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Corey Kent's 'Empty Words' Video Goes Viral
Corey Kent's 'Empty Words' soundcheck video unexpectedly became a hit after fans sang it live.
In brief
Corey Kent's 'Empty Words' soundcheck video unexpectedly became a hit after fans sang it live. Corey Kent's 'Empty Words' soundcheck video went viral after fans sang it live at a Denver show, becoming a hit on his new album. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Corey Kent releases new album
Country singer Corey Kent drops his new album 'Heartland Rock and Roll' on Sept. 25.
Kent posts 'Empty Words' soundcheck
In early February, Kent posted a video to social media of him singing 'Empty Words' during a soundcheck before a show in Denver.
Kent admits he looked messy
Kent says he looked like a mess wearing sweatpants and a hastily buttoned flannel shirt.
Kent thought 'Empty Words' was a deep cut
Kent believed 'Empty Words' would be a deep cut on his record, a hidden gem for fans.
Fans sang 'Empty Words' live
At his next show, fans sang 'Empty Words' word-for-word louder than anything in the set.
Kent's song becomes a hit
By March, 'Empty Words' gained traction across radio stations in Dallas and Nashville.
Kent's album sets new tone
The album 'Heartland Rock and Roll' shows Kent broadening musical boundaries with a career of platinum singles and top 10 hits.
The main idea
Corey Kent's 'Empty Words' soundcheck video went viral after fans sang it live at a Denver show, becoming a hit on his new album.
