Jake Worthington, known for his traditional Texas country sound, has signed with Big Loud Texas, marking a significant milestone in his career. The announcement was made in style by none other than Miranda Lambert, the label’s co-founder, during the MuttNation Music for Mutts benefit concert at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville on October 5. The Texas-born Lambert took to the stage to surprise the crowd, sharing the exciting news about her fellow Texan’s new label home.
“I’m really proud to say, I get to announce this from stage tonight,” said Lambert during the concert. “Our sole job is to keep the outlaw movement going and to keep the great stuff from the great state of Texas out there for the people. And as of last week, we got one of my favorite artists of all time on our label. I want y’all to welcome back to the stage my friend Jake Worthington!”
The crowd roared as Worthington joined her on stage, further cementing the excitement surrounding his official signing.
Big Loud Texas and Jake Worthington: A Perfect Match
Worthington’s signing makes him the second artist to join Big Loud Texas, a label dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Texas country music. Hailing from La Porte, Texas, Worthington has built a reputation for staying true to his roots.
Worthington shared his enthusiasm for the new partnership, expressing how fitting it felt to be a part of Big Loud Texas. “I’ve been both Big Loud and Texas through and true for a while now, so it sure feels good to make it official like this,” he said.
High Praise for Worthington’s Signing
Big Loud Texas is equally excited to have Worthington on board. Brendon Anthony, Vice President of Big Loud Texas, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Jake is 100% country through and through, and we could not be more excited to have him on board!”
Jon Randall, co-founder and president of A&R at Big Loud Texas, also shared his excitement, noting how Worthington’s music reminds him of why he fell in love with country music. “Grab a six-pack and hang on, it’s about to get real,” Randall teased, hinting at what fans can expect from the rising star’s future releases.
New Duet with Miranda Lambert: “Hello Shitty Day”
Worthington didn’t waste any time getting to work with his new label. He and Lambert released their new duet, “Hello Shitty Day,” which has been met with high praise. The song taps into down-on-your-luck emotions, blending Worthington’s traditional sound with Lambert’s signature style, further showcasing the synergy between the two artists.
Jake Worthington’s journey with Big Loud Texas marks an exciting new chapter, and fans can expect more authentic, Texas-inspired country music from this rising star. With a new label and fresh collaborations, Worthington’s future looks brighter than ever.
Jake Worthington Tour Dates
- 10/6 – Salt Lake City, Utah – RedWest Fest
- 10/10 – Philadelphia, Penn. – Theatre of Living Arts *
- 10/11 – Sayreville, N.J. – Starland Ballroom *
- 10/12 – Boston, Mass. – RoadRunner *
- 10/13 – New York, N.Y. – Webster Hall *
- 12/6 – Spring, Texas – Rowdy’s Dancehall
- 12/8 – Plano, Texas – Love and War
- 1/6 -11/25 – Steamboat Springs, Colo. – The Music Fest
- 2/28/25 – Nashville, Tenn. – Ryman Auditorium +
- 3/27/25 – Abbotsford, B.C. – Abbotsford Centre ^
- 3/28/25 – Kelowna, B.C. – Prospera Place ^
- 3/30/25 – Regina, Sask. – The Brandt Centre ^
- 4/3/25 – Kingston, Ont. – Slush Puppie Place ^
- 4/4/25 – Toronto, Ont. – Coca-Cola Coliseum ^
- 4/5/25 – London, Ont. – Budweiser Gardens ^
- supporting Kameron Marlowe
- supporting Zach Top
^ supporting Riley Green
Photo Credit: Jessica Hood
