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, Countrypolitan 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:
“I’m The Problem” — Morgan Wallen
Fresh off of his Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 hit, “Smile” and recent No. 1 smash, “Love Somebody,” Morgan Wallen is back with “I’m The Problem,” another track that is likely to add to his growing collection of hits. The song serves as the title track for the country superstar’s forthcoming fourth studio album I’m The Problem and also takes the name of Wallen’s upcoming tour, which launches in June of 2025.
“I’m The Problem,” produced by Joey Moi and Charlie Handsome and written by Wallen with Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Grady Block and Jamie McLaughlin, offers gentle acoustic guitar picking, alongside the Tennessee native’s trademark voice, as he sings about an ex who is trying to damage his reputation. Wallen doesn’t hold back when he takes aim at his former flame, claiming it takes one to know one.
“I guess I’m the problem / And you’re ‘Miss Never Do No Wrong’ / If I’m so awful, then why’d you stick around this long / And if it’s the whiskey, then why do you keep on pulling it off the shelf? / You hate that when you look at me, you halfway see yourself / And it got me thinking / If I’m the problem, you might be the reason,” Wallen earnestly sings.
“I’m The Problem” follows Wallen’s two albums, Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time.
Stream Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” HERE.
“Run Wild” — Camille Parker
Camille Parker is showcasing her growth as a strong and independent woman and artist in her brand new single, “Run Wild.” In the track, which follows songs like “Heartless,” “After The Whiskey,” “Peace,” “Neon Tears,” and others, Parker opens up listeners to her world as she introduces the kind of places she’s been and the times she’s been through.
“I’m somewhere right in between / Nothing at all and everything / But I′m lightening like you’ve never seen / My saddle to the side / Yeah baby I ride / No tellin’ where I′m gonna go / Can′t tell you ’bout the things I′ve seen / No matter what I’ve been told / No one can steer me right / Yeah mama you tried / But I run wild,” Parker sings, showcasing her smooth R&B vocals with conviction and a sense of urgency over a country-rock beat.
Parker opened up about the track in a recent interview with WKRN News2, saying the song is “A human evolution for me in my life. I’ve really fully stepped into my womanhood. I’m like a real grown up with a home and responsibilities, and a full career and a business to run. And it’s spilt over into the music.
Stream Camille Parker’s “Run Wild” HERE.
“Cry” — Lee Brice
Lee Brice has been crying in his “beer,” “bed,” and “pillow” to prove that even men get teary-eyed after a breakup. And, he’s done that with his brand new single “Cry” and with a music video to match. The country artist’s song was co-penned by lauded songwriters, Dallas Davidson, Ben Hayslip and David Garcia, and showcases Brice’s falsetto alongside a 50s doo wap sound.
“I mean, come’on…sometimes you get your heart broken and you just gotta “Cry” it out,” Brice said of the song in a press release. “We had a great time making this one and the video was a lot of fun to shoot. We took a real light-hearted approach on the video…goofin’ around with the band and crew had me cryin’ – in a good way.”
Stream Lee Brice’s “Cry” HERE.
“Horses In Heaven” — Randy Travis
Randy Travis has always had a strong and sentimental relationship with horses, thanks to his father, Harold Traywick, a master horse trainer, who introduced him to the majestic animal. And, now, the legendary country artist has a song that pays tribute to his love of horses in the aptly titled track, “Horses In Heaven.”
Written by Jon Randall and Matt Nole, “Horses In Heaven” finds the seven-time Grammy winner, who has tallied over 20 hits in his decorated career, focusing on the relationship between a horse and a human and bringing a sense of spirituality to the track. Sonically, the tune calls to mind Travis’ hit smash, “Three Wooden Crosses,” and features his timeless vocals.
Upon the release of his track, Travis took to Instagram to dedicate “Horses In Heaven” to those who lost their lives in the recent plane crash in Washington D.C as well as the music industries loss of Warner Music publishing giant Ben Vaughn. He wrote, “Horses In Heaven” feels like a timely reminder of God’s love and mercy and I hope it brings some comfort to those of us hurting through these tragedies. We have decided to continue with this release and promotion of it, but felt remiss to not share what’s on my heart right now… God Bless Ben, the victims of last night’s crash and all who are feeling the heaviness of this moment.”
Stream Randy Travis’ “Horses In Heaven” HERE.
“Runner” — Karley Scott Collins
“I’ve loved and lied / I’ve done my time / Chasing one heartbreak with another / Now I’m a runner,” Karley Scott Collins sings in her emotional new track, “Runner.” The highly-relatable tune captures the essence of heartbreak as Collins lets it be known that she’s done racking up scars over relationships that don’t work. Instead, she finds herself leaving a lover before she gets hurt.
“I wrote ‘Runner’ about my first heartbreak,” Collins, who wrote “Runner” with Sam Backoff, Zane Callister and Ashley Ray, shared, according to Entertainment Focus. “They always say the first cut is the deepest, and it really was for me. It took me seven years to figure out how to write this song. It’s about how, when someone hurts you so deeply, you start looking for the worst parts of them in everyone else you try to love in the future.”
Stream Karley Scott Collins’ “Runner” HERE.
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