Country Traditionalist Walker Montgomery Paints Quiet Heartbreak On “Watching Storms Roll In”

Country artist Walker Montgomery taps into timeless storytelling on “Watching Storms Roll In,” a steady, rain-soaked single that leans into classic country emotion and imagery. Built around a mid-tempo groove with a warm retro pull, the song follows a lone cowboy moving through daily routines while scanning the horizon for a love that is not returning. Written by Bart Butler, Justin Ebach, and Josh Thompson and produced by Bart Butler, the track balances restraint and feeling, letting patience, longing, and weather do the talking. The performance carries a calm ache that feels lived-in, the kind that settles slowly and stays, reinforcing Montgomery’s command of traditional country songwriting and his ability to make quiet moments feel heavy with meaning.