“I’m never gonna run from who I am,” says Miller. “I’m country as cornbread.

But I’m always trying new things and exploring the boundaries of what

Country music means to me.”- Alex Miller

February 13, 2026 – Alex Miller continues to expand upon his traditional Country roots with his forthcoming album, MORE COUNTRY THAN YOU. Scheduled for April 10 release, it is available for pre-save now.   The 10-song collection is pure Alex Miller: honest, hardworking and emotionally available. The disc opens with Miller’s interpretation of “Too Much Fun,” a 1995 Top 5 hit by the late Daryle Singletary. Alex brushes the cobwebs off this blow-your-doors-off tale of youthful exuberance and camaraderie that premiered earlier this week on popular podcaster Dillon Weldon’s socials. Rising star Emily Ann Roberts and Alex embrace a classic Country male/female back and forth on the title song (“More Country Than You”) – and compete in a boot-scootin’ race for the “countriest of all” crown. “As Far As His Mem’ry Lets Her Go” is a decades-old, never-before-recorded gem of a tear-jerker about how pain from the past can limit hope for new love. “Just A Mom” is a mid-tempo piano-forward tribute to women who rock the cradle and rule the world dedicated to Alex’s mom. “The Byrd” (featuring Alex and his buddy, the legendary Tracy Byrd), is an epic fast-moving track that brings back the energy of the great “Moe & Joe” duets of the past while firmly planted in today’s soundscape. “Why Does My Heart Ache” is a showstopper of a rolling ballad that asks, If time heals, tears dry, why does my heart ache? “Money Well Wasted” ups the tempo with a humorous, steel-heavy take on one man’s version of retail therapy. “Secondhand Smoke,” Alex’s current radio single, is a twangy tale of heartbreak on the horizon that keeps his classic Country flame burning. “Memories And Gin” sparks with tasty guitar licks, a lilting fiddle and a prominent steel, cementing Miller’s love of twang. The album closes with “The Ones That Take Me Home,” Alex’s “love letter” to Country music – and a reminder to hold your memories of home close.   TRACK LIST1. Too Much Fun (Jeff Knight, Curtis Wright)2. More Country Than You (Alex Miller, Emily Ann Roberts, Bill Whyte)3. As Far As His Mem’ry Lets Her Go (Doodle Owens, Jerry Salley)4. Just A Mom (Wood Newton, Steve Williams)5. The Byrd (Alex Miller, Jerry Salley)6. Why Does My Heart Ache (Alex Miller, Jerry Salley)7. Money Well Wasted (Robert Arthur, Alex Miller, Conner Sweet)8. Secondhand Smoke (Alan Jackson, Jim McBride)9. Memories And Gin (Alex Miller, Bill Whyte)10. The Ones That Take Me Home (Mark BonDurant, Alex Miller, JerrySalley)

MORE COUNTRY THAN YOU was produced by industry veteran Jerry Salley for Billy Jam Records and was recorded in Ashland City, TN. It features some of Music City’s top players, including Steve Brewster – Drums, Kevin Grantt – Bass, James Mitchell – Electric Guitar, Jason Roller – Acoustic Guitar, Jenee Fleenor and Jason Roller – Fiddle, Mike Johnson and Eddie Dunlap – Steel Guitar, plus Gary Primm and Gordon Mote – Keyboards. Jerry Salley sang harmony and background vocals.  Miller will be touring in support of the new album. Select dates include: Feb 12 – Lexington, KY – Opera House (open for Shenandoah)Mar 7- Shelby, NC – Blue Jacket JamMar 18-20 – COUNTRY RADIO SEMINARMar 28 – Lancaster, KY – Lockridge ParkApril 18 – Plano, TX -Music & Arts Festival (Haggard Park)April 25 – Tallahassee, FL – Word of South FestivalMay 2 – Lancaster, KY – Grand TheatreMay 7 – Denton, NC – Denton Farm FestMay 9 – Nevada, Iowa – Pizza Pie Looza (opening for Chris Cagle)May 29 – Manchester, KY – Clay County Days FestivalMay 30 – Pennsboro, WV – Boston’s Farm Fans can hear Alex discuss the new album and more during an in-depth interview on Dillon Weldon’s Drifting Cowboy Podcast. Keep up with Alex via Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

ABOUT ALEX MILLER 

This 22-year-old 6’ 6” entertainer from rural Lancaster, Kentucky is a natural fan favorite whose American Idol Season 19 run brought him fame and changed his life in 2021. Released in 2022, Alex’s well-received debut album, MILLER TIME (produced by Jerry Salley for Billy Jam Records), generated three high-impact singles: “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya,” “Through With You,” and “I’m Over You, So Get Over Me.” His second release for the label, COUNTRY (2023), brought more hits: “When God Made The South,” “Girl, I Know A Guy,” and the smash single, “Puttin’ Up Hay,” which spent three weeks at #1 on the CDX True Indie Chart and graced the Top 50 on the Mediabase Activator Chart. When Alex hits the stage he owns the spotlight – and the hearts of those in the crowd. He can be a wild man onstage with his high-energy performances – ala early Garth Brooks – or he can bring nuance and deep emotion to a tender ballad. He’s toured the State and County Fair circuit heavily (KY, MO, NY, WA, WI, IL, IN, OK, WV), and opened for Brooks & Dunn, Hank, Jr, Josh Turner, Lee Brice, Jamey Johnson, Luke Bryan, Chris Janson, Ian Munsick, Justin Moore, Alabama, Trace Adkins, Shenandoah, Dillon Carmichael, HunterGirl, Emily Ann Roberts, Neal McCoy, Tracy Byrd and others. Alex has also made sure to carve out time for his songwriting, and he has collaborated with hitmakers Kent Blazy, Jamey Johnson, Larry Cordle, Belle Frantz, Byron Hill, Carl Jackson, Kirsti Manna, John Meador, Mo Pitney, Wood Newton, Emily Ann Roberts, Jerry Salley, Josh Shilling, and Bill Whyte. Closing out a spectacular 2023, Alex received the American FFA Degree for Excellence, the organization’s highest accolade. Miller kicked off 2024 with the April release of a well-crafted five-song EP, MY DADDY’S DAD (Billy Jam Records), which generated several hits. Country radio embraced the project’s title track, as well as the up-tempo follow up “She Makes Dirt Look Good.” Alex moved to Nashville in May 2024 and made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry the following month. In early 2025, Miller released “The Byrd,” featuring Country icon Tracy Byrd. The single spent two weeks at #1 on the CDX True Indie Chart and hit the Top 50 on the Mediabase Activator Chart. The track’s companion music video premiered in May on the CMT Music Channel. In July, Miller was chosen as a brand ambassador with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Kentucky Proud program. His current single, “Secondhand Smoke,” was released to Country radio last Fall.

ABOUT BILLY JAM RECORDS

Billy Jam Records is a boutique Americana and Country label and home to Alex Miller, fan favorite from American Idol. Founded in 2018 by Jerry Salley, Ed Leonard, and Dottie Leonard Miller, Billy Jam is distributed to retail by the Orchard (Sony) and New Day Distribution.

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