Multi-Platinum recording artist Dylan Scott gears up to ease into summer with his third studio album Easy Does It, releasing May 30 (pre-save here). The 11-track collection features Scott’s most recent releases and six new tracks that reflect heartbreak, committed love and nods to the small town that raised him. To celebrate the album announcement, Scott will release new track “I Hate Whiskey” tomorrow, March 28.
“This album is a collection of songs that I love and felt strongly about releasing,” said Scott. “For me, the phrase ‘easy does it’ represents where I’m at in my life right now. I’ve spent so much time in the past focusing on what I was going to do next in my career, comparing myself to my peers and worrying about what others needed from me. But now, having kids and being married has allowed me to see what I have right in front of me and embrace it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still working hard. But I am more comfortable with myself and my career than ever before, which has made life so much easier.”
Written by Taylor Phillips, Michael Ray, Jon Kraft and Jaxson Free, “I Hate Whiskey” pours a shot of regret, conveying the struggles of burning away the image of love lost over a smooth, mid-tempo production. The brooding, pop-country original serves as Scott’s most recent sneak peek into the upcoming album release, following previous releases like “I Owe You One,” “You’d Think I Was A Cowboy” and “What He’ll Never Have,” the latter of which is already surpassing 285M global streams.
Building on the new album’s momentum, Scott nears the top of the charts for the second time this year as “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us” hits No. 4 at Country radio. The hitmaker claimed the coveted No. 1 spot in January with his collaboration with Dylan Marlowe, “Boys Back Home.” As a result, Scott is currently the fourth most-played artist at Country radio so far this year, behind Morgan Wallen, Post Malone and Jelly Roll.
Scott highlights another track off Easy Does It with his upcoming tour namesake, the headlining Country Till I Die Tour, hitting his biggest venues yet. Beginning April 3 in Boston, the tour will visit 17 cities coast-to-coast including major markets like New York City and a trip across the border for two shows in Ontario. Special guests George Birge, Dasha and Graham Barham will join select dates. In addition, Scott recently announced a headlining fall show in Nashville at new venue The Pinnacle on September 26, joined by rising artists George Birge and Mackenzie Carpenter. The Louisiana native thrived on the road last year, serving as direct support on Cole Swindell’s Win The Night Tour before embarking on his own headlining I Owe You One Tour, which saw high demand from fans through sold-out shows.
