Brett Kissel: “Hurtin’ Songs,” Dierks Bentley & New Music

Brett Kissel ended up on a duet with Dierks Bentley and found a new batch of heartbreak songs he never expected to write.Brett shares how hockey texts with Dierks turned into “Hurtin’ Songs,” why his divorce opened a new lane in his songwriting, and how his next project keeps the Western roots of Let Your Horses Run while letting more of his real life onto the record.He also talks about buying back his family’s Alberta cattle ranch, touring with Lee Brice, and why friendship matters more than strategy when he collaborates with artists ranging from Charley Pride and Nelly to Dave Mustaine and Shaboozey.Brett also breaks down what he learned from Brad Paisley’s precision and Garth Brooks’ ability to turn any night into Saturday night, before sharing why he believes his biggest American chapter is just getting started.Three chords gave us the song. The podcast gives you the story.