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.
“Come On Over, Baby” – Ty Myers
Ty Myers brings his one-of-a-kind talent and charm to his latest release, “Come On Over, Baby.”
“I Got A Feeling” – Benny G
Benny G is one to look out for. His brand new song, “I Got A Feeling” is one that truly stopped us in our tracks.
HARDY’s return to country music is even sweeter than we thought. Tis title track and every other song on the record feels like an elevated version of the old-school HARDY that we know and love.
“Hard To Break” – Blake Whiten
Blake Whiten adds to growing catalog of songs with “Hard To Break.”
Lily Rose’s debut album is officially here, and the title track, I Know What I Want sets the tone for the awesome record.
“Get Ya’ Back” – Erin Kinsey
Erin Kinsey continues to release her best music to date, adding new song, “Get Ya’ Back” to the mix.
“Jessica, Jezebel” – Meghan Patrick
Meghan Patrick grows her music catalog with catchy new song, “Jessica, Jezebel.”
“I’ll Take You” – Ben Gallaher
Ben Gallaher stuns on brand new song, “I’ll Take You,” which is a part of his brand new album, Time, also out today.
“Heartland” – The Castellows
The Castellows continue to show off their charisma and charm, releasing their latest song, “Heartland.”
“Old Fashioned” – KC Bruner
Rising artist KC Bruner releases her newest song, “Old Fashioned.”
“Calling All Cars” – The Droptines
The Droptines draw on early 2000s rock influences on infectious new song, “Calling All Cars.”
“Girl Of Constant Sorry” – Avery Anna
Avery Anna continues to carve her own path in the genre, releasing her stunning version of the song, “Girl Of Constant Sorry.”
“Better Man Than Me” – Marshmello x Hudson Westbrook
Hudson Westbrook and Marshmello join forces on “Better Man Than Me.”
“On & On” – Marcus King/The Marcus King Band
Marcus King brings fan another great song with, “On & On.”
“1800 Miles” – Colter Wall
Rising artist Colter Wall adds to his catalog of music with new song, “1800 Miles.”
“Down the Road” – Tiera Kennedy
Tiera Kennedy continues to impress, releasing her newest song to date, “Down the Road,” out now.
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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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Thomas Rhett’s readies deluxe edition of his album, About A Woman, featuring three new songs, out now, September 26th on all streaming platforms. Learn more below!
A Year ago, Thomas Rhett released his seventh full-length album, About A Woman. The record featured fourteen songs and an exploration of sounds, something Rhett has been successful at throughout his longstanding career. Over the last couple of months, Rhett has expanded on the project. Today marks an end of the era, the superstar officially added the final three songs to the project, calling it, About A Woman (Deluxe).
The final additions complete the set, which now features 25 songs in total. The final trio of songs are “Water,” “Chapter 10,” and “On a River.” Each song spotlights a different shade of emotional depth for the prolific artist. His charisma, honesty, and vulnerability continue to be pillars in all of Rhett’s projects, and this one is noe exception.
“I can’t even describe how much joy I’ve felt this summer,” shared Rhett in a recent press release. “It is unreal how much fans have made this new music part of their lives – they’ve come out to dance and sing along at shows, added favorites to their playlists and tuned in on the radio in a way that I will remember the rest of my life.”
The first of the three new songs, “Water” sets the tone, adding a groove to sensual and captivating vocals. The track leans into Rhett’s seamless genre-blending side, while still remaining true to who he is as an artist at his core. On, “Chapter 10,” the singer-songwriter brings a tender acoustic ballad. The song reflects on not giving up on a love story; despite the chapters that are unfolding. The track is emotionally-driven, a song that many people may find themselves in.
Finally, “On a River” brings a nostalgic edge to the project. Feeling straight out of Rhett’s journal, the singer is the perfect song to round out an incredibly innovative project. A melodic, true-blue country song, “On a River” is the story when all of this ends and you’re left growing old with your lover.
While About A Woman was already as good as it gets, these final songs brought a lot to the project. Once again, Rhett cements his spot in music history, landing firmly as one of the best country artists of our generation. To grab ticket stop the singer’s tour, head to his website here.
Thomas Rhett rounds out his deluxe album, ‘About A Woman,’ with three brand new songs, out now.
About A Woman (Deluxe) Track List:
Fool
Overdrive
Gone Country
Beautiful As You
Can’t Love You Anymore
After All The Bars Are Closed
Church
Back To Blue
Country For California
Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman
What Could Go Right
Boots
Don’t Wanna Dance
I Could Spend Forever Loving You
Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman (ft. Teddy Swims)
What Could Go Right (ft. Lanie Gardner)
Small Town Girls (Ft. Tucker Wetmore)
I’m That Guy
Dance With You
Ain’t A Bad Life (ft. Jordan Davis)
Old Tricks (ft. Blake Shelton)
Bottle With Your Name On It
Water
Chapter 10
On A River
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About A Woman (Deluxe) 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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Thomas Rhett earns the number one song at country radio this week with his song, “After All The Bars Are Closed.” Get all the details here!
Thomas Rhett deserves each and every accomplishment he earns. He continues to be a mainstay superstar in country music, garnering countless number one singles and incredible songs in his growing catalog. Today, Rhett earns the number one spot on the country radio charts with his catchy song, “After All The Bars Are Closed.”
Written by Rhett with Julian Bunetta, John Byron, Jaxson Free, and Jacob Kasher Hindlin, “After All The Bars Are Closed” is feel-good song about easy-going new love in a bar. As the second single off Rhett’s About A Woman album, the song encapsulates the sonic sound that the singer often chases when blending genres in his music. It is no wonder that it went number one this week!
“After all the bars are closed // Tell me where you wanna go // We can find a place to park // Open the bottle and our hearts // If you want, I’ll tell you anything you wanna know // After everybody leaves // And this party’s just you and me // We don’t gotta say we’re done // We can just wait up for the sun // We still got a lot of good night left to go // After all the bars are closed”
Congrats to Rhett and his team on another incredible number one feat! “After All The Bars Are Closed” is definitely a song worth celebrating.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Thomas Rhett releases.
“After All The Bars Are Closed” 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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Thomas Rhett’s shares three brand new songs off his album About A Woman (& A Good Ol’ Boy), out now, July 18th on all streaming platforms. Learn more below!
Almost a year ago, Thomas Rhett released his seventh full-length album, About A Woman. The record features fourteen songs and an exploration of sounds, something Rhett has been successful at throughout his longstanding career. Today, the platinum-selling entertainer continues his summer of music, adding three new songs the record, calling the project, About A Woman (& A Good Ol’ Boy).
The three new songs are the perfect additions for summer, marking the singer-songwriters second set of new tunes this season. On “Ain’t a Bad Life” featuring Jordan Davis, Rhett and Davis leans into the ’70s Southern Rock sound. The new song is a true ear-worm, with both singers at their absolute best on the track. Rhett also collaborates with Blake Shelton on a brand new track called, “Old Tricks.” The song’s opening vocals are mesmerizing; however, the song eventually exploding into a true-blue honky-tonk jam. The track is another 10 star addition to Rhett’s catalog.
Finally, on this trio of music, the singer adds “Bottle With Your Name On It.” “Bottle With Your Name On It” is an upbeat jam! Embodying the essence of Bruno Mars in a countrified way, Rhett brings the heat on this stage-ready track.
While About A Woman was already as good as it gets, it’s exciting to see Thomas Rhett continue to expand on the project and bring a ton of new music to the summer! We’re excited to see what comes yet. To grab ticket stop the singer’s tour, head to his website here.
Thomas Rhett shares new version of his album, ‘About A Woman (& A Good Ol’ Boy)’ featuring three brand new songs.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Thomas Rhett releases.
About A Woman (& A Good Ol’ Boy) 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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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.
“Superman” – Morgan Wallen
As fans anticipate Morgan Wallen’s next studio album, he’s given fans a taste of his vulnerable new song, “Superman.”
“Small Town Girls” – Thomas Rhett ft. Tucker Wetmore
Thomas Rhett and Tucker Wetmore collaborate on this brand new song, one of three fresh tracks off Rhett’s latest record update.
Perfect for Mother’s Day, Naomi Johnson gives us, “Mama Ain’t Jesus.”
“Be Your Man” – Jackson Dean
Jackson Dean shares his brand new song, “Be Your Man,” designed to be swoon-ready and a new side of the singer-songwriter’s artistry.
“Love Me Anyway” – LECADE
LECADE continues to show off his unique charm and talent with his brand new song, “Love Me Anyway.”
“Heaven Is A Honky Tonk” – RaeLynn
With a new record deal, RaeLynn is giving fans exactly what they asked for with this brand new song!
“Bipolar Heart” – Something Out West
New duo, Something Out West shows off their undeniable talent with their new song, “Bipolar Heart.”
“Dogs Don’t Die” – Tyler Rich
Tyler Rich continues to make waves, sharing even more music this week!
“Life’s Been Comin’ Too Fast” – Blake Shelton
A true mainstay in country music, Blake Shelton’s new song is a perfect addition to his catalog.
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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Adam Doleac and Thomas Rhett collaborate on brand new single “Bar Named Jesus” out now, March 14th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.
We have said it time and time again, there is nothing like country music collaborations! Some of the best songs in the country genre have come when two artists combine their talent and share their hearts on a special song. Today, Adam Doleac and Thomas Rhett do just that on their brand new single, “Bar Named Jesus.”
Written by Doleac with Josh Jenkins and Christ LaCorte, “Bar Named Jesus” explores a redemption arc and finding solace in a spiritual place. The song feels special and honest, something that country music is top tier at. According to Doleac, “There is NO SUCH THING as too far gone. He never gives up on us, even in the moments that we give up on ourselves. In my opinion, this is the best song I have ever written, and I am so excited that my buddy Thomas Rhett said yes to being a part of this song. It means the world to me to get to sing it with him, and I can only hope the world thinks it is as special as we do.”
“Said he had it all // But he messed it up and // He hadn’t had a drink since then // He found a different way to fill his cup // And so I asked him where he found it // And he said // There’s a bar named Jesus where the light stay on // And there’s no such thing as too far gone // Where the well ain’t whisky / And it don’t run dry // And there’s always room for one more inside // Yeah, I was sittin’ rock bottom // I was goin’ through hell // Til’ I found myself //At a bar named Jesus”
Go stream “Bar Named Jesus” now!
Adam Doleac and Thomas Rhett share new song, “Bar Named Jesus,” 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 Adam Doleac and Thomas Rhett releases.
“Bar Named Jesus” 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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Thomas Rhett earns the number one song at country radio this week with his song, “Beautiful As You.” Get all the details here!
Thomas Rhett deserves each and every accomplishment he earns. In his incredible career, Rhett has already scored twenty-two number one singles. Today he adds to that impressive number, securing his twenty-third number one at country radio with his song, “Beautiful As You.”
Rhett co-wrote the new song during a writer camp in Chattanooga, Tennessee sometime last year. According to the singer, “Beautiful As You” is an ode to that relationship, where one person feels like they hit the jackpot. It is a true testament to feeling unbelievably lucky to have landed a partner that feels better than you in every way. Fans of Rhett know how often he credits his wife, Lauren, and it seems he feels like she is out of his league too.
“What someone as beautiful as you // Doin’ ridin’ ’round with someone like me? // I swear, girl, you could have anyone you choose, I should stop // Askin’ questions, ‘fore you get up and leave // What someone as beautiful as you // Doin’ wakin’ up with someone like me? // Ain’t gonna lie, you could have anyone you choose, I should stop // Askin’ questions, ‘fore you get up and leave”
Congrats to Rhett and his team on another incredible number one feat! “Beautiful As You” is definitely a song worth celebrating.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Thomas Rhett releases.
“Beautiful As You” 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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Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims reimagine Rhett’s song, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman” out now, November 15th, on all streaming platforms. Listen below.
There is nothing like a cross-genre collaboration! Back in 2020, superstars, Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims provided fans with an absolute smash collaboration called, “Broke.” Today, the two icons join forces yet again, reimagining Rehtt’s song, “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman.”
Already a groovy and catchy ear worm, the remixed version of “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman” is something special. Both Rhett and Swims are showcasing their absolute best on this new rendition. The singers are the perfect collaborators, and we only hope to hear more from the twosome!
“Never used to beg // Never used to plead // Yeah, settling down just wasn’t for me // Wasn’t the type that would rush in // Thought I was good, but I wasn’t // Lord, I can’t even function now, man // There’s somethin’ ’bout a woman (Somethin’) // Somethin’ ’bout the way they bring ya to your knees // Somethin’ ’bout a woman (Somethin’) // Somethin’ ’bout a woman does somethin’ to me”
Both Rhett and Swims give an exciting new spin on “Something’ ‘Bout A Woman.” Go listen to it ASAP!
Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims collaborate on a reimagined version of, “Somethin’ Bout A Woman,” 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 Thomas Rhett releases.
“Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman” 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.
Thomas Rhett’s new album, About A Woman is out now, August 23rd on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
For Thomas Rhett, it would be easy to rest on his laurels. With 17 #1 hits and six studio albums, he could easily wash, rinse, and repeat his music, and still find success. However, on his seventh full length album, About a Woman, out now, he does the opposite.
Rather than rely on a proven formula for success, Rhett branches out sonically on his new LP, offering something for old and new fans alike. Released via The Valory Music Co, his new album offers fourteen new tracks, thirteen of which he co-wrote.
“From top to bottom, I wanted to exude joy and fun with this project—and really just make people move,” Rhett revealed in a statement. “I went into making this record with a fearless attitude, put my blinders on and my head down to try and make really fun music.”
Produced by Julian Bunetta and Dann Huff, the album centers around love, but does so in different ways. It’s largely uptempo, sampling retro 80’s synths, hip hop beats, country melodies, and a whole lot more. “I feel like if you were to ask me what this record is about, the answer would be it’s about one woman, my wife,” He continues. “And I think we got the opportunity to say ‘I love you’ in a lot of different ways.”
What’s most interesting on About a Woman is its evolution. While the first half is ripe with the mid-tempo pop country anthems that have made Rhett a superstar, the second half finds him truly experimenting with new sounds and genres. On the latter half of the LP, he slides effortlessly from the harmonies of the Beach Boys-meets-Laurel Canyon on “Country for California” to the soulful grit of “Somethin’ Bout a Woman” to the soulful, almost doowop vibe of “Can’t Love You Anymore.” Meanwhile, “Boots” may be the album’s most unique song, a swinging country and western romp that sounds straight out of a Texan dancehall.
“Don’t Wanna Dance” offers a truly special moment, a heartbreak anthem that still supports a huge, stadium-ready chorus. It puts a new spin on the Whitney Houston classic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” flipping it from a buoyant and hopeful anthem to a pure heartwrencher.“Once that chorus popped in, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh,’” Rhett shares of the song. “I envision myself on a grand piano in the middle of an arena, with people just screaming these words back to me.”
One of the album’s standouts is “Church” which pays homage to both a relationship with someone special and a relationship with a specific musical artist, Eric Church. Lyrically, the song is incredibly clever, using a play on words, as Rhett mixes Church song titles with a tale of falling in love with both his wife and the Chief’s music, as she was the first to take him to “Church.” “She stole my heart, and I still got the shirt,” He sings of their first concert experience. “She took me to church.”
Like previous albums, Rhett’s new LP is also full of catchy bops, including the previously released “Gone Country,” which celebrates the allure of country life and the R&B tinted mid-tempo, “Overdrive.” Similarly, the album’s opener, “Fool,” is complete with whistling and toe-tapping pop beats, finding him enamored to an almost silly point. “Julian and I went back and forth on ‘How do you open a record that has this many kinds of sounds on it?’” Rhett explains. “I figured, ‘Why not put one of the most sonically progressive sounds first?’”
“What Could Go Right” finds him looking on the bright side of tuning from friends to lovers, embracing all the possible positives. “Girl, don’t think about whatcould go wrong,” He implores. “Just think about what could go right.”
Meanwhile, both “After All The Bars Are Closed” and “Back to Blue” capture the possibilities of what may happen after last call. On “After,” they spend time together until the sun comes up, while “Back to Blue” is a lush and layered ode to watching the sun come up.
The album’s first single is “an anthem for everybody who feels like they out-kicked their coverage,” revealed Rhett. “There was one day a couple years back when I was looking at my wife, and I was like, ‘Why in the world did you choose me?’ I get to be with someone who could easily be on the cover of a magazine, and I get to see her in all her forms—a partner, a mother, a friend, even a philanthropist. I just feel like I’ve got a first row seat at almost-perfection, if you will. And like the song says, ‘Seriously, what is somebody as amazing as you doing with somebody like me?’”
About a Woman ends with its only true ballad, “I Could Spend Forever Loving You.” Here, Rhett closes the album on a poignant and romantic high note. “I just hope people know I’m just never really done evolving,” he says. “I think there’s two paths you can take in this career. When something works, you can ride that until the day you die – but that’s not really how I’ve ever been.”
About A Woman Track List:
Fool
Overdrive
Gone Country
Beautiful As You
Can’t Love You Anymore
After All The Bars Are Closed
Church
Back To Blue
Country For California
Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman
What Could Go Right
Boots
Don’t Wanna Dance
I Could Spend Forever Loving You
Country Swag Picks:
Church
Country for California
Don’t Wanna Dance
What Could Go Right
I Could Spend Forever Loving You
Thomas Rhett shares new album, ‘About A Woman,’ 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 Thomas Rhett releases.
About A Woman 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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Lainey Wilson’s brand new album, Whirlwind is out now, August 23rd on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
With one of the genre’s most unique voices and standout styles, Lainey Wilson has been a tornado through the boys club that is often the hierarchy of country music. Today, the acclaimed singer-songwriter releases her aptly-titled album, Whirlwind, taking listeners on a journey inside her life.
On the follow up to 2022’s Bell Bottom Country, which featured the monster hit “Heart Like a Truck,” Wilson stretches herself artistically, taking a fearless step into what’s made her one of the most exciting artists of our generation. On Whirlwind, the BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist co-wrote all fourteen tracks, enlisting superproducer Jay Joyce to bring her vision to life. While the album takes listeners on a journey through country music, the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year stays true to what has made her a superstar.
“This album has been a long time coming, and I can’t wait for the world to have this body of work in their hands…” says Wilson of the project. “This new chapter of music is the most cathartic and personal piece of art I’ve ever made. I hope this record brings some peace to your whirlwind and wraps its arms around you like it did for me.”
Roaring in with the one-two punch of “Keep Up With Jones” and “Country’s Cool Again,” one thing is immediately clear: Wilson isn’t about to stay stagnant. Instead, the swampy and swinging album opener recalls images of George Jones on a barstool, as Wilson aims to keep up with the joneses, cleverly turning phrases with a lyrical play on words. The track is immediately followed by the previously-released “Country’s Cool Again,” a fun celebration of all things country.
“Country isn’t just a genre for any of us that live & breathe it every day. It’s a way of life. It’s always been cool & I think I speak for everyone when I say, we’re just glad it’s gettin’ a lil more love these days.“ Wilson shared of the playful track.
“Everybody wanna be a cowboy // Drive a jon boat, whip a John Deere // Everybody want a backwoods front porch // With a tub full of iced-down beer // Must be something in the water flowing out of the holler // Blue collar must’ve caught a new wind // Doggone, dadgum it, didn’t see that coming // Country’s cool again”
Country life and the singer’s Louisiana upbringing are themes that weave their way throughout the album on songs like the stirring “Bar In Baton Rouge,” the celebratory “4x4xU,” and the spectacular “Call a Cowboy.” While “4x4xU” celebrates finding home wherever you are, “Call a Cowboy” is a slide guitar laden ballad that extolls the virtues of cowboys, and how they’re the ones to call when you’re in need.
Wilson enlists fellow twang queen Miranda Lambert on “Good Horses,” the pair harmonizing and trading verses as if they’ve been singing together for decades. Their voices work perfectly together, tackling a topic usually reserved for the genre’s boys. On the poignant duet, they’re prone to roam but always return home.
“I don’t need a map // I don’t need a road // I don’t need a fence // I just need to roam If you wanna love me // You don’t need a rope // You just need to know Good horses come home // They always come home”
“Hang Tight Honey” is the ultimate earworm, its background vocalists and music setting the mood for a long distance love affair. “Hang tight honey, got a pocket full of money,” She sings buoyantly. “And I’m headed straight home to you “
Wilson experiments with different sounds throughout the album, most noticeably on the album’s lush title track, which finds the bell-bottomed chanteuse channeling her inner Stevie Nicks. Likewise, “Counting Chickens” is a plucky ode to jumping the gun and counting your chickens before they hatch in a relationship.
“Ring Finger” also finds Wilson experimenting with a new sound, her distinct voice tinted with an almost electronic sounding filter over doo-wop inspired background vocals and roaring guitars. Here, she roars through a kissoff to a cheating ex. “I got the ring, he got the finger,” She growls. “You got the cheatin’ country song, and baby I’m the singer”
While Wilson shines on any tempo, the ballads on Whirlwind are exceptional, with standouts like the triumphant “Middle of It,” “Broken Hearts Still Beat” and the vulnerable “Devil Don’t Go There.” On “Broken Hearts,” she struggles in the aftermath of a breakup, building to a heart wrenching climax as she picks herself up and mends her cracked heart. “Broken hearts still beat, and that’s what you showed me, I thought if you ever let me go, That’d be the end of the end of my rope,” She sings, voice laced with vulnerability and emotion. “It ain’t good as new, and boy thanks to you, It may never be the way it used to be, but broken hearts still beat.”
Likewise, “Devil Don’t Go There” finds Lainey Wilson at her absolute best, channeling her inner Dolly as her voice veers into a low and emotional whisper at times. “Even the devil don’t go there, the way you did me that night // I bet the hell you put me through // Could make his angels cry // How’d you ever leave me like that?” She asks. “Are you really that cold? // I bet even where he lives, he wouldn’t go that low // And boy I swear, even the devil don’t go there.”
The album ends on a slightly different note, a classic country story song that finds a child dealing with his father’s alcoholism. It’s an incredible performance from Wilson, proving that there are still unique ideas out there.
“He drew a big orange sun // Shining down on, a little red house // With a little green tree, a little blue car parked out on the street // Brother with the football, sister with the puppy dog // Mother with a smile and her church dress on // Then he raised his hand, Said ‘teacher I can’t draw my daddy, do you have a whiskey colored crayon?’”
On Whirlwind, Lainey Wilson continues to establish why she’s country music’s newest superstar, well deserving of every accolade that has come her way.
Whirlwind Track List:
Keep Up With Jones (Lainey Wilson, Josh Kear, Wyatt McCubbin)
Country’s Cool Again (Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Aslan Freeman)
Good Horses (feat. Miranda Lambert) (Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick)
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