Louisiana-born riser Payton Smith unveils his newest album today, The Bridge, a lyrical reflection on time and the moments that define it out now via Combustion Masters / CMDSHFT.
“The Bridge is a reflection of where I’ve been, where I am, and the uncertainty of what’s ahead,” Smith shares. “25 is an interesting place to be—especially when you’ve been chasing a dream since you were 14, got married at 22, and welcomed your first baby girl at 25.”
“The album starts from a younger place and grows into the life I’m living now,” he continues. “Every song matters. Every moment matters. And the truth is, we’re always on the bridge—just a little farther from where we came from, and a little closer to where we’re going. Somewhere in the middle. And that’s okay. You can be grown-up and still feel young at the same time.”
Out now, the 10-track coming-of-age album capturing Smith’s evolution through young adulthood to his current daily life. Listen to The Bridge HERE.
The Bridge Track Listing
1. Girl Goin’ Through It (Payton Smith, Beau Bailey, Jeff Garrison, Joybeth Taylor)
2. She Shouldn’t Have (Payton Smith, Cole Miracle, Beau Bailey, Gabe Faust)
3. To The Moon And Back (Corey Kent, Tucker Beathard, Ben Foster)
4. Mountain On Fire (Payton Smith, Thomas Archer, Blake Bollinger, Andy Sheridan)
5. Enough For Me (Payton Smith, Joybeth Taylor, Tucker Beathard)
6. The Bridge (Payton Smith, Thomas Archer, Blake Bollinger, Andy Sheridan)
7. That’s Alright (Payton Smith, Joybeth Taylor, Tucker Beathard)
8. Love Nobody Else (Payton Smith, Tony Lane, Sam Ellis)
9. Baby Holding A Baby (Payton Smith, Thomas Archer, Blake Bollinger, Lydia Vaughan)
10. Who Do You Need Me To Be (feat. Ashley Anne) (Payton Smith, Jim McCormick, Jeff Garrison)
Payton celebrated the release with a special Nashville show: Payton Smith & Friends: The Bridge Album Release Show last night, Sept. 18, at Chief’s on Broadway. Tomorrow, he steps into The Grand Ole Opry’s famous Circle again to keep the celebration going – grab tickets HERE.
This fall, he hits the road supporting Cole Swindell, Priscilla Block, Lily Rose, and more.
