29 August 2025

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Riley Green Releases ‘Don’t Mind If I do’ Deluxe Edition

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Multi-PLATINUM, ACM and CMA Award-winning singer-songwriter Riley Green releases the highly anticipated extended version of his acclaimed 2024 record, Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe), via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Adding even more depth to the original project, the six newly added tracks on Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) showcase Green’s signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and southern authenticity. From the emotional weight of “Make It Rain” to the rural charm of “Cowboy As It Gets” featuring Randy Houser, and the tender duet “I Just Need You” with rising artist Hannah McFarland, the new songs offer fans a balance of vulnerability and edge. Green reflects on regret and heartbreak in “What Am I Supposed To Do Now,” taps into his love for the outdoors on “Bet They’re Biting,” and honours the Country legends who paved the way before him in “One To Willie,” featuring the unmistakable guitar work of Willie Nelson himself. Together, the additions round out an already-celebrated album, underscoring Green’s place as a leading voice in modern Country Music. In addition to Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe), Green recently debuted his “The 90s Country Show” on Apple Music Country last month. In this series, Green takes fans on a nostalgic ride through one of country music’s most influential decades. Across six episodes, the Alabama-born artist revisits iconic hits, and shares how renowned artists from the 90’s have shaped both his own journey and the genre itself. Adding to his whirlwind year, the country star is currently on his largest tour to date, his Damn Country Music Tour, which kicked off in Canada earlier this year, featuring stops in New York, Chicago, Boston, eight sold out dates in the UK and Ireland, and more through November. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0)20 7139 8641 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Morgan Wade Releases Video for New Single “Hardwood Floor”

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Morgan Wade has released a powerful and moving music video for “Hardwood Floor”, one of the stand-out tracks off her recently released album The Party Is Over (recovered). Through poignant imagery and storytelling, the video captures the grief of infertility and the often-difficult journey to motherhood. A semi-autobiographical song, “Hardwood Floor” was inspired by Wade’s own experience with IVF, as well as by people in her life who experienced loss or hardship on the road to pregnancy. The song has received significant attention on social media, resonating with listeners who have used the song to create videos opening up about their own stories. Credited as a director on the video herself, Wade teamed up with co-directors Nikhil Melnechuk and Melissa Jackson of Mystic Entertainment (who met Wade when they cast her to play a bull rider in their forthcoming rodeo feature film Daisy) to bring the powerful and important story to the screen. Earlier this month, Morgan Wade released her new album The Party Is Over (recovered) via Sony Music Nashville. The 11-track album, which is comprised of a blend of newly-released as well as revisited songs from her catalogue, sees Wade fuse her early artistry with her present musical journey. Released on August 1st, The Party is Over (recovered) has continued Wade’s exploration of her psyche’s recesses across 11 songs that she wrote solo. As the project’s title notes, a handful of the songs date back to before Wade signed her major-label deal and have been “recovered” here with all-new versions. In a time of self-reflection, Wade revisited her earlier writing sessions to revitalise past songs that still speak to the person she is today. She has also been playing some of her most relatable tracks on the road to sold-out shows across the globe. These songs, which so many fans have gravitated to live, are now available for the first time. The Party Is Over (recovered) connects Wade’s past and present and breathes new life into her earlier works. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0)20 7139 8641 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Vanessa Jade Unveils Debut Single “The More I Lie”

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Australian singer songwriter, Vanessa Jade has made a bold solo debut with her single “The More I Lie”, a haunting alt-country anthem about masking, fawning, and reclaiming identity after a late autism diagnosis. Produced by Nash Chambers and recorded in Nashville, the track leads a forthcoming album and is backed by an Australian regional tour, music video, and upcoming festival appearances. With International Tours to be announced in 2026. Vanessa’s honest lyricism and fearless storytelling mark the arrival of a striking new voice in Australian Americana. “This song is a really special one to me,” she says. “I wrote it after my marriage fell apart and right before I was diagnosed with autism. “It is an anthem of sorts for me about reclaiming autonomy in life, being proud of who you are and not trying to fit in where you don’t belong. Making friends with your little alien self and thriving without the shackles of people pleasing. I hope those who need to hear it connect with it.” The track, produced by Nashville-based Nash Chambers (Kasey Chambers, Jimmy Barnes, Archie Roach), offers a strong preview of Vanessa’s forthcoming debut album, recorded between Australia and the U.S. and steeped in Americana and AltFolk. Raised on Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell and Rickie Lee Jones, Vanessa grew up on the NSW Central Coast and was discovered as a teen by Kasey Chambers. This led to an early signing with Winterman & Goldstein (The Vines, Jet, The Preatures), the formation of Sydney indie outfit Hot Spoke (Mercury), and a string of collaborative projects including A-Sides Club (Boy & Bear, The Whitlams) and Caliko. Vanessa’s distinctive voice has appeared on Triple J, Rage, MTV, and festival stages including Woodford, Tamworth, Majors Creek, and BIGSOUND. Now recording under her own name for the first time, Vanessa is stepping out with her most personal and powerful work to date. “This song came from the moment I realised I’d been abandoning myself in relationships—performing a version of me I thought was more lovable,” she says. “Getting diagnosed helped me see the pattern. Writing this song was the first step in breaking it.” The single features acclaimed Nashville guitarist Rob McNelley (Luke Combs, Bob Seger, Miranda Lambert), Syd Green (drums) and Matt Tonks (bvs). A cinematic/yet quirky music video directed by Thom Davies (Middle Kids, Milku) accompanies the release. Vanessa channels influences from Joni Mitchell to early Sheryl Crow, Phoebe Bridgers, and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss. Set for full release early 2026, Vanessa’s debut album is a culmination of passion, resilience, and creative evolution. Backed by an upcoming regional tour, festival appearances, this is a fearless new chapter for an artist who’s just getting started. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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