American Idol 2023 Finalist Colin Stough releases southern rock inspired EP ‘Promiseland’
Country newcomer and 19 Recordings/BMG artist Colin Stough releases his gritty debut EP, Promiseland today (Oct 20).
The southern rock inspired country set features six tracks, with all but one co-written by the American Idol 2023 finalist. The EP is produced by Alex Maxwell, Sean Rogers, and Austin Shawn, which tells a story of the Mississippi born singer-songwriter’s underdog story.
Just 19 years old and coming off a third-place finish on Season 21 of American Idol, Colin was still in high school until last year and had been working full-time as an HVAC technician after graduation. But once his mother convinced him to audition for Idol, that life became history. Now based in Nashville, the singer’s debut EP marks the culmination of a whirlwind journey before the start of an exciting new chapter.
“This EP represents who I am and where I’m from,” Colin shares in a press statement. “It speaks to my life these past few years and has become a source of comfort for me. Maybe that’s why I called it Promiseland. I hope it can be that for you, too.”
“’Til the Day One Does” on deck touches on the fast lifestyle that I’ve been forced to become adjusted to”
Along with preparing for the release of Promiseland, Colin has spent 2023 headlining shows across America, while also supporting fellow newcomer Kidd G and Country-Soul singer Drake White. A series of previous singles have so far racked up more than 9.4 MILLION global on-demand streams, with “‘Til the Day One Does” on deck.
A “brooding ballad of romantic longing wrapped in dark Western sonics and Stough’s blowtorch vocal,” the press release describes “Til the Day One Does,” adding, “the low-down anthem co-written by Stough alongside Geoff Warburton, Gavin Lucas, and Austin Shawn is all about an on-the-run loner who may be hard to love – but nevertheless, holds his head high. Crunchy guitars, banjo, and whispering steel set the stage for what’s to come.”
“This song is badass, man. It just feels cool, like something you’re supposed to drive around and listen to,” Colin shares. “It touches on the fast lifestyle that I’ve been forced to become adjusted to – but also, it hints at an ability to change. Something that I think we all have to do and can relate to.
Promiseland Tracklist
- “Promiseland” (Colin Stough, Alex Maxwell, Dawson Edwards)*
- “Lonely Hour” (Colin Stough, Sean Thomas Rogers, Ryan Waters)+
- “‘Til the Day One Does” (Colin Stough, Geoff Warburton, Gavin Lucas, Austin Shawn)^
- “If Not for Me” (Jamie Hartman, Charles Kelley, Sam Roman)+
- “Shoulda Called Her” (Colin Stough, Rob Ragosta, Frank Romano)+
- “Sleep Tonight” (Colin Stough, Sean Thomas Rogers, Brian Congdon)+
* Produced by Alex Maxwell
+ Produced by Sean Rogers
^ Produced by Austin Shawn
