Rising country artist Colton Bowlin’s anticipated debut album «Grandpa’s Mill» out March 13 via Thirty Tigers, new song «Clinton County» out now

Rising singer, songwriter and musician Colton Bowlin will release his anticipated debut album, Grandpa’s Mill, March 13 via Thirty Tigers (pre-save/pre-order here). In advance of the release, Bowlin shares a new song, “Clinton County,” today—listen/share HERE.

Of the track, Bowlin shares, “A song that looks back on small-town roots and the fast-passing years. It captures the pull between chasing dreams and longing for the hills that raised you.”

Produced by David Ferguson (Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson) and tracked at Chase Park Transduction Studios in Athens, GA, Grandpa’s Mill serves as a deeply personal tribute to Bowlin’s upbringing, inspired by the feed mill where he spent much of his youth and first discovered country music, began writing songs, and absorbed the storytelling that continues to shape his sound.

The new project consists of 12 tracks written by Bowlin alone, including the previously released song, “Don’t Come Home,” which Holler called “stunning,” while Get Western praised, “this song is fantastic; everything flows together perfectly.”

Reflecting on the project, Bowlin shares, “It’s a soundtrack to the place that made me and the stories I’ll never leave behind.”

“A generational talent” (Holler), Bowlin continues to cement himself as one of country music’s most compelling new voices. Raised on the Kentucky–Tennessee state line, he grew up immersed in the work ethic and storytelling traditions of small-town life, spending his days learning from his grandfather and his nights writing songs. Rooted in classic country but shaped by a wide range of influences, Bowlin writes with an honest focus on love, family, faith, and navigating life’s changes. In 2024, Bowlin self-released his debut album, Songs From The Holler, and has since shared the stage with artists such as Hank Williams Jr., Colby Acuff, Whiskey Myers, Ashley McBryde, and Brent Cobb.

GRANDPA’S MILL TRACKLIST

1. Clinton County

2. Time For Sale

3. Don’t Come Home

4. Man I Used To Be

5. Dirty River

6. On My Way

7. Missed the Dance (ft. Kelsey Keith)

8. State Lines

9. Greenbrier Road

10. Set Me Free

11. Keep Your Word

12. Grandpa’s Mill

COLTON BOWLIN TOUR DATES

February 5—Cincinnati, OH—Bogart’s*
February 6—Chicago, IL—Joe’s on Weed St.*
February 7—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues Cleveland*
February 19— Lincoln, NE—Bourbon Theatre*
February 20—Des Moines, IA—Wooly’s*
February 21—Minneapolis, MN—Varsity Theater*
June 6—Lexington, KY—Railbird Music Festival 2026
June 27-28—Sioux Falls, SD—Rock The Country Sioux Falls 2026
July 11-12—Ashland, KY— Rock The Country Ashland 2026
August 8-9—Hastings, MI— Rock The Country Hastings 2026

*with Bayker Blankenship