Football player turned singer
Tucker Wetmore
made the jump from obscurity to stardom in 2024, when his singles "Wine into Whiskey" and "Wind Up Missin' You" blew up on country radio and racked up impressive numbers on major streaming services. His first full-length album, 2025's
What Not To
, shows he's no one-trick pony. In these 19 songs,
Wetmore
spins stories of modern Southern life and occasional bad decisions (usually involving beer and/or women) with a strong, honest vocal style, while the music is full-bodied country with a savvy pop influence. The folks who enjoyed
's first two hits (which are included on this LP) will find plenty to like here with songs like "Brunette," "Bad Habit," and "Silverado Blue." ~ Mark Deming