Colin Stough Talks New Single, ‘Promiseland,’ Life After ‘American Idol,’ And Details The Friendships He’s Formed In Nashville

Stough says the new single “describes me and my roots.”

As Colin Stough continues to grow his celebrity status and build a fan base following a successful run on Season 21 of American Idol, he wants folks to know that he intends to stay true to his roots. And he’s doing just that with the release of “Promiseland.” 

The high-energy song, which follows previous singles “I Still Talk To Jesus” and “Bad Day,” was written by Stough alongside Alex Maxwell and Dawson Edwards. The 19-year-old Gattman, Mississippi native turned Nashville transplant goes heavy on his gritty side, utilizing his rock influences as he sings about the pressures of climbing up the ladder as a singer/songwriter but intending to stay grounded in the process. 

In a press release, Stough says, “Man, ‘Promiseland’ describes me and my roots. It’s a song about where I’m from and a reminder to myself that no matter where I am or what I’m doing, nothing or no one will change me.”