5 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Flatland Cavalry, Braxton Keith and More

This week, Flatland Cavalry highlights its catalog of hits and fan favorites, along with new music, on their new project, Flatland Forever, while other issuing new music include Texas native Braxton Keith and Americana-leaning artist Cameron Whitcomb.

Check out all of these and more in Billboard’s roundup of the best country songs of the week below.

Flatland Cavalry, “Chasing a Feeling”

Flatland Cavalry looks back over the past decade, a stellar catalog of songs and several fan favorites from six previous albums on the new 25-song project Flatland Forever, but the band also has some top-notch new material tucked into the album. One of the standouts on Flatland Cavalry’s new project is this tender, languid ballad, accented with piano and fiddle, which captures the heady feeling of music and applause that draws musicians to the spotlight — making the song an apropos to conclude the album.

Braxton Keith, “Fall This Way”

Newly signed to Warner Music Nashville, Texas native Keith showcases his soothing drawl on his moody, sultry come-on. Written by Dan Alley, Davis Corley and Mark Addison, this track positions Keith as a devotedly country artist with the talent to join the ranks of today’s surge of neo-traditionalist hitmakers. Keith’s upcoming EP Blue, will release Dec. 6.

Cameron Whitcomb, “Medusa”

The Atlantic Records-signed Whitcomb has a sterling new release with this churning, acoustic-driven song about someone who finally sees through through the beguiling emotional flames of a manipulative relationship. Led by Whitcomb’s angsty voice, this song builds into a roaring, mid-tempo jam that holds the listener to the final notes.

Halle Kearns, “Love You Back”

This polished pop-country track finds Kearns teaming with her husband Kelly Roberson on this slice of post-heartbreak nostalgia, as they sing of reminiscing on a past love, hopeful for reconciliation and a chance to relive a relationship’s best moments. Their voices pair splendidly, giving the song a laid-back, wistful vibe. Earlier this year, Kearns released the EP Quarter Life Crisis, while her new song offers a glimpse of new music on the horizon.

Crowe Boys, “Let Me Feel Alone”

Brothers Ocie Crowe and Wes Crowe sparked a resonant song earlier this year with “Where Did I Go Wrong.” Signed to UMG Nashville, they follow with “Let Me Feel Alone,” a solo write from Ocie.
“You were a liar, you were my lover, you were my sin,” Ocie sings, his full-bodied voice full of rancor and bite. A promising release that highlights their top-shelf musicianship and myriad influences.