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Mitchell Tenpenny has built a career on songs that hit hard emotionally, and \u201cSpeed Of Light\u201d adds a fresh dimension to his catalog. Co-written with Teddy Swims, Jesse Hampton and Dallas Wilson, the soaring new single captures the exhilarating feeling of finding a love that changes everything.<\/p>\n
The song began with an idea that reached beyond a traditional country love song. Inspired by music that felt expansive and almost otherworldly, the writing session quickly found its direction, resulting in a track that reflects both Tenpenny\u2019s evolving artistry and his unmistakable voice.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wrote \u2018Speed Of Light\u2019 with some of my best friends, including one of my favorite artists and close friends\u2014Teddy Swims,\u201d Tenpenny says. \u201cWe started the session talking about euphoric songs, songs that feel like outer space, and that\u2019s how we ended up on \u2018Speed Of Light.’\u201d<\/p>\n
Swims initially recorded the song himself, but Tenpenny couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that it belonged with him.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe more I listened to it, the more I felt like it was my song,\u201d he says. \u201cI didn\u2019t have a super great love song in my catalog that reflects who I am today, so this feels like my song.\u201d<\/p>\n
That emotional connection shines throughout the recording. \u201cSpeed Of Light\u201d balances heartfelt vulnerability with an uplifting sense of optimism, revealing another side of Tenpenny while staying true to the honest storytelling that has made him one of country music\u2019s most consistent hitmakers.<\/p>\n
The release is accompanied by an official music video directed by Justin Key and filmed outside Nashville in Gallatin, Tennessee, bringing the song\u2019s sweeping emotion to life on screen.<\/p>\n
Named after the single, Tenpenny\u2019s \u2018Speed Of Light\u2019 Tour continues throughout the year, giving fans the opportunity to experience one of his most personal songs in a live setting alongside the hits that have helped define his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpeed Of Light\u201d feels like another important step forward for Mitchell Tenpenny, pairing a powerful melody with a heartfelt message that reminds listeners the best love songs are the ones that feel completely genuine.<\/p>\n\n