Willow Avalon unveils new single “Hypothetically Speaking” featuring Kaitlin Butts + video
May 15, 2026
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.
photo credit: Silken Weinberg
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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
