Listen to “Good Ol’ Boys” HERE
NASHVILLE, TN (September 13, 2024) – Lyrical visionary Mae Estes addresses a sensitive and often unspoken issue with her compelling new track “Good Ol’ Boys” out TODAY via Big Machine Records. “Good Ol’ Boys” takes aim at the wolves in sheep’s clothing and joins the ranks of songs like Kira Isabella’s “Quarterback” and Martina McBride’s “Independence Day,” by shining a light on a topic that happens behind closed doors, and often stays there. In celebration of the song’s release, Estes will perform at the Music City Grand Prix Freedom Friday event at 8:30pm in downtown Nashville and again tomorrow (Saturday, September 14) at 12:20pm at the Nashville Superspeedway.
Listen to “Good Ol’ Boys” HERE
“There is all kinds of heartbreak in life and Country music, but nothing hits harder than the heartbreak that comes from someone you never expected to hurt you” explains Estes. “I was raised in a small town in the south, surrounded by honest, hardworking, godly, well-mannered men that we lovingly called ‘good ol’ boys.’ This important song shares the persecutive of a heartbroken woman, forever changed by the betrayal of a man she thought she could trust. I have such respect and admiration for the ‘three chords and the truth’ sentiment of traditional Country music and tried my best to channel that when writing this unapologetic story.”
The powerful ballad, which consistently moves audiences to tears during live performances, is more than just a song—it’s a call to healing, empowerment, and awareness. It serves as a reminder that the truth can emerge from the shadows and be brought to the daylight for all to see. Estes’ beautifully somber vocals and storytelling capabilities are a testament to her artistic range and cement her as an artist ready to make a stand. The music video for the track will make its world premiere on CMT on September 17.
“Good Ol’ Boys” follows the recent releases of the AIMP 2024 Rising Songwriter-Artist of the Year winner’s “High And Lonesome,” preacher’s daughter-turned-murderer heater “Gettin’ Back Up To Heaven” and the fast-paced, barnburner “What I Shoulda Done.” Each track highlights Estes’ dedication to traditional Country music and her remarkable songwriting expertise. She remains as dynamic as ever in the songwriting world, continuously crafting songs that span a wide range of thoughts and experiences.
In addition to the Music City Grand Prix, Estes will be performing at Americana Fest next week. She is also going to be out on select dates with Kimberly Perry, will open for Lainey Wilson at this year’s NFR and was recently announced as part of the Stagecoach 2025 lineup. For more details on Mae Estes and her upcoming projects, visit maeestes.com.
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ABOUT MAE ESTES:
Mae Estes got her start at age seven in the middle of an Arkansas rodeo arena, singing the national anthem and hasn’t stopped singing since. Paying dues in Music City for nearly a decade, the Hope, Ark. native is now stacked with stories to tell. In 2019, she began releasing music and signed her first publishing deal with Plaid Flag Music in 2020. She’s since racked up more than 13 million streams across platforms and over 1M views on YouTube, independently and organically building a quickly-growing fan base with her “plain-spoken truth” (The Boot). In 2022, “Thinkin Bout Cheatin’” became the first release from her debut EP as well as her first video feature on CMT. That same year, Mae was honored with Arkansas CMA Female Vocalist of the Year for the second time. In 2023, Estes independently released her debut EP, Before the Record, a six-song project produced by hit songwriter, Paul Sikes. Later that year, she announced a signing with Big Machine Records, WME Agency, Kobalt Music, and Blue Bronco Entertainment. Post-pandemic events such as The Grand Ole Opry, NHL Stadium Series, PBR Stadium Series, Music City Grand Prix, Wrangler’s National Finals Rodeo, The Bluebird Cafe, CMA Fest, Nissan Stadium, The Country Music Hall of Fame and more have hosted this “stone-cold country newcomer” (Whiskey Riff). AIMP’s 2024 Rising Artist-Writer of the Year winner is one of the key Country females to watch, being named to CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2024 and a slew of artist watch lists (iHeart Media, Wide Open Country, Cowgirl Magazine, Entertainment Focus, Country Now, etc.) Estes prioritizes supporting our servicemen and women, having toured internationally with Armed Forces Entertainment and CreatiVets. She joins a host of fellow Country artists and festivals on tour this year, while releasing new music via Big Machine Records. This summer she released several new tracks including the barnburner “What I Shoulda Done” and has more new music on the way, including her heart-wrenching new track “Good Ol Boys,” landing September 13. To learn more about Mae Estes, visit maeestes.com, and follow Mae Estes on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
