Rising country singer-songwriter Mackenzie Carpenter has teamed up with Grammy-nominated trio Midland for a new charming and flirtatious duet '"I Wish You Would."
Released via The Valory Music Co., the track captures the story of two bar patrons whose undeniable chemistry draws them together in a Country dive. With its mix of twangy guitars, steady drumbeats and masterful vocals from Carpenter and Midland's Mark Wystrach, the song sets the perfect mood for a night brimming with excitement and possibility.
Written by Carpenter alongside Jonathan Hutcherson, Jamie Moore and Chris Tompkins, the track overflows with anticipation from the couple who are secretly begging the night to stretch on so they can continue to surrender to the spark between them.
"'I Wish You Would (ft. Midland)' is a fun, flirty tune about wanting someone to be more forward, quit guessing and make the first move. It's about craving a spark with someone and longing for more than a few glances with that person you've noticed from across the bar," shares Carpenter. "Midland has always been a dream collaboration, and they bring a smooth classic vibe to the song."
"I loved 'I Wish You Would' from the jump when Mackenzie and Jamie Moore sent it our way. When I went to lay my part, I was thrown back in time to the era of Conway and Lorretta Lynn and Kenny and Dolly iconic duets," adds Wystrach. "The structure of the song is non-symmetrical, so it keeps revealing new sonic surprises leaving you wanting to hear it again and again."
"I Wish You Would (ft. Midland)" follows the release of the "Dozen Red Flags" last month and the announcement of Mackenzie's debut album Hey Country Queen, slated for March 7.
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