Post Malone has gone country. The singer, who has released rap, alternative, pop and rock music in the past, fully embraces his Texas roots with F-1 trillion, will be released on August 16th.
The 29-year-old, whose real name is Austin Post, has topped the Billboard Hot 100 six times, been nominated for 10 Grammys, and has collaborated with a wide range of artists across genres, from Justin Bieber to 21 Savage. He’s beloved in the industry and with fans across generations, and while his last two albums have done well, they haven’t been the smash hits of his previous projects. It’s a logical point in his career to start experimenting with different styles.
“Genres suck,” Malone told the New York Times. “It’s easier to catalog music that way. But at some point — and this is where it’s going to be cool — why can’t you put all of this together and make something that’s really unique to you?”
Before the release of F-1 trillion, He debuted with three singles. The first, “I Had Some Help” featuring Morgan Wallen, is on track to become the song of the summer. This year alone, he’s collaborated with two of the biggest stars in the world — Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. “Fortnight” with Swift went to No. 1, and “Levii’s Jeans” with Beyoncé played a major role in her own country crossover project.
It’s no surprise that Malone’s country album features a wide range of legends, from people with decades-long careers to today’s most talked-about stars. In fact, 15 of the album’s 18 songs feature a wide range of legends, from people with decades-long careers to today’s most talked-about stars. F-1 trillion have star traits. Let’s take a look at all the stars who wanted to be a part of the “Sunflower” singer’s country era.
Tim McGraw
The singer and actor, 57, has released 16 studio albums since 1993, including a compilation of his greatest hits. He has won three Grammys and has had 61 songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Live Like You Were Dying” and “My Little Girl.” McGraw is married to country legend Faith Hill. His song with Malone is called “Wrong Ones.”
Hank Williams Jr.
The 75-year-old country, rock and blues singer has released 54 studio albums since 1964 and is perhaps best known for his song “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” which was adapted as the theme song for Monday night football. He comes from a musical family: his father was the legendary Hank Williams, and four of his children are also recording artists. He appears on Malone’s song “Finer Things.”
Morgan Wallen
The 31-year-old’s third studio album, One thing at a time, which was released in 2023, broke the record for the most songs by an artist on the Billboard Hot 100 at one time. The single “Last Night” set the record for the most weeks at No. 1 for a song without a collaboration. Wallen is clearly having a moment that won’t be ending anytime soon — he’s featured on Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” which is on track to become the official summer song of 2024.
Blake Shelton
Shelton, 48, has released 12 albums since 2001. He is best known for pop country songs such as “Boys ‘Round Here” and “God Gave Me You.” He was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2017 during his long run as a judge on the singing competition The Voice, where he met his wife, Gwen Stefani. His song with Malone, “Pour Me a Drink,” was the second single from F-1 trillion.
Dolly Parton
The legendary singer and actress, 78, is best known for “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and her extensive charity work. She has had 25 singles top the country music charts and won 11 Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. After appearing on Beyoncé’s country album this year, she will also appear on Malone’s, with “Have the Heart.”
Brad Paisley
Paisley has released 13 studio albums since 1999, and 21 of his songs have topped the country charts. Two of the 51-year-old’s biggest hits are “When I Get Where I’m Going,” a duet with Dolly Parton, and “Waitin’ on a Woman.” His songs are often humorous, and he has won three Grammys over the course of his career. His collaboration with Malone is “Goes Without Saying.”
Lucas Kammen
Though his first album came out in 2017, Combs, 34, didn’t really take off until 2023, when he covered Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was one of the year’s most popular songs. His last single, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” from Whirlwinds soundtrack, is currently atop the charts — as is his single with Malone, “Guy for That.” They have a second collaboration, “Missin’ You Like This,” due out August 16.
Lainey Wilson
Recent star in the country and Yellowstone actress Lainey Wilson won Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 CMA Awards — the first woman to do so since Taylor Swift in 2011. She won a Grammy for her album Bell Bottom Country last year. The 32-year-old is featured on Malone’s song “Nosedive.”
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll has a little more in common with Malone than most of the album’s other collaborators — and it’s not just his face tattoos. The singer, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has also dabbled in rap and rock, breaking through with the country-flavored singles “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor” in 2022. The 39-year-old spent time in prison in his younger years and testified before Congress about his support for anti-fentanyl legislation. His song “Save Me” is sampled on Eminem’s latest album, and his collaboration with Malone is called “Losers.”
Seriousness
The 32-year-old rising country artist, whose real name is Ernest Smith, has written songs that have been recorded by Wallen, Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Chris Lane and Jelly Roll. He is featured on Wallen’s song “Cowgirls,” which is currently on the Billboard Hot 100. His song with Malone is called “Devil I’ve Been.”
Sierra Ferrell
The folk singer is best known for her song with Zach Bryan, “Holy Roller.” At 36, she has yet to have a major breakthrough, but her last album, released in 2024, received critical acclaim. She is featured on “Never Love You Again” with Malone.
Chris Stapleton
The country-rock musician, 46, has won 10 Grammys and has topped the country charts multiple times. He has worked on songs for Bruno Mars, Swift, Justin Timberlake and Rage Against the Machine. He has also written world-famous songs for artists such as Kenny Chesney, Josh Turner, George Strait and Luke Bryan. Now it’s Malone’s turn. Their song is called “California Sober.”
Strong
The 33-year-old, whose real name is Michael Wilson Hardy, is another prolific songwriter who could soon have his breakthrough moment. He was the Academy of Country Music’s 2022 Songwriter of the Year and over the course of his career has written for Florida Georgia Line, Shelton, Rhett and Wallen. He’s released three studio albums to date and his song with Malone is “Hide My Gun.”
Billy Strings
The 31-year-old, born William Lee Apostol, won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. He is featured on Malone’s song “MEXICO.”
