New Music Friday is here and the vibes are as diverse as ever. Whether you’re in the mood to cry it out with a country ballad, dance like nobody's watching to a pop banger, or headbang through a gritty rock anthem, this week’s lineup has something for every kind of music lover.

We’re diving into fresh drops across genres — from breakout singles and long-awaited albums to unexpected collabs that somehow just work. So grab your headphones, clear your queue, and let’s get into the tracks that are about to take over your weekend.

“The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song)” – Jenna Paulette & Ashley McBryde

Some songs just hit different and this one is a straight-up tearjerker in the best way. Jenna Paulette’s “The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song),” already a standout on her Horseback album, just got even more powerful with a new duet version featuring Ashley McBryde. The track was written by McBryde, Matraca Berg, and Lori McKenna, but Jenna made it personal, asking if she could rewrite parts to honor her own grandad, who helped raise her on the ranch. The answer was yes, and it’s clear she poured her heart into every lyric. Now with McBryde lending her own voice and verse, the song becomes a beautiful blend of two stories, two generations, and one big love letter to the people who shape us. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s country music at its most honest.

“Growin’ Up” – Brandon Wisham

Brandon Wisham gets real in his latest release, “Growin’ Up” and it might just be his most personal track yet. The South Carolina native reflects on how fast life moves once you hit your twenties, and let’s be honest: it’s a feeling a lot of us know all too well. Co-written with Jeb Gipson and Jake Rose, the song captures that bittersweet mix of nostalgia and self-discovery. Wisham turned 22 last fall, and you can hear the weight of that milestone in every line. It’s not just about growing older – it’s about figuring out who you are while everything around you keeps changing.

“And Then Some” – Restless Road

Restless Road is tugging at all the heartstrings with their latest release, “And Then Some” and honestly, you might want to keep the tissues close for this one. Written by the trio  – Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols, and Colton Pack – alongside Joybeth Taylor and Colton Venner, the song dives headfirst into that moment when you realize you’re falling way harder than you expected. It’s that feeling of, “I thought this was casual… but now I want forever and then some.” What makes this track stand out is how personal it feels. Each member brings a piece of their own story to the lyrics, and you can hear it. The harmonies are tight (as always), the delivery is heartfelt, and the production lets the emotion shine without overpowering the message. 

“Funny Seeing You Here” – Hudson Westbrook

Hudson Westbrook is serving up some deliciously petty heartbreak in his new single “Funny Seeing You Here,” and we are so here for it. This scathing breakup anthem finds Westbrook, whiskey in hand, stuck somewhere between lingering heartbreak and poetic justice when fate lands his ex right on the next barstool. Co-written with Neil Medley, Dan Alley, and Ryan Beaver, the lyrics cut deep—but in that satisfying, “yep, been there” kind of way. It's bold, bitter, and weirdly therapeutic. The track’s laid-back swagger paired with Westbrook’s smooth Texas twang makes the sting go down easy, and the Emma Golden-directed video only adds to the cinematic revenge vibe. This one’s clearly a standout from his upcoming debut album, Texas Forever, out July 25 and if it’s any indication of what’s to come, Westbrook is about to take country playlists by storm. So pour one out, raise a glass to karma, and let Hudson do the talking.

“One More Shot” – Jay Webb

Jay Webb isn’t pulling any punches with his latest track, “One More Shot.” The Alabama native goes deep and we mean deep – on this raw, soul-baring ballad that hits like a quiet storm. This isn’t your typical drink-to-forget country song. Instead, Webb leans into the why — the pain, the struggle, and the dark spiral of relying on the bottle to keep going. His voice carries the weight of someone who's lived it, and the stripped-down production lets every lyric land like a gut punch.“One More Shot” is brutally honest in the best way. Webb admits he’s not in that place anymore, but writing this song brought it all back and reminded him just how many people still are. That kind of vulnerability is rare, and it’s exactly what makes this song stick with you long after it ends.If you’re looking for something real, Jay Webb just poured his heart into a glass and left it on the bar for all of us to feel.

“End Like This” – Lily Rose

Lily Rose is back with another one that hurts so good. Her new single, “End Like This,” is the kind of heartbreak anthem that sneaks up on you — soft at first, then suddenly wrecks your entire afternoon (in the best way, of course). Written with Will Weatherly, Emily Weisband, and Dallas Wilson, the track captures that all-too-familiar emotional whiplash of falling hard and fast… only to realize it’s all coming undone just as quickly. One minute you're spinning in the highs, the next you're total strangers. Sound familiar? Yeah, same. Rose’s signature smoky vocals wrap around every lyric like a memory you didn’t ask to remember, and the production – dynamic, layered, and super cinematic  – makes the heartache feel almost beautiful.

“I Can Be Your Dog” – Edgehill

Edgehill just made their label debut with “I Can Be Your Dog,” and let’s just say… they understood the assignment. This track is gritty, electric, and everything you’d hope for from a band that’s been lighting up house shows and racking up millions of streams. The Nashville based trio — Chris Kelly, Jake Zimmermann, and Aidan Cunningham — clearly came to play. From the first guitar riff, the song grabs you and doesn’t let go. It’s raw but polished, nostalgic but fresh — like 90s alt-rock with a 2025 engine. Kelly’s vocals pack a punch, and the whole thing just screams live-show energy. No wonder it’s a crowd favorite.

“hometown” – Jeremy Zucker

Jeremy Zucker is in his feels—and we’re right there with him. With his new single “hometown,” the New Jersey native strips it all back to deliver a hauntingly relatable acoustic track that hits anyone who's ever left, looked back, and thought, wow… things really changed. The production is minimal, letting Jeremy’s signature voice and razor-sharp lyrics shine. “Oh wow, look at you now / A little too good for your old hometown”— tell me that doesn’t immediately send you into a nostalgic spiral. It’s reflective, a little bitter, and beautifully vulnerable all at once. The fact that he directed and edited the music video in his actual hometown just makes it feel even more personal. You can tell this track means something real to him—and that authenticity bleeds through every note.

“The Way It Is” – Kyle Kelly 

Kyle Kelly is keeping it raw and honest with his latest release, “The Way It Is.” Out now on all streaming platforms, the gritty country track tells the unfiltered truth about chasing dreams – even when the going gets tough.Written in a moment of frustration in his garage (yes, literally wrench in hand), Kelly channeled his burnout into lyrics that hit home for anyone grinding toward a goal. Teaming up with fellow artist Justin Clyde Williams, the two finished the song in just a few days—and you can feel that emotional weight in every word. With lines like “While my friends are all having the time of their lives / I’m breaking even, barely getting by,” Kelly taps into a familiar feeling for dreamers everywhere: the sacrifices, the doubts, and the quiet determination to keep going anyway. Matched with his signature drawl and stripped-back production, “The Way It Is” isn’t just a song – it’s a confessional anthem for anyone who’s ever loved something enough to struggle for it.

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