Album Overview: Broken Branches
- Release Date: June 13, 2025
- Label: Capitol Records Nashville
- Executive Producer: Mary Hilliard Harrington
- Producers: Jon Randall and Ross Copperman
- Notable Musicians: Charlie Worsham, Jedd Hughes, Rob McNelley, Bryan Sutton
- Songwriting: Bentley co-wrote four tracks; the remaining seven were penned by top Nashville songwriters.
Tracklist:
- Cold Beer Can
- Jesus Loves Me
- She Hates Me
- Something Worth Fixing
- Standing In The Sun
- Well Well Whiskey
- Broken Branches
- Off The Map
- Never You
- For As Long As I Can Remember
- Don’t Cry For Me
Musical Style & Themes
Broken Branches blends country, bluegrass, and alt-country. The album explores resilience, community, and personal growth—finding beauty in imperfection and strength in vulnerability.
Highlighted Tracks
- “Broken Branches”: An anthem for outsiders featuring John Anderson and Riley Green.
- “Never You” (feat. Miranda Lambert): A banjo-led ballad on enduring companionship.
- “Well, Well Whiskey”: A lively nod to Bentley’s bluegrass roots.
- “Cold Beer Can”: A fresh take on a classic country image.
- “Jesus Loves Me”: A grungy, alt-country reflection on heartbreak and redemption.
- “Standing in the Sun”: A celebration of lasting love and hope.
- “For as Long as I Can Remember”: A heartfelt tribute to paternal wisdom.
- “Don’t Cry for Me”: A contemplative closing track offering comfort and clarity.
Lead Single: “She Hates Me”
Released on February 14, 2025, “She Hates Me” delivers Bentley’s signature humor with a grittier sound—described as “Whitley meets Weezer.” It tells a lighthearted tale of heartbreak wrapped in upbeat instrumentation.
Supporting Tour: Broken Branches Tour
- Tour Dates: May 29 – August 30, 2025
- Kickoff City: Austin, TX
- Closing Show: Clarkston, MI
- Special Guests: Zach Top and The Band Loula
- Key Stops: Madison Square Garden (NYC), Budweiser Stage (Toronto), Intuit Dome (LA)
- Tickets: General sales began February 21, with presales via Citi Entertainment.