Ashley Gorley’s small-town Kentucky twang sounds right at home under the bright lights of Nashville. His Jon Pardi co-write, “Dirt on My Boots,” about a country boy shifting seamlessly between farm work and a night at the club, best sums up the vibe: a touch of backwoods, a dash of big city. The rootsy bent and country-pop precision make his songs—cut by acts like Kelsea Ballerini and Lee Brice—beloved by traditionalists and Top 40 fans alike.