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Ernest is a gifted singer and songwriter. When he’s not working on his own stuff, he is often writing hits for other artists. Most recently, he teased a fresh collaboration with Lukas Nelson on a new song. So, what can listeners expect?
Ernest Has Made His Mark In The Music Industry
Typically, artists with hopes of making it big in country music flock to Nashville to make all of their dreams come true. For Ernest, he is a rare Nashville native that made it big in his hometown. When your hometown is the Mecca of country music, that’s not such a bad thing.
Ernest has the unique ability to bring together old and new country fans with his heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, and he consistently puts out hits. His debut single featuring Morgan Wallen came out in 2022, going platinum. He has continued to build on that success for both his material, and through his collaborations with other artists.
Ernest Has Worked With The Best In Country Music
When he’s not writing and singing his songs, Ernest is busy writing hits for other artists. Nashville is a hub for songwriters, as someone can break into the industry in a big way if they get a major artist to record a song they wrote. For Ernest, he has done that a few times over.
The list of people Ernest has worked with, collaborated with, or written for is a who’s who of today’s biggest country music stars. Some of Ernest’s most popular songwriting credits include songs for Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line, and more.
A songwriting credit that county fans would easily recognize is Jelly Roll’s number one hit, Son of a Sinner, which Ernest contributed his songwriting prowess to.
Backstage with @jamey_johnson and @ernest615 📸🎙️ pic.twitter.com/pcVg7nUskZ
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) July 26, 2023
Ernest Teases His Latest Collab With Lukas Nelson
By this point in his career, Ernest has established himself as the go-to hitmaker if artists are looking to top the charts. He recently teased his newest collaboration with Lukas Nelson, and it’s sure to be a hit, just like the rest of his catalog.
Lukas Nelson is the son of country legend Willie Nelson. So, this is a winning combination no matter what. Nelson is usually busy fronting his country rock band based out of Los Angeles. Clearly, something inspired him to work with Ernest, and listeners are already glad that the pair collaborated.
The new song is called Why Dallas. It’s got an old-time feel to it that is already resonating with country fans. Swing elements mingle with acoustic guitars, steel guitars, and even a string section. The teaser for Why Dallas is short, but, it’s more than enough to get listeners buzzing for what they can expect.
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- One listener wrote: “This is as pure Texas country as it gets.”
- Another added: “Western swing is back.”
- A third agreed: “This is some good ‘ol country music right here.”
Ernest found a way to blend old and new in his latest collaboration with Lukas Nelson. Already, it’s a hit, as listeners eagerly wait to listen to the full version.
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