Drew Baldridge celebrates another major milestone, following his first #1 single at country radio in the U.S. as his new track, “Tough People“, earns the #1 most-added song at country radio this week.
This marks Baldridge’s debut Stoney Creek Records single with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville in partnership with his own Lyric Ridge Records, showcasing a remarkable impact in his first week. The new track is also accompanied by a music video shot in his hometown of Patoka, Illinois.
Produced by Nick Schwarz, “Tough People” was co-written by Baldridge, Adam Sanders, Jordan Walker, and Luke Combs. The lyrics convey a powerful message: “hard work pays off, good beats evil, and tough times make tough people.” This motto has been particularly meaningful for Baldridge as he has navigated his own challenges over the past four years to achieve his personal and professional dreams.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better reception from radio to ‘Tough People,'” said Baldridge. “I am so thankful they love it as much as I do, and I’m excited for fans to hear it.”
As he wraps up his headline tour in the U.S. this year, Baldridge’s setlist includes “Tough People”, along with his GOLD-certified hit “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” and more. In 2025, he will hit the road with Cody Johnson for The Leather Deluxe Tour before heading to Europe for the C2C: Country To Country Festival and select European dates with Chayce Beckham. Tickets for his performances can be purchased here.
UK and EU Dates
March 7th, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – C2C live at Uber Eats Music Hall
March 8th, 2025 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands – C2C live at Rotterdam Ahoy
March 9th, 2025 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands – C2C live at Rotterdam Ahoy
March 11th, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
March 12th, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Nalen
March 14th, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – C2C live at OVO Hydro
March 14th, 2025 – London, UK – C2C live at The O2 Arena
March 15th, 2025 – London, UK – C2C live at The O2 Arena
ABOUT DREW BALDRIDGE:
Many people lead productive lives and build successful careers in their fields, but few make history—Drew Baldridge is in that elite class. When his song “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” climbed to #1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, it became the first self-released single to reach that summit for an artist’s debut #1. This remarkable feat not only propelled Baldridge’s career but also serves as an inspiration to anyone who believes that dreams can come true. The RIAA GOLD-certified viral hit has garnered over 1.1 billion streams and impressions across all platforms, making history as the highest-charting self-funded song ever on the Billboard Country Airplay chart at #3, breaking a record previously held by Aaron Watson in 2017. Following the success of “She’s Somebody’s Daughter,” Baldridge has partnered with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville for his next single, “Tough People,” which is available now on all digital platforms and was #1 most-added at country radio via Stoney Creek Records.
An acclaimed songwriter signed to Sony Music Publishing, Baldridge has over 500 songs to his credit, with cuts by artists including Bailey Zimmerman, LOCASH, and Chase Matthew. He has shared the stage with prominent artists such as Eric Church, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan, and is currently on the road for his Drew Baldridge Live headline dates. He will also join Cody Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour in 2025, with additional tours to be announced. When he’s not writing and recording, he hosts a weekly radio show on LA’s Go Country (KKGO) every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT.
