Entering his dad era. Ever since breaking out in 2023 with his certified platinum debut single, “Coal,” it was clear that Dylan Gossett was one of the future stars of the alt. country scene. Existing in a similar space as Zach Bryan and Sam Barber, the Austin native has worn his influences on his sleeve. Being inspired by a wide range of artists, ranging from Turnpike Troubadours and Flatland Cavalry to The Eagles and Ed Sheeran, they all come through in subtle ways through his mix of country, folk and Americana stylings. After scoring some major buzz in 2024 thanks to the continued success of his debut EP, No Better Time, being featured on the star-studded Twisters Soundtrack and receiving even more praise upon the release of second EP, Songs in the Gravel, Gossett put the country community on notice last year with the release of his long-awaited debut album, Westward, in July, which quickly flew up the rankings of mine and many other alternative country fans’ Top Albums of 2025 lists. It’s safe to say that Gossett is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars in the country-folk scene as we head into 2026, and it’s clear that he’s showing no signs of slowing down. In addition to scoring an opening spot on George Strait’s second night at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, along with Zach Top, the “Beneath Oak Trees” singer was also booked to open shows for Mumford & Sons on their Prizefighter Tour with Sierra Ferrell, Marcus King and others. He’s also been keeping teasers for new music coming frequently. After teasing a short snippet of a brand new song, presumably titled “Hang Me Out To Dry,” back in January, he’d follow that up with another outing, teasing a brand new ode to his hometown of Austin, Texas, “When I Close My Eyes.” Yesterday, he returned with yet another teaser that turned a lot of heads. Taking to Instagram Tuesday evening, Gossett would tease a new song, which is presumably titled, “Short Comin’ Days.” While nearly every one of his songs is special in its own right, this one carries a bit of extra weight given the fact that it’s written about his son, whom he and his wife announced via Instagram back in November. As the first song officially teased about his unborn son, it’s nothing short of beautiful. Centering around the fact that they have yet to decide on a name, the Austin native anticipates the love and care for him in the first verse. “You don’t even know my name But I pray for you the same And I’ll see you in the short comin’ days I’ll stand by you when I’m tired And I’ll hold you all the while And I’ll love you like a stranger loves a smile” In the chorus, Gossett admits to being in unfamiliar territory, noting how he’s feeling things he’s never felt before. Finishing the heartfelt teaser, the “Sweet Lady” singer highlights the fact that he’s seeing all the little things that he loves the most in his son already. “It’s a funny thing now, these feelings that I’ve got These feelings that I’ve not felt before It’s the little things I, that I tend to love the most I begin to love the most about you My boy” If there’s one thing that jumps out throughout nearly every song in Gossett’s discography, it’s his ability as a writer to place you as a listener into a specific moment and time. While he’s done this on countless of different songs in the past, this one sticks out for obvious reasons. As one of the best songwriters in the game today, it’ll be a delight to see the songs that are written as Gossett continues his journey into fatherhood. View this post on Instagram As of now, “Short Coming Days” does not have a release date. Dylan Gossett Tour Dates April 24 – Lubbock, Texas – Jones AT&T Stadium * June 6 – Boulder, Colorado – Folsom Field ^ June 8 – Fort Worth, Texas – Dickies Arena ^ June 9 – Rogers, Arkansas – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion ^ June 11 – Chicago, Illinois – Wrigley Field ^ June 13 – Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Stadium ^ June 14 – Burgettstown, Pennsylvania – The Pavilion at Star Lake ^ June 16 – Bangor, Maine – Maine Savings Amphitheater ^ June 18 – Syracuse, New York – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview ^ June 19 – Bristow, Virginia – Jiffy Lube Live ^ June 20 – Hershey, Pennsylvania – Hersheypark Stadium ^ June 22 – Boston, Massachusetts – Fenway Park ^ * – supporting George Strait ^ – supporting Mumford & Sons The post Dylan Gossett Teases Beautiful New Song About Fatherhood Presumably Titled, “Short Comin’ Days” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.