NASHVILLE, TN (March 30, 2026) – Rising vocal powerhouse Preston Cooper turns up the heat at country radio with his electrifying new single, “One For The Road,” now spinning on stations nationwide. Described by Cooper as a “speeding-ticket song,” “One For The Road” hits just in time for summer, packed with full-throttle, open-road energy and scorched with Cooper’s “blowtorch vocal” (Nashville Lifestyles).
The fiery, guitar-driven anthem captures the reckless freedom of the highway, blending heartland storytelling with a rebellious edge. Written by Cooper alongside hitmakers Brad Warren and Brett Warren, the song paints vivid snapshots of small-town life – from a worn-in guitar and a mutt riding shotgun to early mornings that begin with a rooster’s crow. With its gritty, Black Crowes-inspired attitude and dive-bar texture, “One For The Road” delivers the same high-octane spirit that has quickly become a signature part of Cooper’s live performances.
Listen to “One For The Road” HERE
“I’m so excited to send ‘One For The Road’ to radio,” shares Cooper. “It’s one that people have been requesting so we’re giving it to them just in time to turn it up with the windows down. When I wrote this song it reminded me of what I grew up listening to. It stays true to who I am musically and I’m so excited to show the world what I have to offer.”
Though officially impacting country radio today, the track has already sparked interest among critics and fans nationwide. “One For The Road” has been adopted as a soundtrack for ESPN’s College GameDay, FOX Sports’ NASCAR and FOX Sports’ NCAA coverage for Ohio State football. Cooper first turned heads after delivering a show-stopping performance at last year’s Country Radio Seminar, where he earned a standing ovation and early support for the track from programmers.
Following a breakout 2025 marked by key milestones – including touring with Riley Green and Kameron Marlowe, the release of his debut album Toledo Talkin’, his Grand Ole Opry debut introduced by Vince Gill, and most recently, his first outside credits as a songwriter on two of Gill’s February releases – Cooper carries that momentum into a summer packed with live shows and festival dates. With growing critical acclaim and a pedal-to-the-metal single arriving at radio, Cooper continues to stake his claim as one of country music’s most compelling new voices.
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“If this doesn't become my soundtrack for the next few months, then I've done something wrong. [“One For The Road”] is a powerful injection of 'hell yeah,' and is perfect for any road trips you have coming up this summer. I can practically feel the heat on my back and the wind in my face when this comes on.”
– Wide Open Country
“built for those who live life with the pedal pressed to the floor... a track that demands to be blasted at full volume.”
– All Country News
“Few young vocalists deliver like Preston Cooper, a former singing mailman with a blowtorch vocal from the school of Stapleton, Seger, and Swims.”
– Nashville Lifestyles
“Preston Cooper packs a knowing and sense of music into his vocals that extends far beyond his years.”
– HITS Magazine
“Cooper stamps his music with a bluesy scratch and an undeniable power” – Billboard
“a voice steeped in bluesy grit and Americana soul.” – Loud Hailer