georgia
Current City – Ball Ground, Georgia
Musical Influences – Lee Ann Womack, Allison Krause, Reba, Janis Joplin
Label – Droptine & Marshals of the Revolution
Current Single – “Better Bars” (as of date of article: 01/19/2026)

The Beginning:

Women in country music are always worth celebrating! Today we shine our spotlight on a talented female, newcomer in the genre, Ashley Brooks. Brooks chatted with us all about her love of country music, stepping into the limelight, and everything that truly makes her the artist that she is.

“I’m currently in North, Georgia,” she began. “I grew up with a dad who was in bands my whole childhood. He’s a guitar player. So when I got old enough, I asked him to be in a band with me, and he said that if I could write songs, he would.” Throughout her childhood, Brooks was always enamored with music, finding it to be a constant throughout her life.

“I remember being super, super little watching ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and trying to replicate her singing in the mirror, so my parents got me a karaoke machine. I remember being really little and sitting in my room with the OG country CDs and just singing along with them. […] I knew it was something that I loved. My dad bought me my first guitar,” shared the songstress.

She fell in love with artists like Lee Ann Womack, The Judds, and Loretta Lynn at an early age. “I always listened to country music,” she shared, adding, “My dad was actually more into the 80s rock bands, so I know a ton of 80s rock as well. It’s been in my blood since birth now.”

The Turning Point:

Despite loving country music and having natural talent, Brooks pursued a career in healthcare. “I dove into the healthcare world, and I made a great career in Georgia, and then I was like you know, I’m 20 something years old, if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it, and I started writing my first song, and people really took to it.”

With the support of her dad, whose been in her band since its inception and the help of her mom running the merch stand, Brooks took the plunge into the crazy, yet exciting world of country music. “I want to be the Lee Ann Womack crossbred with Gretchen Wilson, like wild and rowdy, but can sing the bluegrass, heartfelt, high tones too,” shared the singer.

Slowly, but surely, Brooks started making waves on social media with her music, especially her song, “Leaving Side Of You.” Eventually, after writing music mostly by herself, Brooks started writing with SONY, which gave her the confidence and the experience to continue down this exciting path.

“Songwriting is the bread and butter of what I do. Songwriting is definitely it. I was going through a really tough period of my life in 2023, a lot of emotional stuff, and I just decided to pour it into music. That I feel like is what took it to the next level, just taking your life experiences, like Taylor Swifting somebody, and just literally writing a song about someone. But I always wrote alone, and then I started writing at SONY and other writers.”

Today:

Flash forward to today, 2026 is looking to be the biggest year yet for Brooks. A the end of the 2025, she released her sassy song, “For The Bar,” as well as, an acoustic cover of her viral song, “Leaving Side Of You.” “There’s this whole next level of songwriting with so many talented people. I’m just trying to grow my skills and do more collaborating,” she shared when talking about gaining experience in the industry.

When asked about “For The Bar,” Brooks shared that the song just fell out. The track adds to her growing live show too. “”For The Bar” was a cool idea that I had, a lot of times men are at the bar, but not really looking for anything but a hookup, and for women, a lot of the time it’s just so not traditional. So we were at SONY one day, and I was showing them this idea. […] It’s just kind of a “you didn’t see that coming in a song” kinda thing.”

In addition to “For The Bar,” Brooks also released a song called “Better Bars.” The single is another tempo track that feels live show ready, something that the singer hopes to do a lot more of this year.

“I’m keeping the momentum going, and hopefully being back on the Grand Ole Opry stage,” shared the singer. Stay tuned for more from Brooks!

Connect:

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

To keep up with Ashley Brooks, follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Ashley Brooks’ 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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Megan Moroney Goes Number One with “6 Months Later”

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Megan Moroney goes number one at country radio with her single, “6 Months Later”. Get all the details about the song here.

We coined Megan Moroney an absolute superstar in the making when she earned her first number one single at country radio with “Tennessee Orange.” She impressed yet again when the lead single and title track of her sophomore album Am I Okay? reached the top of the chats too. Today, Moroney earns her third number one at country radio with “6 Months Later.”

As we await Moroney’s third studio album, Cloud 9, out in February, she already boasts a number one single from the record. “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.

“Let me set you the scene // November circa 2019 // Put a hole in my heart, watched it bleed // You said that we were better off as strangers // I was barely alive // Out of 6 feet deep I was 5 // Pretty sure they called a hearse outside // Ok that’s dramatic but I survived…then I survived // The ”Hey Meg I think I want you back, // I’m a couple drinks in thinking it’s my bad // That I let you walk away and let you go” // It’s a tale as old as time I guess // When you couldn’t care more, I couldn’t care less // You’re a little too late to the party, heartbreaker // What doesn’t kill you calls you 6 months later”
Congratulations to Megan and her team on scoring their third number one at country radio with “6 Months Later.” There will definitely be more to come.

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

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

“6 Months Later” 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 (1/16/26)

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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.

“Message To You” – Ty Myers

A honest and prolific solo write, Ty Myers shines on his brand new, vulnerable song, “Message To You.”

 

“Wish I Didn’t” – Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney gives fans another taste of album number three with her new fiery song, “Wish I Didn’t.”

 

“Two Broken Hearts” – Morgan Evans with Laci Kaye Booth

Written by Evans with Fraser Churchill, Chris DeStefano, Sean Mofit, and Sam Moses, “Two Broken Hearts” is a stripped back revealing track with vulnerability laced throughout the song.

 

“Never Comin’ Back” – Flatland Cavalry

Flatland Cavalry drops their brand new single, “Never Comin’ Back.”

 

“You’re It For Me, Honey” – Caroline Jones

Carolien Jones impresses with her newest release, “You’re It For Me, Honey,” from her forthcoming albumGood Omen, out February 13.

 

“Marlboro Man” – Midland

GRAMMY-nominated trio, Midland kick off 2026 with their brand new song, “Marlboro Man.”

 

“Podunk” – Trey Pendley

Trey Pendley shares his truth on his brand new, rowdy song, “Podunk.”

 

“I Ain’t Tryin’” – Braxton Keith

Braxton Keith gives fans a fun, honky-tonky ready new song called, “I Aint Tryin’.”

 

“Bad Habits And Good Horses” – Julianna Rankin

Songstress, Julianna Rankin shows off her talented on her brand new song, “Bad Habits And Good Horses.”

 

“Buckle Up” – Cody Lohden

DeVille Records’ singer-songwriter Cody Lohden releases catchy new song, “Buckle Up.”

 

“Shoot Me Down” – Alex Lambert

Making his label debut with Big Loud, Alex Lambert shares his brand new song, “Shoot Me Down.”

 

“First Last Names” – Chris Moses

Newcomer, Chris Moses stuns on emotional new song, “First Last Names.”

 

“Sometimes I Do” – Becca Bowen with Jake Hoot

Becca Bowen and Jake Hoot combine their talents on a brand new song called, “Sometimes I Do.”