Zach John King Drops New Single “How To Not” Ahead of Debut Album I’m What You Get

Zach John King is keeping his momentum rolling. Fresh off a standout debut at the Grand Ole Opry and a string of fan-favorite releases like “Backwoods” and “Get To Drinkin’,” the Georgia-born singer-songwriter has officially dropped his brand-new single, “How To Not”

The track serves as one final preview of his massive, 20-track debut album, I’m What You Get, slated for release on August 28.

Inside “How To Not”: Sound, Story, and Meaning

Co-written by King alongside powerhouse collaborators Kyle Fishman, Randy Montana, and Sasha Alex Sloan, “How To Not” immediately catches your ear. Driven by an infectious, indie-rock-leaning production and a rapid-fire lyrical cadence, the song steps away from generic heartbreak tropes. Instead, it offers a vivid inventory of the hometown habits, traditions, and values that King simply doesn’t know how to unlearn.

However, the track carries a deeply personal weight that goes far beyond a typical radio single. Following the sudden passing of his father, John Crea King, earlier this summer, the song’s core message took on a profound new significance.

Reflecting on the choice to make this the next single, King shared:

“When we were picking the next single, we were going back and forth between this one and a more typical sad breakup song… But given where I am right now, recently losing my dad, the lines in the chorus just hit different. ‘I’ll always be my father’s son. I can’t not be from where I’m from.’ It felt like the truest decision I could make…”

By blending alternative-country roots with raw, relatable storytelling, “How To Not” bridges the gap between catchy summer anthems and genuine tribute to family and home.

The Countdown to I’m What You Get

With his 20-track debut album I’m What You Get arriving on August 28, Zach John King is carving out a distinct lane for himself in modern music. If “How To Not” is any indication, his upcoming full-length project will be packed with authenticity, sharp lyricism, and cross-genre appeal.