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Today, Austin Williams continues his rise in country music with the release of ‘Broken Things Break Things,’ six songs that show off his genre-blending abilities. In the past year, Williams’ “natural talent” (GRAMMY.com) has earned him touring slots opening for Tyler Hubbard, Warren Zeiders and Larry Fleet, nearly 100 million cumulative streams and more.

Listen to ‘Broken Things Break Things,’ here: ffm.to/aw-brokenthingsbreakthings

“‘Broken Things Break Things’ is a warning that's very personal to me,” says Williams. Self growth and healing are so important. Being broken and accepting someone into your life leads to breaking them. Hurting somebody or messing up doesn’t define you as a person. We are all learning and growing as people, and moving on to the next chapter of our life.” 

On ‘Broken Things Break Things,’ Williams tackles themes from late night attraction (“Nothing Left But Leavin’”) to damaged relationships (“Quitter,” “Can’t Right Now”), depression (“Broken Things Break Things”), staunch hometown pride (“Country Just Like Me”) and more, while tastefully blending modern country with hip-hop and rock influences. The result is a collection of songs that is uniquely Williams and cements his status as one-to-watch in the genre. 

Williams’ powerful vocal abilities are on full display across the EP’s six tracks, which include songs written by Chris Stapleton, Kendell Marvel, Chris LaCorte (Morgan Wallen, Sam Hunt), Josh Kerr (Kenny Chesney, Jordan Davis) and more. 

Williams recently sat down with PEOPLE to discuss the EP. Read here: people.com/austin-williams-releases-broken-things-break-things-exclusive-8684296

The country newcomer is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Weds., Aug. 7th, and he’s gearing up to head out on the ‘Broken Things Break Things Tour,’ his first-ever headline run. 

For more information and tickets to the ‘Broken Things Break Things Tour,’ visit austinwilliamsmusic.com.

 

‘Broken Things Break Things’ Tracklist:

Produced by Brandon Manley (“Quitter” produced by Brandon Manley and Yung Lan)

1. “Broken Things Break Things”

Writers: Nick Bailey, Lydia Vaughn, Austin Williams

2. “Man Down”

Writers: Austin Williams, Ethan Escue, Presley Aaron, Everett Alen Richeson II

3. “Quitter” 

Writers: Austin Williams, Yung Lan, Jordan Centers, Logan Turner

4. “Nothing Left But Leavin’”

Writers: Presley Aaron, Ethan Escue, Mason Thornley

5. “Country Just Like Me” 

Writers: Chris Stapleton, Kendell Marvel, Tim James

6. “Can’t Right Now” 

Writers: Austin Williams, Chris LaCorte, Josh Kerr, Troy Cartwright

 

Austin Williams On Tour:

Fri., Aug. 2 | The Gorge Amphitheatre | George, WA

Thurs., Sept. 5 | Crusens | West Peoria, IL

Fri., Sept. 6 | 7th Street Entry | Minneapolis, MN

Sat., Sept. 7 | Barnato | Omaha, NE

Thurs., Sept. 19 | Joe’s On Weed Street | Chicago, IL*

Fri., Sept. 20 | Hi-Fi Indy | Indianapolis, IN*

Sat., Sept. 21 | Old Rock House | St. Louis, MO*

Thurs., Oct. 3 | Paper Tiger | San Antonio, TX*

Fri., Oct. 4 | House Of Blues Dallas Cambridge Room | Dallas, TX*

Sat., Oct. 5 | House of Blues Bronze Peacock | Houston, TX*

Fri., Oct. 11 | Exit/In | Nashville, TN

Fri., Oct. 18 | Eddie’s Attic | Decatur, GA

Wed., Nov. 6 | Sanctuary Events Center | Fargo, ND^

Thurs., Nov. 7 | The Pub Station | Billings, MT^

Fri., Nov. 8 | The Gaslight Social | Casper, WY^

Tues., Nov. 12 | Commodore Ballroom | Vancouver, BC^

Thurs., Nov. 14 | Knitting Factory | Spokane, WA^

Fri., Nov. 15 | The Palace Theatre | Calgary, AB^

Sat., Nov. 16 | Midway Music Hall | Edmonton, AB^

Mon., Nov. 18 | The Park Theatre | Winnipeg, MB^

Thurs., Nov. 21 | The Opera House | Toronto, ON^

Fri., Nov. 22 | London Music Hall | London, ON^

Sat., Nov. 23 | Le Studio TD | Montreal, QC^

*co-headlining with Hayden Coffman

^supporting Chase Matthew