Four-time Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) “Songwriter of the Year,” Will Carter, debuted a new single, Had It All Wrong with the Will Carter Band as they head into the 2022 TCMA’s nominated for “Best Band or Duo”. Written by Carter and Jude Dylan, this upbeat country, “forge your own path” anthem encourages listeners to stay open to change as it’s never too late to alter your life or career choices.

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“In my early years trying to navigate the music industry, I let my direction be persuaded by producers and label reps. I was influenced to record music in a way they thought would sell,” says Will. “One day I ran into a stranger, and he could tell I was frustrated and asked what was wrong. I briefly explained how I felt like I had let the industry change what I was doing. I wasn’t happy and wasn’t getting the traction that I felt like I should. He simply said, ‘be yourself.’ So, that’s what I’ve done. Starting with Wrong Side of Town and now this song, the band and I have simply recorded music the way we play it live. Had It All Wrong is about being yourself and listening to your heart.”

The single is currently spotlighted on the Academy of Country Music’s New Music Friday playlist alongside Russell Dickerson, Walker Hayes, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Scotty McCreery, Justin Moore, Randy Rogers Band, Taylor Swift, and Zac Brown Band.

Below is a selection of lyrics from Had It All Wrong:

I’ve been up, I’ve been down, drove myself out of this town,
Chased dirt roads ’til the sun came up
Met a man with no name with something to say
He said a whole lot but he didn’t say much
Now I’m staring down these headlights
Wondering how he changed my life
I guess I had it all wrong