<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Continuing a rapid rise fueled by millions of streams and widespread acclaim from <em>People</em> and more, 14-year-old country breakout artist <strong>Maddox Batson </strong>unveils a brand new single entitled <strong>“Southbound”</strong> available today via Prosper Entertainment/Warner Records. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Listen to “Southbound” <a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b17v5b25s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><u>HERE</u></strong></a> and watch the music video<a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1as4rpmg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong><u>HERE</u></strong></a>.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This time around, his emotionally charged vocals glide over a laid-back beat. In between softly strummed acoustic chords and sustained slide guitar, he processes a breakup in real-time, <em>“Yeah, our spark never made it to a flame, ain&#8217;t that a shame</em>.<em>”</em> It culminates on a relatable and catchy chorus topped off with a warning, <em>“If we keep going this way, we&#8217;re headed Southbound</em>.<em>”</em> He tries to hang on to the last threads of a relationship as the guitar fades off into the distance.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It lands in the wake of the buzzing fan favorite “X&#8217;s.”<a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1cc0mgj0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em><u>Holler</u></em></a> hailed it as “a playful, rose-tinted ode to young love.”<a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1g23bt1e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <em><u>People</u></em></a> spoke to him for an intimate and in-depth interview, going on to profess, “a maturity can be detected in the voice of Batson.”<a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1h9jdby4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em><u>Billboard</u></em></a> noted how“it&#8217;s not only his music that&#8217;s connecting with fans — so is Batson&#8217;sgregarious, social media-savvy persona.”<a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1kj0twq7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em><u>MusicRow</u></em></a> highlighted, “the 14-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist infuses elements of classic country, southern rock and pop together to create his own sound.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Everything just paves the way for more music to come from Batson, though.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Recently, he landed a massive cut as a songwriter, co-writing Lana Del Rey and Quavo&#8217;s latest single “Tough.” As a performer, Batson has already proven to draw in a big audience on the road. At this year&#8217;s <a title="CMA Fest" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/2024-cma-fest-lineup/">CMA Fest</a>, Batson became the youngest artist to ever play Nashville&#8217;s iconic <a title="Whiskey" href="https://whiskeychick.rocks/branded">Whiskey</a> Jam, reaching a capacity crowd. He is set to perform at the 2025 <a title="Stagecoach" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbStagecoach&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fstagecoach-tickets%2Fartist%2F966615&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Stagecoach</a> Music Festival in Indio, Calif. and recently announced additional tour dates for his <em>Just Gettin&#8217; Started Tour</em>, including a hometown date in Nashville at Brooklyn Bowl on December 15.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In a short time, Batson has skyrocketed to the forefront of country music fueled by a series of popular independent singles. Born just north of Nashville, Tenn. and raised in Birmingham, Ala., the 14-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist developed a fervent passion for music as a kid. Eventually, he cultivated a sharp signature style by infusing classic country storytelling and swagger with southern rock energy, pop palatability and a distinct groove. Audiences initially fell in love with Batson in 2024 with “Tears In The River,”which amassed 21 million global streams and landed on <em>Holler</em>&#8216;s Top Country Songs.Riding this wave, “I Wanna Know”only accelerated his momentum. As buzz reached a boiling point, he signed to Warner Records and released his single, “X&#8217;s.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><u>Maddox Batson Tour Dates:</u></strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oct. 25, 2024 in <strong>Tuscaloosa, Ala.</strong> at <em>Druid City Music Hall</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dec. 6, 2024 in <strong>Atlanta, Ga. </strong>at <em>Vinyl At Center Stage</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dec. 8, 2024 in <strong>Charlotte, N.C. </strong>at <em>The Underground</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dec. 15, 2024in <strong>Nashville, Tenn. </strong>at <em>Brooklyn Bowl &#8211; Nashville</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">April 25-27, 2025in <strong>Indio, Calif.</strong> at <em><a title="Stagecoach" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbStagecoach&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fstagecoach-tickets%2Fartist%2F966615&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Stagecoach</a> Festival 2025</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Stay up to date with Batson on <a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1kjz97zy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>TikTok</u></a>, <a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1n2hak3w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Instagram</u></a>, <a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1pza11e4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>YouTube</u></a> and at <a href="https://o2isu6.fd38.fdske.com/e/c/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b10n5ww7y/01jae8sqjk7kakc13b1r1pn72r" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>maddoxbatson.com</u></a>.</p>