There are countless ways to find new music with radio, streaming services, physical albums, and more. So it’s no question that, these days, country music fans have a plethora of music waiting to be heard right at their fingertips. With such a variety of tunes to navigate through, Charted is serving listeners everywhere with its weekly On The Radar series, which highlights and showcases new music each week so you don’t have to.
Here are 5 fresh songs to add to your playlist:
“Done It By Now” — Restless Road
Restless Road, made up of Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols, and Colton Pack, grapple with the pain of a breakup with hopes to fully move on from the once-strong romance in their latest song, “Done It By Now.” Written by Zach Abend, James McNair, and Emily Weisband, the uptempo tune finds the trio drowning in the memory of a lost love and admitting, that even though they’ve tried to push forward, “Oh, it turns out your goodbye / Ain’t something I can drown / In a hundred proof / I don’t know what to do / If I could stop loving you / Hell, I would have done it by now.”
The tune built around Restless Road’s unmatched layered harmonies, follows the band’s 2023 debut album, Last Rodeo.
“We’re so excited to finally share this new song with everyone,” Restless Road shared of the track in a press release. “This song was something we knew we had to record from the moment we heard it. Everyone has had an experience of wishing to find a way to move on from an old love and get rid of the hard memories that come with goodbyes. We hope our listeners resonate with the idea that if it was easy, ‘we would have done it by now.’”
Stream Restless Road’s “Done It By Now” HERE.
“Even After Everything” — Lily Rose
After releasing her Runnin’ Outta Time EP in the spring of 2023, Lily Rose is back with an arena-ready track called “Even After Everything.” Giving pop-punk vibes, “Even After Everything” features heavy electric guitars and handclaps and finds the country singer/songwriter being very forgiving as she returns to a love interest who has hurt her before.
“Even after everything / We’ve done to each other / I still pick it up if I saw your number / Forget you put me through the place / You told me to go / I swear to God I can’t tell you no / Even after all the he said, she said / I don’t, you did / Truth is I still want you more than anything / Even after everything,” Rose emotionally sings throughout the chorus.
Upon releasing “Even After Everything,” written alongside Paul DiGiovanni, Seth Ennis, and Andy Albert, Lily Rose took to Instagram, writing, “AYEEE, “Even After Everything” is out!! I’ve been so stoked to give y’all this song and it’s finally here! Y’all go stream it anywhere you listen to music🍾.”
Stream Lily Rose’s “Even After Everything” HERE.
“I Know Better” — John Morgan
John Morgan’s brand new track couldn’t be more fit for country radio with its high-energy sound and relatable lyrics. Titled “I Know Better” the tune, co-produced and co-written with producer Brent Anderson, Rocky Block, Will Bundy, and Lydia Vaughan, brings forth the idea that a Friday night buzz, driving at high-mile speeds, and living on your own isn’t as much of a thrill as being with the one you love. “I Know Better” comes ahead of Morgan’s upcoming highly-anticipated debut album as he continues to play opening shows as part of Nate Smith’s Through The Smoke Tour.”
“When writing this song, we wanted to put a positive spin on the ‘man, I knew better’ phrase. This flips that on its head,” Morgan shared in a press release. “I love the way it turned out, and seeing the response out on the road with Nate [Smith] has been incredible. He’s been bringing me up on stage to sing ‘Whiskey On You.’ Being on tour with him has been such a fun ride. Pumped to end the year on such a high note, knowing my debut album is coming soon!”
Stream John Morgan’s “I Know Better” HERE.
“Home” — Dillon Carmichael
There’s no doubt that the old adage, “There’s no place like home” rings true for so many people far and wide. And Dillon Carmichael is sharing that sentiment in “Home,” his latest track, following songs like, “I’d Call Grandpa,” “Someone Who Don’t Miss Me At All,” “Where I Grew Up,” and others. Packed with nostalgia, “Home” features picturesque storyteller lyrics and a soothing melody. Carmichael offers his comforting vocals throughout the track, singing about the old familiar place he grew up and still loves to this day.
“Home / Where Old Glory still waves proudly in the wind / Where they see ya on the sidewalk / And ask ya how’s your mom and them / Where I was born and born again / And I pray one day that’s where they’ll lay these bones / When the good Lord calls me home,” Carmichael sings throughout the chorus of the touching track.
Stream Dillon Carmichael’s “Home” HERE.
“Camouflage Town” — Payton Smith
Payton Smith is waving a rural flag and showing his hometown of Houma, Louisiana, some love. And he’s doing just that with his newest song, “Camouflage Town.” Co-penned by Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, and Jameson Rodgers and produced by Chris Farren, the “Camouflage Town” message mirrors its title, providing listeners with lyrics that offer a sense of pride for small towns that are dripping in camouflage.
“‘Camouflage Town’ is a reflection of so many towns in rural America,” Smith shared in a press release. “When I heard the song for the first time, I immediately connected with it. The song reminds me so much of where I grew up in Houma, LA. While you may not see those towns on the map, they are what help make the world go around. Something about this song feels like an anthem for anyone who is proud of where they are from. I am super excited for everyone to hear ‘Camouflage Town’.”
Stream Payton Smith’s “Camouflage Town” HERE.
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