Independent Country Music Star Noah Thompson Drops New Single "Here Lately"

Noah Thompson, former American Idol winner, has released his latest single "Here Lately" on January 10, 2025. This new track marks a significant milestone in Thompson's evolving career as an independent artist, showcasing his growth as a songwriter and performer in the country music scene.

"Here Lately" is a poignant and uplifting song which Thompson describes as "a very special song" that reveals "a different side of myself that I haven't got to share". The lyrics explore themes of personal struggle, recovery, and finding oneself again, with lines such as "I've been using alcohol to smooth out all the edges / My two feet can't even figure out what my next step is".

Since winning American Idol in 2022, Thompson has been prolific in his musical output. In 2024, he released several singles, including "Demons in My Whiskey" and "Upbringing". The latter, a deeply personal song co-written with Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman, offers a raw and honest account of Thompson's challenging childhood in Eastern Kentucky.

Thompson's transition to an independent artist in 2024 has allowed him greater creative freedom. He expressed that this change was necessary for him to "hone in on myself and my craft and what it was that I really wanted to say as an artist". This newfound independence has led to significant achievements, including writing "Front Door Famous," a song recorded by country music star Luke Combs for his 2024 album "Fathers & Sons"

As Thompson continues to make his mark in the country music scene, "Here Lately" represents another chapter in his musical story. The song is now available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

With his unique blend of traditional country sounds and personal storytelling, Noah Thompson is poised to further establish himself as a notable figure in the contemporary country music landscape.