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Brett Young: ‘2.0’ Album Review

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Brett Young shares his new album, 2.0, out now, June 20th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new record below.

With the release of 2.0, Brett Young is ready to turn the page and start a new chapter. On his fourth studio album, released via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, the California native co-penned all eleven tracks, pairing emotive storytelling with his classic vocal styling.

“It’s always my goal to be real and transparent and connect with my audience, whether that means writing a song about what happened yesterday or revisiting past experiences,” shares Young. “It should always be about a connection with the listeners. 2.0 feels really special to me, and I’m very proud of it. I hope it makes people want to come out and see the live show even more.”

Featuring songs co-written with the likes of Ashley Gorley, Jimmy Robbins, Jon Nite, Jesse Frasure, Riley Green, and more, the album is a new collection that Young feels best represents this stage of his life and musical journey. From the opening chords of “Drink With You” to the final notes of a reimagined duet version of “In Case You Didn’t Know,” it’s evident that 2.0 may be Young’s most personal album to date.

Love and family are the most prevalent themes on the LP, kicking off with “Drink With You,” a mid-tempo pedal and steel laden jaunt about giving in to an unavoidable temptation.

“Girl, I know the way this goes down You slide on closer after every round // Won’t be long before the truth comes out // We get to buzzin’, our lips get to touchin’ // With the whiskey and the way you tease //You’ll wind up wakin’ up next to me // And if that ain’t somethin’ you wanna do // I just can’t drink with you”

Songs like “Kiss to Forget,” “You Still Got It,” and “Tastes Like You” find him dealing with heartbreak and an inability to move on. These truly show Young at his finest, his impassioned voice perfectly accompanying heartbroken lyrics. “‘Kiss To Forget’ is a song written to the one who got away. Telling her that anybody else he tries to be with, no matter how perfect, just won’t work,” shares Young. “He lost the only person for him and the best he can do moving forward is to hope to find some kind of distraction from the one he really wants.” 

While the singer-songwriter shines on heartbreak, he can also turn up the charm on flirty anthems like “Goodnight Into Good Morning,” “That Ain’t Yours,” and “Say Less.” On “That Ain’t Yours,” he muses about someone who’s stolen his heart and so much more, while “Say Less” is all about being in lockstep with someone you love. ​​“‘Say Less’ is a song about two people in a relationship being on the same page, wanting the same things and being completely in sync. We wanted to write something that was fun and sexy but still had a heartfelt romantic side to it,” shares Young. “This song is about a couple that completely gets each other and prefers time alone together over a night out on the town.”

With two little girls at home, “What I Do It For” and “Full House” both find Young embracing fatherhood, family life, and the conflicts that come along with those changes. “Full House” touches on the love at first site that comes with a first baby. It’s a gorgeous ballad about the contentment and peace that comes along with filling out a family, while also wishing time would slow down. “Ever since the day we met you, I can’t imagine life without you // You made these four walls feel like home some how // Full hands, full heart, full house.”

Likewise, “What I Do It For” pairs him with Lady A on the bittersweet ode to longing to make a better life for your kids, while also missing out on the little moments. It’s reminiscent of Lady A’s own song, “What I’m Leaving For,” as they harmonize, “I’m doing all I can to give them everything // Everything I never had and more // I hope they know, they’re who I do it for.”

In addition to Lady A, Young enlists two rising stars to share the proverbial stage on his album, trading verses with Geoge Birge on “You Don’t Know What You’re Missing” and Hannah McFarland on the re-recorded duet version of “In Case You Didn’t Know.” While adding McFarland’s gorgeous voice to the megahit only breathes new life into it, the Birge collaboration is a clear standout. One the sparse ballad, the pair trade advice like old friends, with Young stepping in as the wiser Yoda-like figure.

On 2.0, it’s evident that Brett Young is stepping into his career more confident and passionate than ever before. The collection takes listeners on a journey of life, love, and everything in-between, and we can’t wait to see what comes next for him, both personally and professionally.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Kiss To Forget
  2. Who I Do It For (with Lady A)
  3. Full House
  4. You Don’t Know What You’re Missing (with George Birge)

2.0 Tracklist:

  1. Drink With You (Brett Young, Jesse Frasure, Tony Lucca, Emily Weisband)
  2. Kiss To Forget (Brett Young, Ashley Gorley, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins)
  3. Who I Do It For (featuring Lady A) (Brett Young, Jon Nite, Kyle Schlienger)
  4. Goodnight Into Good Morning (Brett Young, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins)
  5. That Ain’t Yours (Brett Young, Adam Hambrick, Jimmy Robbins)
  6. You Don’t Know What You’re Missing (featuring George Birge) (Brett Young, Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Jon Nite)
  7. Full House (Brett Young, Ross Copperman, Jon Nite)
  8. Tastes Like You (Brett Young, Justin Ebach, Noah Needleman, Jon Nite)
  9. You Still Got It (Brett Young, Dave Pittenger, Justin Wilson)
  10. Say Less (Brett Young, Ben Caver, Justin Ebach)
  11. In Case You Didn’t Know 2.0 (featuring Hannah McFarland) (Brett Young, Tyler Reeve, Kyle Schlienger, Trent Tomlinson)
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Brett Young shares new album, ‘2.0,’ 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 Brett Young releases.

For tour dates and more, visit Young’s official website here.

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

2.0 is out 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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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week

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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.

“Favorite Country Song” – HARDY

HARDY releases two new songs today, including this fan-favorite, “Favorite Country Song.”

 

“Dreams Don’t Die” – Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll’s song on the hit hit show Fire Country is officially out now.

 

“What’s Mine Is Yours” – Ryan and Rory

Ryan and Rory share their newest song to date with “What’s Mine Is Yours.”

 

“When I Don’t” – Jacob Hackworth

Rising newcomer, Jacob Hackworth shares his new single, “When I Don’t.”

 

“Blink Twice” – Shaboozey with Myles Smith

Shaboozey and Myles Smith join forces for this exciting new collaboration.

 

“American Dream” – Cole Phillips

Cole Phillips shares his debut EP, Steel Toes and Texacoes, which includes new song, “American Dream.”

 

“Boots Off” – Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi releases his newest album, Honkytonk Hollywood out now, including new song, “Boots Off.”

 

“I Mean It” – Austin Snell

Austin Snell shares his new single, “I Mean It,” out now.

 

“Risk It All” – Chase McDaniel

Chase McDaniel releases one of the best songs of his career with “Risk It All.”

 

“Drink With You” – Brett Young

Brett Young continues to share new music, releasing another new song in 2025.

 

“Running Away” – Kolby Cooper

Kolby Cooper shares his newest EP, Love You, Goodnight featuring 14 new songs including, “Running Away.”

 

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

Check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music‘ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Brett Young Shares New Song “Say Less” Out Now

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Brett Young shares new track, “Say Less,” out now, September 27th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new song below.

Brett Young is one of those artists in country music who can do no wrong. Every song he releases feels distinctly him, and typically touches the heartstrings of all his fans. Today, Young releases a flirty new song cleverly titled, “Say Less.”

Young’s smooth and alluring vocals are top notch on this new track. “Say Less” encapsulates how it feels to be in a healthy relationship, where two people know exactly what the other person wants and needs. It feels current, romantic, and fun to listen to, as the lyrics capture exactly what true love feels like. Written by Young alongside incredible collaborators,  Ben Caver and Justin Ebach, “Say Less” fits the format of previously released songs, that seem to work again and again for the team

“I know we got plans to go out tonight // But you’re giving me some pretty strong stay-in vibes // You ain’t gotta beg, baby save your breath // say less // You already poured me whiskey, got me tipsy, leaned in to kiss me // whispered in my ear, kinda quiet // Maybe we should kill the lights yeah // Whatever you want tonight // I’ll do it // You ain’t gotta talk // just walk me through it // It ain’t even fair the way that you’re wearing that black dress // girl, I confess”

We are excited to see what Young has in store next for his fans. We can only hope that “Say Less” is the start of more music to come soon!

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Brett Young shares new song, “Say Less,” 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 Brett Young releases.

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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

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Brett Young: ‘Across The Sheets’ Album Review

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Brett Young shares his new album, Across The Streets, out now, August 4th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new record below.

With eight new tracks, country crooner Brett Young is back and better than ever with Across the Sheets, out now. On his fourth studio album, the singer-songwriter continues to perfect his unique brand of soulful pop country, stretching himself vocally and lyrically.

“I really dug deep with my writing over the pandemic,” He reveals in a statement. “Across The Sheets is by far the most adventurous I’ve ever gotten thematically and lyrically. I hope people hear my evolution as a songwriter and artist because I’m really proud of how much I allowed myself to pull back the curtain and let people see more of my life through my music. We’ve been playing the new songs on tour and to see how fans have already connected with them is truly special.”  

For the California native, the album’s title was inspired by a theme that makes its way throughout the lyrics of the octet, inspired by “the person you want to share everything with, the one you lay your head down with every night.” This is abundantly clear on romantic tracks like the wedding-ready “Dance With You,” inspired by his relationship with his wife, Taylor. “They say, ‘life’s a dance,’ and if that’s the truth,” He croons in swoon-worthy fashion, “I only wanna dance with you.” The track is the perfect opener for the album, reminding listeners of Young’s unique blend of country pop, mixing twangy guitars with his soulful voice and powerful lyrics.

On the special new collection, the Big Machine Label Group artist co-wrote all but one track, a stirring take on the song that inspired him to pursue music, Tim McGraw’s classic “Don’t Take the Girl.” While he stays fairly true to the original, he does add a few vocal flourishes that make it uniquely his. The emotion on the meaningful track is obvious for the singer who is both a husband and a girl dad.

“Uncomfortable,”“Love Goes On,” and a re-recording of “You Ain’t Here to Kiss Me” each find him shining in his vulnerability. On “Uncomfortable,” he admits that, even after many years together, his wife still makes him nervous in all the best ways. Alternatively, “Love Goes On” is a moving track about how love can continue and unexpectedly return, even after a heartbreak. Here, Young is moving on with trepidation, learning from a new love that “a heart can heal after it breaks.”

“I Did This to Me” and “Back to Jesus” both offer more up-tempo moments on the LP, with “I Did This” allowing Young to stretch his voice over a groovy, toe-tapping melody. “If I had gotten over myself,” He growls. “I wouldn’t be getting over you now.” While “I Did This to Me” is about a relationship ending, “Back to Jesus” is a celebration of the women who are in Young’s life, making him a better man with the ability to love “this sinner back to Jesus.”

Meanwhile, “Let Go Too Soon” is a clear standout, finding him pondering the demise of a relationship, wondering if they gave up too soon. It’s a stirring mid-tempo track that’s bound to top the charts. “I’ve been going out with friends // I’ve been drinking too much whiskey // Burning candles at both ends // But nothing seems to fix me,” He sings. “’Cause no matter what I do // I still wake up missing you // Do you do that too? // Did we let go, did we let go? // Did we let go too soon?”

On Across the Sheets, Brett Young offers a mix of old and new tracks that allow him to shine as both a singer and a lyricist.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Let Go To Soon
  2. Back to Jesus
  3. Dance With You
  4. I Did This to Me

Across The Sheets Tracklist:

  1. Dance With You (Written by Brett Young, Jordan Minton, Jimmy Robbins)
  2. Let Go Too Soon (Written by Brett Young, Chris LaCorte, Jon Nite)
  3. Back To Jesus (Written by Brett Young, Justin Ebach, Jon Nite)
  4. Uncomfortable (Written by Brett Young, Ryan Marrone, Jon Nite)
  5. Love Goes On (Written by Brett Young, Sam Ellis, Julia Michaels)
  6. I Did This To Me (Written by Brett Young, Ross Copperman, Gabe Simon)
  7. You Ain’t Here to Kiss Me (2022) (Written by Brett Young, Matt Alderman, Tiffany Goss)
  8. Don’t Take the Girl (Written by Larry Johnson, Craig Martin)
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Brett Young releases brand new album, ‘Across The Sheets,’ 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 Brett Young releases.

The singer-songwriter is currently on tour with Sam Hunt, with tour dates listed on his official website here. 

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Across The Sheets is out 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 Ashley Cooke and Brett Young’s song, “Never Til Now” from ‘The Bachelorette’

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Newly signed Big Loud Records artist, Ashley Cooke adds Brett Young on the new rendition of her song “Never Til Now”, out everywhere April 1st. Listen to the track below.

In the weeks since she left our Babes, Booze, and Brunch event in NYC on March 20th, where she performed an acoustic set for us, Ashley Cooke has been making big waves in the country music world.

On the very long list of accomplishments, in a short amount of time, Cooke revealed the news that she signed her first record deal to Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music. Prior to this deal, Cooke had reached major success as an independent artist, gaining over 30 million streams and reaching a TikTok following of 900K+. Another announcement Cooke was able to share with fans was several tour announcements including dates with Jordan Davis, Cole Swindell, and Brett Young. Then finally came the big reveal that Ashley Cooke would be adding Brett Young to her already popular love song, “Never Til Now”.

“Never Til Now” is written by Ashley Cooke and Matt Roy. The original release of “Never Til Now” is part of Cooke’s debut EP, Already Drank That Beer – Side A, released in August of 2021. The song went viral on TikTok and digital streaming platforms, gaining over 46K+ user-generated videos and over 15 million streams.

The combination of these two artists’ incredible vocals brings the song to an entirely new level. To one where two people’s lives changed in the same way on a night they just so happened to walk into the same bar and prove each other wrong about a kind of love they never thought was possible. This song is about falling in love when you least expect it, and the story is made even more special when two people who were in the same place in life find each other and change everything about what you thought you wanted.

The beautiful track landed Cooke her very first song to go to country radio. If that’s not enough, Cooke received the exciting news that her and Young would be performing the duet on the hit show, ABC’s The Bachelorette. Watch the full performance of “Never Til Now” on Monday, July 18th’s episode of The Bachelorette, here. Learn more about Ashley Cooke and her journey to country music in our spotlight interview, here.

“I never wanted to tap my brakes // I never wanted to settle down // I was always one foot out the door // I never thought about turning around // I never saw myself with a white picket fence dug into the ground // Never Til Now”

Ashley Cooke and Brett Young team up on “Never Til Now,” out now.

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

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

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Never Til Now” 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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Ashley Cooke and Brett Young Perform “Never Til Now” on The Bachelorette

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Ashley Cooke and Brett Young performed, “Never Til Now” on ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’ on Monday night, July 18th, during one of the special date nights.

On the heels of releasing the new rendition of their romantic love song “Never Til Now,” Ashley Cooke and Brett Young were invited to perform on ABC’s hit show ‘The Bachelorette.” The original version of the track blew up on Cooke’s social media. When Young was later added to the track, it was clear that the song was something special, even marking Cooke’s first song to country radio.

The singer-songwriter teased that she was about to perform on a huge television show. She later shared that it was going to be “awkward.” Although the performance was flawless and romantic, the date between the show’s lead and a contestant did not go according to plan. Bachelorette, Rachel was seen sending one of her suitors home, while the producers edited the performance around those scenes.

What could have been a super awkward performance as the two serenaded Rachel alone with a love song, instead became a powerful and emotional moment of the show. Watch the full performance here. Learn more about Ashley Cooke and her journey to country music in our spotlight interview here.

“I never wanted to tap my brakes // I never wanted to settle down // I was always one foot out the door // I never thought about turning around // I never saw myself with a white picket fence dug into the ground // Never Til Now”

Ashley Cooke joins a long list of country artists, who performed on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette franchise respectively, including Young, who performed previously. Both Restless Road and Laine Hardy were recent guests on the shows. We wonder who will be next to join the list!

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

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

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Never Til Now” 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.

Ashley Cooke Collabs with Brett Young on New Rendition of “Never Til Now”

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Newly signed Big Loud Records artist, Ashley Cooke adds Brett Young on the new rendition of her song “Never Til Now”, out now April 1st. Listen to the brand new track below.

In a week of several major announcements for rising star, Ashley Cooke, a collab with Brett Young is only a piece in the puzzle for all of the exciting things happening for the artist right now. Just after she left our Babes, Booze, and Brunch event in NYC on March 20th, Cooke started teasing major news that was coming her way in the next couple of weeks.

First, and perhaps the biggest of the slew of announcements, was the news that Cooke signed her first deal to Big Loud Records / Back Blocks Music, making this new release her first as a signed artist. Prior to this deal, Cooke had reached major success as an independent artist, gaining over 30 million streams and reaching a TikTok following of 900K+. Another announcement Cooke was able to share with fans this week is that she will be joining Jordan Davis on tour beginning in April after she wraps up her run on Cole Swindell’s ‘Down To The Bar Tour’.

On top of all of this, Cooke also revealed that Brett Young would be joining her for a duet on a new rendition of her song “Never Til Now”, written by Cooke and Matt Roy. The original release of “Never Til Now” is part of Cooke’s debut EP, Already Drank That Beer – Side A, released in August of 2021. The song went viral on TikTok and digital streaming platforms, gaining over 46K user-generated videos and over 15 million streams. Therefore, it was only right that Cooke and Young announced their version of the song on TikTok this past Sunday, where they also gave fans a little taste of the new track.

The combination of these two artists’ incredible vocals brings the song to an entirely new level. To one where two people’s lives changed in the same way on a night they just so happened to walk into the same bar and prove each other wrong about a kind of love they never thought was possible. This song is about falling in love when you least expect it, and the story is made even more special when two people who were in the same place in life find each other and change everything about what you thought you wanted.

“I never wanted to tap my brakes // I never wanted to settle down // I was always one foot out the door // I never thought about turning around // I never saw myself with a white picket fence dug into the ground // Never Til Now”

Ashley Cooke and Brett Young team up on “Never Til Now,” out now.

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

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

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Never Til Now” 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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Here Is Brett Young’s Album: ‘Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics’

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Brett Young’s brand new collaborative holiday album, Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics is out now, October 22nd on all streaming platforms. Check out the details and listen to the brand new music below.

The best part of the holidays is getting to celebrate with friends and family. Country superstar, Brett Young knows just that and to used that notion in his brand new record. The singer-songwriter collaborated with several fellow entertainers to give us killer renditions of some of our favorite Christmas songs. Young and his friends deliver an enticing new holiday record, perfectly-titled, Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics.

Young enlists the help of artists like Colbie Calliat, Maddie & Tae, Darius Rucker, and more to recreate eight classic holiday jams. Fans will hear renditions of songs like “Silver Bells,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” in reimagined and more modern ways. Check out the track list and listen to the full-length record below.

Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics Track List:

  1. “Silver Bells”
  2. “White Christmas” feat. Colbie Calliat
  3. “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)” feat. Phil Wickham
  4. “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” feat. Dann Huff
  5. “Silent Night” feat. Chris Tomlin
  6. “Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” feat. Maddie & Tae
  7. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” feat. Darius Rucker
  8. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” feat. Sam Fischer
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Brett Young’s brand new holiday album,  ‘Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics,’ 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 Brett Young releases.

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Brett Young & Friends Sing The Christmas Classics 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.

Brett Young: Weekends Look A Little Different These Days – Review

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Brett Young’s Weekends Look A Little Different These Days is available now, June 4th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the collection of new music.

Reflecting on his own life and its recent changes, Young delivers some of his most authentic and honest music yet in his 8-track collection, Weekends Look A Little Different These Days. The project serves as the follow-up to his multi-platinum hitmaker’s gold-certified sophomore record Ticket to L.A. and his platinum self-titled debut album.

This new collection is appropriately titled for the recent life changes he has experienced both in his career and family life, as a rising country star and soon-to-be father of two. He explores the professional and personal life-changing moments that explain just why his Weekends Look A Little Different These Days. The entire project is co-written by Young and produced by Dann Huff. It includes his pre-released song, “You Got Away With It”, his most recent single, “Not Yet”, and his hit single and seventh consecutive No. 1, “Lady”.

Young perfectly portrays the widespread emotions that come with love, family, and loss in this self-reflective and honest collection. The authenticity of the album’s title track feels like a sequel to Young’s song “Chapters”, and sets the tone for the project. Acknowledging the growth that he’s made since his younger days and realizing that when he thought he knew and had it all, it was actually nothing compared to all he knows and has now. 

“I used to stay up late and sleep in all day long // Now it’s bed by nine and wake up with the dawn // I used to need the world to spin around me // Used to think that I had everything // Now I thank // God that everything has changed // My weekends look a little different these days”

Young reflects on all the highs and lows of a relationship in “This” in a very ‘everything happens for a reason’ take on life that makes you appreciate every moment good or bad that got you to exactly where you are now. “Dear Me” follows that same idea, wishing he could tell his 23-year old self not to worry about the girl he can’t move on from because she will end up with him in the end.

“Don’t even worry it’ll be alright // There’s a light at end of these lonely nights // And it’s worth all the hell you’re going through // What if I told you // This ain’t the end you’re just halfway // You’ll look back and you’ll thank God one day // When it’s clear in your rearview // Dear me // She ends up with you”

“Leave Me Alone” and “You Didn’t” are two different takes on a similar scenario of someone leaving you. “Leave Me Alone” has a classic Young sound and couples an upbeat tune with a ‘shake it off/move on’ attitude about someone leaving you and you not wanting them to come back around like they always do. While “You Didn’t” slows things down and offers a vulnerable yet realistic take on letting someone go because they didn’t fall in love like you did. 

“There’s nothing I could say // To make you wanna stay // Your heart made up its mind // I don’t want you to lie one more minute // You ain’t done nothing wrong // I’m not where you belong // Don’t let one teardrop fall // Girl you think it’s your fault but it isn’t // I fell in love and you didn’t”

“Not Yet” and “You Got Away With It” were both pre-released singles off the album and offer the familiar Young-sound and the kind of flirty love stories that we know and love from the singer-songwriter. 

“‘Cause you still got a lot of kisses left on your lips // Yeah you still got a lot of time to take away my breath // You still got a lot of driving me wild left // With that smile // With those eyes // I ain’t done loving you tonight // Not yet”

Brett Young's new song, "Weekends Look A Little Different These Days" is available now, June 4th, on all streaming platforms

Brett Young’s “Weekends Look A Little Different These Days” is available now, June 4th, 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 Brett Young announcements and releases.

To keep up with Brett Young, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Weekends Look A Little Different These Days 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.

Ten Things to Know About Brett Young’s New Album ‘Weekends Look A Little Different These Days’

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As we anticipate the release of Brett Young’s new album Weekends Look A Little Different These Days, due out June 4th, we’re sharing ten things to know about the record that we learned from our recent interview with the singer.

  1. Young collaborated with the writers behind his very first number one song “Sleep Without You” once again on “Not Yet”, a previously released track on the album.

“We haven’t had a single together, since “Sleep Without You,” Brett shares in our recent conversation. 

 

  1. Writing uptempo for the project was admittedly a challenge for the singer who is well known for his ballads, but upon listening to the project it’s clear he overcame the challenge seemingly well.

“Even when I write uptempo, like if you read the lyrics, it still reads like a ballad.”

 

  1. “Lady”, the lead single and chart-topping song was not originally meant to be released.

“The only reason that song was even recorded […], I played it for Dan Huff (producer) and as a baby gift for us, he wanted to record that song for us. […] because Dan did that and was so sweet to give us that song as a gift, we were able to share it with people and realize that it was probably something that people needed.” 

 

  1. You can possibly be the first to hear the new songs live.

“Nobody has heard the new songs live yet, and they won’t until the record comes out.”

 

  1. There’s a song that shares his entire love story with wife, Taylor Mills-Young.

“The song “Dear Me” is telling me and Taylor’s entire story. […] It’s to that young man that had his heartbroken that if he would just settle down, be patient, it’s still the girl, you weren’t wrong.”

 

  1. Many of the songs are still autobiographical, which his wife is getting used to.

“The hardest thing I think for her on the first record is the break-up songs […] We’re really grateful for the memories because they’ve made us really strong.”

 

  1. “You Didn’t” is a break-up song inspired by the throwback vibe of Boyz II Men.

“We were on a writer’s retreat […] and at dinner, we all started talking about, we all had a mutual love for Boyz II Men. […] so we just said, let’s get something started tonight with that in mind.”

 

  1. Young is so thankful that his song “Lady” has touched music lovers’ hearts.

“That literally is the reason that I write music. Connections like that.”

 

  1. The album’s songs capture new chapters in Young’s life right now.

“My goal is always to pull back the curtain a little bit. Vulnerability and authenticity are paramount for me.”

 

  1. This record challenged the singer’s songwriting.

“The thing that I had to let go of was the timing of it all, learning that I could plug myself into stories that didn’t speak to the current state that I am in right now.”

 

Check in with us this Friday, June 4th for a full review of Brett Young’s new album Weekends Look A Little Different These Days.

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