Today’s Country
This playlist tracks what’s happening from the heart of the country scene to its outer edges. Find fan favorites you already love next to breakout stars and emerging voices. Topping the list this week is Jon Pardi with “She Drives Away,” an emotional standout on his newly released album <i>Honkytonk Hollywood</i>. The sweet and tender ballad, which suits the softer side of Pardi’s gritty voice, imagines a father sending his daughter off on a date as he reminisces about bringing her home from the hospital, before considering a future when she’ll leave home to build a life of her own. A father to two daughters, Pardi tells Apple Music that “She Drives Away” is his “first dad song and parent song,” sharing, “There's so many parents out there and so many newborn babies, and it's nice to have a little theme song for the girl dads out there. I'm still thinking I might see it at some weddings, some father-daughter dances.” Check back here early and often for updates, and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.