On the surface, Easy Does It may sound like the title of a laid-back country record perfect for long drives and Sunday afternoons. But for Dylan Scott, it’s more than just a name. It’s a philosophy. A reflection. A declaration.
Now on his third studio album, the multi-Platinum artist has arrived at a rare place for any entertainer: peace.
“I feel like I’m in the best stage of life so far, and this album reflects that for me,” Scott says. “I don’t know if that’s because of my kids or being married as long as I have, or if it’s just getting into my 30s, but I don’t stress. I don’t worry like I used to – we just go to work. As crazy as it sounds, I’m in that Easy Does It phase of life.”
It’s not just talk. The 11-track project — out now via Curb Records — is the most confident, fully realized work of Scott’s career. Blending his signature blend of modern country polish with small-town soul, Easy Does It captures the complexities of adulthood with clarity, grace, and emotional weight. Across its runtime, the Louisiana native moves fluidly from radio-ready anthems to deeply introspective ballads, holding a mirror up to both the man he is today and the life that shaped him.
If Dylan Scott’s debut was about discovery and his sophomore record was about ambition, Easy Does It is about understanding. This is Scott in his mid-30s: a father of three, a devoted husband, and an artist who no longer feels the need to chase trends or manufacture persona.
“I’m not the 20-year-old kid anymore,” he explains. “I’m 34 with kids and a wife, and I hope fans can see where I’m at in life. I hope they listen and go, ‘Hey, that’s different from the last album,’ and I hope people take something from it to help ’em personally. But really, I just hope they see that I’m having fun and am not too worried about things. Just enjoying life.”
The musical maturity is evident. While the themes are familiar — romantic devotion, small-town pride, family values — the songwriting is more nuanced, and the production is textured without being over-polished. Songs like “Back Forty,” a serene ballad about reflecting on life from a literal farmhouse porch, and “Twice,” an acoustic slow-burner soaked in marital gratitude, showcase a more personal and poetic side of Scott.
He didn’t write “Twice,” but it still hits home. “I knew I had to have it the first time I heard it,” Scott told a slew of media outlets — including Celeb Secrets ahead of his album release party at Saint Elle last Wednesday (May 21) in Nashville. “It just reminds me of my wife and our relationship. If I could, I wish I could live it twice.”
That level of intimacy permeates the album, especially on its centerpiece: “What He’ll Never Have.” Written by Scott, his brother Logan, and close collaborators, the song has already crossed 300 million global streams and is on track to become the biggest of his career. But its origins are as humble as its message.
“I played it for my wife while we were driving,” he recalled. “She looked at me and said, ‘This is my favorite song you’ve ever written.’ And that stuck with me. Of all the love songs I’ve written… this one hit different.”
Scott is refreshingly candid when it comes to the influence of family — not just in his personal life, but as the creative lens through which he views the world. At the media session, we asked what he hoped his children would take away from Easy Does It one day. His response was profound.
“I just want them to see that Dad had fun. That it was all positive,” he said. “You know, I don’t want to teach my kids to be a jerk. I just try to be real, try to be a good human. I feel like that shows in my music. So hopefully it’s not, ‘Dad sounded awesome,’ but more like, ‘Hey, he seemed like a good dude.’”
That authenticity is what’s kept Scott rooted as his star continues to rise. He’s not just chasing radio hits — he’s crafting work that will age well, for both his audience and his own family. Songs like “This Town’s Been Too Good to Us” and “Country Till I Die” may be chart staples, but they’re also glimpses into a life lived with purpose, not posturing.
It’s not just the content of the album that reflects growth — it’s the process behind it. Gone are the days of long, drawn-out Nashville timelines. Easy Does It was fast-tracked by design and fueled by creative flexibility.
“It was the easiest album I’ve ever made,” Scott said. “Not that there wasn’t thought, but we weren’t stuck on one producer or one way of doing things. We used several producers, we moved fast, and honestly—it was fun. And that’s rare when making an album.”
That newfound freedom isn’t just creative. It’s deeply personal. Having spent years following the Nashville rulebook, Scott now sees his career — and his life — through a lens shaped by experience.
“When I first came to town, you get caught up in ‘this is how it’s done.’ But then you grow up, you become a dad, you go through things. And you realize you can do it your way.”
While Scott has been a consistent presence on country radio since 2016’s breakout “My Girl,” 2025 is shaping up to be his biggest year yet. Two No. 1 singles (“This Town’s Been Too Good to Us” and “Boys Back Home” with Dylan Marlowe), back-to-back sold-out tours, and his headlining arena debut have all solidified his spot in country’s upper echelon. Still, he remains startlingly humble.
“I try not to look at the numbers,” he admits. “When you’ve worked for it the way I have—there’s no overnight success here—you just take it in and keep going. I always want more, but I also don’t want to miss what’s happening right now.”
He’s bringing that mindset into the Easy Does It Tour this fall, set to hit 15 cities with openers George Birge, Josh Ross, and Zach John King. And next week, he’ll return to CMA Fest, performing at both Spotify House and Nissan Stadium—no small feat for someone who once watched the festival from the nosebleeds.
“I remember thinking, ‘We’re gonna do that one day.’ And now, here we are.”
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With Easy Does It, Dylan Scott hasn’t just crafted his best album yet — he’s created a personal benchmark. One that balances fame with fatherhood, ambition with authenticity, and commercial appeal with quiet introspection.
This isn’t just music to stream. It’s a portrait of an artist who has come into his own—who has built a career not on hype, but on heart. And for those wondering what’s next? Dylan Scott’s not in a rush. He’s right where he wants to be.
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