Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases New Double Single
The country artist drops Yellow Brick Home and Exorcisms on the Weekend as he prepares to conclude his latest tour.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Country
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Country artist Stephen Wilson Jr. has released a new double single titled Yellow Brick Home and Exorcisms on the Weekend. The Nashville-based musician is also currently celebrating four nominations for the 60th Annual CMA Awards.
Why it matters
Wilson Jr. continues to expand his catalog following a year of high-profile collaborations and critical recognition. His recent nomination success highlights his rising status within the country music industry ahead of his upcoming tour finale.
Wilson Jr. secured four nominations at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, including nods for Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year for his single Gary. The artist also recently released a two-song drop following his summer track Hardwired.
The players
Stephen Wilson Jr.
An Indiana-born, Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who writes his own music.
Eddie Vedder
A renowned musician and lead vocalist of the band Pearl Jam who performed a duet with Wilson Jr.
Miranda Lambert
A prominent country music artist who was featured on Wilson Jr.'s summer release Hardwired.
The details
The singer-songwriter is currently balancing his studio releases with the ongoing Gary The Torch Tour, which spans both the United States and Europe. In addition to his recent nominations, Wilson Jr. has maintained a busy performance schedule that included a notable duet of Hunger Strike with Eddie Vedder.
Timeline
September 2026: Stephen Wilson Jr. performed with Dave Matthews Band.
October 16, 2026: Official release of Yellow Brick Home and Exorcisms on the Weekend.
December 11, 2026: Gary The Torch Tour performance at The Truth.
December 12, 2026: Gary The Torch Tour performance at The Truth.
Industry Dynamics
Wilson Jr.'s nomination success at the 60th Annual CMA Awards signals his transition from an emerging artist to a mainstream contender. This trajectory reflects broader shifts in how country music labels and voters are identifying new, self-writing talent.
Fans can listen to the new double single across major streaming platforms starting today. Those interested in seeing the artist live can look for remaining tickets for his tour finale at The Truth in Nashville this December.
The takeaway
Wilson Jr. continues to gain significant industry momentum as he balances prolific songwriting with an extensive international tour. Listeners should watch for his performance at the upcoming awards ceremony to see how his current recognition translates into broader success.
What happens next
The Gary The Torch Tour is scheduled to conclude with two back-to-back performances at The Truth in Nashville on December 11 and 12, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on the local scene, explore our coverage of Nashville country.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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