Rejoice – Sam Hunt is back! After announcing his 15 in a 30 Tour last week, the singer took to social media to tease a new single, ‘Body Like A Back Road,’ and piqued the excitement of fans everywhere. If you’re anything like us, you’ve had ‘Montevallo’ on repeat for over two years and were more than ready for some new music to crank up. 2017 brought hope as Hunt surprised fans by releasing ‘Drinkin’ Too Much’ on New Year’s Eve. The song, an apology to his on-again, off-again girlfriend, was a deeply personal admission of Sam’s lowest low. It’s clear that his apology was accepted because a few days later the single was followed-up by the news that Sam was officially off the market. Hearts broke across America, but we couldn’t help but hope that it was indicative of some new love songs to swoon over. Shortly after his engagement, Hunt teamed up with Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally to write the lighthearted, ‘Body Like A Back Road,’ a stark contrast to this year’s earlier release.
‘Body Like A Back Road’ was released on February 1st and we’re predicting that it won’t be long until Hunt adds another Number One hit to his list. Give it about 30 seconds and you’ll be hooked. The song is an instant mood booster with its snappy beat and catchy melody, dancing around the line between country and pop. The lyrics are smooth and effortlessly sexy, and the song features classic country imagery of small towns and taking it slow. So what makes a body like a back road? Thankfully, it’s not dirty, bumpy, or rocky. Sam’s description is something curvy and familiar as he insists, “I know every curve like the back of my hand.” He describes a woman who has “braids in her hair,” and moments of getting “tangled up in the tall grass,” and we can’t help but be reminded of some photos the singer posted on Instagram not too long ago which help bring the song to life.
Overall, the single is undeniably fun and flirty. It’s already making a huge impact on on fans who’ve expressed nothing but praises on social media. If we thought for a moment that Sam was taking a turn for the dark side with ‘Drinkin’ Too Much,’ ‘Body Like A Back Road’ has assured us he’s not. From the melody to the lyrics, this song is pretty much the exact recipe for what we love about Sam’s music. Whether you’re a fan of Hunt’s style or not, you have to admit the man has talent. ‘Body Like A Back Road’ is the perfect song to turn up while you’re driving down a back road with the windows down. And maybe most importantly, it’s sign that a sophomore album from Sam Hunt could be within reach. We’d love to hear some new material this summer when Hunt makes a few local stops on his 15 in a 30 Tour.
Favorite Lyrics: Ain’t no curves like hers on them downtown streets…
‘Body Like A Back Road’ is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.