ON TOUR WITH POST MALONE: OPENING THE BIG ASS STADIUM TOUR + PLAYING PEDAL STEEL IN POST’S BAND
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today multi-instrumental singer-songwriter and GRAMMY / ACM nominated Chandler Walters releases his first song, “Worth The Trouble.” The new song is featured on DeVille Records’ inaugural project Cadillac Sessions, out next Wednesday, May 7 – and follows ERNEST’s collaboration “Gettin’ Gone (feat. Snoop Dogg),” Rhys Rutherford’s “Southern Belle” and Cody Lohden’s “Tail Light, Porch Light, Miller Lite.”
“Making music alongside my brothers ERN, Rhys and Cody was special from the start,” shares Walters. “We want to write the best country music in the world, make ya sad and happy. Couldn’t be happier that my first song ‘Worth The Trouble’ is out now.”
Bringing energy back to the classic-country tradition, Walters is already a seasoned steel-guitar player and multi-Platinum, all-genre No. 1 songwriter for his contributions on Post Malone’s 5X Platinum, all-genre No. 1 single “I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)” and continued stint as Post’s steel guitarist. Walters joins Post Malone on tour again this summer – as an opener on The BIG ASS Stadium Tour and host of official after parties dubbed Walters Western Road Show in select cities.
After racking up an impressive list of cuts, including six on Post Malone’s buzzed-about F-1 Trillion record, as well as songs for ERNEST, Bailey Zimmerman and Charles Wesley Godwin, Walters’ burgeoning artistic career is now kicking off, schooled on a mix of rock and country influence. Boasting organic, live-show inspired country sonics (with plenty of steel guitar) and a knack for modern language, tracks like “Worth The Trouble” find a proven hitmaker delivering catchy, singalong anthems:
‘Cause we had our thing, and we had our fun
Ran all the miles that we could run
But there’s way more problems than I care to fix
Between breaking down and acting up
This piece of work is just too much
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DeVille Records’ inaugural project Cadillac Sessions is a mixtape-style compilation featuring two new originals and one cover from ERNEST, Walters, Rutherford and Lohden – plus special guests Snoop Dogg, Miranda Lambert and Jake Worthington. The organic sonics of honky tonk, Western swing, ’90s country, and more collide with vivid imagery and modern hooks on the project, becoming a hybrid of classic and cutting edge which positions each artist’s skill. Production was done at Nashville’s Castle Recording Studios and filmed documentary-style capturing the creative camaraderie – and the spark of first-time artists living out their dreams, essential to country’s next chapter.
Upcoming Shows
Apr 29 // Rice-Eccles Stadium // Salt Lake City, Utah*
May 3 // Allegiant Stadium // Las Vegas, Nev.*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at Dawghouse in Resorts World
May 7 // Alamodome // San Antonio, Texas*
May 9 // AT&T Stadium // Arlington, Texas*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at TEXAS LIVE!
May 11 // Mercedes-Benz Stadium // Atlanta, Ga.*
May 13 // Busch Stadium // St. Louis, Mo.*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at Ballpark Village
May 18 // Ford Field // Detroit, Mich.*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at Tin Roof
May 20 // U.S. Bank Stadium // Minneapolis, Minn.*
May 22 // Wrigley Field // Chicago, Ill.*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at Carol’s Pub
May 24 // Citizens Bank Park // Philadelphia, Pa.*
May 26 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, Canada*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at Horseshoe Tavern
May 28 // Hershey Park Stadium // Hershey, Pa.*
May 29 // PNC Park // Pittsburgh, Pa.*
May 31 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, Mass.*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at Six String Bar and Grill
Jun 2 // FedEX Field // Washington, D.C.*
Jun 4 // Citi Field // New York, N.Y.*
Jun 6 // CMA Fest: Hard Rock Stage // Nashville, Tenn.
Jun 8 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, Fla.*
^ Walters Western Road Show After Party at DAER Dayclub at Hard Rock Casino
Jun 10 // Camping World Stadium // Orlando, Fla.*
Jun 13 // Thunder Ridge Nature Arena // Ridgedale, Mo.*
Jun 15 // Mile High Stadium // Denver, Colo.*
Jun 21 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, Ariz.*
Jun 24 // Albertsons Stadium // Boise, Idaho*
Jun 26 // T-Mobile Park // Seattle, Wash.*
Jun 28 // Providence Park // Portland, Ore.*
Jul 1 // Oracle Park // San Francisco, Calif.*
*indicates opening for Post Malone on The BIG ASS Stadium Tour
Stay up to date with Chandler Walters here.
ABOUT CHANDLER WALTERS
Bringing energy back to the classic-country tradition, Chandler Walters is a 22-year-old multi-talented native of Marietta, Georgia, signed to ERN’s Cadillac Music / DeVille Records. Already a seasoned steel-guitar player and multi-Platinum, all-genre No. 1 songwriter, his burgeoning artistic career is now kicking off, schooled on a mix of rock and country influence. The guitar slinger moved to Nashville on a whim in 2021, picking up steel guitar and catching the attention of hitmaker ERNEST in the process, who promptly added Walters to his band. Traveling the world while learning song craft from the modern greats, he signed a publishing deal with ERN’s Cadillac Music in 2024, earning monster success as co-writer on Post Malone’s 5X Platinum, all-genre No. 1 single “I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen).” Walters posted six cuts on Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion in total, and has also co-penned tracks for ERNEST (including “I Went To College, I Went To Jail” (feat. Jelly Roll)), Bailey Zimmerman (“Is This Really Over?”), Charles Wesley Godwin (“Dead To Rights”), and more. Now signed to DeVille Records, he makes his artistic debut on Cadillac Sessions – a compilation album mixing classic style with a new-Nashville swagger, introducing Walters and his label mates to the world. Boasting organic, live-show inspired country sonics (with plenty of steel guitar) and a knack for modern language, tracks like “Worth The Trouble” find a proven hitmaker turning “real shit” into catchy, singalong anthems.
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ABOUT DEVILLE RECORDS
Founded in 2025 by multi-Platinum singer-songwriter and emerging music mogul ERNEST, DeVille Records is a new-school label built on old-school creative values, steering toward the future of country music. A joint venture with Big Loud Records focused on artist development, personal song craft and a collaborative spirit, the label is designed to build careers for the long haul – just like ERNEST’s prized Cadillac DeVille – and welcomes Chandler Walters, Rhys Rutherford, and Cody Lohden as its first signed artists. Handpicked and schooled in ERNEST’s classic-cool style, they make their debut on Cadillac Sessions, a mixtape-style compilation introducing each new talent – alongside ERNEST and other special guests. Featuring a mix of originals and choice covers, the set was recorded at Nashville’s Castle Recording Studios bringing new energy to the timeless country craft, as ERN continues to “water Nashville’s songwriting culture” for a new generation of growth. Solo records for each new artist will be the next step, and from there, the road ahead is wide open.
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Media Contacts
For DeVille Records (Chandler Walters, Cody Lohden, Rhys Rutherford)
Corey Brewer + Rachel Heatherly | Big Loud
corey@bigloud.com, rachel@bigloud.com
For ERNEST
Jennifer Vessio | 1220 Entertainment
