Corey Kent Pens Love Letter To Hometown With ‘Southeast Oklahoma Pines’

Corey Kent has unveiled a new song to his fans ahead of the release of his upcoming project, 23. The country singer's latest track, "Southeast Oklahoma Pines," is a love letter to his hometown, Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

The 29-year-old Oklahoma native shared his new song with a performance video on Instagram with the following caption:

"Broken Bow, Oklahoma just might be my favorite place in the world. It’s where my family has been for generations, running lumber mills & cattle. It’s where I learned to hunt & fish. It’s where I fell in love with the outdoors. To me, Southeast Oklahoma is more than a place. It’s a home cooked meal. It’s a hug when you walk through the front door. It’s heritage. It’s a nudge to slow down. To remove the distractions. When I make my way home to those Southeast Oklahoma Pines, it’s a reminder that even at its worst, life ain’t all that bad."

Kent sings, "Hometown boys won in overtime/ain't nothin' in the world gonna bring me down / maybe someday I'll care, but I ain't quite got there." While expressing his thoughts on the comfort of returning home, the singer-songwriter puts a thoughtful country touch on the tune.

Along with the new song comes the announcement of his next project, 23, which will be released to the world on Friday, December 28. You can pre-save it by clicking here.

"For the last two years, I've dropped something for you guys between Christmas and New Year as a way to say thanks for the continued support. Excited to continue that tradition. On 12/28 I'll be dropping a 9 track project called '23," Kent posted on Instagram. "No producer. No band. Just a man, his guitar, and wooden chair in a studio down the road from his home in TX."

23 will follow Kent's debut album, Blacktop, featuring his certified platinum single, "Wild As Her," and current single, "Something's Gonna Kill Me," currently on country radio.

Watch Corey Kent perform "Southeast Oklahoma Pines" below.

‘23 Tracklist

1. Southeast Oklahoma Pines
2. Love Someone Else
3. Drown ‘Em
4. You Know
5. Highways
6. Start a Fire
7. Don’t Tell Her I Told You **12/28 focus track?
8. Boys Growing Up
9. Hits Like a Girl

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If you've come this far, you're most likely looking to travel with friends, plan a road trip with the family, or attend a festival right in your backyard. From the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between, there's most likely a festival scheduled near you.

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