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Country singer-songwriter Kassi Ashton has released a haunting new ballad, “The Straw,” available now via MCA Nashville. The track precedes the highly anticipated debut album “Made From The Dirt,” set to drop on September 20.
You can listen to “The Straw” here or pre-save “Made From The Dirt” here. With its powerful vocals and gentle guitar, the song tells the story of a failed relationship, culminating in a devastating chorus where Kassi grieves, “My back aches, my bones break, I was the only one willing to change / Who cares what made it heavy anyway / The straw.”
The song has a special connection to Kassi’s personal life. “This is the oldest song on the album,” she shares. “I was at a writing camp, and I had just broken up with my boyfriend and I hadn’t seen Lori [McKenna] in a while, so I was telling her about the breakup: ‘Well, the straw that broke my back was…’ And she goes, ‘Oh, I’ve always wanted to write that…’ I just looked at her and started crying. I wrote it right there with Lori and Luke Laird on a baby grand.”
The song is part of “Made From The Dirt,” a 10-track album that showcases Kassi’s unique blend of country, rock, and soul. The album has already gained attention from critics, including Music Row, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. In addition to “The Straw,” fans have gotten a taste of the album through recent releases “Son Of A Gun,” “I Don’t Wanna Dance,” and Top 40 Country Radio hits “Called Crazy” and “Drive You Out Of My Mind.”
As Kassi gears up for the album’s release, she’s set to embark on a headlining tour, with stops including the Grand Ole Opry House, Coastal Country Jam, and Way Out West Fest. She’ll also be joining Jamey Johnson on select dates.
