Platinum Country artist Tyler Braden releases his new song “Horseshoes & Hand Grenades” today, delivering a reflective, emotionally charged track that explores the fragile space between hope, heartbreak, and moving on – listen here.
Written by Braden, Chris Loocke (Jake Owen, Brantley Gilbert, Brian Kelley), and Jack Hummel (Vincent Mason, Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent), and produced by Sam Martinez (Shaboozey, Carrie Underwood, Graham Barham), the song captures the lingering belief that something “almost” worked, only to ultimately accept that close doesn’t always mean enough. Built on Braden’s signature blend of raw storytelling and high-impact Country edge, the track continues his momentum following recent release “My Americana.”
“We’ve been working the sound in a direction that I’ve wanted to go for a long time and that truly started with the ‘b-stage’ tracks from my album devil and a prayer,” says Braden. “Every time we’ve been in the writers’ room or the studio, we’ve headed this direction and a lot of that has culminated in this song. I’m stoked for you to hear this one.”
The official music video for “Horseshoes & Hand Grenades” premieres later today, directed by Marisa Taylor and starring actors Austin North (Outer Banks) and Cali Fuller, bringing the song’s emotional tension to life on screen in a visually driven companion piece.
The new release follows a standout stretch for Braden, including his recent viral crossover moment with the Savannah Bananas and The Firefighters at the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium, where he performed “MORE THAN A PRAYER” in front of more than 85,000 fans. The performance, streamed across ESPN app, YouTube, and Disney+, introduced Braden to a massive global audience and further cemented a milestone year. Watch the clip here.
Braden debuted “Horseshoes & Hand Grenades” during CMA Fest at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour before performing it live at both the Chevy Riverfront Stage and Spotify House at Ole Red. Early coverage from outlets including Holler and Country Now highlighted the song’s emotional resonance and strong crowd response throughout the festival.
Internationally, Braden continues to expand his global touring footprint. His Australian Wild At Heart Tour headline run launches September 30 and continues into October, with overwhelming demand prompting a second Brisbane show after the initial date sold out.
Looking ahead, Braden will bring his The Days of Gold Tour to the UK and Europe in February 2027 for his first-ever 12-date headline run in these countries, marking a major milestone in his rapidly expanding international career. Check out the dates below, and his full tour schedule here.
UK/EU Tour Dates:
3rd February 2027 – Limelight – Belfast, Northern Ireland
4th February 2027 – The Academy – Dublin, Ireland
6th February 2027 – New Century Hall – Manchester, England
7th February 2027 – SWG3 Galvanizers – Glasgow, Scotland
9th February 2027 – O2 Academy 2 – Birmingham, England
10th February 2027 – Cambridge Junction – Cambridge, England
11th February 2027 – Koko – London, England
13th February 2027 – Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld – Cologne, Germany
14th February 2027 – KENT Club – Hamburg, Germany
16th February 2027 – Hansa 39 – Munich, Germany
18th February 2027 – Albisgütli Country Music Festival – Zurich, Switzerland
20th February 2027 – Melkweg Max – Amsterdam, Netherlands
With more than one billion global streams and a growing catalog of fan-favourite releases, Tyler Braden continues to establish himself as one of Country music’s most compelling and fast-rising live performers.
