Heavy on the Soul
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| Released | March 27, 2026 | |||
| Studio | FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama | |||
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| Producer | Brandon Hood | |||
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Heavy on the Soul is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Ty Myers. The album was released on March 27, 2026 via RECORDS/Columbia Nashville. A follow-up to his debut album, The Select, Myers re-teamed with producer Brandon Hood. The album was recorded at the iconic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with the title being a reference to the venue's history of soul music and the influence of those artists on Myers' sound. Myers co-wrote all sixteen of the album's original songs, including eleven solo writes, and features a cover of Little Feat's "Two Trains", a collaboration with Marcus King. It was preceded by the release of six of the project's tracks: "Leaving Carolina", "Through a Screen", "Come On Over, Baby", "Two Trains", "Message to You", and "Morning Comes".
Background
Myers first gained attention in 2023 when his song "Tie That Binds" went viral on TikTok, earning him a national audience at age 16, which ultimately led to a record deal with Columbia Records.[1] His 2024 debut EP Ends of the Earth solidified his momentum, producing hits like "the title track" and "Drinkin' Alone".[2] Myers released his debut album The Select on January 24, 2025.[3]
Heavy on the Soul was officially announced on January 13, 2026.[4][5] Myers stated that, while growing up, his father would primarily play traditional country music, which he describes as his "first love", but that his mother exposed him to soul artists like Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and Gladys Knight, which he credits with changing his perspective on music. Of this, Myers expressed, "I wanted that soulful feel to run through the songs because that sound has influenced me so much." Regarding recording the album at FAME Studios, Myers stated, "You walk into that building and the music and the history is in the wood, it's in the walls. There's no avoiding it. Recording vocals in the same booth that Etta James and Aretha Franklin recorded in is like magic, there's no other feeling that beats that. Making music in there was just such a special experience."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Morning Comes" |
| 4:11 |
| 2. | "Me Neither" | Myers | |
| 3. | "Pedestas" | Myers | |
| 4. | "Don't You Know" | Myers | |
| 5. | "Message to You" | Myers | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Run, Run, Run" |
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| 7. | "Game Called Love" | Myers | |
| 8. | "Leaving Carolina" |
| 3:45 |
| 9. | "Come On Over, Baby" | Myers | 3:19 |
| 10. | "Woman" | Myers | |
| 11. | "Through a Screen" | Myers | 4:21 |
| 12. | "Two Trains" (featuring Marcus King) | Two Trains | 3:35 |
| 13. | "Southbound" | Myers | |
| 14. | "Songs for You" |
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| 15. | "Gone Too Long" |
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| 16. | "Bad Guy" | Myers | |
| 17. | "Good Morning Paris" | Myers |
Personnel
- Bruce Bouton
- Tom Bukovac
- Brandon Hood
- Marcus King
- Ty Myers
References
- ^ Monger, Timothy. "The Select - Ty Myers : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ Lippe, Ryan (December 3, 2024). "Ty Myers Announces His Debut Album "The Select"". Country Central. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ Mahnen, Madison (December 4, 2024). "Ty Myers 'Selects' Release Date For Debut Album". MusicRow. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ Hahnen, Madison (January 13, 2026). "Ty Myers To Get 'Heavy On The Soul' This March". MusicRow.
- ^ Daykin, James (January 14, 2026). "Road to C2C 2026: Ty Myers Announces new sophomore album Heavy on the Soul". Entertainment Focus.
- ^ James, Daykin (March 4, 2026). "Interview: Ty Myers talks soul, guitarists & new music as he prepares to become the youngest ever artist to play C2C". Entertainment Focus.