Bri Bagwell reveals her fresh country hit Hit the Highway and launches her new podcast series
bri bagwell muses on new country single “hit the highway”
bri bagwell, a texas female vocalist of the year winner, opened up about how her fresh country track came together, the creative spark behind her music, and her future plans. the interview is broken into key themes with clear headings and bold highlights for emphasis.
the origin story of “hit the highway”
while on an extended run through the midwest, bagwell joked that she looked “107 years old” from exhaustion, dehydration, and the strain of long‑haul road life. the hit‑point came when she pondered, “if you’re gonna hit the highway, it’s gonna hit you back.” the song surfaced rapidly, a sentence from a long drive that spilled out in a hurry.
what fuels her songwriting
bri emphasizes authenticity. “when i write about my life and be as authentic as possible, that’s when my music connects to fans the most,” bagwell states. the new single is autobiographical, but the larger message promotes chasing dreams even when it’s hard and leaving a lasting legacy.
- life and lessons – the girl’s own hardships and a-ha moments translate into a bigger picture for society.
- live performance – she plays often, choosing songs she wants to rehearse each weekend.
future plans and upcoming projects
bagwell has more music recorded with rachel loy that she’ll release as singles. her podcast, only vans, is in the top 10 percent of podcasts worldwide and she aims for top 5. a special 2026 project will culminate her journey from new mexico to texas. in addition, she’s scheduled shows in ten states this fall and winter.
being a digital‑era artist
she sees social media as a powerful channel. “the new streaming and social platforms do level the playing field, but it’s increasingly pay‑to‑play and concentrated in management/label structures,” she notes. she treats social media as a way to connect fans, directing them to her music and live shows. she has also shared DIY home‑building moments with followers.
what success means to her
bagwell defines success relatively. “if you’re not lainey wilson, some people don’t think you’re successful.” she shares a sold‑out show at gruene hall and comments about how carrying full‑time artist responsibilities for over a decade makes a career “successfully wild.” she encourages other artists to take a bird’s‑eye view of their careers and affirm, “i’m doing great.”
the core takeaway from “hit the highway”
the song encourages listeners to chase their dreams, leaving a positive imprint beyond their own lives. bagwell feels the weight of being an independent female artist in Texas, yet she remains resilient against roadblocks and challenges, constantly moving forward.
“hit the highway” can be found on all digital service providers. to learn more about bri bagwell, follow her on instagram or visit her linktree page.
