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Then country sensation\u00a0Award-winning artist Dylan Scott&#8217;s\u00a0poignant new single,\u00a0&#8216;I Hate Whiskey,&#8217;\u00a0promises to soothe the pain of heartache.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offering a tender ballad that resembles immersive, traditional country storytelling, Scott&#8217;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&#8217;t provide a perfect escape &#8211; but rather intensifies love&#8217;s turbulent complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8216;I Hate Whiskey&#8217;&nbsp;is an exquisite result of Scott&#8217;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&nbsp;Taylor Phillips, Michael Ray, Jon Kraft, and&nbsp;production from Jaxson Free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distinctive and compelling return marks the latest chapter of the award-winning artist&#8217;s forthcoming album,&nbsp;&#8216;Easy Does It,&#8217;&nbsp;a stunning collection enriched with warmth, gratitude and love. In his most vulnerable offering to date,&nbsp;&#8216;I Hate Whiskey&#8217;&nbsp;demonstrates Scott&#8217;s renowned ability to pour raw emotion into each song he delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dylan Scott&nbsp;is quickly becoming a staple in the country scene, with five No.1 singles and 4 billion streams to his name. 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