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Released on February 20, 2026, “Stronger Where You’re Broken” marks a powerful new chapter for Nashville legend Skip Ewing, featuring a standout collaboration with Big Machine Records rising star Mae Estes. Produced by Ewing alongside Grammy-winning heavyweights Bryan Sutton and F. Reid Shippen, the single serves as a cornerstone of his upcoming Dragonfly album and follows a major 2025 resurgence fueled by hitmakers Lainey Wilson and ERNEST covering his classic catalog. Within the industry, this release represents a masterclass in cross-generational storytelling, effectively bridging Ewing’s legacy as a “songwriter’s songwriter” with the “neotraditional” movement currently dominating modern country charts. By combining Estes’ viral momentum and “stone-cold country” vocal with Ewing’s philosophical lyricism, the track not only cements Ewing’s return to the artistic forefront but also highlights a significant market trend toward authentic, steel-string narratives that resonate across both legacy audiences and the new digital-first generation.
Listen to Stronger Where You’re Broken here.
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