Country singer-songwriter Keith Burns – founding member of the platinum-selling trio Trick Pony – begins a new chapter in 2026 with a series of new solo releases. The first track, “They Don’t Live Here,” arrives March 13 as part of a Q2 waterfall series and was written by Burns and Ray Termini, who also produced the song. Inspired by the loss of Burns’ father, the track unfolds as a quiet reflection on memory, family, and the passage of time.
Burns says the song came together during a deeply personal moment. “Ray came to the writing session with the idea. Having just lost my dad in October, it came at the right time – sat with me in a big way,” Burns says. “We’ve both experienced the loss of our fathers, who, ironically, share the same name … and ‘Frank’ gets a special mention in the storyline. The song is really about the circle of life. It kind of just wrote itself.”
The new single highlights Burns’ continued presence in Nashville’s songwriting community following more than three decades in the industry. As a member of Trick Pony, he helped score three consecutive Top 10 hits – including “Pour Me” and “Just What I Do,” both co-written by Burns. He has also written songs for artists including Joe Diffie and later formed the duo Burns & Poe with Michelle Poe.
Burns’ momentum continues this year with an Inspirational Country Music Association nomination for Outlaw Gospel Artist of the Year. He will also co-host the 2026 Inspirational Country Music Awards – where he will perform “They Don’t Live Here” – at the Grand Ole Opry House on April 6.
Additional releases in the series will include “Cowboys Don’t Get Old,” featuring Tracy Lawrence, followed by Burns’ new version of the Trick Pony hit “Pour Me” titled “Pour Me (Single Shot),” celebrating the song’s 25th anniversary.