Corey Kent Readies ‘Heartland Rock and Roll’ Arriving In September

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Corey Kent will release his new album Heartland Rock and Roll on Sept. 25 via Sony Music Nashville.

“Heartland Rock and Roll is my third major label album, and it’s really the first time I’ve been able to finally name the sound I’ve been working towards my entire career,” shares Kent. “These songs sound like where I’m from. The lyrics span from nostalgia, to honest regrets and gratitude for the simple things I value most in life. From top to bottom, this is me. Every artist wants to leave their mark in music… a way to say, ‘I was here and I did it my way.’ This feels like mine. This is heartland rock and roll.”

The 16-track project was produced primarily by Austin Goodloe, with additional production from Jon Randall and Chris Farren.

Fans first got a glimpse at the album with “Rocky Mountain Low (feat. Koe Wetzel),” followed by “Empty Words” and “Wannabe.” Alongside the announcement, Kent released “Cigarette Burns,” written by Zach John King, Ben Stennis, Lauren Hungate and Jameson Rodgers.

“This song has such an infectious pulse and a perspective I’ve never heard before, which is why I gravitated towards it. One of my favorite records ever is Come Around Sundown by Kings of Leon,” Kent says. “There’s a few songs on there that have a very country western feel to them while keeping all of the laid back, beach town rock elements. This song feels like it would fit right into that record which is why I think I love it so much. I can’t wait for people to hear this because to me it feels like a fresh soundscape in country music. Timeless, yet new.”

The project follows Blacktop and Black Bandana, which feature his two No. 1 singles. Kent has amassed over one billion career streams and multiple RIAA certifications.

“If you’re an artist, you hope to have that record – the one that when people think about you, they think about that record,” he adds. “For the first time in my career, I feel like I do.”

Kent is set to perform across three stages during CMA Fest next week including Billboard Country Live at Category 10, Gibson Garagefest Sony Nashville Takeover at Gibson Garage Nashville and Spotify House at Ole Red Nashville.

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