FUELS THE FIRE WITH NEW SINGLE

“I’LL BRING THE MATCHES“

Lighthearted Tale Of Romantic Arson

Due July 10, 2026

LISTEN NASHVILLE, Tenn. – From the heart of the Lone Star State, independent country recording artist Hayden Haddock has announced the upcoming release of his latest studio recording, “I’ll Bring The Matches,”* due Friday, July 10, 2026. Penned by Jacob Boyd and Dan Hutson and tracked at the historic Rosewood Studios in Tyler, Texas under the direction of producer Drew Hall, the song captures the essence of legendary juke joint and barroom saloon tunes that define the Texas music scene. The honky-tonk swagger song ignites with a rockabilly guitar riff that builds the foundation for the classic country instrumental bed, while flirtatious fiddle dances through the arrangement to illuminate the infectious energy. The tune spotlights Haddock’s signature vocals, delivering a masterclass in modern country music doused in tradition. Channeling elements from a number of country hits, like the mischievous storyline of “Goodbye Earl” (The Chicks) and the flirtatious insinuation of “We’ll Burn That Bridge” (Brooks & Dunn), the feel-good up-tempo vibe flips the switch on traditional melancholic country songs. With full intent to be her “last kiss,” Haddock’s cry-on-my shoulder narrative strikes a match to turn a farewell breakup song into a cheeky tale of a romance lit by intentional arson — ultimately leaving an unfavorable relationship in a cloud of dust. “The song is from the perspective of a guy with hopeful intentions,” Haddock says. “His angle is to coax her to leave ‘Mr. Wrong’ so that she can devote her heart to ‘Mr. Right;’ which in this case is me, as the narrator… and my every intention is to pour fuel on the fire to encourage the breakup so that we can light our fire together. It’s a feel-good breakup anthem that trades tears for a matchstick.” Haddock’s unwavering dedication has become a driving force behind his ascending career, carrying forward the momentum established by his recent singles, including his March release, “Heaven On Horseback.” Boasting more than seven million cumulative streams to date, Hayden’s recordings have been spotlighted on a variety of playlists, including Spotify’s “Texas Music Now” and “Texas Music Rewind,” Apple Music’s “Don’t Mess With Texas” and Amazon Music’s “Texas Forever.” Track InfoRun Time 3:40 Written by Jacob Boyd/ Dan HutsonProduced by Drew Hall (Rosewood Studios, Tyler, TX)Label: Good Company EntertainmentDistribution: CmdShft

ABOUT Red Dirt singer-songwriter Hayden Haddock is on the fast track to becoming a household name in country music. The Texas A&M graduate’s music career took off in 2018 when a video shot in his college dorm surfaced online. The construction science major was quick to establish a loyal following, garnering more than 1.4 million YouTube views and 90K fans across digital platforms. Over the course of seven short years, the hardworking road warrior has become an active member of the songwriting community, writing with countless hit songwriters (Trent Willmon, Tommy Karlas, John Pierce and Jim Collins among others.) He performs nearly 100 dates a year across the U.S., taking the stage as a support act for Randall King, Steve Wariner, Kevin Fowler, Casey Donahew, Roger Creager, Jon Wolfe and more. Hayden has enjoyed feature spotlights in Billboard, Taste of Country, The Boot, Country Now, Country Rebel and Texas Lifestyle Magazine, notably and made a number of television appearances. In 2021, he was named “New Male Vocalist of the Year” by the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards (T3R.) The 27-year-old expectant father has celebrated six tracks on the Texas radio charts with three reaching the Top 10. He earned his first No. 1 on the Texas Country Music Chart in 2025 with the single “Front Porch In The Rain.”