The Select (album)
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| Released | January 24, 2025 | |||
| Studio | Starstruck Studios, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
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| Length | 76:16 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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The Select is the debut studio album by American country music artist Ty Myers. The album was released on January 24, 2025, via Columbia Records. The album was co-produced by Tommy Detamore and Brandon Hood.
Myer wrote 12 of the songs himself, with the remainder co-written or written alongside prominent collaborators including John Mayer, Jessi Alexander, Rhett Akins, and Anderson East.[1]
The album's title pays homage to Le Select, a Parisian brasserie often frequented by Ernest Hemingway, one of Myers' literary inspirations.[1] Combining elements of country, blues, rock, and soul, The Select has been praised for its youthful yet mature songwriting, raw authenticity, and versatile sound.[2]
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.[3] That breakout led to a record deal with Columbia Records.[3] His 2024 debut EP Ends of the Earth solidified his momentum, producing hits like the title track and "Drinkin' Alone".[4]
Sessions for The Select were split between veteran producer Tommy Detamore, who emphasized traditional country instrumentation, and Brandon Hood, who helped broaden the project's sonic palette to include R&B, Americana, and horn-driven arrangements.[5]
Musically, the album blends country storytelling with bluesy guitar riffs, soulful vocal delivery, and modern production flourishes.[2][5][6] Myers showcases versatility, moving between intimate ballads like "Thought It Was Love" and up tempo songwriting such as "Can't Hold Me Down".[2] Critics noted that Myers's songwriting carries lyrical depth uncommon for his age, particularly on tracks like "Worry Is a Sickness" and "Ends of the Earth".[6][7]
Two cover songs appear on the album: "Man on the Side" by John Mayer, which Myers reinterprets with steel guitar,[2] and "Somewhere Over You", a reimagining of a song his father recorded, which Myers transformed into a horn-laden soul-country track.[7]
The Select was released digitally on January 24, 2025, with a limited-edition signed 10-song CD and vinyl editions following on March 28, 2025.[1] A deluxe edition, The Select (Deluxe), was released later that year, adding two new songs and acoustic renditions of three fan favorites, including "Firefly" and "Worry Is a Sickness".[8]
Critical reception and commercial performance
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| Country Central | 9.4/10[2] |
The Select received widespread acclaim from critics. No Depression called Myers "a generational talent,"[8] while MusicRow praised his authentic storytelling.[8] Billboard highlighted Myers as Country Rookie of the Month in January 2025, citing his blend of influences and old-soul maturity.[5]
Reviewers noted the record's emotional authenticity and musical variety. Holler described "Drunk Love" as a "bewitching tune," and praised the album's lyrical sophistication.[6] Country Central emphasized Myers' versatility, pointing to the contrast between songs like "Thought It Was Love" and "Too Far Gone" as proof of his depth as both a performer and writer.[2]
Upon release, the album debuted strongly on streaming platforms, earning over nine million streams per week by early 2025.[1] By March, tracks like "I Thought It Was Love" had become viral smashes, reaching over 2.2 million weekly global streams.[8] Myers' career streaming total surpassed 230 million within the album's release window.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ends of the Earth" | Ty Myers | Brandon Hood | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Real World Now" | Myers | Hood | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Worry Is a Sickness" | Myers | Hood | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Let 'Em Talk" | Hood | 3:46 | |
| 5. | "Love Is Two Faced" | Myers | Hood | 3:26 |
| 6. | "Somewhere Over You" |
| Hood | 4:36 |
| 7. | "Never Get Tired (of Loving You)" | Myers | Hood | 3:58 |
| 8. | "Firefly" | Myers | Hood | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Can't Hold Me Down" | Myers | Hood | 3:45 |
| 10. | "Man on the Side" | Hood | 4:44 | |
| 11. | "Thought It Was Love" | Myers | Hood | 4:06 |
| 12. | "Too Far Gone" | Hood | 4:48 | |
| 13. | "Drunk Love" | Myers | Hood | 4:00 |
| 14. | "But Me" | Myers | Tommy Detamore | 4:10 |
| 15. | "Drinkin' Alone" | Myers | Detamore | 4:14 |
| 16. | "Tie That Binds" | Myers | Detamore | 4:16 |
| Total length: | 76:16 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Help Ourselves" (featuring Harper O'Neill) | Brandon Hood | 4:29 | |
| 2. | "On the Boulevard" | Myers | Hood | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Thought It Was Love" (acoustic) | Myers | Hood | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Firefly" (acoustic) | Myers | Hood | 3:46 |
| 5. | "Worry is a Sickness" (acoustic) | Myers | Hood | 3:26 |
| Total length: | 96:30 | |||
The deluxe edition features five bonus tracks at the beginning, labeled as "Disc 1", followed by the original album as "Disc 2".[8]
Charts
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References
- ^ a b c d Mahnen, Madison (December 4, 2024). "Ty Myers 'Selects' Release Date For Debut Album". MusicRow. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Pauley, Joel Reuben (January 28, 2025). "Ty Myers, "The Select" – Album Review". Country Central. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b c Nicholson, Jessica (January 23, 2025). "Ty Myers Opens Up About His Austin Roots, New Album 'The Select': 'I Blended Everything I Love Into One Sound'". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Ty Myers Releases 'The Select'". antiMusic. January 26, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c Cantrell, LB (January 23, 2025). "Old Soul Ty Myers Shows Off Musical Depth On 'The Select' [Interview]". MusicRow. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Ty Myers Surprises Fans with The Select (Deluxe)". antiMusic. March 29, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
- ^ Cabison, Rosalie (January 2, 2013). "Billboard 200™". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ devops (January 2, 2013). "Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2026.