Ryan Hurd drops new song & announces sophomore album ‘Midwest Rock & Roll’

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd has announced his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Midwest Rock & Roll' set for release on March 21 via Big Machine Records. Featuring 12 tracks co-written by Hurd, the album offers a heartfelt tribute to his Midwestern roots while exploring the emotional journey of leaving home in pursuit of a dream.

“Midwest Rock & Roll is my second full-length album, and I am really proud of how it sounds, what it says, and how it ended up being released,” Hurd shared. “It’s a coming-of-age album that feels like playing in your first band.”

Alongside the album announcement, Hurd has released a new single ‘Die For It' a powerful and introspective track that delves into the complexities of love. Written with Mark Holman and Randy Montana, the song captures the highs and lows of a relationship, emphasising the deep commitment required to truly love someone through both the good and the bad.

“‘Die For It’ is a song about love in all forms,” says Hurd. “I love the way this track sounds and how much it informs the rest of my album, and I hope my fans really love the direction that my music is taking.”

Adding to the excitement, Hurd is set to return to the UK for the first time in nearly seven years, performing a special acoustic show at The Lower Third in London on February 10. While overseas, he will also make a stop at the legendary Abbey Road Studios for a special recording session.

“London is an amazing music city. The fans are so great and appreciate songwriting so much; it’s a blessing to be able to share a night with them,” Hurd said. “I’m so excited to get the opportunity to even just see Abbey Road, and to record there is a bucket list moment.”

Fans can listen to ‘Die For It' now on all streaming platforms, and pre-save Midwest Rock & Roll ahead of its March 21 release.

Midwest Rock & Roll Track List:

1. “Midwest Rock & Roll” (Ryan Hurd, Mark Holman, Randy Montana)

2. “Single In The Same Town” (Ryan Hurd, Brinley Addington, Aaron Eshuis)

3. “Die For It” (Ryan Hurd, Mark Holman, Randy Montana)

4. “Lighthouse” (Ryan Hurd, Aaron Eshuis, Mark Holman)

5. “This Party Sucks” (Ryan Hurd, Brinley Addington, Ryan Beaver, David Garcia)

6. “Youth” (Ryan Hurd, Aaron Eshuis, Joey Hyde, Matt McGinn)

7. “All Night Long Days” (Ryan Hurd, Aaron Eshuis, Joey Hyde, Matt McGinn)

8. “Funerals” (Ryan Hurd, Mark Holman, Randy Montana)

9. “California 1972” (Ryan Hurd, Ryan Beaver, Joe Clemmons, Aaron Eshuis)

10. “Go To Bed Sober (featuring Sasha Alex Sloan)” (Ryan Hurd, Sasha Alex Sloan, King Henry)

11. “Paul.” (Ryan Hurd, Summer Overstreet, Jordan Reynolds)

12. “The Last Song I’ll Ever Write” (Ryan Hurd, Joe Clemmons, Dave Cohen, Aaron Eshuis)