New song “Silverado Blue” out this Friday (9/13), debut EP Waves On A Sunset due Oct. 4
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 10, 2024) – Tucker Wetmore had an unforgettable night as he made his Grand Ole Opry debut tonight, (9/10), to a packed house. Wetmore was overwhelmed by a standing ovation after his three-song set, which included the “song that is changing his life,” “Wind Up Missin’ You,” the forthcoming track from his debut EP “Silverado Blue,” and a first-ever performance of the unreleased track “What Not To.”
The full circle moment was made even more special when UMG Nashville Chair & CEO Cindy Mabe and Back Blocks Music CEO Rakiyah Marshall surprised Wetmore on stage with two RIAA GOLD plaques, certifying his back-to-back Billboard Hot 100 charting hits “Wine Into Whiskey” and “Wind Up Missin’ You.”
“Before I moved to Nashville, I came here with my mom in 2020. I remember sitting out front and looking at her the very first day I had ever been to Nashville and I said ‘I’m going to play that one day’ and I’m doing it right now,” reflected Wetmore from the hallowed circle. “I’m here to tell you that if you think you can do something, if you have a dream of doing something, you can… and if you’re wondering how to do it, Philippians 4:13 says ‘I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength’.”
Making his debut on Face The Fight Night to raise awareness against veteran suicide, the small-town Kalama, Wash. native took a moment on stage to remove his hat and acknowledge the veterans in the audience, at home, still serving and those that have passed on, sharing that the circle was for each and every one of them tonight. “It’s a night for the wars they endured and the battles they continue to endure back home,” Wetmore shared from the stage.
Yesterday, the skyrocketing country artist revealed exciting details about his forthcoming debut EP, Waves on a Sunset, due Oct. 4. The eight song collection will include five brand new tracks, including “Silverado Blue,” which drops this Friday. “In a lot of ways, this feels like my introduction to the world, so I wanted to share some sides of me y’all haven’t seen yet,” Wetmore shared of the EP.
Waves on a Sunset Track Listing:
- “Silverado Blue” (Written by Tucker Wetmore, Brett Sheroky, Dan Wilson)
- “Wine Into Whiskey” (Written by Tucker Wetmore, Jacob Hackworth, Justin Ebach)
- “You, Honey” (Written by Tucker Wetmore, Josh Thompson, Michael Lotten)
- “Wind Up Missin’ You” (Written by Tucker Wetmore, Thomas Archer, Chris LaCorte)
- “Break First” (Written by Michael Tyler, Matt Roy, Lauren Hungate, Matt Dragstrem)
- “When I Ain’t Lookin’” (Written by Austin Goodloe, Thomas Archer, Michael Tyler, Tucker Beathard)
- “What Would You Do?” (Written by Tucker Wetmore, Gabe Foust, Jacob Hackworth, Jaxson Free)
- “Mister Miss Her” (Written by Blake Pendergrass, Jaxson Free, Chris LaCorte)
With his Opry debut in the books, Wetmore is proving he’s one of 2024’s certified breakout stars. Wetmore, whom Billboard claims is “at the forefront of country music’s crop of newcomers,” has racked up more than 400M global career streams since making a splash on the scene only six months ago. Now, his first single at Country radio, “Wind Up Missin’ You,” is closing in on the Top 20 with momentum only continuing to build. “This guy is going to be a megastar. Get familiar with his name now,” Barstool Sports underscores.
After joining Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour 2024 later this month, Wetmore is set to embark on his first-ever headlining tour, Waves on a Sunset Tour 2024, on EP release day (10/4), kicking off in Statesboro, Ga.. The highly anticipated tour will hit 17 cities and feature direct support from Hannah McFarland, Eli Winders and Ashland Craft. Due to overwhelming demand, multiple venues have been upgraded and additional nights have been added in select cities. For remaining tickets, announcements and more, keep up with Wetmore on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and his website at tuckerwetmore.com.
ABOUT TUCKER WETMORE:
Having notched back-to-back spots on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart with his debut singles “Wine Into Whiskey” and “Wind Up Missin’ You” and surpassing 400M streams in just six months, Washington-born singer-songwriter Tucker Wetmore is well on the way to becoming one of 2024’s certified breakout country stars. Wetmore brought his music directly to the fans earlier this year on Kameron Marlowe’s Strangers Tour, and this fall, he joins Luke Bryan on the country superstar’s FARM TOUR 2024 before setting off on his highly anticipated headlining tour: Waves on a Sunset Tour 2024. Wetmore is currently climbing the Country Airplay charts as he nears the Top 20 with his debut single, “Wind Up Missin’ You.” Named Billboard‘s May Country Rookie of the Month, Wetmore is carving a path of his own in the country world: the 24-year-old’s songs reflect his cross-genre musical upbringing, embracing all manners of country, reggae, rock and hip-hop, albeit anchored by classic country storytelling.
“These past few months have been some of the craziest of my entire life. My entire life has changed. I can’t really even put it into words,” Wetmore says of his meteoric 2024.
Wetmore signed a major-label record deal this summer with UMG Nashville in partnership with Back Blocks Music, had two songs featured on the star-studded soundtrack of Twisters (“Already Had It” and “Steal My Thunder” (with Conner Smith)), made his Grand Ole Opry debut and is now setting his sights on his debut EP, Waves on a Sunset, due October 4.
“Everything’s moving super swiftly,” Wetmore says. “So just being happy is my goal. And giving myself time to sit back and think about all the blessings God has been giving me every time I open my eyes in the morning.” Wetmore pauses and smiles. “Yup, it’s safe to say I’m very blessed.”