{"id":2478037,"date":"2026-06-27T07:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2478037"},"modified":"2026-06-27T07:02:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:02:19","slug":"little-big-town-team-up-with-ashley-monroe-on-soulful-new-single-sucker-for-a-sad-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/little-big-town-team-up-with-ashley-monroe-on-soulful-new-single-sucker-for-a-sad-song\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Big Town Team Up With Ashley Monroe On Soulful New Single \u2018Sucker For A Sad Song\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Country music favourites <strong>Little Big Town<\/strong> have unveiled their latest single, <strong>Sucker For A Sad Song<\/strong>, a heartfelt collaboration with acclaimed singer-songwriter <strong>Ashley Monroe<\/strong>, offering another enticing preview of their forthcoming album <strong>It\u2019s A Dying Art<\/strong>, due for release on 28th August.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/52268852323\/\" title=\"Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>Serving as the album\u2019s opening track, <strong>Sucker For A Sad Song<\/strong>\u00a0showcases everything that has made <strong>Little Big Town<\/strong> one of country music\u2019s most enduring vocal groups. Their trademark four-part harmonies intertwine effortlessly with Monroe\u2019s unmistakable voice, creating a warm, understated performance that blends classic country storytelling with a relaxed, soulful groove.<\/p>\n<p>Written by <strong>Karen Fairchild<\/strong> alongside <strong>Ashley Monroe<\/strong> and <strong>Shelby Lynne<\/strong>, the track explores the irresistible pull of melancholy through clever lyricism and understated swagger. Rather than wallowing in heartbreak, it embraces the bittersweet comfort that only a truly great sad song can provide, delivering a timeless slice of country songwriting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/52267870802\/\" title=\"Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52267870802_4b1068f0da_o.jpg\" alt=\"Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>The accompanying music video, directed by <strong>Becky Fluke<\/strong>, complements the song\u2019s intimate atmosphere, placing the focus squarely on the chemistry between the performers and the emotion at the heart of the composition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Little Big Town, Ashley Monroe - Sucker For A Sad Song [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_qd98bIlHoo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The single is the latest taste of <strong>It\u2019s A Dying Art<\/strong>, <strong>Little Big Town\u2019s<\/strong> highly anticipated new studio album. Co-produced by <strong>Karen Fairchild<\/strong> alongside two-time <strong>GRAMMY\u00ae<\/strong> Award-winning producer \u00ae, the record promises to celebrate authentic musicianship and the imperfections that make great records feel genuinely human. Across thirteen tracks, the quartet continue to explore themes of love, loss, resilience and connection through richly layered harmonies and deeply personal storytelling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/52268849453\/\" title=\"Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52268849453_6151521a72_o.jpg\" alt=\"Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>The album also features an impressive list of collaborators, including <strong>Jason Isbell<\/strong> on<strong> The Door<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>Kelsea Ballerini<\/strong> on<strong> Closing Time<\/strong>, further highlighting the band\u2019s collaborative spirit after more than two decades together.<\/p>\n<p>Since forming over 25 years ago, <strong>Little Big Town<\/strong> have become one of modern country music\u2019s defining acts, collecting multiple <strong>GRAMMY\u00ae<\/strong> Awards and crafting a catalogue filled with crossover hits including <strong>Pontoon<\/strong>, <strong>Girl Crush<\/strong>, <strong>Better Man<\/strong> and <strong>Boondocks<\/strong>. Their ability to balance commercial success with thoughtful songwriting has earned them a reputation as one of Nashville\u2019s most respected groups, and <strong>It\u2019s A Dying Art <\/strong>looks set to continue that tradition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photonic-flickr-stream photonic-stream \" id=\"photonic-flickr-stream-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-caption\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockshotmag\/52269103754\/\" title=\"Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52269103754_5fcc04929b_o.jpg\" alt=\"Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wp-caption -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .photonic-stream or .photonic-panel --><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the album\u2019s release, the band will appear at <strong>Alan Jackson\u2019s<\/strong> farewell concert event in Nashville before embarking on their North American <strong>For The Art Of It Tour<\/strong> later this year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"exaxMSbzBn\">\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rockshotmagazine.com\/liam-price-stakes-his-claim-at-londons-water-rats\/\">Liam Price Stakes His Claim At London\u2019s Water Rats<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cLiam Price Stakes His Claim At London\u2019s Water Rats\u201d \u2014 Rockshot Magazine\" src=\"https:\/\/rockshotmagazine.com\/liam-price-stakes-his-claim-at-londons-water-rats\/embed\/#?secret=CZaMJaFjSj#?secret=exaxMSbzBn\" data-secret=\"exaxMSbzBn\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"et_social_bottom_trigger\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source rockshotmagazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country music favourites Little Big Town have unveiled their latest single, Sucker For A Sad Song, a heartfelt collaboration with acclaimed singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe, offering another enticing preview of their forthcoming album It\u2019s A Dying Art, due for release on 28th August. 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