Alana Springsteen’s new song “New Number” is out now, April 8th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Last month, Alana Springsteen released “Me, Myself, and Why” which was the first release off her upcoming project History of Breaking up (Part Two). Part One, which was her first album, was released last year and included singles like “Zero Trucks”, “California”, and “Trying Not To” with Roman Alexander.
Today, continuing to tease us with releases from her next highly anticipated project, Springsteen just dropped the album’s second single, “New Number”. The catchy and relatable track was written by Shane McAnally, Ashley Gorley, and Rhett Akins. Sprinsteen co-produced the single with Cameron Jaymes. As Springsteen co-wrote each of the songs on Part One and each song she has ever released, this makes “New Number” the first and only outside cut the artist has ever recorded.
“New Number” is a raw, stripped-down expression of heartache. The track forces you to feel each and every emotion coming from the artist as she suffers through the pain of trying to move on. Feeling that she can’t do it on her own and lacking the self-control necessary to do so, she is begging her ex to make it easy on her and get a new number so that the choice is no longer up to her.
“One that I ain’t dialed at least a couple thousand times // So I don’t have to hear you say hello and I don’t have to hear you say goodbye // Let me off the hook so I don’t have to wonder // If you don’t need me, you need a new number”
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“New Number”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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Caitlyn Smith’s brand new album, High, is out now, April 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new music below and check out our full review.
Caitlyn Smith is a singer-songwriter who personifies artistry. She is a uniquely talented songstress, who believes in having a hand in every part of her craft. Today, the artist releases her newest album, High.
Smith’s third album is one of her best records to date. Featuring eight tracks, the singer-songwriter knows what kind of music she wants to create. Moreover, this is the singer’s first time producing every song on the album. “Self-producing has taught me so much about trusting my own compass,” says Smith. “It has been a beautifully terrifying experience and has added a layer of vulnerability when you’re also responsible for painting the sonic landscape as an artist, in addition to writing and singing the songs.”
The record kicks off with an introduction that moves into her version of the song she wrote for Miley Cyrus, “High.” Because of how much Smith loved “High,” it was important for her to release her version of the track. Smith’s rendition is piercing, haunting, and vocally driven. With more instrumentals than Cyrus’ version, the songstress brings a whole new life to the already incredible song.
Next up is “Dreamin’s Free” and “Good As Us.” The former is a whimsical song about how important it is to believe in your dreams. Written by Smith with prolific songwriters, Shane McAnally and Lori McKenna. In the song, the vocalist opens up about how hard it has been to keep her dreams alive throughout her career.
The latter song, “Good As Us,” uses imagery in a new way. The song screams romance and nostalgia in a unique way. Similarly, on “Downtown Baby” Smith paints a picture of what love and romance truly looks like in her mind. The song is fun and provides a much-needed moment on the album.
Smith continues to show off her incredible ear for music on the next two tracks, “Nothing Against You” and “Maybe In Another Life.” On “Nothing Against You,” Smith’s emotions are palpable. It is clear she knows what yearning and hurt feel like. Despite it all, she knows love conquers all. “Maybe In Another Life” describes those same feelings, but instead of working out, the relationship is just not meant to be. Although the love was not “evergreen,” the moments were worth it.
The record ends with the mesmerizing song, “I Don’t Like The World Without You.” It is hard to describe how incredible this song truly is. Like the rest of the record, Smith proves that she is an artist that we all should pay attention to. High is a quiet masterpiece with captivating stories and relatable emotions laced throughout.
High Tracklist:
High – Intro
High
Dreamin’s Free
Good As Us
Downtown Baby
Nothing Against You
Maybe In Another Life
I Don’t Like The World Without You
Caitlyn Smith’s new album ‘High’ 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 and announcements about future Caitlyn Smith releases.
High 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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Miranda Lambert’s latest new song, “Actin’ Up,” is out now, April 8th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.
Miranda Lambert and her fans have had a lot to be excited about recently. In the past month, the singer-songwriter from Texas picked up her first Entertainer of the Year award at the ACMs, announced her upcoming project Palomino, and her ‘Velvet Rodeo’ residency at the Zappos Theater in Las Vegas. Today (April 8), she debuted a brand-new track off Palomino, “Actin’ Up.”
Written with Luke Dick and her good friend and collaborator, Jon Randall, Lambert describes her lifestyle in this sassy and self-confident southern rock anthem. Although this behavior might cause one to think she’s “acting up” or out of character, she explains her true passions and dreams. Lambert references several pop-culture icons including Elvis Presley, Tiger Woods, Billy Idol, and Will Ferrell’s movie character, Ricky Bobby from Talladega Nights. Sonically, this song has a nice rhythm and flow to it, and mixed with the fun and clever wordplay, it is a very catchy tune.
“I want a sunset ride // A velvet rodeo // A Colorado high // A California glow // I want to see the desert // From a painted palomino // Senorita need to have a little fun // I’m actin’ up”
“Actin’ Up” is the third song released on Palomina so far; “Strange” came out on March 15 and her radio single, “If I Was A Cowboy,” currently sits at number seventeen on the charts. Her collaboration with Elle King, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” is in the number three spot.
Lambert will be on the road this summer with Little Big Town on their Bandwagon Tour starting in May. The tour hits the Tri-State Area June 9-11 at Jones Beach Theater, PNC Bank Arts Center, and BB&T Pavilion, respectively. Her Las Vegas residency begins in September and will run for 24-shows until April 29, 2023. For tickets, head to her website.
Miranda Lambert’s new song “Actin’ Up” is out now on all streaming platforms.
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“Actin’ Up” 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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Heath Sanders and Justin Moore collaborate on new song “Raised On Red.” Learn more about the brand new track and listen below.
After bursting onto the country music scene with his debut EP, Common Ground, Heath Sanders is making quite the name for himself. Now, the traditionalist has a brand new song ready for fans! Today, Sanders collaborates with Justin Moore on “Raised on Red.”
Written by the recording artist with Dawson Edwards and Houston Phillips, “Raised On Red” is a true-blue country anthem. The song is fun, yet gritty in the best way. The collab between Sanders and Moore is an incredible pairing.
“Red // Red on the back of my neck // Red clay stains on my Chevrolet // Caked on these boots // To the pack of Redman that my papaw chewed // That red, the red that runs through my blood // It’s somethin’ I’m damn proud of // And man I love that I was raised on red // Yeah raised on red”
We are loving all the collaborations happening in country music right now. Between Ashley Cooke and Brett Young and Heath Sanders and Justin Moore, collabs are the perfect gift to country fans everywhere!
Heath Sanders and Justin Moore’s new song “Raised On Red” is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Heath Sanders and Justin Moore releases.
“Raised On Red” 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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With this collection of songs, Filmore continues to prove that he truly can do it all. From the comical play on words in “Johnny Got A Girl” and the tear-jerking of “Leave Me A Memory”, to the nostalgia of “Girl Back” and “Falling out of Love” to the care-free attitude of “Somewhere With Beer”.
Now, Filmore is showing off his deep country roots with “If That Ain’t Country”. Written by Filmore, Geoff Warburton, Seth Ennis, and Joe Fox, and produced by Zach Abend, “If That Ain’t Country” shows yet another side of Filmore’s unique artistry that he has brought to country music. This is Filmore’s autobiography of what made him the man he is today, beginning in his hometown of Wildwood, Missouri with his family, his faith, his life-long friends, and the country living that happened among them all.
Filmore’s latest release, “If That Ain’t Country,” is out now.
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“If That Ain’t Country” 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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Cole Swindell’s brand new album, Stereotype, is out now, April 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new music below and check out our full review.
After four years, Cole Swindell has released his fourth studio album, Stereotype. Filled with heartbreak and love, this is one of Swindell’s most passionate and personal projects to date.
When you look up the word stereotype in the dictionary, it is defined as a “simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group”. On this album, Swindell wants us to see that there is more to people then who society labels them as.
He does a great job starting with the title track.Written by Swindell, Michael Hardy and Jordan Schmidt, “Stereotype” is upbeat and about falling in love with a country girl who has many different layers to her. “Girl Gone Crazy” shares a similar message. Accompanied by crisp guitar solos, it reminds you that everyone is going through something, and you can’t judge them for their actions. We’ve all done something out of character and that shouldn’t be who we are defined as.
“Save your psychopath and don’t judge that black dress book by the tear straight cover girl // Cause she’s a small town mama lovin’ settle down house on a hill and raise up a couple of babies // She’s living proof that some stupid boys the only reason a girl goes crazy”.
From breaking stereotypes to falling in love, Swindell allows us to see a vulnerable side of him. Pouring his heart and powerful vocals into ballad tracks “I’m Gonna Let Her” and “Some Habits,” you can tell that he is genuinely happy and ready to take the next steps in his relationship.
The singer-songwriter also reminds us that not every relationship lasts and everyone goes through a heartbreak. “How is She” is one of the most heartfelt breakup songs out there. It’s about asking how your ex is doing so well while you are still coping with a broken heart.
“How is she making friends, making rent // I gotta know // How is she doing fine, smiling in all her pictures // How is she getting drunk and not sending one damn I miss ya”
It’s no secret that the Georgia Native is a huge 90’s country fan as he always showcases his love with a set during his live shows. The track “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” honors that along with Jo Dee Messina’s song, “Heads California, Tails California”. It’s about falling in love with a girl who sings this at karaoke and has a love for 90s country. The guitar, drums, and lyrics will have you up and dancing every time you hit play.
“Every Beer” is a reminder that these past couple of years have been tough on everyone and has really opened your eyes to enjoy every moment of what you have. This song reminds you to live in the moment, take that trip, live with no regrets.
“Call your momma // See the world // Get the tattoo // Kiss the girl // Count your blessings // Thank your stars”
Swindell certainly knows how to pick artists to accompany him on his music. Teaming up with fellow artist and award-winning songwriter, HARDY for “Down to the Bar”, the two show us how to get over a broken heart with a few drinks. While they may not sing conjointly, the two still fit well together alternating with each verse and chorus.They are the perfect duo and we would join them for a drink anytime! He also teamed up with fellow award-winning artist Lainey Wilson for their duet “Never Say Never”. While they have their own unique voices, their vocals blend together perfectly creating a hit. It’s no wonder it is quickly climbing the charts.
Closing out the album, “Walk on Whiskey” is one of the purest, most honest songs about coping with losing a loved one. Swindell lost his mom in September, and he pours out his emotions in this beautiful acoustic track. It shares a heartfelt message of while the people who mean the most to you can’t be here forever, they’ll always be watching over you.
Stereotype is filled with so many incredible songs including number one song “Single Saturday Night”. You can tell that this album means a lot to Swindell and he put his blood, sweat, and tears into it. It was certainly worth the four-year wait.
Stereotype Tracklist:
Stereotype
Every Beer
Never Say Never (Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson)
She Had Me At Heads Carolina
Sayin’ You Love Me
I’m Gonna Let Her
Down To The Bar (feat. HARDY)
How Is She
Miss Whatever
Single Saturday Night
Some Habits
Girl Goes Crazy
Walk On Whiskey
Cole Swindell’s new album ‘Stereotype’ is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future Cole Swindell releases.
Stereotype 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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Garth Brooks is joining his fellow country musicians, as he is set to open a new entertainment concept and bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. Learn more here.
Garth Brooks is joining the incredible list of fellow country musicians in opening up his own entertainment venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Brooks is set to open a new bar in the epicenter of Lower Broadway.
The new venue is a 3-story, 40,000+ square foot property that is sure to be a thrill for music lovers everywhere. Fans can expect the venue to sit at 411 Broadway. Further details to come.
In a recent press release, Brooks shared his own excitement for the venue. “We feel very lucky to have the chance to be part of Lower Broad, which is arguably THE hottest spot in the country,” said the entertainer. “The goal is a classic honky-tonk that welcomes all and encourages love and kindness while playing the greatest music in the world in the home of Country Music!”
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After teasing the track back in October 2021, Morgan Wallen surprised fans with a post on TikTok revealing that the previously unreleased song, “Don’t Think Jesus” would officially be released on Friday, April 15th.
Wallen first previewed the song on Instagram, sharing that the tune was written by his friends (Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander, and Mark Holman) with him in mind. Admitting the song brought him to tears on first listen, Wallen went on to perform his own acoustic version of the song.
“Don’t Think Jesus” is relatable and comparable to Wallen’s own journey thus far. The ballad has a pure traditional country sound paired with Wallen’s unique vocals making it an instant fan-favorite.
Check back on Friday, April 15th for the official release of the brand new song, “Don’t Think Jesus”.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Morgan Wallen announcements and releases.
For the latest releases in country music, check out our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Following the release of his brand album Where We Started, Thomas Rhett dropped by the TODAY Show in New York City for an incredible live performance. Check it out here.
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As part of the TODAY Show Citi Concert Series, superstar Thomas Rhett took to the stage in New York City on Tuesday, April 5th. The country music icon sang some of his hits, including “What’s Your Country Song” and “Look What God Gave Her” to a crowd of fans that lined up in the early morning hours to see him perform.
Rhett also spent some time chatting with the TODAY hosts about his success so far, his family, and much more. The singer-songwriter even opened up with Hoda Kotb about his growing family and adoption. He admitted that he is not ready yet to share with his oldest child, Willa Gray that she is adopted just yet.
“You go, ‘Well, what age is the right age?’ The world is moving so fast that it’s like, to have a conversation with a 6-year-old like that,” shared Rhett, during the interview. “Maybe I’m old-school that way but I’m like, ‘Maybe we need to wait ’til she’s 10.” Rhett also shared about what his daughters think of his music – showcasing how much of a family man he truly is.
Overall, Rhett proved to be a real class act on the show, and his performances were nothing short of spectacular!
Thomas Rhett’s brand new album, Where We Started is out now everywhere. Check out our full review of the project here.
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The 2022 GRAMMY Awards featured big wins for country music. Check out our full recap and all the winners here.
Artists across all genres gathered Sunday night to celebrate life and music at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the event aired live on CBS and took place in Las Vegas for the first time ever. Find out which artists received music’s most prestigious honors in the article below.
Chris Stapleton was country music’s big winner, walking away with three awards including Best Country Solo Performance for “You Should Probably Leave,” Best Country Song with “Cold,” and the only televised country award, Best Country Album for his latest project, Starting Over. Shortly after accepting the award, which was presented by Kelsea Ballerini, Stapleton performed “Cold”, which was met with a standing ovation.
Other Nashville-based artists received time in the spotlight towards the end of the show; Keith Urban announced the award for Record of the Year, which was given to Silk Sonic for “Leave The Door Open;” Carrie Underwood sang her new single “Ghost Story” for the first time live; and Brothers Osborne closed out the show with an electric performance of “Dead Man’s Curve” that had many in the audience dancing and clapping along including Olivia Rodrigo, BTS, and Lady Gaga. Brandi Carlile and Billy Strings performed as well.
Brothers Osborne and Underwood also received awards before the show. Brothers Osborne won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Younger Me” and Underwood’s My Savior won Best Roots Gospel Album.
Other big winners outside of the genre included Rodrigo, who won Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance with “driver’s license,” and Best Pop Vocal Album with her debut project, Sour; CeCe Winans won Best Gospel Album, Best Gospel Performance/Song, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song; The Foo Fighters won Best Rock Song, Performance, and Album; andJohn Batiste took home five awards including Album of the Year for We Are. Batiste led all artists with eleven nominations.
Check out the full list of winners from the special night below.
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“M Y . L I F E” – J. Cole Featuring 21 Savage & Morray
“Way 2 Sexy” – Drake featuring Future & Young Thug
“Thot S***” – Megan Thee Stallion
Best Rap Song
“Jail” – Dwayne Abernathy, Jr., Shawn Carter, Raul Cubina, Michael Dean, Charles M. Njapa, Sean Solymar, Brian Hugh Warner, Kanye West & Mark Williams, songwriters (Kanye West Featuring Jay-Z) — Winner
“Bath Salts” – Shawn Carter, Kasseem Dean, Michael Forno, Nasir Jones & Earl Simmons, songwriters (DMX Featuring Jay-Z & Nas)
“Best Friend” – Amala Zandelie Dlamini, Lukasz Gottwald, Randall Avery Hammers, Diamonté Harper, Asia Smith, Theron Thomas & Rocco Valdes, songwriters (Saweetie Featuring Doja Cat)
“Akiho: Seven Pillars” – Andy Akiho, composer (Sandbox Percussion)
“Andriessen: The Only One” – Louis Andriessen, composer (Esa-Pekka Salonen, Nora Fischer and Los Angeles Philharmonic)
“Assad, Clarice & Sérgio, Connors, Dillon, Martin & Skidmore: Archetypes” – Clarice Assad, Sérgio Assad, Sean Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin and David Skidmore, composers (Sérgio Assad, Clarice Assad and Third Coast Percussion)
“Batiste: Movement 11′” – Jon Batiste, composer (Jon Batiste)
Best Music Video
“Freedom” – Jon Batiste – Winner
“Shot in the Dark” – AC/DC
“I Get a Kick Out of You” – Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga
“Peaches” – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon
“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish
“Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” – Lil Nas X
“Good 4 U” – Olivia Rodrigo
Best Music Film
“Summer of Soul” – Various Artists – Winner
“Bo Burnham: Inside” – Bo Burnham
“David Byrne’s American Utopia” – David Byrne
“Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles” – Billie Eilish
“Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix in Maui” – Jimi Hendrix
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