Jordan Davis Celebrates No. 1 Milestone, Previews New Album in Nashville

Every once in a while, you’re reminded of what makes Nashville so special: the sense of community, the perseverance, and the unexpected moments that bring songs to life. That was the case at Jordan Davis’ No. 1 party celebrating his eighth chart-topper, “I Ain’t Sayin’.”

The song marked several firsts: it was Davis’ first outside cut released as a single, and the first No. 1 for two of its writers, Steve Moakler and Emily Reid, who co-wrote it with Travis Wood and Mark Holman, despite being longtime members of the Nashville songwriting community.

A No. 1 song can be life-changing for a writer, and it was special to witness their hard work finally pay off.

According to the writers, the track came together quickly. It began during a previous session and was finished on a writing retreat in Big Sky, Montana. 

Davis was at the writing retreat but didn’t hop in on this session, leaving the writers to work their magic in a close by room. After hearing their rough-cut demo after the song was completed, Davis knew it was something he had to record. 

Not long after, he laid his vocals down, the song was released, and began its climb up the charts, ultimately serving as the first glimpse of Davis’ next album.

Looking back on how it all came together, Davis said, “To me, that’s the coolest thing about being in town and being a songwriter is you never know where it’s going to come from. I am fans of all these guys…I’ve been a Moakler fan for a real long time. I think all five of us…we’re blessed to get to do this and it’s just special how it all comes together…It just kind of goes to show you how crazy Nashville can be, but perseverance, and I definitely think everybody on this couch has learned that lesson.”  

Following the No. 1 celebration, Jordan Davis invited friends, collaborators, and industry members to an album release party for his upcoming project, Learn the Hard Way, where he gave a live preview of the new music and its collaborations.

Treating guests to a seafood boil, a nod to his home state of Louisiana, Davis also performed several songs from the upcoming collection, including “Louisiana Stick” with Marcus King, and Mess With Missing You” with his longtime friend Carly Pearce. The father of four also performed the title track, the recently released “Turn This Truck Around,” and his chart-climbing single, “Bar None.” 

Next, Davis will appear on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! August 14 to perform “Bar None,” followed by an August 21 performance on TODAY to celebrate his new album release and preview his fall headlining tour, Ain’t Enough Road. 

The tour kicks off September 11 in Greater Palm Springs, CA, with stops at venues like Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre (Sept. 18) and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall (Oct. 2). The trek features special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Vincent Mason and will wrap up on October 25 in Estero, Florida.