Massive Loud artist, Kashus Culpepper continues his speedy rise at present with the discharge of “Cherry Rose,” a deeply emotional new single that stands as his most susceptible work but. The sweeping piano-driven ballad seems on Culpepper’s forthcoming debut album, Act I, due January 23, and is accompanied by its official music video, Act I, Scene 3, directed by Lewis Cater (Kacey Musgraves’ “The Architect”), which additionally premieres at present.
An Alabama native, Culpepper recorded Act I in Muscle Shoals, a location he selected for each its storied legacy and private which means. “There’s a lot historical past there,” he says, pointing to the shared lineage between soul legends like Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett and Southern rock icons such because the Allman Brothers. “Cherry Rose” displays that lineage whereas telling a grounded, human story. “It’s about folks simply attempting to get via life, doing the work they must do,” Culpepper explains. He co-wrote the music with Mikky Ekko (Rihanna’s “Keep,” Teddy Swims’ “Lose Management”) and producer Brian Elmquist.
Forward of his debut, Culpepper has drawn reward from a few of music’s largest names. Elton John famously described him as sounding like “Invoice Withers making nation music,” whereas John Mayer known as him “nearly as good because it will get.” Early critiques of Act I recommend a serious breakout second, with Rolling Stone predicting 2026 as a defining yr, Paste marveling at how absolutely fashioned the debut sounds, Nashville Life labeling it “a blockbuster,” and Parade naming it one of the vital anticipated nation albums of the yr.
“Cherry Rose” follows a run of well-received singles, together with “In Her Eyes,” tagged by Rolling Stone as a “Tune You Must Know” and by Billboard as a “Should-Hear New Nation Tune,” alongside Americana radio No. 1 “Consider” and fan favorites like “Imply to Me.” The album additionally options notable collaborations with Sierra Ferrell on “Damaged Wing Chook” and Marcus King on “Southern Man.”
Culpepper’s momentum continues into the reside area, with upcoming headline dates in New York, Boston, and Nashville, worldwide reveals in Australia alongside Wyatt Flores, and a high-profile help slot with Eric Church. His rising affect has already earned him a protracted checklist of honors, together with recognition from GRAMMY.com, Apple Music, Billboard, Selection, Pandora, Amazon Music, and the Opry NextStage Class of 2025.
Act I arrives January 23. Take a look at observe checklist under.
Act I Tracklist
- Intro (Kashus Culpepper, Jordan Dozzi, Jacob Durrett)
- Southern Man (feat. Marcus King) (Kashus Culpepper, Bear Rinehart)
- Alabama Magnificence Queen (Kashus Culpepper, Luke Preston, Diego Urias)
- Girl (Kashus Culpepper, Anderson East)
- Break Me Like (Kashus Culpepper, Grady Block, Hank Compton)
- Consider (Kashus Culpepper, Foy Vance)
- Keep (Kashus Culpepper, Jordan Dozzi, Jacob Durrett)
- Imply To Me (Kashus Culpepper, Oscar Charles, Diego Urias, Matt Warren)
- Damaged Wing Chook (feat. Sierra Ferrell) (Kashus Culpepper, Brian Elmquist)
- Higher Climate (Kashus Culpepper, Luke Preston)
- That’s The Feeling (Kashus Culpepper, Brian Elmquist)
- Man Of His Phrase (Kashus Culpepper, Natalie Hemby)
- In Her Eyes (Kashus Culpepper, Brent Cobb, Oscar Charles)
- Is It True (Kashus Culpepper, Rhett Akins, Rocky Block)
- After Me? (Kashus Culpepper, Mark Addison Chandler)
- Out Of My Thoughts (Kashus Culpepper, Brian Elmquist)
- Home On A Hill (Kashus Culpepper, Rhett Akins, Jimi Bell)
- Cherry Rose (Kashus Culpepper, Mikky Ekko, Brian Elmquist)
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