Ryan Hurd burst onto the Nashville scene in the 2010s writing huge hits for heavyweights like Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton. His breakthrough as a singer came with 2018’s “To a T,” and his mix of  wry, emotionally unguarded lyrics, spare, tech-savvy production, and R&B influences arrived tailor-made for taking country someplace new. Ultimately, he’s all about emotion. His soulful tones are seamlessly intertwined with those of his wife, Maren Morris, on their smash duet, “Chasing After You.” And if he poured any more feeling into heartworn ballads like “What Are You Drinking,” the guy might not have any left.