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Corey Kent: ‘Blacktop – Album Review

Corey Kent releases his newest album, Blacktop out now, June 2nd on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new project here.

Country newcomer Corey Kent is ready to establish himself as a force in country music. Today, the Sony Music Nashville newcomer released his major-label debut project, Blacktop, featuring the Platinum #1 hit, “Wild as Her.” Produced by music royalty, Jay Joyce, the album features a collection of ten new songs, eight of which were co-written by Kent.

The album’s name holds a double meaning for Kent, who has pounded the pavement as a touring artist for years before achieving success, while he also picked up work at a pavement company after a publishing deal fell through. “I think my path has been so winding to get here, that if this would’ve happened five years ago, I wouldn’t have had the ability to appreciate it like I do now,” He reveals.

Throughout Blacktop, Kent focuses heavily on sounding uniquely himself, adhering to the mantra that “Nobody great ever sounded like anyone else.” It’s that attitude that has earned him a loyal following, as he’s always remained true to himself. That included leaving Nashville because it didn’t feel quite right and setting his roots in Texas, an influence which can be heard throughout the LP.

“We sound like us because that’s never happened before, and that’s what I feel like this record is,” the Oklahoma native reveals of the album that is punctuated by tracks like “Wild As Her,” “Something’s Gonna Kill Me,” “Man of the House,” and “Once or Twice.”

While “Wild as Her” was Kent’s first foray into chart stardom, “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” is an immediate standout, a driving and radio-ready anthemic ode to seizing the day. Here, Kent proclaims, “Ain’t no way around it // One day I’m gonna die // If something’s gonna kill me might as well be // What makes me feel alive.”

“Life is not just surviving. It’s about creating experiences and feeling a rush and being exhilarated and making those memories you can’t ever forget,” He says of the song. “This record took me from working at a pavement company to being on the road full-time, and having one of the biggest songs of the year. It changed my life. I got kicked in the teeth by life, but I got up, spit out the blood and kept going. And now here we are.”

Similarly, “How You Know You Made It” and “Hood of That Car” both have that radio-ready anthemic feel, hooky choruses and feelgood melodies that are sure to continue Kent’s rise to superstardom. While “How You Know” celebrates the simple moments that mean success to Kent, “Hood” is a celebration of fooling around and falling in love on the hood of a car.

Likewise, “Bic Flame” is another heartfelt celebration of the simpler times, Kent realizing that despite his young age, he’s an old soul at heart. “You say I’m an old soul, But what’s so wrong with that?” He asks, musing “In a crowd full of cell phone lights, I guess I’m still a BiC flame guy.”

There’s love lost on tracks like “Gone As You” and “Long Story Short,” with the former finding him “gone” thanks to a bottle, while the latter finds him placing blame on the woman who cut their relationship a bit too short too soon. “You turned off the song right before that last chorus played,” he croons, voice laced with emotion on the catchy guitar-laden track. “Guess you and I just weren’t on the same page.”

“Man of the House” also shows Kent’s softer side, finding him at his most vulnerable as he tries to fill the shoes left behind by his father. On the stirring ballad, he struggles with the shadows of his past as well as how those things still affect him today. “Be strong when you ain’t// And hold on when you can’t // They can’t tell you but they need you // And you can’t let ‘em down // So hide those shakin’ hands // Be a rock when you feel like sand // It turns out all I was back then // Is all that I am now // Just a boy trying to be the man of the house.”

The album’s final track, “Once or Twice” closes out the album with a poignant touch, finding the singer-songwriter facing his demons. His voice is on full display over the lush ballad, his voice ripe with emotion. “I’ve never looked for trouble // But trouble’s found me all of my life // And there’s a time to walk away // And there’s a time to hold your ground and fight,” He declared. “I’ve never seen the face of God // But I’ve stared down the devil once or twice.”

It’s that kind of raw vulnerability mixed with catchy hooks that permeate Blacktop and are certain to establish Corey Kent as a future superstar in country music.

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Hood of That Car
  2. Something’s Gonna Kill Me
  3. Man of the House
  4. How You Know You Made It

Blacktop Tracklist:

  1. Wild as Her (Kelly Archer/Brett Tyler/Morgan Wallen)
  2. Long Story Short (Corey Kent/Lydia Vaughan)
  3. Something’s Gonna Kill Me (Corey Kent/Austin Goodloe/Joybeth Taylor/Lydia Vaughan)
  4. Man of the House (Corey Kent/Austin Goodloe/Joybeth Taylor/Lydia Vaughan)
  5. Gone as You (Casey Brown/Matthew McGinn/Travis Wood)
  6. BiC Flame (Corey Kent/Jack Hummel/Jon Sherwood)
  7. Call It a Night (Aaron Eshuis/Ryan Hurd)
  8. How You Know You Made It (Corey Kent/AJ Pruis/Smith Ahnquist)
  9. Hood of That Car (Corey Kent/Blake Chaffin/Jack Hummel/Jacob Lutz)
  10. Once or Twice (Corey Kent/Lee Miller)
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Corey Kent shares new album, ‘Blacktop,’ 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 Corey Kent releases.

Kent is set to hit the stage as part of Jason Aldean’s Highway Desperado Tour this summer. For tour dates and more, visit Kent’s official website here.

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

Blacktop 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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Corey Kent Earns First Number One Single with “Wild As Her”

Corey Kent earns his first number one song with his debut single to country radio, “Wild As Her.” Get all the details here.

Rising artist Corey Kent officially has a number one single to his name! His platinum-selling, debut single “Wild As Her” is officially his first number one song at country radio.

“It’s been a hell of a ride to wind up here,” shared the singer-songwriter. “You couldn’t write a crazier script: Getting dropped, moving to Texas, working in motorcycle shops and pavement companies to provide, playing a regular gig performing in a Mexican restaurant, praying for opportunity, touring relentlessly, & trying to defy all the odds… Today is bigger than my first No. 1. Today, I get to wave the pirate flag for all of us relentless dreamers from the mountain top, as an example that no matter how hard it gets, there is always hope. I’ll never forget this one.”

When Kent bursted on to the scene, fans flocked to him in droves, instantly falling in love with “Wild As Her.” The track speaks to romance and staying true to yourself. It will be featured on the singer’s umping debut album Blacktop, set for release on June 2nd.

“I keep the windows down and the wind in her hair // Keep her heart hangin’ on ’round every turn // She ain’t scared to get tied down, scared to get burned // Just looking for somebody as wild as her // Wild, wild // Saw that highway unwind in her deep brown eyes // She saw a long stretch of dirt road dreamin’ in mine // She ain’t living for a diamond ring // Just living like the rock’n’roll song she sings out loud”
Congrats to Corey Kent and his team on this incredible number one!

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“Wild As Her” 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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Corey Kent Drops Impressive Cover of Post Malone’s “Better Now”

Corey Kent shares impressive cover of Post Malone’s song, “Better Now,” out now, February 24th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.

After releasing one of the most vulnerable and therapeutic songs to date “Man of the House,” Corey Kent is finally sharing his rendition of Post Malone’s song “Better Now” with the masses. The track, originally an Amazon exclusive, garnered love from fans across the genre. Kent puts his smooth, country sound to the hip-hop song.

“Better Now,” one of Post Malone’s most popular songs is a hard tune to make your own, but somehow, Kent finds a way. The addition of guitars adds a country flair to the song, while Kent’s vocals add an impressive flair to the track.

“I did not believe that it would end, no (end, no) // Everything came second to the Benzo (Benzo) // You’re not even speakin’ to my friends // You knew all my uncles and my aunts though // 20 candles, blow ’em out and open your eyes // We were lookin’ forward to the rest of our lives // Used to keep my picture posted by your bedside”

Kent is one of the most exciting artists in the country genre right now. His ability to transcend different sounds, while remaining true to his artistry is both enticing and exciting.

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Corey Kent shares his rendition of Post Malone’s song, “Better Now,” out now.

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

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

“Better 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.

Corey Kent Drops New Song “Hood Of That Car”

Corey Kent’s new song, “Hood Of That Car,” is out now, August 19th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

We love introducing you all to new music and songs. Today, we are doing just that. Singer-songwriter, Corey Kent has brand new music out for fans to enjoy. He released his new song “Hood Of That Car,” out now.

The new single is a romantic mid-tempo song that will keep you swooning. Throughout each verse, Kent paints an incredible picture of falling in love on the hood of a car. Kent’s voice is the perfect mix of gravely and an impressive range. The song screams romance and magic all at the same time.

“We were blue jean dreamers // Too young know hearts // A couple don’t stop believers // Going 90 in park // You and me, hot and heavy // On the front of that Chevy // Still burnin’ from the first-time spark // Yeah, we fooled around and fell in love // On the hood of that car // Used my sweatshirt as a pillow // As we looked up at the stars // When it started getting colder I just wrapped you in my arms”

Fans have already fallen in love with “Hood Of That Car” on social media. It is only a matter of time before more and more fans catch no to Kent’s talent and the catchy, brand new tune.

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Corey Kent drops new song “Hood Of That Car,” out now.

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

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

“Hood Of That Car” 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.