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Here Is Preston Cooper’s Debut Album ‘Toledo Talkin”

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Preston Cooper shares his brand new debut album, Toledo Talkin’, officially out now, August 29th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new project below.

Preston Cooper is synonymous with authentic country music. His traditional meets modern blend is a breath of fresh air in a genre that has a lot of iterations as of late. Today, Cooper officially releases his long-awaited debut album. Toledo Talkin’ is out now, featuring twelve incredible songs, including fan-favorite, “Weak.”

“I love this album because it’s so personal,” shared Cooper in a recent press release. “Coming from a small town, I worked a 9-5 at the post office and wasn’t even sure if I would make it to Nashville. This album is about me moving away and taking a chance. I’ve gone from the bar down the street, to the next state, to the country, and hopefully on to the world. My biggest hope is to make authentic, organic country music and inspire other young musicians to do the same.”

Cooper truly loves what he does, and it is evident on his debut album. Make sure to give Toledo Talkin’ a listen!

Toledo Talkin’ Track List:

  1. Weak (Preston Cooper, Lance Miller, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  2. One More Place I’ve Never Been (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  3. If This Table Could Talk (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  4. Around Around Here (Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Justin Weaver)
  5. The Takedown (Preston Cooper, Brett Warren)
  6. One For The Road (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  7. Numbers On A Mailbox (Taylor Phillips, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  8. Dark Places (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  9. Toledo Talkin’ (Preston Cooper, Lance Miller, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  10. 2 Lies (Preston Cooper, Eli Patrick, Brett Warren)
  11. Used To (Chris Stapleton, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  12. Headed Home (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
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Preston Cooper shares debut album, ‘Toledo Talkin’,’ 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 Preston Cooper releases.

To keep up with Preston Cooper follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Toledo Talkin’  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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Here Are The New Country Songs You Need To Know This Week (7/11)

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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.

“Water At A Wedding” – Greylan James

Greylan James trial hit, “Water At A Wedding” is officially out now!

 

“Oh, Anna!” – Dasha

Dasha shares her most vulnerable song to date with fans. “Oh, Anna!” is officially out now!

 

“You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)” – Priscilla Block

Priscilla Block brings her A-game on her brand new song, “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia).”

 

“Loneliest Man” – Shaylen

Shaylen continues to show off her one-of-a-kind talent with her brand new song, “Loneliest Man,” out today. The song feels confident, raw, and real!

 

“The Takedown” – Preston Cooper

As fans await his debut album, Preston Cooper shares his brand new song, “The Takedown.” A true story about grit, facing fears, and fulfilling his dreams, the new song is an incredible addition to his growing catalog.

 

“High Divin'” – Lanie Gardner

Lanie Gardner shares one of her most vulnerable and real songs to date, “High Divin'”.

 

“Thinkin’ Bout That” – Tigirlily Gold

Tigirlily Gold grows their musical catalog with their brand new song, “Thinkin’ Bout That.”

 

“the hell you are” – Ashley Cooke

Ashley Cooke shares a raw and real new song, which she’s been teasing on social media. “the hell you are” is officially here!

 

“Bartender In Destin” – Riley Green

Off of Riley Green’s surprise acoustic album, “Bartender In Destin” is another incredible song to add to the bunch!

 

“Easy to Leave” – Karley Scott Collins

Karley Scott Collins shares her newest song, “Easy to Leave.”

 

“These Days” – Tanner Usrey

Tanner Usrey shares his sophomore album These Days featuring the title track and nine other incredible songs.

 

“Scars” – Scotty Hasting

Prolific singer-songwriter, Scotty Hasting shares his brand new song, “Scars.”

 

“Damn Good Taste in Whiskey” – Hudson Westbrook

Hudson Westbrook shares brand new song, “Damn Good Taste in Whiskey,” one of his best so far.

 

“Sunset” – Gavin Adcock

Gavin Adcock continues to grow his musical library’s doing “Sunset” to the mix.

 

“Sweet Southern Summer” – The Band Loula

The Band Loula shares the title track of their debut EP coming August 22nd.

 

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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Who Is Preston Cooper? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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Who is Preston Cooper? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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Preston Cooper // Photo credit: David McClister

Quick Facts:
Full name – Preston Cooper
Birthdate – 03/07/2003
Hometown – Fredricktown, Ohio
Current city – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical influences- Chris Stapleton, Bob Seger, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Foo Fighters, Erich Church
Label – The Valory Music Co. / Big Machine Label Group
Current single- “One More Place I’ve Never Been” + “Numbers On A Mailbox” (as of date of article: 3/17/2025)
The Beginning:

Today’s spotlight shines on The Valory Music Co. and Big Machine Label Group artist, Preston Cooper. Cooper is a force to be reckon with in country music, and we enjoyed getting to know his story so far. In our conversation, we covered everything from his journey to Nashville and his newest releases.

“I grew up in a small town. […] It’s a farm town. It’s not very big,” began Cooper. “I grew up being out in the woods and hunting a lot, I started playing guitar freshman year of high-school and I joined choir, did that for a little bit, and then I just started singing and playing shows especially after high-school, I started playing bar gigs around town.”

Despite loving music, Cooper did not immediately pursue his raw singing talent. He was simply a fan of music first as a young kid. “When I hit high-school, I really started to get into music. There was always something about music when I was young that just pulled me in. I remember I was in the backseat of my mom’s car when I was super little, and music was just always something that kept my mind busy,” he shared, adding, “I’ll never forget the first time I heard “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton on the video.”

Cooper recalls looking up to artists like Stapleton and Keith Urban, as well as, artists across other genres like John Mayer and the Foo Fighters. The artists challenged the singer to get better at his craft. “When I started playing guitar, it was more of hobby than everything else. I would play three hours after high-school. My fingers would bleed I would play so much. It was kind of an escape from everything. There was something about it that I loved. I didn’t know I was going to do it for a living.”

The Turning Point:

Cooper continued to play more and more gigs post high-school, while also working full-time as a mailman. “I worked at the post office right after high-school and played gigs at the same time, and I was making more money playing gigs, so I quit my job, and I was having fun doing it,” shared the singer-songwriter. “People seemed to love it around town, so I kept on doing it.”

As he played more and more shows, Cooper grew his fanbase and his connections. One day, he received a call from a booking agent, who invited him to play a gig in Toledo, Ohio, opening for Nashville songwriters, who he later learned were The Warren Brothers.

“I had a little 45 minute set during cocktail hour, and The Warren Brothers were in the back at a meet and greet, and they are usually never there before their set. Well this one particular day, they happened to be there an hour early, and they heard me sing, and they told their booking guy that they wanted to meet me.”

He met The Warren Brothers after the show, and they invited him to come to Nashville. “Three weeks later I drove to Nashville, and we played the Bluebird and we wrote “Weak” the first day and recorded it the first day I came to Nashville, and I stayed with them. I just kept making trips down after that, and we’d all get together, and we’d write a couple of more songs and we would go in the studio and record them.” The first song that the singer and The Warren Brothers wrote together would later become Cooper’s debut single.

Eventually after nine months of making trips to music city, Cooper made the move to Nashville, and within six months of moving to town, the singer-songwriter signed a record deal.

Today:

Flash forward to today, Cooper is making a name for himself as a country artist. So far, the singer has released three singles, including, “Weak,” “One More Place I’ve Never Been,” and his newest song, “Numbers On A Mailbox.”

The latter is the only song of the three that Cooper did not have a hand in writing. “I did not write that song, but it was about a year after I knew The Warren Brothers, they had a memory pop up on their phone, and it was that song that they wrote. They wrote it like eight years ago. Everybody in town loved it, but they never cut it because it never spoke to them personally, but I was a mailman, and a young kid that moved away from his hometown, and they sent me the song, and it just stuck with me,” he shared, adding, “So we went in, tweaked a few things, and it really became [a] Preston Cooper song.”

On the other hadn’t, “One More Place I’ve Never Been” was inspired by a story of no longer being with a girl, who has a new relationship in a new place. The single is another incredible story-driven, emotive song. “We wrote “One More Place I’ve Never Been” the second trip I came to Nashville. It sat on the shelf for three months, and we went to the studio with a band, and the band crushed it, it just really came alive.”

Cooper is sure to continue to release even more music as the year progresses. Fans can even catch him playing shows with artists like Riley Green. Check out the tour dates and get your tickets here!

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

To keep up with Preston Cooper follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Preston Cooper’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Preston Cooper Releases New Song “Numbers On A Mailbox”

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Preston Cooper shares new song, “Numbers On A Mailbox”, out now, March 14th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Country newcomer, Preston Cooper is one to look out for. His last single, “One More Place I’ve Never Been” captivated us from the moment his gritty yet powerful voice took shape. Today, Cooper is following up his second release with another new song called “Numbers On A Mailbox.”

While the first release Cooper has put out thus far that he is not had a hand in writing, “Numbers On A Mailbox” feels made for the rising artist. As a former mailman, the song tugged at the singer’s heartstrings upon first listen. “Numbers On A Mailbox” is everything we’ve come to love in a story-telling country song. The new track is nostalgia wrapped up in a pretty melody.

“Number two pencil on the wall ‘bout four foot three // The Young And Restless® on an out of style TV // I swore when I turned eighteen, I was runnin’ away from these// Numbers on a mailbox // Oil stain on a driveway // A little red brick screen door porch  // Backed up to the highway // Dandelions in a clay pot // Chevy® growin’ on cinder blocks // ‘Til you miss the way it was  // You don’t know it all adds up to // Numbers on a mailbox”

Cooper shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. The singer is already slated for select dates with established artists like Kameron Marlowe and Riley Green. The talented twenty-two year old will play shows with Marlowe on the Keeping’ The Lights On Tour, starting March 28th, and he will join Riley Green on select dates of the Damn Country Music Tour starting June 12th. Stay tuned!

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Preston Cooper shares new song, “Numbers On The Mailbox,” 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 Preston Cooper releases.

To keep up with Preston Cooper follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

“Numbers On A Mailbox” 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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Preston Cooper Drops New Song “One More Place I’ve Never Been”

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Preston Cooper shares new song, “One More Place I’ve Never Been”, out now, February 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Country newcomer, Preston Cooper is one to look out for. The memorizing new artist has the grit, the showmanship, and the talent to go far. While his first release, “Weak,” Cooper showed his powerhouse vocals, songwriting prowess, and his vulnerability as an artist. Today, the singer-songwriter is following up his debut release with equally as impressive song called “One More Place I’ve Never Been”

The new song is nothing short of hypnotizing. It draws you in from the first lyrics that are sung. Haunting, yet impressive, “One More Place I’ve Never Been” tells an incredible story captivating the listener as it unfolds.

“In your heart, in your soul // In your car tomorrow morning // ‘Cause you ain’t never coming home // Where you go in your mind when he pulls you close // And you look that way at him // Is one more place I’ve never been”

Cooper shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. The singer is already slated for select dates with established artists like Kameron Marlowe and Riley Green. The talented twenty-one year old will play shows with Marlowe on the Keeping’ The Lights On Tour, starting March 28th, and he will join Riley Green on select dates of the Damn Country Music Tour starting June 12th. Stay tuned!

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Preston Cooper shares new song, “One More Place I’ve Never Been,” 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 Preston Cooper releases.

To keep up with Preston Cooper follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

“One More Place I’ve Never Been” 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.

2025 Country Artists to Watch | Country Swag Picks

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Introducing our 2025 Country Artists to Watch!

Over the past 7+ years of Country Swag, we have always loved to support rising artists and introduce our followers to the best new music in the genre. Since our first Artists to Watch list back in 2017, we have pinned rising stars like Luke Combs, Brett Young, Russell Dickerson, Jordan Davis, Walker Hayes, HARDY, Gabby Barrett, Ernest, and more. Each year we choose ten new artists that we believe are destined for killer careers, our only rule when choosing is the artist can NOT already have a number one song.

Check out our picks in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2o2o, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 before checking out the 10 artists we picked to have a huge 2025 below.

 

2025 Country Swag Artists to Watch

TUCKER WETMORE –

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Tucker Wetmore 

Listen: “Wind Up Missin’ You”
Stay Connected: @tuckerwetmore

From the moment Tucker Wetmore came onto our radar, we were all in! Wetmore seems primed for superstardom even in the early stages of his career. The singer-songwriter has garnered a loyal fanbase, both from his headlining shows and jumping on tours with other incredible artists in the genre. With a top five single at country radio already, 2025 is looking like it’s going to be a monumental year for the artist!

 

VINCENT MASON –

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Listen: “Hell is a Dance Floor”
Stay Connected: @vincentmason

Vincent Mason is one of the more exciting new artists in Nashville today. In 2024, Mason released his debut EP, Can’t Just Be Me, featuring six songs that speak to his undeniable talent as a singer-songwriter. With a unique vocal style and unspoken maturity, the Georgia native is ready to take the genre by storm. Be on the lookout for more coming from Mason in 2025!

 

LANIE GARDNER –

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Lanie Gardner // Photo credit: Don Henson

Listen: “Somewhere, Nowhere In Carolina”
Stay Connected: @whoislanie

Lanie Gardner is the type of artist that makes you stop and listen, the second you hear her sing. Much like Megan Moroney and Lauren Watkins, who made our list in previous years, Gardner has staying power. Her debut album, A Songwriter’s Diary, released earlier this year, was the perfect introduction to the songstress. We can only hope that more music is coming down the pipeline soon from the incredible rising artist.

 

SAM BARBER –

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Sam Barber // Photo credit: Outlaw Foundry

Listen: “Restless Mind”
Stay Connected: @sambarber_music

Lockeland Springs/Atlantic Records artist, Sam Barber has already cultivated an incredible following of loyal fans. His debut album, Restless Mind added to his staying power as an artist, connecting him to even more fans across he genre. His unique and raw vocals mixed with his impressive songwriting only adds to his likability as an artist. We believe Barber has the ability to sell out stadiums in the future as his stardom continues to rise!

 

TY MYERS –

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Ty Myers // Photo credit: Emily Vinson

Listen: “Ends of the Earth”
Stay Connected: @tywmyers

Breakout singer-songwriter Ty Myers is a gem in country music right now at only seventeen years old. The RECORDS Nashville/Columbia artist is set to release his debut album, The Select at the top of 2025, which is sure to add to his appeal as a captivating new artist in the genre. In 2025, we expect that the singer will continue to grow his fanbase and share even more music.

 

BRAXTON KEITH –

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Listen: “Cozy”
Stay Connected: @Braxton.keith

Texas native, Braxton Keith is a revitalizing the genre with his blended traditional sound. Drawing on a true love for 80s country music and an appreciation for the honky-tonk sound, Keith created a signature sound that feels personal to him and his fanbase. Ending the year with his EP, Blue, the singer holds true to his artistry. 2025 should be be a huge year for the artist!

 

THE CASTELLOWS –

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Listen: “Sober Sundays”
Stay Connected: @thecastellows

Sister-trio, The Castellows are primed for a huge 2025.T he Castellows’ sound is traditional, yet modern, earning them fans across the genre. The trio’s debut EP, A Little Goes A Long Way, which released early 2024 proved their vocal prowess, as well as, their ability to craft an incredible project. If 2024 was a stepping stone for The Castellows, 2025 will be their jumping off platform in the best way possible!

 

PRESTON COOPER –

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Preston Cooper 

Listen: “Weak”
Stay Connected: @prestoncoopermusic

Uniquely talented artist, Preston Cooper may be from a small-town, but he has major talent. With just a couple of releases under his belt, the singer-songwriter is already poised for success. His releases, “Weak” and “One More Place I’ve Never Been” both boast different sides of his incredible talent. Cooper is poised for a big 2025, and we are excited for it.

 

KASHUS CULPEPPER –

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Kashus Culpepper // Photo credit: Cole Calfee

Listen: “After Me?”
Stay Connected: @kashculpeppermusic

Big Loud Records recording artist, Kashus Culpepper is one to look out for. The country crooner is passionate about the music he creates, garnering uproot from fans and industry alike with his raw talent. The singer releases music that builds on his eclectic influences, and we believe 2025 is going to be a major year for the rising artist!

 

ZACH JOHN KING –

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Zach John King 

Listen: “Slow Down”
Stay Connected: @zachjohnking

Zach John King is primed for a big 2025. With just a few releases under his belt, the singer-songwriter is already impressing fans with his gritty and honest vocals. King’s newest release “Cold Shoulder” is quite possibly his best to date. The song will leave current fans begging for me, while simultaneously bringing new fans to his music.

 

 

What other new artists are you enjoying? Make sure to follow us on Instagram, @CountrySwag for the latest in new music. Fans can also join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming announcements and releases.

Check out the latest tunes in country music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.