SECOND LEG OF CO-HEADLINE U.S. TOUR WITH CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN KICKS OFF TOMORROW IN NASHVILLE

LISTEN TO RAMBLIN’ HERE

WATCH “HEADED BACK TO AUSTIN” (LIVE FROM THE LAKEHOUSE) PERFORMANCE HERE

“A FORMIDABLE, HEART-ON-HIS-SLEEVE SINGER-SONGWRITER WITH IMMENSE POTENTIAL” 
– BILLBOARD

“ONE OF COUNTRY MUSIC’S MOST IN-DEMAND LIVE DRAWS”
– ROLLING STONE

“IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT GOSSETT IS QUICKLY BECOMING ONE OF THE BIGGEST STARS IN THE COUNTRY-FOLK SCENE, AND IT’S CLEAR THAT HE’S SHOWING NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN.” 
– WHISKEY RIFF

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Gossett releases his highly anticipated sophomore album, Ramblin’, out now via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records—listen to Ramblin’ here. 

Emerging as one of the leading new voices in Texas Country, Gossett has carved out a distinct sound blending Americana and Red Dirt influences with lyricism rooted in his Southern upbringing. Ramblin’ builds on the foundation of his critically acclaimed 2025 debut album, Westward, while expanding on the deeply personal songwriting at the heart of his music. Written after years of relentless touring around the world, the new record finds Gossett returning home to Austin, Texas with a renewed perspective on love, relationships, and the place that shaped him. According to Gossett, Ramblin’ “feels like a homecoming.”

He continues, “Where Westward is all about this change of life I went through and the craziness of touring around the world and life flipping upside down, Ramblin’ is about coming back home and having real relationships when I was off the road. Relationships with friends, with significant others, with family, with faith. I’m grounding myself in this music.”

Alongside the album, Gossett reveals a striking Lake House Sessions live performance video of Ramblin’‘s sonic and emotional centerpiece, “Headed Back To Austin”—watch here. The album also includes previously released singles, “Clothesline,” “Loving You Like That,” and “Honeysuckle,” which introduced the world to this next chapter for one of country music’s fastest-rising artists. 

Fresh off select North American dates supporting Mumford & Sons and The Red Clay Strays, Gossett prepares to begin the second leg of his co-headlining U.S. tour with Charles Wesley Godwin, which runs through the end of October. Tomorrow, Gossett and Godwin play The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN before stopping in New York City, Raleigh, Asheville, and more. Last week, Gossett was also announced on the star-studded 2027 Stagecoach lineup, playing on Friday, April 23rd. Continuing his rapid global ascent, he’ll also launch a headline tour across Australia and New Zealand later this fall and in Europe and the U.K. top of next year. With over 200,000 headline tickets sold worldwide, there has been repeat demand for Gossett not only in North America but globally, as his tours have sold-out across Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and Europe. See the full list of upcoming tour dates below.

Over the past three years, Dylan Gossett has emerged as one of country music’s most exciting new voices. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer has amassed nearly 1.5 billion career streams, led by his breakthrough anthem “Coal,” now certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the U.S. and Multi-Platinum internationally. Gossett has earned acclaim for his authentic songwriting while sharing music with collaborators including Noeline Hofmann and Ole 60. His meteoric rise has also seen him tour alongside some of today’s biggest artists, including George Strait, Zach Top, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, HARDY, and The Red Clay Strays, while appearing at marquee festivals including Stagecoach and Austin City Limits Music Festival. Recognized by Spotify and Amazon as an Artist to Watch and named to MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing list, Gossett continues to cement himself as one of the defining new voices in modern country and Americana.

RAMBLIN’ TRACKLIST

1. “Loving You Like That”
2. “Clothesline”
3. “Headed Back To Austin”
4. “Love and Such”
5. “The Old Me”
6. “Ramblin’”
7. “Honeysuckle”
8. “Head In The Clouds”
9. “Running From The Sun”
10. “Snow Melt”
11. “Just Fine”
12. “All Mine”

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Sept 26 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle ^
Sept 29 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 ^
Oct 1 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater ^
Oct 2 – Asheville, NC – Hellbender ^
Oct 3 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall *RESCHEDULED DATE
Oct 16 – College Station, TX – Farmer’s Fest
Oct 24 – Waco, TX – Silobration
Oct 27 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Oct 30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie ^
Nov 6 – Robinsonville, MS – Bluesville at Horseshoe Tunica
Nov 20-22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest
Nov 21 – Apopka, FL – Apopka Amphitheater *
Dec 3 – Perth, AUS – ICF Outdoor
Dec 5 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall
Dec 6 – Sydney, AUS – Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Dec 8 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall
Dec 11 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall
Dec 12 – North Canterbury, NZ – Waipara Winehouse

2027

Feb 15 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg +
Feb 16 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine +
Feb 18 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton +
Feb 19 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse +
Feb 21 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham +
Feb 23 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow +
Feb 24 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow +
Feb 27 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena +
April 23 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach

^ with Charles Wesley Godwin
* with Buffalo Traffic Jam and The Jack Wharff Band
+ with Noah Rinker

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Yesterday, Big Loud Texas took over The Listening Room Cafein Nashville, Tennessee for a special two-part writers round that included a plethora of artists and songwriters on the Big Loud Texas roster. The lineup included Alex Lambert, Coleman Jennings, Jake Worthington, Jamison Eddleman, Julianna Rankin, Karleigh Schmidt and Waylon Payne. The evening showcased the rising talent, further connecting Texas musicians with the Nashville music scene. 

SUPPORTING BILLY CURRINGTON, KIP MOORE AND JASON BOLAND ON SELECT DATES

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, singer-songwriter Alex Lambert delivers romantic new song “Beautiful Mind” via Big Loud Texas. Lambert’s soulful vocals soar on the new track that follows fan-favorite “Think I’m In Love,” both highlighting his sonic convergence of country, soul and timeless R&B.

“This one’s for the ones who make the world more vibrant and colorful,” Lambert shared. 

“Beautiful Mind” was written by Lambert and frequent collaborators Oscar Charles and Madeline Edwards. The new song is dedicated to a love interest and their one-of-a-kind outlook on life:

I want to get lost in your high
What a beautiful mind so full of wonder
I wanna dance with you in color
Olivia, I just wanna be here all the time
Your beautiful mind

Signed to Big Loud Texas, the buzzed-about imprint co-founded by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, Lambert’s debut label release, “Shoot Me Down,” was named one of the “Best New Country Songs” by Holler. “Rules of Attraction” and “You Make Sense To Me” followed and serve as statements of artistic intent. Recent “Lay Down In A Pickup” is a hushed but spellbinding reverie that brings Lambert’s rich, distinct sound to the forefront.

Embarking on a run of home state shows this week, last night Lambert played Tulips in Fort Worth, tonight he’ll take the stage at 3TEN ACL Live in Austin, and Gruene Hall tomorrow in New Braunfels opening for Jason Boland. He’ll continue to support Billy Currington and Kip Moore on select dates throughout the month and is set for Big Loud’s AMERICANAFEST showcase on Sept. 15 at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Nashville. For more information or tickets, please visit alex-lambert.com.

Alex Lambert 2026 Tour Dates

September 4 – 3TEN ACL Live – Austin, TX
September 5 – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX +
September 10 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC >
September 11 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC >
September 12 – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront – Richmond, VA >
September 24 – The Loving Touch – Ferndale, MI
September 25 – Great Lakes Center For The Arts – Bay Harbor, MI
September 26 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI

+ Supporting Jason Boland
> Supporting Billy Currington & Kip Moore

KICKS OFF CO-HEADLINE U.S. TOUR WITH CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN TONIGHT

LISTEN TO “CLOTHESLINE” HERE

WATCH “CLOTHESLINE” (LIVE FROM THE LAKEHOUSE) PERFORMANCE HERE

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE RAMBLIN’ HERE

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Ahead of his highly anticipated sophomore album, Ramblin’, arriving next month, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Gossett unveils a new song from the record, “Clothesline,” out today. The track serves as the latest preview of Ramblin’, set for release September 25th via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. Listen to “Clothesline” here.

Built around Gossett’s vivid storytelling, “Clothesline” captures the push and pull of a relationship he knows will ultimately leave him hanging. Over warm acoustic instrumentation, Gossett wrestles with second guessing and the temptation to fall back into something familiar, even when he already knows how it will end. On the chorus, he sings, “I know you’re just gonna hang me out to dry / So close to bein’ left on that clothesline / Oh second guessing’s always left in this old heart of mine.”

Alongside the official audio, Gossett unveils a live performance of “Clothesline” shot at his family’s lake house outside of Austin—watch here.  

“Clothesline” offers another glimpse into Ramblin’, which marks the next chapter for one of country music’s fastest-rising artists. Building on the foundation of his critically acclaimed 2025 debut album, Westward, the new record expands the deeply personal songwriting that has become his signature. Written after years of relentless touring around the world, Ramblin’ finds Gossett returning home to Austin, Texas, with a renewed perspective on love, relationships, and the place that shaped him.

“Clothesline” follows recent album singles “Loving You Like That,” “My Boy” and “Honeysuckle.” Together, the songs introduce a more grounded chapter for Gossett, centered on home, love, family, and the relationships that remain when life on the road slows down.

Fresh off select North American dates supporting Mumford & Sons and The Red Clay Strays tonight, Gossett begins his co-headlining U.S. tour with Charles Wesley Godwin, which runs through the fall. Continuing his rapid global ascent, he’ll also launch a headline tour across Australia and New Zealand later this fall. With over 200,000 headline tickets sold worldwide, there has been repeat demand for Gossett not only in North America but globally, as his tours have sold-out across Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and Europe. See the full list of upcoming tour dates below.

Over the past three years, Dylan Gossett has emerged as one of country music’s most exciting new voices. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer has amassed nearly 1.5 billion career streams, led by his breakthrough anthem “Coal,” now certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the U.S. and Multi-Platinum internationally. Gossett has earned acclaim for his authentic songwriting while sharing music with collaborators including Noeline Hofmann and Ole 60. His meteoric rise has also seen him tour alongside some of today’s biggest artists, including George Strait, Zach Top, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Noah Kahan, Morgan Wallen, and HARDY, while appearing at marquee festivals including Stagecoach and Austin City Limits Music Festival. Recognized by Spotify and Amazon as an Artist to Watch and named to MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing list, Gossett continues to cement himself as one of the defining new voices in modern country and Americana.

RAMBLIN’ TRACKLIST

1. “Loving You Like That”
2. “Clothesline”
3. “Headed Back To Austin”
4. “Love and Such”
5. “The Old Me”
6. “Ramblin’”
7. “Honeysuckle”
8. “Head In The Clouds”
9. “Running From The Sun”
10. “Snow Melt”
11. “Just Fine”
12. “All Mine”

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Aug 28 – Lubbock, TX – Cook’s Garage ^
Aug 29 – New Braunfels, TX – Whitewater Amphitheater ^
Sept 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center ~
Sept 4 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s ~
Sept 11 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center ~
Sept 12 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena ~
Sept 16 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego ~
Sept 17 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena ~
Sept 23 – Baton Rouge, LA – Texas Club *RESCHEDULED DATE
Sept 26 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle ^
Sept 29 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 ^
Oct 1 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater ^
Oct 2 – Asheville, NC – Hellbender ^
Oct 3 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall *RESCHEDULED DATE
Oct 16 – College Station, TX – Farmer’s Fest
Oct 24 – Waco, TX – Silobration
Oct 27 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Oct 30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie ^
Nov 6 – Robinsonville, MS – Bluesville at Horseshoe Tunica
Nov 20-22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest
Nov 21 – Apopka, FL – Apopka Amphitheater *
Dec 3 – Perth, AUS – ICF Outdoor
Dec 5 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall
Dec 6 – Sydney, AUS – Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Dec 8 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall
Dec 11 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall
Dec 12 – North Canterbury, NZ – Waipara Winehouse

2027

Feb 15 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg +
Feb 16 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine +
Feb 18 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton +
Feb 19 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse +
Feb 21 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham +
Feb 23 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow +
Feb 24 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow +
Feb 27 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena +

^ with Charles Wesley Godwin
~ with The Red Clay Strays
* with Buffalo Traffic Jam and The Jack Wharff Band
+ with Noah Rinker

JOINING THE RED CLAY STRAYS ON TOUR LATER THIS MONTH AHEAD OF A CO-HEADLINING U.S. RUN WITH CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN AND HEADLINE DATES IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND THIS FALL

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE RAMBLIN’ HERE
WATCH RAMBLIN’ ALBUM TRAILER HERE
LISTEN TO “LOVING YOU LIKE THAT” HERE

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Multi-Platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Gossettreveals his highly anticipated sophomore album, Ramblin’, will be released September 25th via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. Alongside the announcement, Gossett unveils the album’s newest single, “Loving You Like That” today. 

Pre-order / pre-save Ramblin’ here, and listen to “Loving You Like That” here.

Ramblin’ marks the next chapter for one of country music’s fastest-rising artists. Building on the foundation of his critically acclaimed 2025 debut album, Westward, the new record expands the deeply personal songwriting that has become his signature. Written after years of relentless touring around the world, Ramblin’ finds Gossett returning home to Austin, Texas, with a renewed perspective on love, relationships, and the place that shaped him. See the full album tracklist below. 

On the album, Dylan shares, “Where Westward is all about this change of life I went through and the craziness of traveling out West and life flipping upside down, Ramblin’ is about coming back home and having real relationships when I was off the road. Relationships with friends, with significant others, with family, with faith. I’m grounding myself in this music.”

“Loving You Like That” offers another glimpse into Ramblin’, pairing Gossett’s unmistakable Texas-rooted storytelling with a heartfelt portrait of enduring love. The track follows his recent deeply personal releases “My Boy,” written to celebrate the birth of his first child, and “Honeysuckle,” another single from the album, reflecting on home, love, and the people who keep him grounded.

Fresh off select North American stadium dates supporting Mumford & Sons, Gossett will join The Red Clay Strays on the road later this month before co-headlining a U.S. tour with Charles Wesley Godwin this fall. Continuing his rapid global ascent, he’ll also launch a headline tour across Australia and New Zealand later this fall. See the full list of upcoming tour dates below.

Over the past three years, Dylan Gossett has emerged as one of country music’s most exciting new voices. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer has amassed nearly 1.5 billion career streams, led by his breakthrough anthem “Coal,” now certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the U.S. and Multi-Platinum internationally. Gossett has earned acclaim for his authentic songwriting while sharing music with collaborators including Noeline Hofmann and Ole 60. His meteoric rise has also seen him tour alongside some of today’s biggest artists, including George Strait, Zach Top, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Noah Kahan, Morgan Wallen, and HARDY, while appearing at marquee festivals including Stagecoach and Austin City Limits Music Festival. Recognized by Spotify and Amazon as an Artist to Watch and named to MusicRow‘s Next Big Thing list, Gossett continues to cement himself as one of the defining new voices in modern country and Americana.

RAMBLIN’ TRACKLIST

1. “Loving You Like That”
2. “Clothesline”
3. “Headed Back To Austin”
4. “Love and Such”
5. “The Old Me”
6. “Ramblin’”
7. “Honeysuckle”
8. “Head In The Clouds”
9. “Running From The Sun”
10. “Snow Melt”
11. “Just Fine”
12. “All Mine”

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Aug 16 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center ~
Aug 18 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center ~
Aug 19 – Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Event Center ~
Aug 21 – Bozeman, MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse ~
Aug 22 – Missoula, MT – Adams Center ~
Aug 28 – Lubbock, TX – Cook’s Garage ^
Aug 29 – New Braunfels, TX – Whitewater Amphitheater ^
Sept 2 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center ~
Sept 4 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Amphitheater ~
Sept 11 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center ~
Sept 12 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena ~
Sept 16 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena ~
Sept 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Arena ~
Sept 23 – Baton Rouge, LA – Texas Club *RESCHEDULED DATE
Sept 26 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle ^
Sept 29 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 ^
Oct 1 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater ^
Oct 2 – Asheville, NC – Hellbender ^
Oct 3 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall *RESCHEDULED DATE
Oct 16 – College Station, TX – Farmer’s Fest
Oct 24 – Waco, TX – Silobration
Oct 27 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Oct 30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie ^
Nov 6 – Robinsonville, MS – Bluesville @ Horseshoe Tunica
Nov 20-22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest
Nov 21 – Apopka, FL – Apopka Amphitheater –
Dec 3 – Perth, AUS – ICF Outdoor
Dec 5 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall
Dec 6 – Sydney, AUS – Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Dec 8 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall
Dec 11 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall
Dec 12 – North Canterbury, NZ – Waipara Winehouse

~ Supporting The Red Clay Strays
^ Co-Headline Tour with Charles Wesley Godwin

“THE LONE STAR RISING STAR” – COWBOYS & INDIANS 

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Big Loud Texas artist Julianna Rankin drops unforgettably clever “Double Knot,” out now. Described as “highly promising” by MusicRow, Rankin’s new song was produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning tastemakers Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall.

Teasing the new song on social media, Rankin playfully dedicated the track to, “all the boys and girls with a case of the seven-year itch.”

Putting a new spin on the familiar story of a fizzled-out marriage, “Double Knot” was written Oscar Charles, Bryan Simpson and Meg McRee. Swaggering steel guitar winds around Rankin’s smooth vocals on the track:

Baby when we tied the knot
We might’ve shoulda tied it in a double knot
Like the cans on the bumper that were hanging off
The caddy whipping out of the parking lot
For a minute we were in it, we were meant to be
Now we’re two single people, one diamond ring
Up for sale in an ole pawn shop

Rankin’s most recent steel-soaked honky-tonk song “Dusty Boots” was named one of Holler‘s new music discoveries. In addition to the winking “XYZ71s,” the Texas native dropped “Little Miss Behavin’” with an official music video starring Gretchen Wilson. Her label debut with Big Loud Texas, “Bad Habits and Good Horses,” was featured in the season finale of Landman via Paramount+.

Next month, Rankin will support Easton Corbin and Stoney LaRue before playing Everybody’s Somebody Festival with headliners Hayes Carll & The Band of Heathens in September. This fall, Rankin will support Mark Chesnutt and Casey Donahew on select dates. For more information or tickets, please visit juliannarankin.com. 

Julianna Rankin Tour Dates

August 14 – Rowdy’s Spring – Spring, TX = 
August 15 –  Bay City Civic Center – Bay City, TX / 
August 16 – The Redbird Listening Room – New Braunfels, TX
September 5 – Everybody’s Somebody Fest – Luckenbach, TX #
September 18 – Blackhawk Grill – Whitehouse, TX ^
September 19 – Cheatham Street Warehouse – San Marcos, TX
October 2 – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX +
October 11 – Gruene Music & Wine Festival – New Braunfels, TX
October 23 – PigFest – Hendersonville, TN #

= Supporting Stoney LaRue
/ Supporting Easton Corbin 
^ Supporting Mark Chesnutt
+ Supporting Casey Donahew
# Festival

SUPPORTING WILLIE NELSON ON HIS 2026 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR AND BEYOND BEGINNING IN JULY

“HIS VOICE EMBODYING BOTH RESIGNATION AND LONGING” 
– BILLBOARD 

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS  – Today, GRAMMY® nominated artist-writer Waylon Payne releases a thrilling new batch of stories on Wayward, his third full-length project and first as a newly signed artist under Big Loud Texas. With half of Wayward notably being solo written, his collaborations were with some of the sharpest artistic minds in Nashville. A testament to the esteem in which he’s held by the songwriting community, collaborators include Aaron Raitiere, Ashley Monroe, Brennen Leigh, Dean Person, Matraca Berg, Miranda Lambert and more.  

Produced by Frank Liddell (Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack) and Eric Masse (Parker McCollum), the 13-track project showcases a classic troubadour who’s been to the edge and back and refuses to be easily defined. Which, fittingly, is precisely how the album got its name. 

“My friend used to call me ‘Wayward’ instead of Waylon,” Payne says. “One day I looked up the definition, which is ‘difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.’ And I was like, ‘Oh my God, it is me.’”

Wayward features previously released “Holding On To Lonely” with the gifted multi-instrumentalist Charlie Worsham, that Billboard noted as, “vulnerable” and “introspective,” and MusicRow praised, “his voice is marvelously aching.” Additionally, Payne’s “Looking For A Feeling,” penned alongside Pam Tillis was named one of the “Best New Country Songs” by Holler, which kicks off Wayward. Payne opens up about parts of his past on Wayward. “The Roses” was written in the wake of a bad breakup and his mother’s death when he started a brief, but exciting fling. Watch the official music video here. 

The revered singer-songwriter makes the kind of albums that stick with you — grand musical statements that tell of a life lived out loud in full color, with ample room to spread out and get lost. From his 2003 debut The Drifter to 2021’s Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me, Payne has fearlessly chronicled his life and its many triumphs as well as the broken pieces he’s had to reassemble along the way. 

At the end of July, Waylon will perform at the Grand Ole Opry for Opry 100. This summer, Payne will continue supporting Willie Nelson on his 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour and beyond with stops in California, Chicago, New York and more. To stay up to date, connect with Waylon on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Wayward Tracklist

1. Looking For A Feeling (Waylon Payne, Pam Tillis)
2. Postcards (Waylon Payne, Miranda Lambert, Aaron Raitiere)
3. The Delta (Waylon Payne)
4. Darla (Waylon Payne)
5. Holding On To Lonely (Waylon Payne, Charlie Worsham)
6. Haunting (Waylon Payne, Brennen Leigh, Dean Person)
7. Caramello (Waylon Payne, Dean Person)
8. Hell Is Empty (Waylon Payne, Matraca Berg)
9. Watch Him Die (Waylon Payne)
10. The Roses (Waylon Payne)
11. Together (Waylon Payne, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe)
12. Find A Way (Waylon Payne)
13. Weed By The Wall (Waylon Payne)

Produced by Frank Liddell and Eric Masse

Waylon Payne Tour Dates Supporting Willie Nelson

July 17 – Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions – Napa, CA +
July 19 – Ironstone Amphitheatre – Murphys, CA +
July 22 – California Mid-State Fair – Paso Robles, CA +
July 29 – Grand Ole Opry – Nashville, TN
August 18 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Maryland Heights, MO +
August 19 – Mystic Lake Amphitheater – Shakopee, MN +
August 21 – Alpine Valley Music Theatre – East Troy, WI +
August 22 – Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI +
August 23 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN +
August 25 – Huntington Bank Pavilion – Chicago, IL +
August 28 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY +
August 29 – Bethel Woods – Bethel, NY +
August 30 – Albany Med Health System at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY +
September 26 – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach +

+ Supporting Willie Nelson 

HITTING THE ROAD WITH BILLY CURRINGTON & KIP MOORE IN AUGUST 

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, singer-songwriter Alex Lambert bears his heart on “Think I’m In Love,” a gorgeous convergence of country, soul and timeless R&B. Lambert teased the song from a porch step with his band, generating organic demand for the gorgeous new song.

“Think I’m In Love” reflects Lambert’s singular sonic world where warm grooves merge with the lush textures of country instrumentation. He wrote the track alongside Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Rivers Rutherford. In a vulnerable admission, Lambert sings:

I think I’m in love with you
But it’s just too soon to tell
Oh, I think I’m in love
I just haven’t told myself

The Texas native announced his signing with buzzed-about imprint Big Loud Texas, co-founded by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, in January. Lambert’s debut label release, “Shoot Me Down,” was named one of the “Best New Country Songs” by Holler. “Rules of Attraction” and “You Make Sense To Me” followed and serve as statements of artistic intent. Most recent “Lay Down In A Pickup” is a hushed but spellbinding reverie that brings Lambert’s rich, distinct sound to the forefront.

Lambert will perform at Crusens in Peoria, Illinois tonight supporting Paul Cauthen on his The Book Of Paul Tour. Beginning in August, Alex will support Billy Currington & Kip Moore with stops in Georgia, South Carolina and more, as well as additional headline dates. Stay up to date with Alex Lambert here.

Alex Lambert 2026 Tour Dates

July 10 – Crusens – Peoria, IL +
July 14 – Pub Station – Billings, MT +
July 17 – Sandy Amphitheater – Sandy, UT +
July 18 – Belly Up – Aspen, CO +
Aug. 7 – VyStar Pavillion – Savannah, GA >
Aug. 8 – Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA >
Sept. 3 – Tulips – Fort Worth, TX
Sept. 4 – 3TEN ACL Live – Austin, TX
Sept. 5 – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX *
Sept. 10 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC >
Sept. 11 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC >
Sept. 12 – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront – Richmond, VA >
Sept. 24 – The Loving Touch – Ferndale, MI
Sept. 25 – Great Lakes Center For the Arts – Petoskey, MI
Sept. 26 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI

+ Supporting Paul Cauthen
> Supporting Billy Currington & Kip Moore
* Supporting Jason Boland & The Stragglers

SUPPORTING WILLIE NELSON ON HIS 2026 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR AND BEYOND BEGINNING IN JULY

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS  – Today, Big Loud Texas proudly announces the signing of GRAMMY® nominated artist-writer Waylon Payne. In tandem, Payne announces his forthcoming album Wayward set for July 17. A song decades in the making, “Weed By The Wall” is out today.

“This album is very special to me and ‘Weed by the Wall’ is probably one of my favorite moments as a writer,” shares Payne. “I’m incredibly proud to have partnered with Big Loud Texas to release this collection of songs and I sure hope folks enjoy it.”

“I first heard Waylon Payne’s music in 2004, with his very first album,” Lambert adds. “Called The Drifter, I’ll never forget the feelings it gave me. The honesty in his songwriting was genuinely something I’d never experienced, as well as the emotion coming across in his vocals; it made me hang on every word.

“Everything he has ever made inspired me – and so many artists that I know and love. It’s pure truth, and where can you find that? Wayward, which I can’t believe we get to release on Big Loud Texas, defines what I hope this label can be. Nothing short of brilliant, the truths and stories match these perfect melodies that make you feel every emotion.”

A 13-song collection produced by Frank Liddell (Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert) and Eric Masse (Parker McCollum), half of Wayward was notably solo written. The new masterful body of work follows his timeless debut The Drifter (2003) and Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me (2020), which were both met with widespread acclaim. A brilliant showcase of the razor-sharp lyrical prowess that defines his artistry, Wayward is vulnerable, honest and beaming with wisdom.

The album features recently released “Holding On To Lonely” that Billboard noted as, “vulnerable” and “introspective,” and MusicRow praised, “his voice is marvelously aching.” Payne’s “Looking For A Feeling,” penned alongside Pam Tillis and named one of the “Best New Country Songs” by Holler, kicks off Wayward. 

Payne’s intricate lyricism is weaved throughout today’s “Weed By The Wall”:

I am a freight train
Forged out of steel
I am a highway rolling west in the morning
My hands on the wheel
I am a full-grown man
I stand alone
And I sacrifice nothing for the sake of the cause
I am god and nature
I am a weed by the wall

This summer, Waylon will support Willie Nelson on his 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour and beyond with stops in Texas, California, New York and more. To stay up to date, connect with Waylon on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Wayward Tracklist

1. Looking For A Feeling (Waylon Payne, Pam Tillis)
2. Postcards (Waylon Payne, Miranda Lambert, Aaron Raitiere)
3. The Delta (Waylon Payne)
4. Darla (Waylon Payne)
5. Holding On To Lonely (Waylon Payne, Charlie Worsham)
6. Haunting (Waylon Payne, Brennen Leigh, Dean Person)
7. Caramello (Waylon Payne, Dean Person)
8. Hell Is Empty (Waylon Payne, Matraca Berg)
9. Watch Him Die (Waylon Payne)
10. The Roses (Waylon Payne)
11. Together (Waylon Payne, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe)
12. Find A Way (Waylon Payne)
13. Weed By The Wall (Waylon Payne)

Produced by Frank Liddell and Eric Masse

Waylon Payne Tour Dates Supporting Willie Nelson

July 3 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX
July 4 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX
July 5 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX
July 12 – Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair – Costa Mesa, CA
July 14 – The Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA
July 15 – The Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA
July 17 – Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions – Napa, CA
July 19 – Ironstone Amphitheatre – Murphys, CA
July 22 – California Mid-State Fair – Paso Robles, CA
August 18 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – Maryland Heights, MO
August 19 – Mystic Lake Amphitheater – Shakopee, MN
August 21 – Alpine Valley Music Theatre – East Troy, WI
August 22 – Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI
August 23 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN
August 25 – Huntington Bank Pavilion – Chicago, IL
August 28 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach – Wantagh, NY
August 29 – Bethel Woods – Bethel, NY
August 30 – Albany Med Health System at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY