Theo Lawrence, France’s premier country songbird and a devoted keeper of the flame, has officially transitioned from independent success to the global stage with his recent signing to Warner Records. Following the critical acclaim of his 2023 Austin-recorded LP ‘Cherie’ and the stripped-back charm of ‘Pickin’ & Singin’, Lawrence released his major label debut single “All Fifty States” on September 26, 2025. A collaborative duet with roots music mainstay Melissa Carper, the track leans into the pair’s effortless chemistry and vintage Western swing influences. Recorded at the legendary Bomb Shelter in Nashville, the song serves as a bridge between Lawrence’s French-bred crooning and his new home in the American South, trading playful lines about the lure of the open road versus the comforts of a Texas garden.
This new era continues with the follow-up single “Dat Ain’t Right” and the announcement of a full-length duet album with Carper titled ‘Havin’ A Talk’, scheduled for release in early 2026. While fans first fell for the “California Poppy” throwback vibe of his early 2022 recordings, Lawrence’s Warner debut showcases a refined maturity, blending the golden-era sensibilities of Ray Price and Charlie Rich with modern Americana grit. As he brings his honed craft back to its American cradle, Lawrence remains a pivotal figure in the global country revival, proving that authentic songcraft and a timeless croon can resonate from the boulevards of Paris to the honky-tonks of Austin.