Country rock powerhouse Koe Wetzel returns with “Surrounded,” a gripping new single out now. Co-written by Wetzel with Josh Serrato, Ashley Gorley, and producer Gabe, the track marks his first new music since the chart-topping ‘9 Lives’ and delivers everything fans love about Wetzel: grit, heart, and unshakable honesty.
“Surrounded” paints a vivid picture of heartbreak and reflection, its lyrics unraveling the struggle of trying to escape a memory that won’t fade:
People say I’m losing my sht / Cause I ain’t got rid of yours yet / From the brush by the sink / The champagne we won’t drink / And the ring I guess you’ll never get / There ain’t nowhere I can hide / Got my whole damn world locked down / It’s a prison in my mind / There ain’t no breaking out.*
Initially teased at a radio event earlier this year, the song quickly became a fan favorite in Wetzel’s live shows. From his home state stadium dates in Texas with Morgan Wallen to high-energy festival appearances and his Jim Bob World Tour dates with HARDY, “Surrounded” has earned explosive crowd reactions everywhere it’s played.
“The way fans have connected with ‘Surrounded’ at shows made it clear this needed to be the first new song we put out,” says Wetzel. “It’s been fun seeing the fans hyped online this week and we’re excited for everyone to finally hear the full version.”
The release follows a monumental year for Wetzel, who scored five consecutive weeks at #1 with ‘High Road’ featuring Jessie Murph and dominated “Best Of” lists from major outlets including Rolling Stone, Billboard, LA Times, Tennessean, and Holler. He capped it all with sold-out Red Rocks shows, three new RIAA certifications, and a live album from the acclaimed Damn Near Normal World Tour, which drew more than 200,000 fans worldwide.
With “Surrounded,” Koe Wetzel keeps his foot on the gas, blending country grit and rock soul into one unforgettable sound.