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South Dakota-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tyler Halverson has released his new single “Like The Rodeo” via CMDSHFT. The song features fellow songwriter Wade Forster, whose roots in the rodeo world mirror Halverson’s own. Grounded in lived experience, the track captures the tension of loving someone who runs just as hard as you do, set against a backdrop of miles, motion, and the pull of the road. The new track comes ahead of Halverson’s debut album In Defense of Drinking out February 13th.
Built on steady acoustics, steel guitar, and Halverson’s rough-hewn vocal delivery, “Like The Rodeo” tells the story of two lives constantly in motion. One chasing stages and showtimes, the other chasing white lines and barrel turns. The song wrestles with whether love can survive when neither person is willing to slow down, asking the question at its core: Are we ever gonna catch up?
Talking about the new single Halverson said: “You don’t make any money sitting still, whether you rope, ride, or sing. This song is about chasing somebody who’s chasing something themselves. A world Wade and I both know well.”
On the new track and working with Halverson, Forster said: “Tyler Halverson and I come from similar backgrounds. We know the road and world of rodeo and for us to do a song together is pretty cool.”
Alongside the release of “Like The Rodeo,” Halverson is also revealing his new album artwork for “In Defense of Drinking” for the first time, giving fans and listeners an early visual glimpse into the next chapter of his music. The artwork reflects the same restless spirit and lived-in honesty found throughout the song, pairing classic outlaw imagery with a modern sensibility.
Throughout 2025, Halverson steadily built momentum with a series of releases that further cemented his place in the modern outlaw country landscape. Songs including “More Hearts Than Horses,” “Beer Garden Baby” featuring Parker McCollum, and “Mac Miller” showcased his ability to balance raw storytelling with wide-reaching appeal.
The single & album artwork have arrived as Halverson prepares to hit the road for an extensive 2026 tour hitting the road with Parker McCollum as well as a mix of festival appearances, major arenas, and select headline dates. As part of the run, Halverson will make a special stop in Queens, NY on February 26 at Gottscheer Hall, bringing his high-energy live show to New York City amid a packed stretch of performances.
Known for his evocative songwriting and bold modernization of the outlaw outlook, Halverson continues to carve out a lane that bridges classic country storytelling with a modern edge. Raised in Canton, South Dakota, he grew up balancing ranch work with a wide-ranging musical diet that included Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks alongside Mac Miller and Drake. That blend continues to shape his sound, grounding it in tradition while keeping it firmly contemporary.
Following recent recognition from Rolling Stone, including a featured Writer’s Room Session spotlighting the next generation of outlaw country artists, Halverson’s momentum continues to build as he introduces the next chapter of his music with “Like The Rodeo.”
2026 TOUR DATES
Jan 5 Mon – Steamboat Springs, CO – The Musicfest Steamboat 2026
Feb 5 Thu – University, MS – Pavilion at Ole Miss*
Feb 6 Fri – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena*
Feb 7 Sat – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center*
Feb 12 Thu – Winston Salem, NC – Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum*
Feb 13 Fri – Auburn University, AL – Auburn Arena*
Feb 14 Sat – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
Feb 26 Fri – Ridgewood, NY – Gottscheer Hall
*with Parker McCollum