NEW SINGLE, “SCARES ME MORE”
New Single and Music Video Arrive Today
Legendary Country Group Set to Headline Historic Ryman Auditorium Next Week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 23, 2026) — GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling country group and 8 Track Entertainment recording artist Shenandoah joins forces with rising country powerhouse Alexandra Kay for “Scares Me More,” a new single and music video out today. The collaboration showcases Kay’s distinctive vocals alongside Shenandoah’s unmistakable harmonies, bringing a fresh dimension to a new recording from one of country music’s most enduring acts.
Kay has built a devoted following through her powerful vocals, heartfelt songwriting and an unmistakable connection with audiences. Her collaboration with Shenandoah brings together generations of country music fans in a partnership rooted in the emotional honesty that has defined the genre for decades.
“I was so happy when AK agreed to do this song with us,” says Shenandoah frontman Marty Raybon. “She is one of the best new vocalists in Country Music. If you’re a Shenandoah fan, this song will not disappoint.”
“I’ve loved Shenandoah for so long, they’re one of those bands whose songs were just always part of my world,” explains Kay. “So getting to actually sing on this record with them is a pinch-me thing. Marty’s become a real friend to me, which makes it even more special. Getting to stand next to someone whose voice I’ve admired for years and harmonize with him, I’m just so grateful for this one. It’s going to mean a lot to me forever.”
The new music arrives during a milestone period for Shenandoah. On October 28, the group will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special headlining performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium — a career first for the band. Shenandoah is also slated to join Luke Combs on his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour in 2027, bringing its signature sound to audiences alongside one of country music’s biggest contemporary stars.
“Scares Me More” will be included on Shenandoah’s forthcoming country album. Details on the project will be released in the coming weeks.
LISTEN & WATCH:
- Listen HERE: “Scares Me More” featuring Alexandra Kay
- Watch HERE: Official “Scares Me More” music video
About Shenandoah
With a legacy spanning decades, Shenandoah remains one of country music’s most enduring and influential bands. Known for their rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling, the GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning group has delivered timeless hits like “Two Dozen Roses,” “The Church on Cumberland Road,” “Next to You, Next to Me,” “Sunday in the South,” “I Want to Be Loved Like That,” and “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart.” A multi-platinum-selling powerhouse with over a billion career streams, Shenandoah’s music continues to resonate across generations. The band’s recent collaborations have reignited fan excitement — “Two Dozen Roses” featuring Luke Combs and “Sunday in the South” featuring Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan both soared to #1 on the iTunes All-Genre Chart, proving the band’s influence is as strong as ever.
For more information, visit shenandoahband.com.
About Alexandra Kay
With over 9 MILLION social media followers, Alexandra Kay holds the rare and extraordinary ability to genuinely connect with audiences by just being her authentic true self via heartfelt melodies, her “refreshing brand of storytelling…custom-made for the country music genre” (People), and her “angelic, yet soaring vocals” (American Songwriter). Cementing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry, the bright and tenacious rising star that Billboard acclaimed as “an adept, propitious singer-songwriter,” dropped her debut album – All I’ve Ever Known – in 2023. The project reached #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts globally and earned her a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Current Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, independently. Now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville Alexandra was named to the Opry Nextstage Class of 2026, Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” list and CMT’s “Next Women of Country: Class of 2025.” In addition to headlining her own tours, Alexandra has been on the road with Jelly Roll, Brad Paisley and Jon Pardi and she opened for Garth Brooks in the UK. She recently celebrated the one year anniversary of the opening of her coffee shop, The Coffee Girl, in her hometown of Waterloo, IL. Alexandra’s sophomore album, Second Wind features the single “Straight For The Heart,” which has been lighting up her live show. The electrifying anthem impacted country radio among the most added, joining the company of Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood in the Top 5 for most first-week stations by a debut solo female artist.
For more information, visit alexandrakayofficial.com.
