A moment that could have ended quietly instead became fuel for a party-ready anthem as Bailey Marie releases her new single and music video “Honky Tonk Hallelujah,” now out on all streaming platforms. The song draws directly from a real-life incident tied to the legendary Coyote Joe’s, flipping potential disappointment into humor, grit, and celebration. “When I got kicked out of school for singing at Coyote Joe’s, I could’ve written a sad song about it – but that’s not who I am,” Bailey says. “I wanted to turn it into something fun that people could sing and dance to. ‘Honky Tonk Hallelujah’ is my way of laughing through it all, celebrating the music, and reminding myself – and everyone else – to find joy even when things don’t go as planned.”
The track drops listeners straight into a small-town bar scene where faith, freedom, and loud music collide, carried by Bailey’s confident vocal and sharp, witty storytelling. The accompanying video leans fully into that energy, featuring social media personality Ginger Billy, whose humor and Southern charm add to the song’s playful spirit. Together, the song and video feel less like a statement and more like an open invitation, capturing the messy joy of late nights, loud choruses, and finding grace exactly where you’re told you shouldn’t.