Corn Queen
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| Released | June 6, 2025 | |||
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Corn Queen is the fourth studio album by American country artist Hailey Whitters. It was released on June 6, 2025, via a partnership between Big Loud and her own imprint, Pigasus.[1]
Background
Whitters wrote or co-wrote all but two of the 16 songs on Corn Queen, and Whitters' husband and longtime collaborator, Jake Gear, produced the album.[1] The album's title is inspired by a nickname Whitters received from her fans, which derives from her upbringing in Iowa. Reflecting on the duality of the title, Whitters said: "Corn is this simple, humble crop, and 'queen' implies royalty passed down through blood. I come from a long line of blue-collar farmers and construction workers. I've been out here for over a decade brushing my teeth in truck stop bathrooms, sleeping on hotel floors, driving myself from gig to gig. It's not glamorous, but I'm proud of it. I like the idea of a queen with little grit and elbow grease."[2] Its cover artwork features a bust of Whitters made out of butter.[3]
Corn Queen was announced on April 4, 2025, and preceded by the release of four promotional singles — "Casseroles", "Prodigal Daughter", "High on the Hog", and "High on a Heartbreak".[2] It features collaborations with Molly Tuttle, Charles Wesley Godwin, and The Wilder Blue.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "High on the Hog" | Hailey Whitters | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Prodigal Daughter" (featuring Molly Tuttle) |
| 3:26 |
| 3. | "Shotgun Wedding Baby" |
| 3:00 |
| 4. | "Helluva Heart" |
| 3:19 |
| 5. | "High on a Heartbreak" | 3:44 | |
| 6. | "It'll Do" |
| 4:00 |
| 7. | "Hearsay" |
| 3:09 |
| 8. | "Anything Like Me" |
| 3:30 |
| 9. | "I Don't Want You" (featuring Charles Wesley Godwin) |
| 3:19 |
| 10. | "The Nail" |
| 3:52 |
| 11. | "Casseroles" |
| 3:40 |
| 12. | "Wagon" |
| 3:34 |
| 13. | "Wholesome" |
| 0:20 |
| 14. | "White Limousine" |
| 4:12 |
| 15. | "Corn Queen" |
| 3:20 |
| 16. | "DanceMor" (featuring The Wilder Blue) | 3:31 |
References
- ^ a b Lorie Hollabaugh (April 4, 2025). "Hailey Whitters Gives A Wink To Her Heritage On New Album 'Corn Queen'". Music Row. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ a b "Hailey Whitters Announces New Album Corn Queen: Hear "High On A Heartbreak"". Stereogum. April 4, 2025.
- ^ Kelly Fisher (April 4, 2025). "Hailey Whitters Crowns Herself 'Corn Queen' With Iconic Butter Sculpture". The Bobby Bones Show. Retrieved May 1, 2025.