Put A Record On: Dogs and dispensaries

What other song subjects do you really need?

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The Good

“Tie’r" Down,” Hailey Whitters: I’m a big Hailey Whitters fan, and her ascent has been one of the more exciting developments in mainstream country in a long while. The nineties vibes, third person writing and heavy fiddle on this new one from her forthcoming EP all hit perfectly. - MM [I was a little meh on the last album after loving her first two, but “I’m In Love” is pretty sweet - NW]