HAILEY
WHITTERS RELEASES NEW ALBUM CORN QUEEN
OFFICIAL
VIDEO FOR “WHITE LIMOUSINE” OUT NOW
IN-STORE
PERFORMANCE AND SIGNING AT GRIMEY'S, FOLLOWED BY SPOTIFY HOUSE
“This
is one of those moments where we're reminded why Hailey Whitters is one of the
most exciting voices in country music. She's not just releasing songs; she's
telling stories that connect on a deep level.” – Wide Open Country
“...an
undeniable triumph in its honesty, poignancy and ability to aim straight for
the heart.” – Holler
“...yet
another testament that she can hang with some of the genre's best… the Iowa
native is proving she has far more to offer.” – Country
Central
“This
is Hailey at her best!” – All Country News
NASHVILLE,
TENN. –
Today, the Iowa-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Hailey Whitters released
her new album Corn Queen via Pigasus Records /
Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters.
Produced
once again by her longtime collaborator (and now-husband) Jake
Gear, the 16-song collection is a rousing reflection on Whitters'
midwestern roots and the joys and struggles of small-town living, featuring
special guests Molly Tuttle, Charles Wesley Godwin and The
Wilder Blue. This morning, Whitters released the official video for
the dreamy and ethereal “White Limousine,” directed by Beth
Brinker, that tells the story of a small town girl with fantasies of the glitz
and glamour of a faraway life.
Stream/purchase Corn
Queen
(preferred music platform) or listen below
**** USE the Playlist play control 2nd
left from top of the screen to see the playlisted..tracks and select
one to play from the drop down menu *** 👇
Top
Tracks:
Helluva
Heart, The Nail, Wagon, White Limousine, Corn Queen
High
On The Hog (first released March 31, 2025), Prodigal (first released Feb 21,
2025)
High
On A Heartbreak (first released April 4, 2025)
I
Don't Want You (feat. Charles Wesley Godwin) (first released May 2, 2025)
Casseroles
(first released Jan 17, 2025)
Corn
Queen Tracklist:
1.
High On The Hog (Hailey Whitters) 3:44 80K streams (first released March 31,
2025)
2.
Prodigal Daughter (feat. Molly Tuttle) (Hailey Whitters, Paul Sikes, Bryan
Simpson) 3:26 432K streams (first released Feb 21, 2025)
3.
Shotgun Wedding Baby (Hailey Whitters, Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Caroline
Watkins) 3:00
4.
Helluva Heart (Hailey Whitters, Trannie Anderson, Paul Sikes) 3:19
5.
High On A Heartbreak (Hailey Whitters, Jessie Jo Dillon, David Garcia, Hillary
Lindsey) 3:44 403K streams (first released April 4, 2025)
6.
It'll Do (Hailey Whitters, Chris LaCorte, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite) 4:00
7.
Hearsay (Hailey Whitters, Trannie Anderson, Paul Sikes) 3:09
8.
Anything Like Me (Hailey Whitters, Trannie Anderson, Paul Sikes) 3:30
9.
I Don't Want You (feat. Charles Wesley Godwin) (Hailey Whitters, Jon Nite,
Gordie Sampson) 3:19 900K streams (first released May 2, 2025)
10.
The Nail (Hailey Whitters, Bryan Simpson, Ryan Tyndell) 3:52
11.
Casseroles (Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey, James Slater) 1.08 million streams
(first released Jan 17, 2025)
12.
Wagon (Trannie Anderson, Ben Hayslip, Seth Mosley) 2:48
13.
Wholesome (Hailey Whitters, Luke Dick) 3:06
14.
White Limousine (Hailey Whitters, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jesse Frasure) 51K streams
15.
Corn Queen (Hailey Whitters, Bobby Pinson) 2:34
16.
DanceMor (feat. The Wilder Blue) (Hailey Whitters, Nicolle Galyon, Shane
McAnally, Josh Osborne) 3:03
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With
‘Corn Queen,' Hailey Whitters delivers a love letter to the Midwest, to the
women who raised her, to herself and to the ever-evolving sound of country
music. It’s an album full of character, conviction and charm – an absolute gem
– much like Hailey Whitters herself. – 4.1/2 STARS EF COUNTRY
Bluegrass
star Molly Tuttle joins Whitters on guitar and vocals on “Prodigal Daughter”,
and country folk artist Charles Wesley Godwin duets on “I Don’t Know You”.
These two songs provide a welcome musical contrast to the other cuts on the
album. These cuts are more explicitly serious and show Whitters’ ability to
play and sing it straight. While 16 tracks may seem too much to put on one
record, are there ever too many kernels to fit on an ear of corn? All hail the
queen!
– 8/10 RATING Pop Matters
“Whitters
delivers the humility of small-town life through 16 tracks of clever,
insightful lyrics and twangy, foot-tapping melodies” – POSITIVE Review HOLLER
Watch
the video for “White Limousine”:
About
the new song, Whitters explains: “I've waited a long time to put out this
record. I wrote and recorded this song for a duets record called Countrypolitan that
unfortunately never will see the light of day, but this was always my favorite
song on that record so it gives me triumph to be able to reclaim it on Corn
Queen. This song defines the 'Queen' side of the album. The video captures
that romanticized escapism that anyone who's ever lived in a small town has
probably experienced at some point or another. I know I definitely did! Props
to my creative director Beth Brinker for bringing Palm Springs to the
cornfield.”
Following
her album release party earlier this week at Skinny Dennis presented by Holler,
Whitters will celebrated the album release with an in-store performance and
signing at Grimey's (Friday, June 6, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) . Fans could purchase the vinyl LP
and CD at Grimeys.com or inside the record store for a signing wristband. Later
that evening, Whitters performed at Spotify House Live
At Ole Red at 7:30 p.m. as part of CMA Fest.
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Hailey
Whitters |
Image by Harper Smith |
Ahead
of the release, Whitters released a handful of critically-acclaimed songs “I
Don't Want You” (feat. Charles Wesley Godwin), “High On The
Hog,” and “High On A Heartbreak” that were
praised by BrooklynVegan, Country Central, Music
Row, Stereogum, Wide Open Country and many
more.
“Prodigal
Daughter” featuring Molly Tuttle was named one of the Best Songs
of 2025 (So Far) by Vulture and praised as “Hailey at her
best” by All Country News. At the top of the year, she shared
shared “Casseroles,” which was lauded as a “Song
You Need to Know” (Rolling Stone), a “nuanced reflection on
grief and recovery” (Billboard), “an undeniable triumph” (Holler),
a “testament that she can hang with some of the genre's best” (Country
Central), “proof she's only getting better” (Wide Open Country) and
“a beautiful and striking tune” (Whiskey Riff).
“Fans
started calling me the 'Corn Queen' because I'm from Iowa,” Whitters says about
the album's title. “At first, it seemed kind of silly, but the more I thought
about it, the more I loved the duality of it. Corn is this simple, humble crop,
and 'queen' implies royalty passed down through blood. I come from a long line
of blue-collar farmers and construction workers. I've been out here for over a
decade brushing my teeth in truck stop bathrooms, sleeping on hotel floors,
driving myself from gig to gig. It's not glamorous, but I'm proud of it. I like
the idea of a queen with a little grit and elbow grease.”
Throughout
the summer, Whitters will perform at a handful of music festivals, with
additional dates to be announced soon. Find a full list of tour dates below or
visit her website.
Tour
Dates:
6/10
– Nashville, Tenn. – Grand Ole Opry
6/28
– Norco, Calif. – SilverLakes
6/29
– Santa Rosa, Calif. – Country Summer Music Festival
7/5
– Ellicottville, N.Y. – Ellicottville Summer Music Festival
7/19
– Whitefish, Mont. – Under The Big Sky Festival
7/25
– Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
8/7-10
– West Chester, Ohio – Voices of America Country Music Fest
8/30
– Dyersville, Iowa – Field of Dreams
9/12
– Saanen, Switzerland – Country Night Gstaad 2025
ABOUT
HAILEY WHITTERS
Hailey
Whitters is a GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling singer/songwriter from
Shueyville, Iowa, and currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2023, she
took home the ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year and was nominated for
New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards. That same year, she made her
late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, soon followed by
performances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBC's Today and
the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, where she performed her
platinum-certified single “Everything She Ain't.” The song appeared on her
breakthrough album Raised, which was named Rolling Stone's
#1 country album of the year and, like her 2020 album The Dream,
appeared on over 15 other year-end best-of lists. “Everything She Ain't” marked
multiple firsts for Whitters, including her first-ever top-20 single at country
radio, her debut on the Billboard Hot 100, and RIAA Platinum certification.
Over the last five years, Whitters has toured with Luke Combs, Shania Twain,
Dierks Bentley, Eric Church and Luke Bryan, and has performed at festivals such
as Coachella, Bonnaroo, and C2C. She has been featured in The New
Yorker, New York Magazine and on NPR's Weekend Edition.
Outside of recording her own music, Whitters has written songs for Little Big
Town, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark and more.
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