Montevallo

Editors’ Notes We loved Sam Hunt's music before we even knew his name—prior to releasing a debut album, the versatile singer/songwriter penned titanic hits for Kenny Chesney ("Come Over"), Billy Currington ("We Are Tonight”), and Keith Urban ("Cop Car"). On Hunt's first full-length, he embraces Nashville’s exploratory contemporary spirit—effortlessly mixing heartfelt country lyrics, chart-ascending pop melodies, and streamlined R&B production. The album’s smash single “Leave the Night On” balances all three in a wildly catchy package. When Hunt tips the scales toward one element or another—like the half-spoken, Drake-inspired R&B of “Break Up in a Small Town” or the hard-partying country-pop of “Raised on It”—his incredible hooks make Montevallo irresistible.