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Drowning your sorrows? Holding onto the bittersweet aftermath of a broken relationship? Then country sensation\u00a0Award-winning artist Dylan Scott’s\u00a0poignant new single,\u00a0‘I Hate Whiskey,’\u00a0promises to soothe the pain of heartache.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Offering a tender ballad that resembles immersive, traditional country storytelling, Scott’s distinctive smoky vocals envelope a warm, sweeping soundscape that encapsulates the essence of bittersweet longing. As the song progresses, infused with a distant tapestry of sliding guitars, he yearns for a silver lining beyond his heartache. Beneath the surface, the track reflects on how the lure of alcohol doesn’t provide a perfect escape – but rather intensifies love’s turbulent complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘I Hate Whiskey’ is an exquisite result of Scott’s triple-threat talent: an ear for nostalgia, unmistakably powerful vocals, and loving, family values. Yet, his young energy brings a fresh perspective, enhanced by the additional writing talents of Taylor Phillips, Michael Ray, Jon Kraft, and production from Jaxson Free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The distinctive and compelling return marks the latest chapter of the award-winning artist’s forthcoming album, ‘Easy Does It,’ a stunning collection enriched with warmth, gratitude and love. In his most vulnerable offering to date, ‘I Hate Whiskey’ demonstrates Scott’s renowned ability to pour raw emotion into each song he delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan Scott is quickly becoming a staple in the country scene, with five No.1 singles and 4 billion streams to his name. Don’t miss out on his inevitable ascent and delve into the captivating allure of ‘I Hate Whiskey’ now…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to ‘I Hate Whiskey’ here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Drowning your sorrows? Holding onto the bittersweet aftermath of a broken relationship? Then country sensation\u00a0Award-winning artist Dylan Scott’s\u00a0poignant new single,\u00a0‘I Hate Whiskey,’\u00a0promises to soothe the pain of heartache.<\/p>\n

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