Hailing from Bastrop, Louisiana, Dylan Scott Robinson was immersed in country music from an early age, influenced by his father, who played guitar for artists like Freddy Fender. At 19, Scott moved to Nashville to pursue his musical ambitions, leading to a contract with Curb Records in 2013. His self-titled debut album in 2016 featured the hit single ‘My Girl,' which topped the U.S. Country Airplay charts and achieved platinum certification. Scott’s blend of traditional country with modern pop sensibilities resonated with audiences, establishing him as a notable figure in the genre.
In his personal life, Scott married his childhood sweetheart, Blair Robinson, in 2016. The couple, who met in seventh grade, have three children: sons Beckett and Barron, and daughter Finley. Scott credits his family with grounding him and inspiring much of his music. His second studio album, ‘Livin’ My Best Life,' released in 2022, showcased his evolution as an artist. Now, with the upcoming release of his third album, ‘Easy Does It,' set for May 30, 2025, Scott continues to explore themes of love, life, and personal growth, reflecting his journey both as a musician and a family man.
‘Easy Does It' is a refreshingly nostalgic nod to the golden years of mid-2010s Pop Country, brimming with muscle, melody, and just enough emotional depth to keep things interesting. Opening with the bold and reflective ‘What He’ll Never Have,' Scott wastes no time in setting the tone for an album rooted in love, loyalty and legacy. With a huge, radio-ready chorus and a clever twist on eternal love, he imagines life after death, telling his wife to “find another hand to hold,” while asserting no one else will ever share the same love they had. It’s a striking blend of bravado and vulnerability, and a smart way to introduce the album’s central theme—holding on to what matters, even in the face of loss.
‘I Hate Whiskey' dives deeper into heartbreak, with atmospheric guitar work and plaintive pedal steel painting a vivid soundscape of longing. The whiskey “only makes me drunk on us,” Scott laments, his vocals rich and commanding against a sweeping production that never overwhelms the story. This track encapsulates one of the album’s greatest strengths: the ability to pair big, expansive arrangements with intimate, confessional songwriting. It’s a sad song that somehow goes down easy (pun intended) —one of many moments on the record that showcase Scott’s evolving grasp of emotional nuance.
The title track ‘Easy Does It' is another standout, where Scott’s vocals are placed front and centre in the mix, lending a raw, vulnerable quality to the lyrics. “His getting over you just don’t come easy, does it?” he sings, twisting the title into a clever commentary on the slow, painful process of moving on. With its acoustic base and muscular drum line, the track exemplifies the cohesive sonic landscape of the album—big, polished, and made for headphones. It’s slick without feeling soulless, and a prime example of Scott’s ability to balance modern polish with heartfelt storytelling.
Scott doesn’t stray too far from the familiar on tracks like ‘This Town’s Been Too Good to Us' and ‘Twice.' The former is a by-the-book but still enjoyable tribute to small-town life, packed with familiar imagery and a rhythmic delivery that echoes early Florida Georgia Line. The latter, ‘Twice,' leans into breezy nostalgia, with Scott singing about how he’d live his love story all over again without changing a thing. It’s bright, catchy, and unapologetically rooted in a sound that many fans still crave—especially in a landscape where artists like HARDY and Morgan Wallen are reshaping the genre in heavier, more genre-blending directions.
Elsewhere, Scott proves he’s not afraid to colour outside the lines. ‘Smoke Follows Beauty' and ‘You’d Think I Was a Cowboy' both flirt with cinematic, western-influenced atmospherics. The former is arguably the most creative cut on the album, full of fiery imagery, moody production and a Lainey Wilson-like sense of drama. “Girl, there ain’t no wonder why I’m a moth to your flame,” Scott croons, completely consumed by lust and longing. The latter song pushes him briefly into more experimental, club-country territory with heavy bass and synthetic percussion, channeling Wallen-esque energy—but it’s an outlier, rather than whole new direction.
Closing tracks ‘Till I Can’t I Will' and ‘I Owe You One' bring things back full circle—honest, heartfelt and rooted in classic country ideals. The former is a catchy, radio-friendly anthem of love and devotion, straight from the 2015 playbook, while the latter is a humble, down-home closer that pays tribute to the people and places that shaped Scott’s journey. It’s not the most innovative song on the record, but it’s sincere—and sincerity is what ‘Easy Does It' does best. Scott isn’t reinventing the wheel here, but he’s polishing it to a high shine, offering a collection that’s both a love letter to a familiar era and a confident assertion of his identity. In a time when country is often hybridised to the point of distortion, Dylan Scott’s latest is a reminder that sometimes the easy road is the right one—especially when you take it with a whole bunch of heart, soul and style.
Tracklist: 1. What He'll Never Have 2. I Hate Whiskey 3. Easy Does It 4. This Town's Been Too Good For Us 5. Twice 6. Country Till I Die 7. Back Forty 8. Smoke Follows Beauty 9. You'd Think I Was a Cowboy 10. Till I Can't I Will 11. I Owe You One Release Date: May 30th Record Label: Curb Records Buy ‘Easy Does It' right here
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