"Country Steeped in the '& Western'" — The Bluegrass Situation Features Candace Hastings

Candace Hastings' latest single, "Loving Cowboys," has been featured by The Bluegrass Situation in its weekly "You Gotta Hear This" roundup, highlighting notable new releases from across the roots, Americana, bluegrass, and country music communities.

The feature places Hastings alongside a diverse group of respected artists and showcases "Loving Cowboys," a jazz-tinged western ballad that explores the experience of loving someone whose dreams continually pull them away from home. The Bluegrass Situation described the song as country music steeped in the "& western" tradition that Texas has long kept alive.

Written and performed by Hastings, the recording features acclaimed Texas musicians including Lloyd Maines, Glen Fukunaga, Chris Gage, and Pat Manske.

Read the full feature at The Bluegrass Situation and listen to "Loving Cowboys" on your favorite streaming platforms today.