Yellowstone heartthrob and newly crowned…er, saddled country music singer Luke Grimes has shared another new song with his loyal followers ahead of the release of his debut album — and it’s an emotional tune. With longing in his voice, Grimes narrates a tale in “Hold On,” and it sets the tone for the highs and lows fans will experience when we listen to the entire track-list in full.
Grimes announced his new accolade – country singer – back in September of 2022, and he’s already gifted fans with “No Horse to Ride” and “Oh Ohio.” With “Hold On” joining the ranks, he’s sharing a passion and vulnerability on a different plane with each tune. From romance to longing and a fear of getting too close — Grimes is crafting a side hustle for fans of all ages and circumstances to enjoy, one we’ll never want to stop listening to.
In “Hold On,” Grimes tells the story of someone who keeps their walls up high enough to discourage anyone from getting in; the lyrics showcase someone who’s been burned and takes every precaution to prevent it from happening again.
“Hold me, but I don’t recommend that you adore me. If you do, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Trust me, I know how to start a fire from a female. Oh, I always leave before the curtain hits the floorboard, when I hear you talking like you know me — you don’t know me.”
In addition to the release of his new single, Grimes shared the album art for the single, which fits the tune’s mood perfectly.
Country Now shared the following statement from Grimes, and noted that it’s one of only two songs on his forthcoming album that he didn’t write himself.
‘”Hold On’ has become one of my favorite songs on the (upcoming) album. Foy Vance is one of my favorite current songwriters, and although he and I couldn’t get together in person, I knew I wanted him to be a part of this album. He had this song that had not been cut, and I immediately fell in love with the words; I felt so connected to it. It’s a familiar feeling, the fear of falling too deeply for someone because you could ultimately get hurt. I think it’s a universal feeling for anyone who has had their heart broken.”
If you’ve managed to live this long without feeling heartache, well — we’d love to chat with you about how, but if you’re anything like us, this song will resonate with you; and that’s Grimes’ hope. He’s crafting music that feels like an experience; he’s a storyteller, and we’re hanging on his every word.