Willow Avalon unveils new single “Hypothetically Speaking” featuring Kaitlin Butts + video

WILLOW AVALON UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING” FEATURING KAITLIN BUTTS + VIDEO

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM PINK POCKET PISTOL OUT JUNE 26 HEADLINE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR THIS SUMMER AND FALL

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May 15, 2026—Breakout vocalist, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon continues a landmark year with her new single, “Hypothetically Speaking,” featuring acclaimed country artist Kaitlin Butts. Listen HERE and watch the music video HERE. Of the track, Avalon states, “Hell hath no fury like two big haired southern women.” “Hypothetically Speaking” is the latest preview of Avalon’s anticipated sophomore album, Pink Pocket Pistol, releasing June 26 via Atlantic Outpost/Assemble Sound. Pre-save/pre-order the album HERE. Pink Pocket Pistol includes recent acclaimed singles “Easy On The Eyes” and “Cardinal Sin” featuring Jason Isbell, of which Billboard praises, “Avalon has already established herself as a top-shelf vocal stylist and keen songwriter…pairing with a writer and artist of Isbell’s stature feels like a natural alignment.” Whiskey Riff adds, “Avalon’s pure, twangy voice, with its noticeable bleat, continues to captivate fans, and ‘Cardinal Sin’ highlights the depth of her songwriting prowess.” “Pink Pocket Pistol is a mix of the lyricism and sassy storylines I’ve continuously written, with more darkness, mystery and a ‘60s country feel,” Avalon shares. “I went in with an idea in my head, and we walked out a week later with it fully executed. Every single person in the room was on the exact same page. It felt wonderful hearing the record out of speakers—after really, intensive, hard work—exactly what I heard in my head.” Last month, following her debut set at Stagecoach, Avalon unveiled a massive North American headline tour for this summer and fall. The run will see stops at New York’s Webster Hall, Los Angeles’ The Fonda, Toronto’s Phoenix Theatre, Boston’s Royale, Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club and more. Later this month, she’ll be supporting country legends Brooks & Dunn and returning to CMA Fest with two performances, including a set at Nissan Stadium. Avalon’s January 2025 debut, Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell, cemented her as one of country music’s most compelling new voices. Taste of Country and Whiskey Riff named the record one of the best country albums of 2025, with the latter saying, “Willow is a star, with talent in spades, and who has a long future ahead of her for her pure talent and songwriting savvy that, together, make a lethal combination that puts her in a league of her own.” After making her debut performance on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage last year, she is part of the 2026 Opry NextStage class.    Originally from Georgia and now based in Nashville, Avalon’s musical journey began with her first word, “Elvis.” Raised by her mother and grandmother in a small Southern town, she grew up playing piano in church and taught herself guitar at age 12, using songwriting as both an escape and a means of self-expression through a life-journey that has been anything but straight-forward. She has performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CBS Mornings, and the Grand Ole Opry, as well as festivals including Stagecoach, C2C, CMA, and Lollapalooza, bringing her electrifying presence to global audiences. With a sharp wit and rebellious spirit, she has shared stages with legends and rising stars alike, including Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Zach Bryan, Cage the Elephant, Paul Cauthen, Charles Wesley Godwin and more. Solidified by sold-out headline tours in North America, Europe and Australia, as well as hundreds of millions of views across social content, Avalon is redefining what it means to be a modern Southern storyteller.

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WILLOW AVALON TOUR DATES May 27—Nashville, TN—Nashville Municipal Auditorium* June 4—Nashville, TN—CMA Fest June 7—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival June 20—Boyne City, MI—Lavender Hill Farm June 28—Aztec, NM—Tico Time Country Fest July 18—Beech Mountain, NC—Party On The Mountain July 23—Cheyenne, WY—The Lincoln Cheyenne July 25—Three Forks, MT—Headwaters Country Jam July 26—Calgary, AB—Commonwealth July 28—Vancouver, BC—Commodore July 29—Seattle, WA—Showbox July 30—Portland, OR—Wonder Ballroom August 1—Camino, CA—Folk on The Farm August 2—San Francisco, CA—August Hall August 4—Los Angeles, CA—The Fonda August 5—San Diego, CA—House of Blues August 6—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom August 8—Salt Lake City, UT—The Grand August 9—Denver, CO—Gothic Theatre August 11—Omaha, NE—Waiting Room August 12—Minneapolis, MN—Fine Line August 13—Kansas City, MO—The Truman August 15—Oklahoma City, OK—Beer City Music Hall August 16—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater August 18—Austin, TX—Scoot Inn August 19—Dallas, TX—Granada Theatre September 8—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West September 9—Carrboro, NC—Cat’s Cradle September 11—Richmond, VA—The Broadberry September 12—Washington, D.C.—9:30 Club September 14—Pittsburgh, PA—Thunderbird Music Hall September 16—Toronto, ON—Phoenix Theatre September 17—Montreal, QC—Beanfield Theatre September 18—Boston, MA—Royale September 20—New York, NY—Webster Hall September 22— Philadelphia, PA—The Foundry September 24—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Center† September 25—Grand Rapids, MI—Acrisure Amphitheatre† September 26—Green Bay, WI—Resch Center† October 6— Charlotte, NC—Amos’ Southend October 7—Charleston, SC—Music Farm October 9—Sanford, FL—Tuffy’s Music Box October 10—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live October 12—Jackson, MS—Duling Hall October 13—Fayetteville, AR—George’s Majestic Lounge October 14—St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall October 16—Rosemont, IL—Joe's Live October 17—Cleveland, OH—Roxy at Mahall’s October 18—Indianapolis, IN—Hi-Fi Annex October 20—Louisville, KY—Mercury Ballroom October 22—Knoxville, TN—Bijou Theatre October 25—Columbus, OH—King of Clubs  *supporting Marcus King †supporting Brooks & Dunn www.willowavalonmusic.com