LuckySky Music recording artist Tori Martin returns with a bold, empowering anthem in her new single, “Cowgirls Ride,” releasing to streaming and Texas radio this Friday, May 23. The track serves as the follow-up to her recent Texas Regional Radio Report #1 hit, “Abilene,” and continues to carve her path as a rising force in modern traditional country.
Co-written by Martin alongside acclaimed songwriters Kirsti Manna and Bill DiLuigi, “Cowgirls Ride” is more than just a nod to rodeo queens and barrel racers, it’s a celebration of every woman who rides through life with grit, grace, and a goal in mind.
“‘Cowgirls Ride’ is a song for those who may feel like the underdog,” Martin explained. “It is inspired by cowgirls, rodeo queens and barrel racers, but it also transcends to all women. This song is for us… a mantra we were born to know! I hope it inspires all cowgirls who work hard every day and may not always get the credit. I see and salute you!”
The song’s production, led by Bill Warner, features a cinematic, high-energy arrangement that blends modern country sensibilities with a classic western spirit. Martin’s confident vocal delivery rides strong over a driving beat, layered guitars, and sweeping harmonies that build into an unforgettable chorus.
Bill Warner also shared his thoughts on the track. “I’m always intrigued by the intangibles of a musical hook. We’ve been performing “Cowgirls Ride” for a while and the audience reaction to the song’s chorus inevitably hits the mark.”
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With lyrics that draw on vivid imagery of Texas, open prairies, and free spirits, Cowgirls Ride is a rallying cry for the women forging their own paths, whether in the saddle or in everyday life.
About Tori Martin
Born in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, and raised in Azle, Texas, Tori Martin was steeped in the sounds of classic country from an early age thanks to her grandfather “Paw-Paw.” After performing in Opry houses across Texas and earning early recognition from Renegade Radio Nashville as one of the “New Faces of Country,” Martin competed on American Idol and eventually made her way to Nashville in 2017.Since then, she’s released a string of acclaimed singles, including Lucky, Steppin’ In It, and Lost In The Country, which hit #1 on the TRRR chart. Her 2025 single “Abilene” also topped the TRRR and secured Top 10 and Top 15 placements on other major Texas charts. In March, she was awarded “New Female Vocalist of the Year” at the 15th Annual Texas Music & Radio Awards. When she’s not touring, Tori enjoys antiquing and spending time with her husband and their three beloved dogs: Duke, Daisy, and Lucky.
