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Mackenzie Carpenter releases a rockin’ breakup song “Sound Of A Heartbreak” via The Valory Music Co. The young talent has been teasing the upbeat yet biting earworm on social media after performing it at CRS and Stagecoach. The unapologetically bold track finds the Georgia native expertly articulating the jarring impact of a breakup and the all-consuming feelings and memories that come along with it, giving fans a taste of her exciting new era of music on the horizon.
Written by Carpenter alongside writer/producer Brandon Hood and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Liz Rose, “Sound Of A Heartbreak” shows a new, edgier, harder side of Carpenter. The production by Dann Huff and Brandon Hood infuses the track with stadium-filling energy with heavy percussion beats to accompany the cutting lyrics – sung by Carpenter with the conviction of a seasoned pro.
“When coming up with the idea for ‘Sound Of A Heartbreak,’ I was thinking about how most heartbreak songs are about what you’re feeling, but we have all these other senses that play into our emotions,” shares Carpenter. “I wanted to explore what you hear when your heart gets broken or you get bad news. I think we really painted a picture of a girl going crazy from the sound of her heartbreak playing over and over again in her mind.”
Carpenter has been penning bold, tell-it-like-it-is songs with some of country music’s hottest talents for years. Fans have heard her songwriting chops on songs including Lily Rose’s 2021 No. 1 hit “Villain,” Megan Moroney’s Top 25 single “I’m Not Pretty,” and new fan-favorite Megan Moroney’s track “Indifferent,” to name a few. Her top-notch storytelling ability paired with her signature cheeky writing style can be seen in her work as well in tracks like “Huntin’ Season,” an ode to sweet freedom from a significant other out on a hunting trip, and “Don’t Mess With Exes,” a clever play on words turned girl’s girl anthem.
Later this month, Carpenter will hit the road for an opening slot on country star Cole Swindell’s Win The Night Tour in addition to performing at this year’s CMA Fest, including the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage on June 6th. More new music from the burgeoning young talent is expected throughout the year.
