Listen to Sam Hunt’s New Single, “Downtown’s Dead,” + Full Lyrics

Listen to Sam Hunt’s New Single, “Downtown’s Dead,” + Full Lyrics

Sam Hunt dropped his first new single in more than a year with the release of “Downtown’s Dead” on May 16.

“Downtown’s Dead” was co-penned by Sam, Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally and Charlie Handsome, which is the same writing team—sans Charlie—behind Sam’s 2017 smash hit, “Body Like a Back Road.”

According to Nielsen Music, Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” was the Top-Selling Digital Song of 2017, moving more than 1.8 million units. “Body Like a Back Road” spent a record 34 weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and it outpaced its closest competitor in sales—Brett Young’s “In Case You Didn’t Know”—by almost 1 million units.

“Downtown’s Dead” was produced by Zach Crowell and Charlie Handsome.

Sam will hit the road this month as a special guest on Luke Bryan’s What Makes You Country Tour.

Check out “Downtown’s Dead” below, as well as the full lyrics.

“Downtown’s Dead”

The city’s so in style
All you see for miles are people spillin’
In and out of cars
Man all of these bars are making a killin’

Everywhere I go
Looks like the place to be
I see people that I know
But I feel like there’s no one here but me

Chorus:
Downtown’s dead without you
Girls walk by and friends say hi
But Friday night it might as well be just another
Tuesday night without you
As long as you’re still in my head
There ain’t no way that I can paint a ghost town red
Downtown’s dead
Downtown’s dead

They’re dancin’ in the strobes
Out here in the throes
Loud house music
Everything’s a blur
I don’t hear the words but lips are moving

Tried to get involved
But I’ve ’bout had enough
People wall to the wall
And I’m just holdin’ it up ’cause

Repeat ChorusFree drinks,

bright lights
What am I doin’ with my life
Ok, I quit
I’ve had enough of this

These people are losing their minds
Can’t get you out of my head
I’m callin’ it a night
And I’m crawlin’ back to your bed

Repeat Chorus

photo by Jason Simanek

Blogs

Conner Smith Pulls Out Of Shows In Order To “Process Recent Events” Following Fatal Crosswalk Car Accident

Conner Smith has withdrawn from two upcoming shows on June 20 and June 21 to process the aftermath of a fatal car accident that occurred in Nashville on June 8, where the 24-year-old country singer accidentally struck and killed a 77-year-old pedestrian in a crosswalk. “As Conner Smith takes time to privately process recent events,…

Conner Smith Pulls Out Of Shows In Order To “Process Recent Events” Following Fatal Crosswalk Car Accident

Conner Smith has withdrawn from two upcoming shows on June 20 and June 21 to process the aftermath of a fatal car accident that occurred in Nashville on June 8, where the 24-year-old country singer accidentally struck and killed a 77-year-old pedestrian in a crosswalk. “As Conner Smith takes time to privately process recent events,…

Margo Price Praises Tyler Childers Ahead Of Their New Collaboration, “Love Me Like You Used To”

During an exclusive listening party in London before her show at the Scala on Wednesday (June 18), Margo Price shared insights about her upcoming album, Hard Headed Woman, which is set for release on August 29 via Loma Vista Recordings. Her new collaboration with Tyler Childers called “Love Me Like You Used To,” caught the…

Margo Price Praises Tyler Childers Ahead Of Their New Collaboration, “Love Me Like You Used To”

During an exclusive listening party in London before her show at the Scala on Wednesday (June 18), Margo Price shared insights about her upcoming album, Hard Headed Woman, which is set for release on August 29 via Loma Vista Recordings. Her new collaboration with Tyler Childers called “Love Me Like You Used To,” caught the…

Lukas Nelson Aims To “Connect” With Fans “Who Will Follow Me Until I’m 90” With New Album, ‘American Romance’

Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson and leader of Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, is set to release his debut solo album, American Romance, on Friday (June 20). The 36-year-old Grammy-winning musician is aiming to create a significant musical legacy of his own by staying true to his country-western, folk, and Americana roots.…

Lukas Nelson Aims To “Connect” With Fans “Who Will Follow Me Until I’m 90” With New Album, ‘American Romance’

Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson and leader of Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, is set to release his debut solo album, American Romance, on Friday (June 20). The 36-year-old Grammy-winning musician is aiming to create a significant musical legacy of his own by staying true to his country-western, folk, and Americana roots.…

“Backup Plan” Producer Austin Shawn Reflects On Creating Bailey Zimmerman’s Hit Collaboration With Luke Combs

In a new interview with Billboard, producer Austin Shawn discusses the hit song "Backup Plan" by Bailey Zimmerman, and shares insight into the country star’s forthcoming album. Shawn says that the decision to feature Luke Combs was spontaneous. “When I finished the first rough mix on it, Bailey was like, ‘Should I text it to…

“Backup Plan” Producer Austin Shawn Reflects On Creating Bailey Zimmerman’s Hit Collaboration With Luke Combs

In a new interview with Billboard, producer Austin Shawn discusses the hit song “Backup Plan” by Bailey Zimmerman, and shares insight into the country star’s forthcoming album. Shawn says that the decision to feature Luke Combs was spontaneous. “When I finished the first rough mix on it, Bailey was like, ‘Should I text it to…

The Red Clay Strays Add Extra Dates To Their Sold-Out North American Tour

On Monday (June 16), the Red Clay Strays announced additional dates on their 2025 Get Right Tour across North America. The new shows are in Cincinnati, Ohio; Pikeville, Kentucky;  Macon, Georgia; and Huntsville, Alabama, and are set to take place in September and October. The ACM Award-winners will offer a fan pre-sale beginning on Wednesday…

The Red Clay Strays Add Extra Dates To Their Sold-Out North American Tour

On Monday (June 16), the Red Clay Strays announced additional dates on their 2025 Get Right Tour across North America. The new shows are in Cincinnati, Ohio; Pikeville, Kentucky;  Macon, Georgia; and Huntsville, Alabama, and are set to take place in September and October. The ACM Award-winners will offer a fan pre-sale beginning on Wednesday…