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KMBZ 7 Country songs you need to hear right now

7 Country songs you need to hear right now

Sit back, relax, and turn up the volume
Chris Bandi
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By Marty Rosenbaum, Audacy

It’s the dead of winter, cold outside, and it seems like we couldn’t be further from summer. While we can’t change the weather outside, we can create an environment where if you close your eyes, have a drink in one hand, it’ll certainly feel like those outdoor summer Country vibes we love so much.

Listen to your favorite Country music now on RADIO.COM.

If your Country playlist is in need of a refresher, you’ve come to the right place.

Here are seven Country music up-and-comers we think you need to hear right now. Sit back, relax, and turn up the volume.

Chris Bandi - Would Have Loved Her

This is how you make your debut with a bang. Bandi has an incredible way with words as a songwriter and it’s on full display here. The song is about someone falling in love and telling their father, who passed away, how much he would have loved her.

Larry Fleet - Where I Find God

Chattanooga-based singer Larry Fleet put in more than his time in the Nashville bar scene, some nights singing for money, some nights singing for beer, as he puts it. Now he's getting the star treatment after being discovered by fellow Country singer Jake Owen as this fantastic song comes from his debut album Workin’ Hard.

Nate Barnes - You Ain't Pretty

Nate Barnes has quite the backstory. Growing up in Michigan, Barnes played local bars, coffee shops, venues, and small festivals in the area. He worked at a nuclear power plant and on the side at a blueberry farm all while pursuing his musical dream. It was on a trip to Nashville where he randomly met Jason Sellers. Impressed by his music, he was signed to Quartz Hill Records and is now set to make his debut.

Elvie Shane - My Boy

Elvis Shane’s debut single is one that’ll hit home for many. The song is written as a tribute to his stepson about embracing the love one can provide even if they aren’t related by blood. The song has quickly gone viral, leaving us excited for what else is to come.

Robyn Ottolini - F-150

“F-150” first gained traction as a viral hit on TikTok, which led to Ottolini getting signed by Warner Music Nashville. The song represents her debut single as the music video opens up with the powerful image of an F-150 on fire. An anthem about moving on from past heartbreak and getting strong, it’ll quickly become a staple of your playlist.

Teddy Robb - Heaven On Dirt

“Heaven On Dirt” features an incredibly serene music video that serves as the perfect method of visual relaxation. Robb’s path to Nashville was an unconventional one. Getting his start in Colorado, Robb honed his craft playing ski lodges all over the Rocky Mountain state.

Callista Clark - Real To Me

17-year-old Callista Clark has a bright, very bright future ahead of her. Why wait for the future when you can become a fan now? After amassing a massive following on social media, Clark has released her debut EP Real To Me featuring this fantastic song of the same name.

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