5 New Country Songs You Must Hear: Charley Crockett, Drew Parker, Dasha and more

In this latest collection of new country releases, Charley Crockett takes a somber look at “The American Dream” while Drew Parker draws on his traditional country roots. “Austin” actress Dasha offers up her latest hit “Didn't I,” while Russell Dickerson and Wynn Williams also deliver new music.

Check them out in our gallery below.

Charley Crockett, “America”

For years, musical troubadour and Americana Music Award winner Crockett has criss-crossed the country, going from small-town street traffic to sold-out headliners. Along the way, he's gleaned poignant insights from across America's heartland and distills the stories and opinions into this poignant, pleading piece from the newly released $10 cowboy album. Soulful horns, bluesy guitar and Crockett's distinctive, commanding voice are front and center, adding sonic thrust to the song's bleak appeal for a man who spends his days working in the fields hoping to be seen and heard, and that the dreams that are labored for will bear fruit. Another well-crafted, thoughtful outing from this musical luminary.

Drew Parker, “Tomorrow”

Georgia native Drew Parker is best known for hits with Luke Combs (“Doin' This”) and Jake Owen (“Homemade”), but over the past four years, he's carved out his own artist path as a singer. -strongly influenced songwriter. from traditional country artists such as Alan Jackson and Ronnie Dunn. “Tomorrow” sparkles with a radio-friendly, gently boosted production and lyrics filled with sentiments of gratitude for life and love, all led by Parker's muscular thump, placing him on the path of today's new crop of country neo-traditionalists . “Tomorrow” appears on Parker's recently released Warner Music Nashville project Camouflage cowboywhich was released on July 12.

Dasha, “I didn't”

Dasha saw a resurgence in her quest for stardom this year with her stunning flair, which had skewered her former lover 'Austin'. With her latest, “Didn't I,” she wants to prove that she has a lot more ammunition in her musical arsenal. This charismatic combination of acoustic guitar and clean production elevates the underlying tension in Dasha's vocals as she sings about a couple who put aside their previous promises to end the relationship, as neither can deny their mutual attraction to each other. during an evening of passion. — or, as Dasha sings, “We're backwards/ Bad liars.” The production here is leaner and sparser than on “Austin,” but it retains the dance-ready (and TikTok-ready) grooves that blend deftly with the singer's sultry, sultry voice. Dasha wrote the song with Ben Johnson and Emily Weisband, with Johnson producing.

Russell Dickerson, “Bones”

Tennessee native Dickerson is known for a string of No. 1 Country Airplay hits, including “Love You Like I Used To” and the Top 5 hit “God Gave Me a Girl.” He returns with this gracefully sung romantic vow of everlasting devotion. In this personal track, he recounts important moments in his relationship with wife Kailey, before claiming it's a love that will last a lifetime. Dickerson co-wrote “Bones” with Chase McGill, Chris LaCorte and Parker Welling and seems intent on further building his reputation as a lead singer and serious songwriter.

Wynn Williams, “Country Therapy”

Texas native and former steer wrestler Williams has already released four projects to date, and on his latest, he brings a mesh of acoustic guitars and fiddle to this '90s country nostalgia track, written with Ryan Tyndell and Jeff Hyde. He takes a break from the work week through what he calls “old-school country therapy”: enjoying fishing and the outdoors, or sipping drinks while absorbing classic country music at a local bar. Williams sings this lively honky tonk track with credibility, while the swirling production makes it a summer jam.