The first listen of “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.” Carly Pearce and Riley Green sent the internet into a frenzy when Carly posted a teaser of what their forthcoming duet, where they got very up close and personal with each other, as Green stared into Pearce’s eyes before the two lean in to each other. View this post on Instagram Considering how there are pretty much constantly rumors about Riley’s dating life, this of course quickly caught the attention of fans, and I’m sure the rumors about this one will be flying too, but these two are labelmates and aren’t dating (Carly also has a boyfriend), but it’s safe to say that the internet detectives will be out in full force regardless stirring up every rumor imaginable. And usually that’s kind of the point of this sort of thing… I mean, the teasers are super steamy and they want people to talk about it, and I’m happy to oblige because even the very short teaser of the duet Carly shared sounded very interesting and I can’t wait to hear it. Obviously, Riley has a great track records with his female duets, and of course the two hits he did with Ella Langley come to mind first in “you look like you love me” and “Don’t Mind If I Do,” and I don’t see why this one would be any different in terms of the quality of the song because Carly is also an incredibly talented artist who consistently puts out some of the best stuff in mainstream Nashville. And they recently gave some radio people a taste of the new song, when they performed a stripped back acoustic rendition, where Carly introduced Riley by saying she’s gotten to perform with him several times over the last few years, and she “always felt that connection” she looks for when thinking about someone to collaborate with: “I’ve gotten to sing with this person several times over the last few years, and I just felt that connection that I aways look for when I am thinking about a collaborator. I think this is a really special song, it’s coming out March 13th. It’s called ‘If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.'” From the lyrics in the short clip, it sounds like this song is about two lovers who know this relationship isn’t going to work in the long run, but they can’t seem to let go long enough to start the moving on process. It’s unclear who the writers are, though I wouldn’t be surprised to see either or both of their names on the credits once we get all the details when it’s released later this week. “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” will be out on streaming platforms everywhere next Friday, March 13th, and there’s already a lot of buzz around it, as you can imagine, and I love a good duet so I’m excited to hear the full song. You can watch part of their performance here: @955thebull Before it drops later this month, here’s @Carly Pearce and @Riley Green performing their new duet “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay!” #LiveMusic #CountryMusic ♬ original sound – 95.5 The Bull The post Carly Pearce And Riley Green Perform “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” Ahead Of Release This Friday first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The version I never knew I needed. Over the past few years, Ernest has undeniably become one of the most interesting figures in country music. From a songwriting perspective, he’s been nothing short of a monster, co-writing a plethora of Morgan Wallen #1s, including the likes of “You Proof,” “Wasted On You,” “Heartless,” “I’m The Problem,” his Post Malone collaboration, “I Had Some Help” and many more. That doesn’t even mention other hits like Jelly Roll’s “Son of a Sinner” and other hits for the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Chris Lane, Sam Hunt and more. As an artist, the “Flower Shops” singer, he’s continued to flex his versatility more with each subsequent release. While there’s no denying that a lot of his smash hits written for Wallen have leaned heavily into pop and rap-inspired country, independently, Ernest has proven he can essentially go in whatever direction he chooses to go. This is highlighted best on his traditional tunes, such as his Lainey Wilson duet, “Would If I Could,” his Snoop Dogg collaboration, “Gettin’ Gone” and most recently, his venture into beach/island country on his upcoming album, Deep Blue, which includes breezy tracks like “Lorelei” and “Boat Named After You.” Recently, it seems as if Ernest has been making a harder push towards traditional country, and he’s continuing that push on his current Live From The South Tour with some killer reimaginings of past tracks. At his show in Anaheim, California, back in January, he put this on full display by delivering a complete rearrangement of his 2023 collaboration with Wallen, “Cowgirls.” In case you’re unfamiliar with the track, it was nothing short of a success for both artists, snagging the pair a #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, receiving a 6x platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America and racking up a staggering 734 million streams on Spotify alone. The only problem with the track, for many country fans, is the production itself. Though it’s been well-documented and further criticized heavily throughout his career, “Cowgirls” is easily one of the most egregious instances of Wallen overriding a track with rap-inspired production, complete with an obnoxious amount of trap beats on the chorus in particular. During the aforementioned Anaheim show, Ernest completely transformed the track, slowing the tempo and, in turn, turned it into a bit of a two-stepper. Adding a healthy dose of steel and fiddle to the production, which was quite obviously missing in the studio version with Wallen, the Nashville native made “Cowgirls” nearly unrecognizable in the best way possible. While I’ve always given Wallen his flowers simply due to his unprecedented success in the genre and his stage presence, I can admit that I’ve been a critic of his constant reliance on trap production throughout his career. If you’re someone like me who believes that there are some great tracks from Wallen hidden under a wall of overbearing production, give Ernest’s traditional reimagining of “Cowgirls” a listen. You just might like it. Watch here: @lmorua @Ernest singing a new version of cowgirls for Anaheim!! #cowgirls #ernest #livefromthesouthtour #morganwallen #houseofblues ♬ original sound – lmorua Live From The South 2026 Dates 3/11 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Intersection # 3/13 – Detroit, Mich. – Filmore # 3/14 – McKees Rocks, Pa. – Roxian Theatre # 3/19 – Durant, Okla. – Choctaw Casino 3/26 – Boston, Mass. – House of Blues* 3/27 – New York, N.Y.– Irving Plaza* 3/28 – Bensalem, Pa. – Parx Casino* 4/2 – Houston, Texas – White Oak Music Hall* 4/3 – New Braunfels, Texas – Gruene Hall* 4/4 – Ft. Worth, Texas – Billy Bob’s* 4/16 – St. Louis, Mo. – Hawthorn # 4/18 – Minneapolis, Minn. – First Avenue # * Support By Chandler Walters > Support By Cody Lohden # Support By Rhys RutherfordThe post Ernest Puts A Traditional Twist On His Morgan Wallen Collaboration, “Cowgirls,” Live In Anaheim first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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