Country-rock powerhouse Tyler Braden today releases brand new song, “Call Me First“. Co-written by Braden, Sam Martinez, Cole Miracle, Zack Dyer, and John Robert Hall, the song follows Braden’s latest offering, “How It Starts“, which was released last month.
Braden’s urgent conviction to release “Call Me First” can be heard, and felt, in every verse. In his own words, Braden says “This song touches on one of the most important subjects that I’ve ever written about. It speaks to a world full of men, both young and old, who are perpetually taught the importance of being ‘tough.’ They’re taught that real men don’t cry, and that they are supposed to be protectors. This is engrained to a point where most young boys feel from an early age that they aren’t supposed to NEED to talk about your feelings and your struggles.”
He adds “This thought process needs to change and it needs to feel natural to be able to talk to your friends and your loved ones when something is bothering you. That starts with open communication. Mental health matters and I hope this song serves as a reminder to let friends know that you’re always available to talk, and that there is always somewhere to go. That’s what you’re there for.”
The new song follows Braden’s hit “Devil You Know” which is closing in on 200 million streams, after garnering 10+ million views across social media platforms in the first two weeks it posted this past spring. Braden also lays his soul bare on the anthemic “Above The Water“, and delivers an upbeat take on a breakup song with “How It Starts“.
ABOUT TYLER BRADEN:
Tyler Braden has the gritty powerhouse vocal, the expressive pen and the ability to deliver a lyric with complete conviction worthy of a headliner. Braden began crafting his sound as a teenager in Slapout, AL, where he demonstrated his mettle playing four-hour cover sets. He continued to perform between shifts as a firefighter in both Montgomery and Nashville; a set at the homegrown Whiskey Jam concert series in January 2017 paved his path to today. His Warner Music Nashville EP, Neon Grave, combines deep-rooted country tradition with the rollicking, high-energy instincts of a born rock ‘n’ roller. The project’s flagship single, “Try Losing One,” hit No. 1 on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown.
Braden is currently making waves with the viral track “Devil You Know” – a won’t-back-down anthem that attracted 10+ million views across social media in just two weeks. In April 2024 “Devil You Know” hit the Country radio airwaves, and as of September 2024, “Devil You Know” is a bona fide hit with a whopping 180+ million streams and over 50k+ ‘creates’ on TikTok. With 385+ million global streams to his name, Braden is now taking stages world-round. After a dynamic first leg of his headline The Real Friends Tour, with five sold-out shows, the Alabama native will round out the year with the tour’s second leg before supporting Warren Zeiders in the new year. He’ll also join Brothers Osborne on their Might As Well Be Us world tour, hitting the UK and Ireland in January 2025. Braden has graced the stage with top acts like Luke Bryan, Brooks & Dunn, Brantley Gilbert, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, and Mitchell Tenpenny. His studio recordings capture the same high-energy vibe as his live shows, resonating with fans across the globe.
