Thomas Rhett has shared the stunningly romantic track – Slow Down Summer – as his new single, kicking off a new era of his music. Rhett is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year at 55th Annual CMA Awards Next Week, the New Track Follows 18 Career No. 1s. Listen here and watch the lyric video here.
Superstar THOMAS RHETT has kicked off a fresh chapter of new music releasing “Slow Down Summer” via The Valory Music Co. as the first taste of his sixth studio album WHERE WE STARTED to be released early 2022. Following 18 career No. 1 smashes, “Slow Down Summer” features a stirring piano melody, storytelling lyrics and a massive, 14-piece string section. The song captures a romance which burns hot, but is destined to change with the seasons – all as emotions swirl with make-this-moment-last passion. It’s a stunning, nostalgic moment of reflection.
“I wrote this song from the point of view of two people who are in love during senior year of high school,” Thomas Rhett explains. “I envisioned them headed off to different schools and they’re starting to understand that the moment the weather starts to change, they’ve got a 99-percent chance this relationship is not going to work. I know that myself and a lot of people have been there before, wishing the fireworks stage doesn’t have to end.”
Written on retreat in Montana with frequent collaborators Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, Sean Douglas and his father Rhett Akins and produced by Dann Huff and Jesse Frasure, the song was created amid Thomas Rhett’s euphoric return to touring as “deafening screams” (Charlotte Observer) punctuated his warm welcome back. Following COUNTRY AGAIN: SIDE A — a creative milestone, highlighting the ACM Awards Entertainer of the Year’s personal roots and unique song craft with back-to-back No. 1 hits.
