Nashville’s own multi-platinum artist Dylan Scott is set to stir emotions with “I Hate Whiskey”
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In a landscape where country music and rock ‘n’ roll blur lines like sunset on a country road, Dylan Scott stands as a beacon of authentic storytelling. His new single, “I Hate Whiskey,” serves as a confessional in verse. With its smooth, mid-tempo production, the track is drenched with the melancholy of love lost and the torment that follows. Written by the powerhouse team of Taylor Phillips, Michael Ray, Jon Kraft, and Jaxson Free, this single is all set to win hearts as it offers an alt-country Americana soundscape, true to its Nashville roots.
At heart, “I Hate Whiskey” is a song about battling the ghosts left by past love—a bottle conjures bitter nostalgia instead of solace. Scott’s signature vocals bleed sincerity, capturing the room with torch-like clarity, a quality that’s rare yet palpable in his previous hits such as the deeply resonant “What He’ll Never Have,” which already amasses over 285 million global streams.
The release of “I Hate Whiskey” is a tantalizing precursor to Scott’s forthcoming album, ‘Easy Does It’, an 11-track collection loaded with honesty and heart. The project encapsulates moments of heartbreak, steadfast love, and a return to one’s roots—a musical reflection of Scott’s own life experiences and shifting priorities. “This album is a collection of songs that I love and felt strongly about releasing,” Scott shares, explaining how his personal evolution as a husband and father informs his art.
Scott is riding a wave of success at country radio—climbing the charts and solidifying his place among modern country’s most celebrated artists. The buzz surrounding his latest hit, “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us,” at No. 4 on Country Radio, affirms Scott’s burgeoning reputation alongside giants like Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll.
Adding to this momentum is the imminent ‘Country Till I Die Tour’, named for another standout from ‘Easy Does It’. Kicking off on April 3rd in Boston, the tour promises to be a monumental experience, traversing 17 cities across the U.S. and Canada. With halls teeming with fans, Scott plans to deliver nights steeped in country grit and southern charm, joined by emerging talents such as George Birge, Dasha, and Graham Barham.
The tour will also touch Nashville’s newest venue, The Pinnacle, for a headlining fall show that promises to be a homage to the city itself, with support from promising acts Mackenzie Carpenter and George Birge. A Louisiana native at heart and a Nashville hero in practice, Dylan Scott remains grounded, channeling studio brilliance into electrifying live shows.
Fuelled by personal growth, Scott’s unabashed honesty and dedication to his craft guarantee ‘Easy Does It’ will capture hearts and assert his continued influence over the alt-country, Americana genre. As fans reel from the heart-stricken tones of “I Hate Whiskey,” they can anticipate a summer soundtrack dictated by Scott’s soulful narratives—a quintessential addition to any playlist eager for authenticity and artistry.
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