Country singer-songwriter Kimberly Dawn has released her latest single, “Kentucky Kiss,” a nostalgic anthem that bottles the bittersweet essence of first love. The track immediately immerses listeners in a classic Americana landscape, weaving together vivid memories of the summer she turned eighteen—complete with midnight escapes and the iconic soundtrack of Bruce Springsteen. With a raw and vulnerable vocal performance, Dawn balances the “sweet, sweet bliss” of an August moon with the lingering ache of a memory that remains timeless. By centering her emotive storytelling against traditional country elements, she delivers a track that feels both intimate and expansive, perfectly capturing the universal longing for those simpler, life-changing moments of youth.