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Billy Gudgeon – Rocking Debut Radio Single “Back To Country”
We believe that Billy Gudgeon is the next big voice in Australian Music, and it’s present in this well-written and composed Debut Radio Single, “Back to Country”, is not the only place that Billy Gudgeon takes you with his mid-80s style and presence. He will take you back to a style that country music craves.
Col Finley – M2M Managing Director.

“Back to Country” is a traditional country rock song that captures the essence of vast open spaces, freedom, mateship, and the land’s beauty. Born from a yearning to escape the pressures of corporate life and return to his simpler, rural roots, Billy crafted this song to express those deep feelings. It’s the ideal soundtrack for cruising through our beloved land’s breathtaking landscapes and returning to the country.
Billy Gudgeon is a singer-songwriter whose powerful blend of raspy, emotive vocals and heartfelt melodies will captivate audiences nationwide. Drawing inspiration from childhood icons like Randy Travis, Brooks & Dunn, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Petty, Billy’s music weaves a rich mixture of classic country sounds with a modern edge.
Raised on a farm in the NSW Western Tablelands, Billy’s deep-rooted connection to country life infuses his songs with authenticity and passion. His upbringing in rural New South Wales’s wide-open spaces and rugged landscapes has profoundly shaped his musical style and lyrical content.
With a voice that carries the soul of traditional country and the energy of modern rock, Billy Gudgeon is a rising star in the Australian country music scene, bringing a fresh yet timeless sound to fans everywhere.

Artist Quote – Back To Country, Where Everyone is Someone.

Artist Bio:
Billy Gudgeon is expected to leave a lasting impact on the future of the Australian country rock industry, according to country music veteran Col Finley. Growing up on a farm, Billy’s deep roots in the country genre shine through in his music and performances. His experiences with horse riding and working with cattle continue to influence his music. With his powerful voice and high-energy performances, he has become one of the most exciting new artists in the scene. Billy has performed at major country music festivals in Australia such as the Texas Country Music Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Dalby Stock Horse Sale, Kyogle Rodeo, and Heart of Lismore Music Festival featuring Travis Collins and Max Jackson. He has also shared the stage with renowned artists including Casey Barnes, The Wolfe Brothers, and Catherine Britt. Billy’s down-to-earth attitude and ability to connect with his audience are winning him fans across Australia and beyond. He recently signed a major distribution deal with the Australian company “Music 2 Media” led by country veteran Col Finley. Fans can look forward to more music from him in 2024, and with his dynamic stage presence, soulful voice, and undeniable talent, he is set to make a big impact in the coming years.

On the heels of his third studio album One Thing At A Time attaining 7x Platinum certification by the RIAA, this year’s leading CMA Award nominee Morgan Wallen delivers the first taste of his upcoming project, releasing “Love Somebody,” available now.

“‘Love Somebody’ is a little bit of a new approach lyrically and sonically,” shares Wallen. “I wanted to try something different, with what I wanted to talk about, how I wanted it to sound, and we were inspired by Latin-leaning influences. I’m really excited about this song and pumped that it is out.”

“Love Somebody” was written by Wallen alongside John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Elof Loelv and Ryan Vojtesak, and was produced by Joey Moi and Charlie Handsome (Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time). Craving something different against a neon-lit backdrop, the East Tennessean singer/songwriter offers a candid glimpse at the difficulties of finding someone “Who ain’t hypnotized / By dollar signs and blindin’ lights,” as he searches for authenticity.

I just wanna love somebody

Who won’t leave a hole in my heart

I just wanna love somebody

That don’t want me fallin’ apart

And I’ll be lucky if I ever find

A somethin’ more than just a crazy night

I just wanna love somebody

Riding high off the success of Billboard’s 2024 Song of the Summer “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone and latest single, “Lies, Lies, Lies,” Wallen, originally previewed “Love Somebody” on the European leg of his One Night At A Time 2024 Tour. He later announced the single’s official release at his history-making, double header hometown shows at University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, where he surpassed The Jackson 5 as the venue’s largest weekend ever, performing for 156,161 fans across two shows.

Wallen will conclude his One Night At A Time Tour this weekend with two consecutive nights at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium Oct. 18-19. One Night At A Time spanned 87 shows, 10 countries, 51 stadium plays, as well as festivals and arenas across two years, and was named a 2023 Billboard and Pollstar Country Tour of the Year.

For more information visit www.MorganWallen.com.

ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN

When 15-time Billboard Music Awards-winner and current CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Morgan Wallen released his third studio album One Thing At A Time in 2023, its instant success left The New York Times proclaiming Wallen as “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” One Thing At A Time has remained atop the all-genre Billboard 200 chart for 19 non-consecutive weeks, the most weeks at No. 1 for a country album, and was the most-streamed album of the year on Spotify. The album’s 7x-Platinum single “Last Night” reeled in over 2.2 billion streams globally, becoming the most-streamed song of any genre in the U.S. across Apple Music and Spotify, and the longest running No. 1 solo song in Hot 100 history (16 weeks total). Recent collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” debuted at country radio with 167 first week adds, becoming only the second single in chart history to debut with the support of all reporting stations. Since its release, “I Had Some Help” remained No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre charts for six weeks.

With 15 chart-toppers at country radio, Wallen’s 87-show One Night At A Time World Tour, spanning two years, 10 countries/3 continents and 51 stadium plays, will conclude at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 19. Performing to over 2.4 million fans, One Night At A Time was named a Billboard and Pollstar Country Tour of the Year in 2023, as well as People’s Choice Country Concert Tour of 2024, surpassing attendance records in numerous stops; including Neyland Stadium and Ohio Stadium, where Wallen became the largest weekend ever for both venues. Wallen donates a portion from every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation.

Rising country artist Wyatt Flores’ highly anticipated full-length debut album, Welcome To The Plains, is out today on Island Records.

In celebration of the new music, Flores made his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last night performing his new song, “Oh Susannah.” Watch/share HERE [link to come]. Additionally, Flores is the latest addition to Apple Music’s Up Next program-their global artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing, and elevating rising talent. Watch the exclusive Apple Music Wyatt Flores Up Next film HERE and listen to his interview with Kelleigh Bannen HERE.

Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints) and recorded between Los Angeles and Asheville, Welcome To The Plains details Flores’ journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK with the highs and lows of life on the road. Across these 14 tracks, including songwriting collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor and Aaron Raitiere, Flores delivers the grounded and sincere storytelling he’s celebrated for, seamlessly blending traditional country and folk sounds.

Reflecting on the album, Flores shares, “It’s an album about home and a search for happiness. It’s an album about Stillwater, Oklahoma, and all the other little towns that have raised people like you and me. It’s an album about my family, and the people and places in my life who have defined who I am today. This album is happy on one side and heartbreak on the other, and whoever you are, I hope you find something you love in here.”

Welcome To The Plains also features packaging created by Flores’ long-time artistic collaborator, Chloe Tyler, that uniquely interprets the music and his story, including a 12-page booklet that features photos, original hand-painted artwork, album insights, and much more. “Since ‘Please Don’t Go,’ Chloe has visualized the artwork through her interpretation of my music,” Flores shares. “My music wouldn’t be the same without her vision alongside it. There are no words to describe how seamlessly the artwork and vinyl for Welcome to the Plains encompasses my voice, and I’m so grateful she’s always been able to tell the story of my music through her art.”

Watch the pair discuss the project on the debut episode of Flores’ new podcast, “Wyatt Flores and Friends,” HERE. The podcast will feature Flores in conversation with collaborators and meaningful people in his life and will air each week on YouTube.

Known for his engaging live performances, Flores will continue to tour through the end of this year with his “Welcome To The Plains Tour.” The extensive run includes Flores’ largest headline shows to date, with upcoming stops at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Brooklyn’s Brooklyn Paramount, Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom (two nights), Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Atlanta’s The Eastern, Chicago’s Vic Theatre, Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club and Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s Texas among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.wyattfloresmusic.com/tour.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life, which was released earlier this spring. Receiving widespread critical attention, The New York Times praised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “a fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life-affirming, existential best.”

Further adding to his breakout year, Flores has been recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, received a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Additionally, Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, saw his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and had his song “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the new Twistersmovie.

Critical acclaim for Welcome To The Plains:

“it just speaks to his power as this young songwriter in the country lane, doing what I think is some of the most powerful music I’ve heard in a very long time.”-NPR

“Welcome to the Plains…is full of enough musical and lyrical range to be the defining album of the 23-year-old Flores’ career”-Rolling Stone

“His latest pulses with the raw energy of a full-band sound, thrashing percussion and churning guitars”-Billboard

“a vivid, emotional portrait of life”-Nashville Scene

“Wyatt Flores is a superstar in the making…the torchbearer for Oklahoma’s red dirt music tradition”-Whiskey Riff

“one of the most exciting breakout stars in country music today”-All Country News

“Flores’s music has a fresh and modern sound while keeping the traditional roots of his Oklahoman upbringing”-Country Central

“Wyatt Flores is the face of the new generation of country”-Country Chord

Shanleigh Rose – Shows Her Depth, Maturity & Openness with Haunting New Single “Lost.”

The 21-year-old singer-songwriter steps away from her usual edgy, alt Country tunes to convey a profound and thought-provoking message. Still, this prolific songwriter continues to display her depth of character and maturity with her latest single, “Lost.” The song’s lyrical flow and visual essence reflect the thoughts of a young woman facing mental health struggles.

“Lost” gives me goosebumps and, at some points, makes my hair stand on end. This is a Shanleigh Rose masterpiece, as Col Finley (M2M MD) described.

When I wrote this song, I was struggling a lot with my mental health, specifically anxiety. I felt so lost and defeated as if no amount of running from this problem could ever make it go away for good. This song is all about the nature of mental health and how it ebbs and flows like the tide; some days feel better, and some days feel heavy. I wrote this song as a way to cope, and I wanted to share it with everyone out there feeling the same way, letting them know that they aren’t alone in this journey. Express Shanleigh Rose

“Lost” is a haunting track that blends the storytelling essence of country and folk. This song captures the unrelenting pull of mental health through a metaphor of the ocean. “Lost” tells the story of trying to find safety and stability on dry land, only to be drawn back into the crashing waves. With Rose’s vivid imagery, her lyrics create a profound sense of struggle and vulnerability.

Track Description –

“Lost” is a haunting track by Shanleigh Rose that blends the storytelling essence of country and folk. This song captures the unrelenting pull of mental health through a metaphor for the ocean. “Lost” tells the story of trying to find safety and stability on dry land, only to be drawn back into the crashing waves. With Rose’s vivid imagery, her lyrics create a profound sense of struggle and vulnerability.

Artist Quote –

At the time I wrote this song, I was struggling a lot with my mental health, specifically anxiety. I felt so lost and defeated as if no amount of running from this problem could ever make it go away for good. This song is all about the nature of mental health and how it ebbs and flows like the tide; some days feel better, and some days feel heavy. This song was written as a way for me to cope, and I wanted to share this with everyone out there feeling the same way and knowing that they aren’t alone in this journey.

The latest release from TRAdE IN has a bit more bite than a warm shot of whiskey. They sing about heartbreak and the inevitable cycle of love gone bad. This down-to-earth country rock band knows how to write a passionate country song that hits you like a full bottle of whiskey. When “When The Whiskey Stops Working” and reality sets in, be sure to give TRAdE IN a listen. They’re just a group of good-time musicians playing some quality Country music.

Track Description –

When the pain of a broken heart inevitably overcomes the numbness of inebriation, this song is the result!
It is a tale of regret and desperation that everyone can relate to.

Artist Quote –

I am hanging on, barely getting through when every road leads back to you. Tell me, what am I going to do when the whisky stops working?

Will Day is setting the tone for summer with his electrifying new single, ‘My Kinda Crowd’. Embracing his country party roots, Will captures the essence of good times in this feel-good anthem that’s sure to resonate with fans. Co-written in the heart of Nashville alongside talented songwriters Caleb Mills and Trey Gallman, ‘My Kinda Crowd’ follows Will’s successful 2024 releases, ‘Find Myself A Dirt Road’ and the emotive ‘Home Town’. This latest track is a must-listen for any country rock lover and is perfectly timed for his three performances at Groundwater Country Music Festival which includes a spot on the main stage.

“I really feel this track represents me in my best light as a high energy country rock act. It’s fun, guitar heavy and makes you feel good. I love being able to then transfer that sentiment onto stage. This tune was a product of the co-writing I did in Nashville recently. My Kinda Crowd was written with two amazing up and coming American country artists, Caleb Mills and Trey Gallman. We had a lot of fun and really connected on this one”.

Will has become a celebrated artist in Australia’s country music scene. He has performed at iconic festivals such as the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Savannah in the Round, Gympie Muster, Deni Ute Muster, Texas Country Music Festival, and Winton’s Way Out West Fest. His recent trip to Nashville during CMA Fest saw him showcasing on Broadway, playing a songwriters round and taking part in several co-writes, which will form part of his upcoming second album release.

Respected amongst the country music community, Will’s previous singles have been featured on Spotify’s Fresh Country, Fresh Finds, and New Music Friday, as well as Apple Music’s Today’s Country, 5th Gear, and Aussie Country playlists. Major radio stations such as KIX Country, iHeartCountry, ABC Country, Triple M Country, and Australian Country Radio have embraced his music, solidifying his status as one of Australia’s fastest-rising country acts.

With ‘My Kinda Crowd’ Will Day is poised to continue his ascent in the country music world, promising a sound that will stand the test of time.

Will Day’s new single ‘My Kinda Crowd’ is out to radio on Monday 14th October and digital services on Friday 18th October.

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Australian siblings Katelyn, Liam, and Kasey O’Donoghue, known as Homegrown Trio, are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated new single, “You Fall”.

“We wrote this song back in 2020 with Justin Ebach over zoom! It was the middle of Covid lockdown – we were still living in our hometown in Australia and Justin was over in Nashville so songwriting over zoom became the new normal. We would write at crazy hours of the day to make it work with the time difference in the States. This was the first session we ever had with Ebach – we wrote the song, recorded our vocals and sent them over to Justin for him to make a quick demo and we fell in love with the song! You Fall was the first song we recorded with Nathan Chapman after moving to Nashville in 2021, so it’s been a long time coming.”

Homegrown Trio, raised on a million-acre cattle station in Australia, have taken their deep country roots and fused them with pop melodies to create a unique, modern sound. Forming in 2010, the group became a household name after their rendition of “Fast Cars” on The Voice Australia went viral in 2018, amassing over 1 million views and catching the attention of global stars such as Kelly Rowland, Delta Goodrem, Boy George, and Joe Jonas.

In 2021, the siblings made a bold move to Nashville, the heart of country music, and their career has skyrocketed ever since. Within months of their arrival, they secured an opening spot on the Jonas Brothers’ Remember This US tour, alongside Kelsea Ballerini and Jordan McGraw. Their journey then continued with the signing of a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville, leading to a whirlwind year of writing with some of the most prestigious songwriters in the industry.

Homegrown Trio’s success has been bolstered by collaborations with Grammy and CMAAward-winning producers, including Dann Huff (Keith Urban), Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift), and Joy Williams (The Civil Wars). Their debut single “Heartbreaker”, released in April 2024, climbed to #7 on the CountryTown Hot 50 Airplay Chart and #6 on the KIX Country Hottest 20. The momentum continued with their follow-up singles, including “Love a Little” and “Call it Magic”, with the latter peaking at #9 on the CountryTown Hot 50 and spending seven weeks on the KIX Country Hottest 20.

TALKING POINTS:

Toured with The Jonas Brothers & Kelsea Ballerini on the Remember This US Tour 2021.

Signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music in Nashville.

Moved to Nashville TN in 2021.

Top 16 of The Voice Australia in 2018.

Worked with producers – Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift), Dann Huff (Keith Urban) & Joy Williams (The Civil Wars).

Heartbreaker written by Katelyn O’Donoghue, Liam O’Donoghue, Kasey O’Donoghue & Sammy Telford in our hometown in 2020.

Spent our early childhood on a million-acre cattle station in Far North Queensland before moving to Charters Towers.

Debut single “Heartbreaker” peaked at #7 on the CountryTown Hot 50 Airplay Chart and #6 on the KIX Country Hottest 20.

“Call it Magic” reached #9 on the CountryTown Hot 50 Airplay Chart and remained in the KIX Country Hottest 20 for seven weeks.

“You Fall” is the fourth single from Homegrown Trio and is set for release on October 11th. The song was solely produced by Grammy and CMA Award winner Nathan Chapman.

GRAMMY® award winning multi-PLATINUM artist, Lainey Wilson releases new single “4x4xU” to Australian Country Radio, off her 4th studio album “Whirlwind” via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

“4x4xU” was the third song to be released from Whirlwind, after Wilson’s lead single “Hang Tight Honey,” which secured #1 on the Australian CountryTown National Airplay Charts. The brand-new track, co-written by Wilson, Jon Decious, and Aaron Raitiere, and produced by GRAMMY ® award winning producer Jay Joyce , features a brand-new accompanying music video directed by Dano Cerny. WATCH HERE.

Combining Wilson’s distinctive songwriting style and signature country flair, “4x4xU” is a stripped-back love song about home being anywhere in the world you are, as long as you’re with the one you love.

“I’m so excited for everyone to finally have their hands on ‘4x4xU.’ This song is about finding that someone that gives you the comfort and peace of home anywhere in the world as long as you’re by their side,” said Wilson. “Thank you to the incredible Dano Cerny for directing this video and bringing the vision to life, and to all of my collaborators on this record for being a part of what I think could be my biggest song yet.”

Already this year, Wilson has won a GRAMMY® for Best Country Album, a People’s Choice Award for Female Country Artist of The Year, a CMT Music Award for Female Video of The Year, three ACM awards, including the coveted Entertainer of The Year, and became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. With no signs of slowing down, fans can catch Wilson on her “Country’s Cool Again” North American 2024 headlining tour throughout the year.

ABOUT LAINEY WILSON:

GRAMMY® award winning, prolific singer-songwriter, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm and praise of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as ‘Entertainer of the Year,’ the Louisiana native who has often been described as a “bona fide storyteller at work,” has made a name for herself as a next generation icon. Constantly defying the traditional norms and conventions of the Country music genre, Wilson’s “rulebreaking” achievements have led her to numerous accolades and a diehard fanbase.

Nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams in Nashville, she earned her first PLATINUM certified song, with “Things A Man Oughta Know,” and won over legions of fans across the globe with her signature sound and aesthetic, blending traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. Thus far, her music has taken her worldwide with headlining shows in Europe, the UK, Australia, and more. With seven No.1 songs to date, Wilson has become the lead female artist with the most No.1’s this decade along with two GRAMMY® nominations, nine ACM awards, seven CMA awards, and becoming an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Making her acting debut in Season 5 of Paramount’s smash hit series Yellowstone, Wilson has become a triple-threat in the industry, claiming the roles of singer, songwriter, and actress. Fans can also catch Wilson on her “Country’s Cool Again” headlining North American tour this Summer.

Emerging contemporary country artist Sammi Palinkas is set to release her highly anticipated single, “No Settlin'”.

“No Settlin'” is a powerful anthem about embracing authenticity and refusing to settle for anything less than what brings true happiness.

“I had so much fun writing this song with Rod McCormack and Nashville’s Sally Barris,” says Palinkas. “When Rod came up with the line, ‘there’s no settlin’ for me, even when I settle down,’ it immediately struck a chord with me. We grow up with this idea of the ‘white picket fence’ dream, but life doesn’t always unfold that way. ‘No Settlin’ came from that realisation: I’d rather be happy on my own, pursuing what I love, than settle for anything less.”

The song channels the energy of country icons like Lainey Wilson, alongside nostalgic influences from late ’90s and early 2000s country music-the era when Palinkas first fell in love with the genre. “I hope listeners feel empowered to follow their own path, whatever that looks like for them,” she adds.

Visually, “No Settlin'” stands out just as much as it does sonically. Palinkas collaborated with Bonnie Jarrett of BonnCreative to craft a vibrant and imaginative music video. Inspired by comments that she looked like a “Western Barbie,” Palinkas was determined to avoid becoming just another blonde country singer. “I had this colourful, dollhouse-like vision for the video, and I used AI to bring my ideas to life and share them with Bonnie. From there, we worked to create something truly special,” she explains.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the video depicts Palinkas literally setting the traditional “white picket fence” dream on fire, before driving off in a vintage Mustang, symbolising her journey toward personal happiness and freedom.

“No Settlin’ marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for me, and I’m beyond proud of the world we’ve built around this song and my album. I can’t wait to share it with everyone,” says Palinkas.

Sammi Palinkas has already made a significant impact on Australia’s country music scene. Working with award-winning producer Rod McCormack (known for his work with Paul Kelly, The Wolfe Brothers, and Lee Kernaghan), her debut album is set to be one of the year’s most anticipated releases.

Palinkas’ previous singles have garnered impressive success. Her debut country single “Meet in the Middle” debuted at #3 on the Australian iTunes Country chart and #8 across All Genres. Subsequent releases, including “You’ve Lived,” “Don’t Blink,” and “Let Your Hair Down,” all landed in the Top 10, further cementing her place as one of the brightest emerging stars in the genre.

From winning a national singing competition at just eight years old to performing at major events like the VFLW Grand Final, Sammi Palinkas has dedicated her life to her craft. Her musical journey has taken her across the globe, collaborating with top songwriters in Los Angeles, New York, and Nashville. Recognised by prestigious organizations like NSAI and the International Songwriting Competition, her talent and determination continue to shine.

“No Settlin'” promises to be another significant milestone leading into Palinkas’ debut album release. Fans can catch her first headline show at George Lane in St Kilda this November 14th.

Multi #1 hit singer-songwriter John Morgan’s debut single “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean)” impacts Australian country radio.

Releasing a ramped up, new version of his fan-favorite song, John enlisted his buddy and mentor country superstar Jason Aldean for some vice-induced good times post breakup. Making us wish we all had friends like that, having toured with Aldean, Riley Green, ERNEST and Jameson Rodgers, John just made his Grand Ole Opry debut, as this barn burner raised its hand. Racking up over 30 MILLION on-demand streams, the rowdy party-starter was originally featured on his recently released debut EP Remember Us?

“To have Jason Aldean as a mentor over the past few years, he went from being someone I was a fan of to someone I call a friend, so it’s extra special to have him on one of my songs,” says John. “Having a song on the radio is what you always dream about when you pursue this career. I grew up on country radio and to know that another kid might grow up with me on the radio and want to pursue a music career too is a really cool thought.”

“I’ve been in town here in Nashville for 25 years, and John Morgan is one of the most talented guys I’ve ever come across in all aspects – as a singer, as a songwriter and as a performer,” says Aldean. “It’s a really cool thing for me as an artist to sign another artist, so jumping on this song that’s also jump starting his career along with going to radio, I’m excited for what’s to come from John Morgan and glad he’s one of ours and on our team.”

Praised by People as “a solo artist intriguing enough to watch,” the BBR Music Group/Broken Bow Records/Night Train Records artist co-wrote the song with BrentAnderson, Will Bundy and Lydia Vaughan. Produced by Aldean with his long-time bandmates, prolific #1 songwriters Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy, “Friends Like That” is “a live concert favourite whose banjo and steel underpinnings still allow room for a hard-rocking core” (Tennessean).

Having written a multitude of songs for not only Aldean but Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, George Birge, Michael Ray and more, John is readying even more new music, while hitting the road for renowned country music festivals such as Nashville’s CMA Fest and Panama City Beach’s Gulf Coast Jam.

ABOUT JOHN MORGAN:

With a style that’s defined by melodic grit and a craftsman’s approach to songwriting, John Morgan brings a blue-collar toughness to country that’s pulled straight from the only life he knows. Hailing from a tiny town called Sylva, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, John grew up immersed in bluegrass tradition and even toured the festival circuit each summer in a family band, before diving into songwriting, inspired by six-string legends from Tony Rice to John Mayer . More than a year after selling everything he had to follow his dream, an only-in-Nashville story involving Uber drivers and impressive demos led to a writing session with Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy – two incredible songwriters and longtime bandmates of Country superstar Jason Aldean. That session led to the superstar cutting numerous songs written by John, including #1 hit singles “Trouble With A Heartbreak” and the GRAMMY® nominated, ACM Single of the Year “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood. Signed to Aldean’s Night Train Records, his imprint with BBR Music Group, the sought-after, naturally gifted songwriter who has written for Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett and more and toured with Aldean, ERNEST, Riley Green and Jameson Rodgers – now continues to cross off bucket-list items. Having made his Grand Ole Opry debut and released an anthemic debut EP “Remember Us?”, John’s barn-burner, fan-favorite track “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean)” is available now and currently climbing the country radio charts.