Embracing his journey into fatherhood in a beautiful way.
Thanks to the names like Zach Bryan and Sam Barber spearheading the rise of country-folk over the past few years, the subgenre has been one of the hottest styles as of late. Of course, there are plenty of artists making waves throughout it with an acoustic-first approach, such as Waylon Wyatt, Evan Honer and more. With that being said, however, for my money, no one is quite doing it like Dylan Gossett right now.
After scoring some major buzz in 2024 thanks to the continued success of his debut EP, No Better Time, being featured on the star-studded Twisters Soundtrack and receiving even more praise upon the release of second EP, Songs in the Gravel, Gossett put the country community on notice last year with the release of his long-awaited debut album, Westward, in July, which quickly flew up the rankings of mine and many other alternative country fans’ Top Albums of 2025 lists.
It’s safe to say that Gossett is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars in the country-folk scene as we head into 2026, and it’s clear that he’s showing no signs of slowing down. In addition to scoring an opening spot on George Strait’s second night at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, along with Zach Top, the “Beneath Oak Trees” singer was also booked to open shows for Mumford & Sons on their Prizefighter Tour with Sierra Ferrell, Marcus King and others.
He’s also been keeping teasers for new music coming frequently. After teasing a short snippet of a brand new song, presumably titled “Hang Me Out To Dry,” back in January, he’d follow that up with another outing, teasing a brand new ode to his hometown of Austin, Texas, “When I Close My Eyes.”
After teasing the track earlier this month, Gossett is officially back and entering his journey into fatherhood with a brand new song released today, “My Boy.” Announcing the track just hours before it released, the Texas native would note how important it is to him in the Instagram caption:
“Been taking some time off of socials but I promise I have a good excuse. This is an important and personal time in my life and I wanted to share a glimpse of it with y’all. New song, “My Boy” out tonight.”
While nearly every one of his songs is special in its own right, this one carries a bit of extra weight given the fact that it’s obviously written about his son, whom he and his wife announced via Instagram back in November. As the first track released about his unborn son, it’s nothing short of beautiful. Centering around the fact that they have yet to decide on a name, the Austin native anticipates the love and care for him in the first verse.
“You don’t even know my name
But I pray for you the same
And I’ll see you in the short comin’ days
I’ll stand by you when I’m tired
And I’ll hold you all the while
And I’ll love you like a stranger loves a smile”
In the chorus, Gossett admits to being in unfamiliar territory, noting how he’s feeling things he’s never felt before. Finishing the heartfelt teaser, the “Sweet Lady” singer highlights the fact that he’s seeing all the little things that he loves the most in his son already.
“It’s a funny thing now, these feelings that I’ve got
These feelings that I’ve not felt before
It’s the little things I, that I tend to love the most
I begin to love the most about you
My boy”
Ultimately, “My Boy” is exactly what you’d expect from a writer as good as Gossett as he journeys into fatherhood. It’s a raw, honest reflection that doesn’t shy away from the fact that becoming a father is a beautiful albeit scary thing that comes with an incredible amount of challenges. The minimal, acoustic production here really lets the song breathe and lets you sit with Gossett as he lays everything down — the anticipation, the love, the fear — in this stunning reflection.
“My Boy”
Dylan Gossett Tour Dates
April 24 – Lubbock, Texas – Jones AT&T Stadium *
June 6 – Boulder, Colorado – Folsom Field ^
June 8 – Fort Worth, Texas – Dickies Arena ^
June 9 – Rogers, Arkansas – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion ^
June 11 – Chicago, Illinois – Wrigley Field ^
June 13 – Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Stadium ^
June 14 – Burgettstown, Pennsylvania – The Pavilion at Star Lake ^
June 16 – Bangor, Maine – Maine Savings Amphitheater ^
June 18 – Syracuse, New York – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview ^
June 19 – Bristow, Virginia – Jiffy Lube Live ^
June 20 – Hershey, Pennsylvania – Hersheypark Stadium ^
June 22 – Boston, Massachusetts – Fenway Park ^
* – supporting George Strait
^ – supporting Mumford & Sons
