Koe Wetzel caps a breakout year with another major career milestone, earning his first No. 1 single at Country radio with ‘High Road' featuring Jessie Murph, topping both the Billboard Country Airplay and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country charts this week while also Top 20 Hot AC and Top 25 at Top 40. He also appeared in our Top 10 albums of the year feature.
Wetzel expressed his excitement over the achievement, saying, “Look at us with a No. 1! Jessie, you’re a beast of a singer and writer, glad we share this one together. Amy, Carrie, Laura, Serrato, and Gabe, it’s an honor any time we’re in a room together. It’s been an unbelievable year, and to cap it off with this is just unreal. Huge shoutout to the fans for already making this one Platinum, to our promo team for working their asses off all year, and to Country radio for taking a chance on a kid from East Texas.”
A Year of Success and Recognition
“High Road,” a standout track from Wetzel’s fifth studio album, 9 Lives, has earned widespread acclaim. The album, released in July, has been featured on multiple best-of-the-year lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Tennessean, as well as our own. The Los Angeles Times also named “High Road” as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres.
The song’s heartfelt lyrics and raw vulnerability highlight Wetzel’s evolving artistry, even while maintaining his signature rock-infused sound. Lines like:
“I’mma take the high road, take the high road, take the high road”
resonate deeply with fans, showcasing his reflective and emotional side.
Spreading Holiday Cheer with New Music
As the year winds down, Wetzel is also embracing the holiday season with his latest EP, ‘Koe Wetzel Presents…Wetzel's Wonderland Chapter 2.' The project includes four reimagined holiday classics and adds to the growing tradition Wetzel began last year. With seven festive tracks now in his holiday collection, fans can enjoy a unique twist on seasonal favorites.
Special Live Performances in Texas
The holiday celebrations continue with two special shows in Texas for Wetzel’s Wonderland Live:
- Friday, Dec. 27 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth
- Saturday, Dec. 28 at Moody Center in Austin
Limited tickets are still available HERE.
Looking Ahead
With the success of 9 Lives and ‘High Road,' along with an expanding catalog and live performances, Koe Wetzel’s star is rising higher than ever. For updates on new music, tour dates, and more, follow Koe Wetzel on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter/X.
Visit KoeWetzelMusic.com for more information.
