If you’ve been anywhere near a country playlist over the last year, chances are you’ve heard the name Hayden Coffman. With 160 million streams under his belt and fan-favorite tracks like “Don’t Come With A Label,” “Only Smoke When I Drink,” and “New Bar” already taking over country music airwaves, the Knoxville native is officially that guy in modern country music.
Now, Coffman is stepping into a bold new chapter with the release of his highly-anticipated album, Love And A Heartbreak, out everywhere today (April 18). The 11-track project is packed with energy, vulnerability, and his signature country-rock edge—capturing the highs and lows of messy relationships, wild nights out, and emotional growth.
“This album is really about a relationship that’s always back and forth. They’re either together or not depending on the day,” Coffman tells Celeb Secrets in an exclusive interview. “That’s where Love And A Heartbreak came from. I’ve been in that kind of situation before, and I know a lot of people can relate. It felt like the perfect title for a project that’s full of those real-life ups and downs.”
From the moment the title track kicks in, you’re immediately drawn into Coffman’s world — one that’s filled with honesty, chaos, and, somehow, comfort. With a writing credit on nearly every track, the singer-songwriter proves he’s not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve.
Songs like “Fightin’ Words” and “Woke Up Drunk (Again)” stand out as personal favorites for Coffman. “’Fightin’ Words’ fits the theme sonically but gives a fresh take on that back-and-forth relationship,” he says. “And ‘Woke Up Drunk (Again)’ is such a party banger—it’s one of those songs where you hear the chorus once and already have it memorized by the end.”
Other standout moments include “If You Know Her, You Know,” a lyrically vivid tribute to a mysterious tattooed muse, and “Whiskey Does,” which leans into the melancholic, post-breakup haze Coffman delivers so well.
What makes this project next level isn’t just the music — it’s the evolution. Hayden’s confident in who he is and what he brings to the genre.
“This is the first time I’ve put out a batch of songs this large, and I’m really proud of how they all fit together,” he says. “It shows a lot of growth in my songwriting, and I think fans are going to feel that too.”
Even before the album’s release, tracks like ‘New Bar’ and ‘Only Smoke When I Drink’ helped shape the sonic direction of the record. “They gave that modern country rock energy I was going for. And they’re so fun to play live — it made sense to build around that vibe.”
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Fans can expect to hear the new songs live as Coffman hits the road with Tyler Braden and embarks on more solo headlining dates. And if you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, be ready for a party.
“My shows are high energy — definitely country rock. Beer and liquor are must-haves just to keep up with the crowd!” Coffman laughs. “But after all that, honestly? We wind down with SpongeBob on the bus. Still one of my favorite shows ever.”
With major editorial playlist placements on Spotify‘s All New Country and Apple Music’s New In Country, Coffman is seeing his name next to some of the genre’s biggest stars — and he’s not taking a second of it for granted.
“It’s always surreal,” he says. “I grew up listening to a lot of these guys, so seeing my name next to theirs is wild. Definitely a pinch-me moment.”
But for Coffman, the dream doesn’t stop here.
“There’s more music and many more tour dates coming soon,” he teases. “I’m already working on my next project.”
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You know we had to ask—and Coffman didn’t disappoint when it came to sharing a little-known secret about life on the road.
“Even after our rowdy nights, a lot of times we watch SpongeBob on the bus to wind down,” he says. “Still one of my favorite shows of all time.”
With ‘Love And A Heartbreak,’ Hayden Coffman delivers exactly what Gen Z country fans have been craving — an album that feels like your weekend playlist and your late-night therapy session rolled into one. Authentic, addictive, and unapologetically southern, this is the album you’ll have on repeat all spring long.
