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| NASHVILLE, TN (Feb. 16, 2026) – Texas-born, Memphis-raised country newcomer Dusty Black will release his self-titled EP, Dusty Black, on Feb. 27, with pre-save / pre-add available immediately. Produced by Mickey Jack Cones (Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols), the six-track project is Dusty’s first EP release since signing with QHMG / Stone Country Records. It introduces Dusty’s soulful brand of contemporary country—from hard-edged, rural rock anthems to tender, tuneful songs about romantic moments and family memories. PRE-SAVE / PRE-ADD the Dusty Black EP HERE. Dusty’s EP heralds the next chapter in a deep-rooted family legacy that began with his grandfather, Floyd Black “Junior,” who played banjo and guitar in Johnny Cash’s band. Dusty’s musical sensibilities were also shaped by the country ballads of his father, Allen Black, whose passing inspired Dusty to step back from a successful business career and focus on music full time. “This EP is the end result of a lot of soul-searching about who I am and who I want to be,” says Dusty. “That’s why my name is in the title, but whoever you are, I hope you’ll love my songs because they tell your own story too.” The EP’s focus track is “Don’t That Sound Like Her,” a brotherly warning to a heartbreaker’s new man from the guy who’s already seen this story play out once before. The sweet romance of the track’s opening verses explodes into the pain of the full-throttle chorus, revealing the hell and the hurt that this woman’s taillights have left behind. Another unreleased highlight, “In That Case,” is a rockin’ good time about a guy making the best of a bad situation. His girl may have split, but she can’t kill his buzz if he heads to the fridge and pops open one of the 24 cold beers in that case. The EP also features “Curveball,” a heartfelt tribute to a man who coaches his son in life, not just baseball, and “Goodbye Drives Me Crazy,” a difficult farewell dedicated to anybody whose job requires time on the road, away from loved ones. “Dust Off of Me” is an instantly relatable song about falling in love again after a long-ago heartbreak, while the EP’s closer, “I Don’t Wanna Be Right” is a defiant backwoods anthem celebrating all that makes country life unique—from putting on camo to hanging up a buck rack. Signing with Stone Country Records in 2024, Dusty’s growing music catalog has earned more than 17 million streams as he continues to inspire others with his story of love, loss, legacy, and the courage to follow one’s heart. Dusty Black EP Official Track Listing 1. “Don’t That Sound Like Her”(Houston Phillips, Kyle Schlienger, Kyler Weston) 2. “Goodbye Drives Me Crazy”(Josh Mirenda, Gary Garris, Houston Phillips) 3. “Curveball”(Jordan Walker, Chris DuBois, Lynn Hutton) 4. “Dust Off of Me”(Connie Harrington, Houston Phillips, Heath Sanders, Josh Dunne) 5. “In That Case”(Heath Sanders, Chris Stevens, Jordan Walker) 6. “I Don’t Wanna Be Right”(Nate Kenyon, Matt Gorman, Cooper Van Bascom) All tracks produced and mixed by Mickey Jack Cones ABOUT DUSTY BLACK Stone Country Records’ Dusty Black emerges on Nashville’s vibrant music scene as an artist whose soulful, country melodies reflect a deep-rooted family legacy. Born in Texas and raised in Memphis, Dusty’s musical journey was influenced by his grandfather, Floyd Black “Junior,” who played banjo and guitar in Johnny Cash’s band, as well as by his father, Allen Black, whose country ballads instilled in Dusty a profound connection to the genre. Music always called to Dusty—a call he answered with unwavering passion after realizing life’s fleeting nature when his father passed away. Dusty’s transition from the business world to the music stage has been marked by impressive achievements, including more than 17 million streams, and opening for artists as diverse as Nelly, Gary LeVox (of Rascal Flatts), Stoney LaRue and Lauren Alaina. Dusty and his music have been featured in or on American Country Network, The Boot, CMT Music, CountryLine, Heartland Network, Holler, People, MusicRow, Whiskey Riff and more. Joining veteran label head Benny Brown’s Stone Country Records was not just a career milestone but the fulfillment of a dream Dusty shared with his late father. Dusty channels his experiences and his heritage into songs that resonate with authenticity and heart, adding a unique voice to the country music landscape while inspiring others that it’s never too late to chase those childhood dreams. Dusty’s self-titled EP will be released Feb. 27 and is available now for pre-save / pre-add. Follow Dusty Black on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. ABOUT QUARTZ HILL MUSIC GROUP (QHMG) The Quartz Hill Music Group footprint includes BSB Management as well as Quartz Hill Records and Stone Country Records, both full-service country music labels. Quartz Hill Records, founded at the height of the pandemic in 2020, boasts an active roster comprised of chart-topping, multi-Platinum neo-traditionalist Joe Nichols, rising, girl-next-door Lakelin Lemmings, soulful country pop duo 2 Lane Summer and viral, genre-blending singer-songwriter Matt Cooper. Stone Country Records, founded in 2021, possesses an active roster that includes celebrated country artist Annie Bosko, triple-threat singer, songwriter and guitarist Ben Gallaher, modern country traditionalist Spencer Hatcher and soulful country newcomer Dusty Black. The BSB Management artist roster is home to all the above. |
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