Dasha shares new song “Not At This Party,” out now, February 28th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.
Dasha has emerged as a star in the making. The Warner Records recording artist lays her heart out on each and every release. Whether she crafts a more upbeat song or a quiet ballad, every song is distinctly “Dasha.” Today, the songstress is sharing quite possibly her best song to date, “Not At This Party.”
The infectious new song feels like a hit after just one listen! “Not At This Party” conveys the message of feeling lost after a break-up and still swept up in the other person; despite, the fun all around you. The song is catchy and deep, while still fun to listen to. Dasha infuses her signature charisma and grit into the line-dancing ready song!
“Just stay, don’t leave // so they can’t see // What’s steaming up the glass in my hand // I’m not at this party // I’m back in your backseat // You’re pulling it over // You just had to have me // I can’t hear this music // Cause I’m hearing you, yeah // You’re so in love with me, but right now you need to work on yourself // and they think I moved now with my life // that I’m having a good night // Out here on this dance floor // just like everybody // but nobody here knows // just how bad you got me // I’m not at this party”
Dasha continues to prove why she’s an artist to look out for. “Not At This Party” is the perfect addition to her growing music catalog.
Dasha shares new song, “Not At This Party,” 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 Dasha releases.
“Not At This Party” 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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Craig Morgan shares his new EP, American Soundtrack, out now,February 28th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
When you think of Craig Morgan, there are a few things that immediately come to mind: faith, patriotism, passion, county living, and that signature voice. On his new EP, American Soundtrack, all of those are on full display.
Over the course of six new songs, the BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist takes listeners on a journey through all the things in life that are important to him. “I try to celebrate God, family and country in my music and in everything I do,” He shares. “That’s what I have always done and I’ve come to realize it’s my platform. I don’t stress about things as much as I used to. I just try to write, sing, produce and play the best music that we can and go where I think God wants me to be.”
Morgan co-wrote five of the EP’s six new tracks, aiming to create something special for his fans. The lone exception is the stunning “God’s Problems,” an impassioned ballad that finds the Grand Ole Opry Member desperate to live his life in a way that’s easy on God. “I live that song. I truly do,” he says. “I believe in what it says and every day I work hard to not be one of God’s problems. I try not to be one of those guys that God is having to work hard at trying to straighten up. There’s a resurgence in our society right now of people trying to overcome adversities and to do better in life. You can see it in our format. Jelly Roll, especially, is the template for that. He’s changing people’s lives, and I’d like to think that I’m doing the same thing.”
Similarly, “Blue Collar Prayer” is an emotional moment for Morgan, a slide guitar-laden look at simple people and the things they long for to make their lives better. While some may pray for things like money and fame, the protagonists in the story are working-class people like a farmer in need of rain and a pregnant waitress hoping for the best for her child.
“You might not see them every Sunday // In that little white clapboard church // ‘Cause she’ll be serving biscuits and honey // He’ll be in overalls and tractor dirt // I bet my last dime, they’ll both take the time // To talk to the man upstairs // For a real life, red, white, and blue collared prayer.”
“Country Education,” “Roots” and “Who I’m From” each celebrate the upbringings that make Southerners, and Craig Morgan, who they are. While “Roots” is a twangy celebration of the raising that formed him, “Who I’m From” is a tale of who he is and who he came from. It’s a unique spin on the typical hometown song, celebrating those who have influenced his life.
The album’s title track is an especially catchy and jubilant moment, name dropping the songs that accompany many of life’s biggest moments, ranging from “Sweet Home Alabama” to “Ring of Fire” to “Hotel California.”
For Craig Morgan, American Soundtrack represents the best of who he is as an artist and a person. “I hope these songs create positive energy,” shares the Tennessee native. “I want people to feel inspired. I want people to laugh and enjoy what we do, but I also hope it makes them feel motivated to do good, to live a good life and to be kind. I believe we should live our lives in accordance with God’s truth; in honesty, fairness, kindness, love, and generosity. When you are doing all those things everything else will just fall into place.”
American Soundtrack Tracklist:
American Soundtrack (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Dan Couch)
Roots (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Rob Pennington)
God’s Problems (Phil O’Donnell, Wade Kirby, Carlo Colasacco, Styles Haury)
Country Education (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Wade Kirby)
Blue Collar Prayer (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Matt Willis)
Who I’m From (Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Chris Wallin, Ira Dean)
*Produced by Phil O’Donnell and Craig Morgan
Craig Morgan shares latest project, ‘American Soundtrack,’ 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 Craig Morgan announcements and releases.
American Soundtrack 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.
Lily Rose shares brand new song, “I Know What I Want,” out now, February 28th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
From the moment Lily Rose came on to the country music scene, we have been fans! While fans may still recognize her for her smash hit, “Villain,” Rose has released a ton of music that showcases who she is as a person, as well as, her undeniable talent as a singer and as a songwriter. As she embarks on a new era of her musical journey, Rose releases her brand ew song, “I Know What I Want” as an independent artist.
Co-written by the singer, the new pop-country, fiery track captures how it feels to know what you deserve in a relationship. After a seemingly tumultuous break-up, the protagonist refuses to fall for a former flame’s familiar traps. “I Know What I Want’ is empowering, fun, sassy, and extremely catchy – all things that Rose is great at achieving in her music.
“I know what I want and I don’t want you // I’ve been down this road you ain’t nothing new // Don’t need another night of this déjà vu // Yeah I know what I want and I don’t want you // You packed it up you drove away // You said goodbye and you didn’t say a thing // You dragged my name all over town // You took my flame and hell you burned it out // It ain’t right how you did me wrong // You already left me so leave me alone // I know what you want and I don’t want you”
“I Know What I Want” is one of Rose’s most impressive releases to date!
Lily Rose shares new song, “I Know What I Want,” 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 Lily Rose releases.
“I Know What I Want” 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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Kip Moore releases his new album, Solitary Tracks, officially out now, February 28th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.
With his soulful rasp and unique approach to music, Kip Moore has been a mainstay in country music for nearly fifteen years. Now, he’s releasing his most unique and ambitious project thus far, a 23-track collection that truly takes listeners on a journey. On Solitary Tracks, out now, the singer-songwriter offers a collection that finds him stepping outside any preconceived notions and embracing who he is as an artist.
“I’ve gotten to a place where I just don’t give a f**k about [the Nashville optics],” Moore revealed in a statement. “A lot of times I feel like I’m walking this plank. I’ve got people that believe in me and they’re really good to me – but at the end of the day, I know I’m going to walk out on that plank by myself.”
In taking that leap, the Georgia native wrote or co-wrote all but one of the album’s tracks, exploring various sides of his personality and experiences. He enlisted co-writers including Brett James, Nathan Chapman, Kristian Bush, Jaren Johnston, Casey Beathard, and others to craft a story of love, growth, ambition, and so much more..
“I’m never going to cheat by just trying to write what I think people want to hear, or hold onto a sound that worked for me,” shares Moore. “I’m going to always be authentic with myself, with every record, and all I ever hope is that people find a little solace. This project is a journey in itself, so I hope it helps people navigate their own life. There’s no pattern you have to follow, and sometimes you gotta gamble on yourself. You gotta be bold enough to trust your gut, and willing to roll those dice if you believe in something.”
The album opens with “High Hopes,” a fitting title for what kicks off an epic listening experience. With its lush guitars and Moore’s unmistakable voice, it builds to an anthemic chorus as he explores where he’s been, where he is, and where he’s going. “It’s me unpacking in real time where I’m at right now – and for the first time, saying goodbye to it,” he explains.
Although the album starts on an uptempo note, ballads definitely dominate the first half of the collection, ranging from the solo written “Solitary Tracks” to the stunning “Pretty Horses,” which allows Moore to show off his emotive uniqueness. Meanwhile, the album’s titular track builds up to a booming chorus about a pair of outsiders in love who just can’t seem to make it work. “Someday maybe we’ll recross paths…Ain’t never been the ones to run with the pack, just a couple lone wolves making solitary tracks,” he croons.
Two of the immediate standouts on the LP are “Around You” and “Bad Spot,” telling two very different stories. The former is a single-worthy and snappy earworm, dedicated to being unable to resist someone in all the best ways. Alternatively, “Bad Spot,” hits like a late night voice mail and is the only song not co-written by Moore. Written by Beathard, it’s a melodic midtempo that finds him admitting his mistakes and hoping to move on from them with the woman he loves.
“I hit a little rough patch, some rocky road // A stretch of life that took its toll // Next thing I know, you’re breakin’ up on me // But I guess it took some goin’ there to get me here // Some growin’ up to make it clear // That old me in my mirror, he ain’t the guy you need // I know I don’t deserve another shot // But I’m in a better place, kinda like a call drop // Yeah, I lost you in a bad spot, yeah”
“Livin’ Side,” “Learning As I Go,” and “Straight Line Boots” each continue the Georgia native’s reformation, celebrating the steps he’s made to be a good man and the woman who has helped him get there. “You got me closer to a got it all together man, walking these straight line boots,” He sings. “’I’m a better man, baby, when I’m with you.”
“Flowers in December” is another special moment, a booming ballad that also marks one of Moore’s all-time favorite recordings. “I’ve always struggled with some of these things that I’m talking about, and I’ve had a tendency to carry them with me – even when I’m writing about trying to let it go,” he reveals. “But for the first time in my life, I don’t feel like I’m looking as much in the rear view.”
Some of the album’s tracks find him in a place of nostalgia, with “Half Full Cup” celebrating “small town dreamers,” while “Like Ya Stole It” takes him back to the poignant lessons he learned while riding shotgun in a car. Likewise, “Southern Son” finds Moore embracing his Southern upbringing, while “Burn” finds him longing for simpler times and global peace.
“Live Here to Work” is another immediate standout, grabbing your attention with a roaring proclamation of “F**k that, I don’t live here to work!” It’s a mix of alt rock and country in the best way possible, segueing into a blistering guitar solo as he shuns that 9 to 5 lifestyle.
“Love & War” is a driving and catchy uptempo that finds the singer-songwriter proclaiming that “All is fair in love and war,” while “Good Things Never Last” is a soulful and bluesy rompy that shows off a totally new and unexpected side to Moore’s voice.
The album wraps with the one-two punch of “Take What You Can Get,” a breezy and optimistic look ahead, and “Only Me,” a rootsy pop-country search for kindred spirits. It’s a fitting closing note for Solitary Tracks, finding Moore no longer a lone wolf, but instead, in search of a new pack.
For Kip Moore, Solitary Tracks represents a transformation of both an artist and a man, and the result is a powerful and sometimes unexpected collection that is sure to delight old and new fans alike.
Solitary Tracks is 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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Kashus Culpepper shares new song, “Talk With Me,” out now, February 26th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new release below.
There are few things we love more than championing new artists in country music. Big Loud Records signee, Kashus Culpepper is a new artist we are really excited about. With just a few songs under his belt and less than a year into his recording career, the singer has the poise and the talent of a star in the making. Today the innovative artist releases his next new track called “Talk With Me.”
“Talk With Me’ is a blend of country, soul, and even gospel influences. It transcends genre and personifies feeling. Culpepper’s gritty, yet buttery vocals feel so inviting that he could literally be seeing the alphabet instead of a lyrically-profound song like “Talk With Me.”
“What would you say girl if I said please // Just put down those keys // Sit and talk with me // I know lately I ain’t been all there // Now I see, sit, and talk with me // What a lonely road that I lead us down // I can only hope it ain’ttoo late to turn around // ‘Cause I didn’t know I loved you girl until tonight // SO before you go and say goodbye // Sit and talk with me”
“Talk With Me” is an incredible song. We look forward to seeing the type of music the singer continues to release on his journey! He is definitely worth the hype.
Kashus Culpper shares new song, “Talk With Me” out now on all streaming platforms.
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“Talk With Me” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Post Malone goes number one at country radio with his collaborative song “Guy For That” featuring Luke Combs. Get all the details here!
Post Malone took the country world by storm when he announced his debut country album and collaborated with top country artists in the industry. On his record, F-1 Trillion, Post enlists helps from his famous friends like Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, HARDY, Dolly Parton, and even Blake Shelton. The genre-bending genus has already went number one twice at country radios with collaborations with both Blake Shelton and Morgan Wallen. Today, the singer earns his third number one song at country radio with “Guy For That” featuring superstar Luke Combs.
Every song that Luke Combs puts out to country radio seems to make its way to the top! For the singer, “Guy For That” marks his twenty-first number one hit. Both Post Malone and Combs bring their absolute A-game to the killer duet. The song is fun and catchy, perfect for either of their live shows.
“Oh, that ain’t exactly what I’m lookin’ for // ‘Cause I’m lookin’ for // Someone to put her tires back in the drive // And if they don’t, then I just might // Lose what’s left of my never-lovin’ mind // I’m damn near down to my last dime // I’m pretty good at breakin’ down a heart // But pickin’ up the pieces is the hard part // She’s searchin’ for someone who’s gonna build it back // But I ain’t got a guy for that”
Congrats to Post Malone and Combs and their retrospective teams!
Fans can catch the number one single and many more at a Combs’ show near you. Check out his full schedule here.
Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Post Malone and Luke Combs announcements and releases.
“Guy For That” 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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Russell Dickerson’s new song, “Happen To Me” is out now, February 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.
Russell Dickerson is truly one of the most underrated entertainers in the country music genre. He continues to crank out hit after hit, while simultaneously showing up for fans both on tour and on social media. Today, the singer-songwriter shares an infectious new song to add to his growing catalog. “Happen To Me” is out now.
Written by Dickerson with heavy hitters, Chase McGill, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Chris LaCorte, “Happen To Me” is mid-tempo jam! The song is a flirty, feel-good song all about lusting after a girl at a bar even if it is going to end in potential disaster. Dickerson is the perfect artist to bring this song to life. It feels reminiscent of some of his previously released tempo song and an awesome addition to his live show!
“I don’t know who broke up with who // But she’s in here chasin’ tequila with High Noon // Don’t know how long she’s been moving on // Maybe five weeks or five minutes but can’t be too long // We did that what’s your name thing // Where you from and what’s your favorite drink // She said shut up and come dance with me // And now she’s singing // Girls just wanna have fun // at the top of her lungs”
Dickerson can truly do no wrong in our book! “Happen To Me’ is truly one of the entertainer’s best songs to date, and we cannot wait to hear it live!
Russell Dickerson’s new song, “Happen To Me” 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.
“Happen To Me” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Kameron Marlowe shares new project, Sad Songs For The Soul, out now, February 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new record below.
With a soulful and gritty voice that hearkens back to country’s finest, Kameron Marlowe continues to position himself as a powerhouse of the genre. On Sad Songs for the Soul, out now, the Sony Music Nashville turns heartbreak into art, pouring himself into ten new songs.
For the North Carolina native, heartache and yearning seem etched into the DNA of his voice. On the LP, he runs the gamut of emotions that come with a breakup, from guilt to blame and from despair to ultimately, hope.
Produced by Ben West, Sad Songs For The Soul is the follow up to 2024’s Keepin’ The Lights On, and has been in the works for awhile. “I’ve had these songs for a while now, but I was never sure if I wanted to actually release them all. I kept coming back to the idea of doing a concept record of only sad songs but was honestly nervous that it might be too different from what fans are used to hearing from me,” Marlowe shared in a statement. “I wanted to push the boundaries a little and put out an unexpected, soulful, stripped project full of heartbreak at all stages in life.”
The album opens on a somewhat unexpected note: a cover of Cam’s 2015 hit, “Burning House.” It’s appropriate for the album, allowing Marlowe to put his own spin on it, while staying incredibly true to the original. His powerful voice tells the emotive tale from a male perspective that very few could pull off so effortlessly. “I’ve always been a fan of Cam’s music. I especially loved the song ‘Burning House’ because it’s one of those songs you hear and wish you had written yourself,” he shared. “Thank you to Cam for putting out such a great song – I really enjoyed covering it and hope I did it justice!”
Much of the album continues in a slow and reflective vein, pain weaving its way through songs like “Friend of Mine,” “Hungover You,” and “Here Lies the Fool.” “Friend” finds him in a permanent state of sadness, Marlowe musing that “heartache is a friend of mine, we go back a long time,” while “Here Lies the Fool” is a sparse and acoustic guitar-driven ballad that unwraps the demise of a relationship.
“When the empty whiskey sour’s become whithered graveyard flowers // When buzzin’ neon lights break the silent midnight rule // A memory I can’t let go, the last words she said, they echo I made this bed, this barstool was a headstone // Here lies the fool”
Marlowe shows off his impressive voice on the moody swamp romp, “Hello Whiskey,” and “The Basement,” both which find him at the bottom of a bottle. “We wanted to write a classic heartbreak song that talks about what it feels like when you’re trying your hardest to move on, but you truly cannot get over someone,” he shares of “Whiskey.” “The melody is a little unexpected but I think that’s what makes this song special.”
“How’s the Leaving Going,” co-written by Vince Gill, is truly a special moment, complete with mournful piano and slide guitars. Marlowe admits that the track just might be his favorite. “Sitting down to write with Vince Gill and Lee Thomas Miller was everything I could have hoped for, they both are extremely talented songwriters and have both written some of my favorite songs of all time,” he says. “It was an absolute honor.”
On the poignant “Highway Song” and the introspective, “Dear God,” Marlowe turns his eyes inward and upward, wondering what’s yet to come for him. On “Highway,” he sounds much like a young Chris Stapleton, pleading, “Tell me Heaven ain’t really that far away?” Meanwhile, “Dear God” sounds like a prayer to the Almighty, as he grapples with loss in his life and the mistakes that have led him there.
The album ends with “If You Stay,” arguably the most optimistic tune on Sad Songs for the Soul. Over a lush and ethereal arrangement filled with strings and building vocals, Marlowe promises to be a better man if she gives him another chance. Sonically, it’s more uplifting than much of the album, offering listeners a hint that everything will work out just fine.
“If you stay, I’m gonna make you glad you did,” Marlowe implores on the album’s final track, and it’s fitting of the entire LP. While Sad Songs for the Soul takes listeners on a journey through heartache, it’s a cathartic and impassioned experience that everyone can relate to.
Country Swag Picks:
Burning House
How’s the Leaving Going
Hello Whiskey
Sad Songs For The Soul Track List:
Burning House – Camaron Ochs (Cam), Jeff Bhasker, Tyler Johnson
Friend of Mine – Kameron Marlowe, Trannie Anderson, Jonathan Smith
Hello Whiskey – Kameron Marlowe, Kendell Marvel, Phil O’Donnell
Here Lies The Fool – Kameron Marlowe, Laci Kaye Booth, Ben West
Hungover You – Bryan Martin and Ben Roberts
The Basement – Carson Chamberlain, Wyatt McCubbin, R. Anthony Smith
Highway Song – Kameron Marlowe
How’s The Leaving Going – Kameron Marlowe, Vince Gill, Lee Thomas Miller
Dear God – Kameron Marlowe, Kendell Marvel
If You Stay – Carson Chamberlain, Wyatt McCubbin, R. Anthony Smith
Kameron Marlowe shares new project, ‘Sad Songs For The Soul,’ out now on alls streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Kameron Marlowe releases.
Sad Songs For The Soul 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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Chase Matthew releases his third studio album, CHASE,out now, February 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project here.
With a unique sound and an incredible story, Chase Matthew has quickly become one of Nashville’s fastest rising stars. On his third album, the simply titled CHASE, Matthew continues to perfect his own brand of country music.
For the Nashville native and Warner Music artist, CHASE represents the next logical step in his career, showing his growth as both a singer and songwriter. The album features thirteen new songs, nine of which Matthew wrote or co-wrote. Other writers on the album include some of the genre’s biggest names, including Brock Berryhill, Ashley Gorley, Michael Tyler, Parker Welling, and more.
Throughout CHASE, Matthew samples hip hop beats, rock guitars, country riffs, and radio-ready pop in a way that somehow works perfectly. Much like megastars Kane Brown, Sam Hunt, and Jason Aldean, Chase Matthew has crafted a uniquely single-ready sound.
The album opens with the earwormy “Drives My Truck,” a catchy and roaring ode to a girl who looks even more attractive behind the wheel of his favorite truck. It’s the perfect opening track, immediately grabbing a listener and setting up what’s to come.
“She’s burning that gas, smoking those tires // Setting this old boy’s heart on fire // She gets me just like it, all jacked up // My baby drives me crazy when she drives my truck”
“Waiting On You” and “No Name Roads” follow similar suit, catchy lyrics over radio-ready melodies that are sure to make Matthew a huge star. “Missin’ Me Missin’ You” is also pop-country perfection, finding him committed to being someone’s ex and not turning back to the relationship.
One of the album’s immediate standouts is “Heart Half Empty,” featuring Lauren Alaina. On the gorgeous breakup ballad, the pair channel some of the greatest duets of all time, trading verses over their broken hearts.
“Need you after one too many // Three shots to try forgetting // All the reasons we didn’t work out// Getting lost in the whiskey cloud// I’m sure I’ll be back tomorrow // Still drinking about what we used to be // With a glass half full // But a heart half empty “
Breakups are definitely a prevalent theme on CHASE, weaving through songs like “Backroads of my Mind,” “You Turn,” and “I Don’t Wanna Know.” While the latter is a hip-hop inspired dedication to ignorance being bliss, “Backroads” is a driving and catchy country-rock anthem.
“You’re tearing up the backroads of my mind // Your memory’s driving me crazy // And ever since the night we said goodbye // It’s all I think about baby // I see you at every turn, every light, Every inch of outskirt, red dirt, we’d ride // You cross my heart like a county line // You’re tearin’ up the backroads of my mind.”
While Matthew is definitely a superstar on uptempo tracks, his heart and talent are on full display on some of the album’s slower and more introspective moments. “Driving Through My Hometown” is a gorgeous piece of nostalgia that finds the young songwriter traveling through his hometown and musing over the memories there. Likewise, “If I Had Wings” finds him longing for wings to pay a special visit to Heaven.
Likewise, “Sunday Clothes” finds him sitting in a pew, heartbreakingly mourning the unexpected loss of a friend. Lyrically, it’s stunning, evoking images of a young man lost and filled with loss. “Here sitting in a front row pew, Tears raining on these old boots, Suffocating in a collared shirt, While I’m waiting to carry you out of this church,” He sings. “Man, we shouldn’t be here today, You got me cussing in and out of this place, You’ve been saying this is where I need to go, But Saturdays ain’t made for Sunday clothes.“
The album ends with “No Way Around It,” a driving uptempo about the struggle that comes with trying to move on after a breakup. “If there was a you fix, I woulda found it,” He growls, unable to find closure. “But I’m going through it, cause there ain’t no way around it.“ It’s the perfect bookend to “Drives My Truck,” ending the album on a high note similar to the way it began.
Country Swag Picks:
Heart Half Empty featuring Lauren Alaina
No Way Around It
No Name Roads
Drives My Truck
CHASE Tracklist:
Drives My Truck (Chase Matthew, Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips)
Missin’ Me Missin’ You (Chase Matthew, Brock Berryhill, Taylor Phillips, Lydia Vaughan)
CHASE 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.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/chase-matthew-chase-album.jpg6301200Nicole Pieringhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngNicole Piering2025-02-21 01:12:332025-02-21 01:12:33Chase Matthew: ‘CHASE’ – Album Review
Alexandra Kay shares new song, “Cupid’s A Cowgirl,” out now, February 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
It has been a long time coming, but singer-songwriter Alexandra Kay has finally signed her record deal! Kay took the industry by storm, garnering millions of fans and playing many shows, all while doing it independent. Now, she is has officially signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Today, the songstress is releasing her newest single, “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.”
Perfectly timed with Valentine’s Day, “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” is a certified anthem for women everywhere, all while bringing an insane amount of energy to the song. Kay absolutely lights the house on fire with this song! “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” is intriguing, fun, clever, and so catchy! Reminiscent of old-school Miranda Lambert, the new song feels like a 2025 version of something Lambert and even Dolly Parton would share with them world. “Cupid’s a Cowgirl” the perfect introduction to Kay for some and the perfect reintroduction for others!
“That bullet with your name on it is coming for ya son // like 1, cock-back watch this // 2, man down watch this // 3, look back, blow kiss // That girl don’t miss // It’s her pony show // Loves a rodeo // You’re lucky just to be bucking in it // Stealing hearts like Jesse James // Shoots like old John Wayne // She was raised by Willie, Hank, and Merle // Cupid’s a Cowgirl”
Alexandra Kay bleeds confidence on this song, and we are here for it! Keep her on your radar!
Alexandra Kay shares new song, “Cupid’s A Cowgirl,” out now on all streaming platforms.
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“Cupid’s A Cowgirl” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/alexandra-kay-cupid.jpg6301200Erica Zismanhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngErica Zisman2025-02-21 01:10:092025-02-21 01:10:09Alexandra Kay Shares New Song “Cupid’s A Cowgirl”
