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“HOW DO COWBOYS SAY GOODBYE?”

“’Houston’ is a brand new song from Irish-born, London-based Country singer Janet Devlin. And if you listen past the stomping good time, honky tonk grit that defines the track, you’ll find that Devlin arrives upon something deeper: A reclamation of solitude as liberation.” – KCRW

“Devlin has crafted a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh.” –Maverick Magazine

“Giddy Up! Janet Devlin reborn as country contender” – Garry Bushell, Express

“Devlin’s lyrics are clever and relatable” – The Upcoming

“Enchanting vocals” – Sunday Mirror

NOVEMBER 10, 2026 [New York, NY] — Janet Devlin has shared the brand new video for her latest introspective Country ballad “How Do Cowboys Say Goodbye?“.

The thought-provoking video sees Janet move between different personas, each representing a distinct stage of a breakup, from sadness and acceptance to anger and, ultimately, moving on. The video captures striking shots of flowers burning, as though the romance has long since turned to ashes, whilst peppered with clever equestrian references that nod to the imagery in Janet’s lyrics. Set entirely within a single room, the video creates an intimate space to experience the full spectrum of Janet’s emotions alongside her. Each shift in character and mood draws us deeper into the story, allowing viewers to connect with her heartbreak and find a more personal understanding of the lyrics.

“How Do Cowboys Say Goodbye” is a cinematic track with a dark Western feel that finds Janet looking back at a relationship she already knew was coming to an end, and asking herself the deceptively simple question: how do you actually leave?

Written on the precipice of a breakup, “How Do Cowboys Say Goodbye” is steeped in a low, moody guitar, establishing the track’s tone from the very beginning. Recorded with a band in Nashville, the production combines country textures with a rich vocal arrangement that builds towards one of Janet’s favorite moments, a soaring, TOTO-esque harmony stack in the second pre-chorus.

“I was doing that kind of reflection you do when someone’s asleep, because you’re scared they’ll see it written all over your face,” Janet explains. “It was about coming to the realisation that just because you’re sober from substances doesn’t mean you’re sober in love.”

The song’s lyrics reward a closer listen – beneath its playful language are subtle metaphors for betrayal and blame. Janet uses the image of a “stud” (a stallion) to quietly allude to infidelity, while rejecting the idea that it should be her responsibility to “tame” him, “break him in,” or saddle him up. The track perfectly balances heartbreak with wit, vulnerability with self-possession, and the dust of a relationship ending with the possibility of riding off into something new.

Janet brought the song’s dark Western world to the stage at Púca Festival in Trim, Ireland, on October 31st, and will soon be a special guest at the Student Radio Awards at the Indigo2 in what is expected to be her final live appearance of 2026, after a packed summer performing at Belladrum, Country Calling, In It Together Festival, Rock & Ribs among others.

About Janet Devlin:
Born and raised in Gortin, County Tyrone, Janet’s musical journey took off after she secured fifth place on The X Factor in 2011. Earning widespread acclaim, her debut album, Running With Scissors, reached #1 on the Indie Breakers Chart and entered the Top 50 of the Official UK Charts. Enchanting fans worldwide, her cover of The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love” has garnered nearly 23 million plays on Spotify alone.

Janet’s second album, Confessional, was a brave, ambitious project released alongside her autobiography, My Confessional. The release culminated in a headline UK tour in 2022, and the album hit the Billboard Top 100 in America. In 2023, amidst the whirlwind of touring alongside Russell Crowe and his band across Australia and Europe, Janet travelled to Blackbird Studio in Nashville to begin Emotional Rodeo released later that year, followed by a deluxe version of the album entitled Not My First Emotional Rodeo. Her new album is now in the works!

Devlin’s releases have seen strong radio support from Capital & Heart, Absolute Country and BBC Radio 2, with press accolades from the likes of Daily Express, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, The Sun, OK!, Metal Magazine, Record Collector, The Irish Post, The Irish News, Wonderland, CelebMix, ATC, VIP Magazine, RTE1, Sunday Brunch, Record of the Day and The Late Late Show Country Music Special (the world’s longest-running live chat show).

How Do Cowboys Say Goodbye? Janet Devlin Do I even love you Or are you just the closest thing to Whiskey I can get And I quit smoke and cigarettes But you taste like more And all my regrets lingers on my breath I don’t wanna be the one to tame you saddle up a stud Or be the one you gotta put the blame to Daisy cutting in the dust I know I don’t know much but I know how to ask for favours And how to hitch a trailer Agree the shepherd and the sailor What a red sky means at night Your first love makes a good cry And last place for the good guy And if ya don’t know, then ask why How do cowboys say goodbye Bye Did I ever love you Are you just a neon tattoo That’ll cost me to forget And I don’t have the time for breaking Not worth the tears it’s taking Your loves gone put me in debt I don’t wanna be the one to tame you saddle up a stud Or be the one you gotta put the blame to Daisy cutting in the dust I know how to ask for favours And how to hitch a trailer Agree the shepherd and the sailor What a red sky means at night Your first love makes a good cry last place for the good guy And if ya don’t know, then ask why How do cowboys say goodbye How do cowboys say bye How do cowboys say goodbye How do cowboys say bye

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