If you like your country music straight out of a real honky-tonk, Georgia native Kenny Whitmire needs to be on your radar. Rooted in the classic sounds of legends like Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis, and Daryle Singletary, Whitmire has built a reputation on pure beer-joint and ballroom appeal. Fresh off momentum-building milestones like his Grand Ole Opry debut, he’s back with a brand new single, “Woman To Blame”.

Co-written by Whitmire alongside Jessi Alexander and Nick Walsh, the track gives a clever, tongue-in-cheek twist to the standard country drinking song. Instead of lamenting a breakup or tearing up the highway, Whitmire points the finger at the person responsible for him trading wild late nights for staying in on the couch by 9 PM. It’s a grounded, relatable look at how settling down actually wins out over chasing the nightlife.

Before dropping on streaming platforms, a simple acoustic teaser of the song blew up across social media, pulling in millions of views and nods from fans and artists alike. Sitting right alongside modern traditionalists carrying the torch for real country, Whitmire proves that honest storytelling and steel guitar still cut through the noise.

Where to stream “Woman To Blame” & catch him live

• Listen now: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms.

• On Tour: Catch Whitmire out on the road this fall on his headlining dates, supporting select runs, and hitting festival stages nationwide.

Have you had a chance to spin “Woman To Blame” yet? Let us know what you think of Whitmire’s fresh take on traditional country.