Welcome to the newest edition of the Friday Finest Five — your weekly round-up of the most exciting new country releases hitting streaming platforms today. From Waffle House style naughtiness to strippers to good old-fashioned honky-tonk numbers and reflections on love in all its guises, this week’s lineup brings something for everyone. Let’s dive in.
Hannah Dasher – Waffle House
Country firebrand Hannah Dasher serves up attitude, humour and a side of well-earned independence on her cheeky new single ‘Waffle House,' a playful kiss-off to a toxic ex wrapped in late-night cravings and kitchen-table metaphors. Leaning into the personality fans know from her hugely popular social media cooking series — and perfectly timed ahead of her forthcoming cookbook — Dasher blends flirtation and sass as she tells a no-good lover to sling his hook, comparing his unreliable behaviour to a regret-filled 2am stop-off rather than something worth keeping on the menu. Packed with double entendres and knowing wit, the song cleverly plays on the idea of a ‘Waffle House' visit as a fleeting, after-hours temptation, turning culinary wordplay into a confident declaration of self-worth that proves Dasher’s sharp storytelling is just as irresistible as her recipes.
2 Lane Summer – Heaven Knows
Country-pop duo 2 Lane Summer lean into feel-good romance on their uplifting new single ‘Heaven Knows,' a bright, harmony-driven anthem celebrating the kind of love that feels destined from above. Driven by energetic electric guitars, pounding drums and the pair’s signature blended vocals, the track captures the joy of finding a partner who feels like part of a bigger plan, pairing radio-ready optimism with a windows-down, sing-along spirit. Written by Joe Hanson and Chris Ray alongside Dustin James, Tim Owens and Nathan Woodard, and produced by Ash Bowers, ‘Heaven Knows' balances carefree country-pop energy with heartfelt sentiment, delivering an infectious reminder that sometimes love really does work out exactly the way it’s meant to.
Ty Myers – Morning Comes
Rising country newcomer Ty Myers continues his rapid ascent with the release of ‘Morning Comes,' a bittersweet new single capturing the emotional fallout of a late-night romance where hearts and expectations don’t quite align. Produced by Brandon Hood and recorded at the legendary FAME Recording Studios, the track blends Myers’ gritty sensitivity with striking self-awareness, exploring the tension between craving connection and protecting personal freedom. Described by the 18-year-old star as his favourite song he’s written to date, ‘Morning Comes' offers an early preview of his forthcoming sophomore album Heavy On The Soul, arriving March 27, and lands just weeks before Myers makes his highly anticipated UK debut at the C2C: Country to Country festival next month.
Kimberly Kelly – Stripper For a Week
Country traditionalist Kimberly Kelly continues her fearless run of truth-telling with new single ‘Stripper For A Week,' a bold, sharp-witted slice of storytelling that blends humour, heart and hard reality. Arriving as a spiritual follow-up to her acclaimed track ‘Modern Day Woman,' the song leans into Kelly’s gift for portraying working-class resilience, asking uncomfortable but deeply human questions about survival, responsibility and the lengths people will go to in order to provide for their families. Known for the honky-tonk honesty that defined her critically praised album ‘I’ll Tell You What’s Gonna Happen' and her breakthrough debut at the Grand Ole Opry, Kelly delivers another unapologetically candid moment here, balancing empathy and grit while further cementing her reputation as one of country music’s most authentic modern voices.
Presley & Taylor – STING
Country sister duo Presley & Taylor crank up the attitude on their fiery new single ‘STING,' a sharp-tongued breakup anthem packed with defiance and emotional bite. Leaning into their reputation for candid songwriting, the track captures the smug, cathartic moment when heartbreak turns into confidence, as the narrator flips the script on an ex who moved on too quickly. Driven by snarling guitars and a pop-punk edge reminiscent of early-2000s rebel energy popularised by artists like Avril Lavigne, ‘STING' delivers a windows-down, scream-along release built on equal parts sass and therapy. Written by the duo alongside Andrew Beason and Emma Place and produced by Andrew Baylis, the single marks another bold step in Presley & Taylor’s latest musical chapter, proving they’re unafraid to lean into drama, volume and unapologetic honesty.
