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KANE BROWN GOES BACK TO TRADITIONAL ROOTS WITH HEARTBREAKING NEW ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF “WHISKEY SOUR”
Kane Brown is stepping into 2025 with a raw, stripped-back vulnerability that fans haven’t heard from him in years. With the release of his acoustic performance video for “Whiskey Sour,” the country star highlights the emotional weight of his newest breakup ballad — a song delivered with such sincerity that it feels pulled straight from the pages of his own diary.
Though “Whiskey Sour” isn’t written from Brown’s personal experience — he confirmed he did not write the song — his performance brings a level of conviction that makes every lyric feel lived-in. “I love getting to sing other people’s stories,” Brown shared earlier, noting how deeply he connected to its narrative of heartbreak and lingering questions after love fades.
The music video, filmed in a single continuous take, circles the singer slowly as he performs alongside an intimate group of musicians, including a fiddler and acoustic guitarist. The one-camera setup strips away production layers, placing all focus on the emotion in Brown’s voice. The result is a traditional country sound far removed from the genre-blending production of his last two studio albums with Sony Music Nashville.
“Whiskey Sour” marks the third unreleased track Brown has shared from his still-unannounced next project. While the upcoming album remains largely under wraps, Brown has hinted that it will be his most stylistically diverse record yet — a mix of modern influences tempered by a deliberate lean toward classic, traditional country elements. This latest performance suggests that the project may reveal a deeper, more introspective side of the singer.
Fans were first introduced to the song in a short Instagram clip released late last month, showing Brown listening quietly to a snippet of the studio recording. Since then, the track has quickly gained traction, praised for its timeless feel and Brown’s aching delivery.
The chorus captures the heartache at the center of the song:
“So now I take my whiskey sour / Sitting barside after hours / Thinking how can I get over it / If the love was never ours.”
At country radio, Brown continues to find success. His current single, “One Mississippi,” is climbing the charts, following a massive 2021 that saw “Famous Friends,” his collaboration with Chris Young, finish as the most-played song of the year.
With “Whiskey Sour,” Kane Brown proves once again that even when singing someone else’s story, he can make the heartbreak feel entirely his own.