Today, skyrocketing Texas country star Hudson Westbrook revealed the cover art for his forthcoming EP, Exclusive, which is set for release on January 23. The project is available now for pre-order and pre-save. The announcement adds to the momentum surrounding one of the genre’s fastest rising artists, who continues to make major waves at country radio and on the road.
Westbrook has already given fans an early look at the EP with the previously released tracks “If He Wanted To” and “Pretty Privilege,” both of which showcase the sound and songwriting direction of the new project. Fans can also preorder and pre-save the EP.
Exclusive EP Tracklist
The Exclusive EP includes five tracks, all co-written by Westbrook alongside a mix of respected Nashville and Texas songwriters:
- Exclusive (Hudson Westbrook, Neil Medley, Lukas Scott, Ryan Beaver)
- LMWYL (Hudson Westbrook, Neil Medley, Jesse Frasure)
- Lovin’ On Me (Hudson Westbrook, Neil Medley, Beau Bailey, Lukas Scott)
- If He Wanted To (Hudson Westbrook, Reid Haughton, Dan Alley, Ryan Beaver)
- Pretty Privilege (Hudson Westbrook, Lukas Scott, Beau Bailey)
Radio Success and Breakout Momentum
Westbrook’s debut single “House Again” continues its rapid climb at country radio, currently sitting top 10 and still rising. The song has helped cement him as “country music’s next breakout star” (American Songwriter) and contributes to more than 900 million global career streams achieved in under 18 months.
That success follows a breakout stretch that began with his viral debut “Take It Slow” in 2024 and continued with grassroots favorites like Texas radio chart-topper “Two Way Drive.”
A Big Year Ahead on the Road
Following a trailblazing year, Westbrook is preparing for an even bigger 2026. The artist labeled “country music’s next breakout star” (American Songwriter) will join both Bailey Zimmerman and Morgan Wallen on their respective headline tours, bringing his music to massive audiences across the country.
Rolling Stone notes that Hudson Westbrook “is on the cusp of bona fide country music stardom,” a sentiment echoed by his growing fanbase and expanding tour schedule.
Rooted in Texas, Reaching Far Beyond
A native of Stephenville, Texas, Westbrook was baptized by Red Dirt and raised on influences including George Strait, Turnpike Troubadours, Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel, and Tracy Lawrence. While still enrolled at Texas Tech University, he began stacking up regional hits that quickly expanded nationwide.
Known for “traditional country sounds and timeless songwriting” (Billboard), Westbrook has leaned fully into that identity on his Top 10, 17 track debut album Texas Forever, which is out now.
Expanding His Reach Nationwide
Taking the spirit of Texas country beyond state lines, Westbrook has headlined sold out tours across the country and previously opened for artists including Parker McCollum, Midland, Eli Young Band, Cole Swindell, and Ian Munsick.
With more than 900 million global streams in just 18 months, Westbrook has earned recognition as a Billboard Country Rookie of the Month, a 2025 Artist to Watch by Spotify, Country Now, Holler, The Country Wire, and a SiriusXM all genre Five for 2025. Country Central predicts, “Westbrook’s rise shows potential to lead a new generation of artists in the Texas country realm.”
With Exclusive arriving January 23, Hudson Westbrook’s upward trajectory shows no signs of slowing.
