HunterGirl Rediscovers “Somewhere Wild” in New 2026 Single

Country music’s luminous storyteller, HunterGirl, is starting 2026 with a breath of fresh air. Released today via 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, her new single “Somewhere Wild” is a windswept anthem that invites listeners to step away from the digital noise and reconnect with their roots. Following the success of her small-town tribute “Dirt,” this latest track solidifies HunterGirl’s reputation as one of the most authentic voices in modern country music.

Written alongside seasoned songwriters Jeff Garrison and Bob DiPiero, “Somewhere Wild” is a slow-burning masterpiece. The track is anchored by a steady, heartbeat-like pulse and enriched by the cinematic sounds of Dobro and pedal steel, evoking the feeling of shifting light through a forest canopy. HunterGirl’s voice, which judge Luke Bryan famously called his “favorite female Country voice,” carries a perfect blend of grit and vulnerability. It turns the chorus into a compass for anyone searching for a place that sets their soul back on fire.

The heart of the song lies in a deeply personal childhood memory. HunterGirl reflects on her grandfather’s property in Tennessee, a place he called “The Wilderness.” As a child, it was a magical realm of endless possibility, but as an adult, the “wilderness” often feels like a place where one gets lost. “Somewhere Wild” serves as her journey back to that original spark. It explores the transition from the fearless curiosity of youth to the daunting unknowns of adulthood, ultimately proving that sometimes getting lost is exactly what leads you home.

This release adds to the massive momentum HunterGirl has built since her time as the runner-up on American Idol. With nearly 80 million global streams and a standing ovation at her Grand Ole Opry debut, she has already shared stages with legends like Luke Bryan and Alan Jackson. Her songwriting remains her “therapy,” and with “Somewhere Wild,” she continues to carve out a unique lane defined by honesty and a “new age Miranda Lambert” edge.