Cole Swindell Shares New Version Of ‘Forever To Me’ And Never-Before-Seen Wedding Footage

“I absolutely love this version,” Swindell shares.

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Lauren Jo Black

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February 19, 2025

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Cole Swindell and Courtney Little; Photos via YouTube

Cole Swindell is celebrating the success of his latest radio single, “Forever To Me” by releasing a special version of the song and a new music video that features never-before-seen footage from his wedding day

After the song hit the Top 10 at country radio, Swindell decided to thank fans for their support of the track by releasing a new rendition of the song, dubbed “Forever To Me (Our Version).” This new version of the song offers a stripped-down rendition, driven by a piano.

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“I absolutely love this version,” Swindell shared ahead of the track’s release.  

The song was paired with a visualizer that takes fans inside his wedding day with Courtney Little, which took place on June 12, 2024 in Sonoma, California.

Cole Swindell and wife, Courtney; Photos by Madison Emily Hare Photo
Cole Swindell and wife, Courtney; Photos by Madison Emily Hare Photo

Forever To Me” was written by Swindell with Greylan James and Rocky Block and was inspired by his real-life love story with Courtney.   

While chatting with Country Now and other outlets last year, Swindell recalled the first time he played “Forever To Me” for his now-wife. 

“Obviously she loved it and her sister played it for her family and just everybody obviously loved it. I loved her reaction to it, but it just felt, like I said, at this stage, I’ve written a few love songs and gotten a lot sent to me as well. And we’ve listened to a lot. But I could just tell this one.. my reaction, her reaction. It just seemed like this was the one for sure,” he said. 

Cole Swindell; Photo by Robby Klein
Cole Swindell; Photo by Robby Klein

“Forever To Me,” along with the previously released tracks “One Day,” “3 Feet Tall,” and “Kill A Prayer” will be included on Cole Swindell’s upcoming fifth studio album for Warner Music Nashville.  

His latest release, “Kill A Prayer” was written by Cole Taylor, Josh Thompson and Jesse Frasure. This track finds Swindell reflecting on his reckless past and the ways his mom prayed for him along the way. The song is a testament to the enduring power of a mother’s love.

“You can’t outrun a Mama’s ‘amen’ even when you’re out here running with the devil, I swear  …. I’m livin’ proof that you can’t kill a prayer,” he sings. 

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Although he didn’t contribute to writing the song, Swindell shares that it reminds him of his late mother, who is always on his mind.

Swindell is set to head overseas in March for his debut performances in Australia and New Zealand, where he’ll open for Cody Johnson on select dates of the Leather Deluxe Tour.

For additional dates and info, visit Swindell’s official website

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Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.