NASHVILLE, TENN. – Rising country star Timmy McKeever raises a glass to heartbreak on his latest single, “Back to the Bottle,” out now via Big Loud Records and Droptine Music. Blending his trademark heart-on-his-sleeve storytelling with a gritty, rock-infused edge, McKeever delivers a breakup anthem that captures the spiral of using the bottle to blur the pain of lost love.
“This song came from a pretty real place,” says McKeever. “It’s about both people in a breakup going back to the things, or people, that once hurt them, just to cope. It’s brutally honest, and I think a lot of folks have been there.”
Co-written by McKeever, Rob Ragosta and Jamie Collazo, “Back to the Bottle” is driven by vivid imagery – “On the floor of my room where her clothes used to be, there’s broken glass scattered like a crime scene.” McKeever’s performance builds from quiet hurt to raw confession, reminding listeners that closure doesn’t always come clean; sometimes, you have to stumble through the heartache before finding your footing again.
Following the success of his first two releases under his new deal, “Break My Heart Tonight” and “Hold You To It,” McKeever continues to carve out his lane as one of country music’s most promising new voices. He recently wrapped a packed summer on the road with Gabby Barrett, capped by a breakout performance at the Calling Country Festival, which drew more than 48,000 fans each day. After a brief October break, McKeever will hit the road again with Ryan Hurd this fall, further cementing his status as a rising leader of country music’s next generation.
Tour Dates w/ Ryan Hurd
November 6 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
November 7 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed Street
November 8 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
November 13 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall
ABOUT TIMMY MCKEEVER
Rapidly emerging as one of country music’s most compelling new voices, Timmy McKeever is stepping confidently into his next chapter with a signing to powerhouse label Big Loud Records and a string of buzz-building releases. His latest single, “Back to the Bottle,” showcases his signature mix of raw emotion and relatable storytelling – a whiskey-soaked anthem that follows his standout tracks “Break My Heart Tonight” and “Hold You To It.” Earlier this summer, McKeever made his official Big Loud debut with “Hold You To It” (August 1), placing him among the label’s chart-topping roster that includes Morgan Wallen and HARDY. Blending modern country production with grounded, honest songwriting, McKeever began shaping his sound and stage presence in his home state of California, performing at venues like The Maverick and House of Blues Anaheim. Since relocating to Nashville in June 2024, his momentum has skyrocketed, earning national attention and bigger stages. Since the release of his debut album Devils & Angels on December 6, McKeever has racked up nearly 20 million streams, with over half of that total coming post-album. On social media, he continues to generate serious buzz, consistently reaching 5 million+ monthly impressions and 600,000+ interactions, underscoring his growing grassroots fanbase and national reach. A seasoned performer, McKeever has logged more than 400 live shows, including opening slots for Cody Johnson, Ashley Cooke, Gabby Barrett, Lee Greenwood, Dylan Scott, Chris Janson, and Drew Baldridge. His streaming success is matched by over 30 featured placements on DSP-curated playlists including Spotify’s Next From Nashville, Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds Country, and New Music Friday Country, Amazon’s Breakthrough Country, and Apple Music’s New in Country. With “Back to the Bottle” ushering in his next era under Big Loud, Timmy McKeever’s rise is only just beginning.
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Media Contacts
Camryn Scharnhorst | The Cam Collective
Corey Brewer + Rachel Heatherly | Big Loud
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