Dustin Lynch Hits the Road with Heart-Racing Anthem ‘Getaway Car’

“It’s one of those songs that feels just as good blasting through speakers as it does screaming down the highway.”

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Lauren Jo Black

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February 13, 2026

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Dustin Lynch; Photo by : Kai Gorowsky

Dustin Lynch returns with “Getaway Car,” delivering a heart-racing anthem about a spontaneous night out with someone special.

The just-released track blends Lynch’s signature country storytelling with high-energy, danceable production, taking listeners from a typical bar scene to a thrilling, off-the-map adventure into the night. 

Dustin Lynch; Photo by Jack Owens
Dustin Lynch; Photo by Jack Owens

“This night’s been perfect/ Between the lights, the bar, the band, and bottle service/ But if you feel like that tequila isn’t working/ And you get ready to roll/ Say the word, we’ll hit the road/ Tell me where you wanna go,” he sings on the first verse. 

Next, he delivers a promise to drop everything and drive off into the night to see where the night takes them. 

Dustin Lynch - Getaway Car
Dustin Lynch – Getaway Car

“And I can drive this Chevy like a getaway car/ Put some rearview on this rooftop bar/ Keep the needle in the red while we’re cutting through the dark/ I can drive this Chevy like a getaway car

‘Cause I can drive this Chevy like a getaway car/ Put some rearview on this rooftop bar/ Keep the needle in the red while we’re cutting through the dark/ I can drive this Chevy like a getaway car/ Getaway car,” he sings alongside the high-energy production.   

“‘Getaway Car’ is about that split-second decision to throw it all in drive and see where the night takes you,” Lynch shared. “No plan, no map, just vibes, velocity, and trusting the moment. It’s one of those songs that feels just as good blasting through speakers as it does screaming down the highway.”

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The new single arrives as Lynch climbs the country radio charts with “Easy To Love,” just after announcing his return to Las Vegas for his second Wynn Nightlife residency, continuing his reign as the first-ever country artist to hold a club residency at the iconic Wynn Las Vegas.

Returning to Wynn Nightlife, Lynch is set to bring his high-energy club set back to the renowned XS Nightclub, continuing a run that’s reshaping how country music fits into modern nightlife. Mixing his hit-filled catalog with open-format club energy, the residency pushes genre boundaries on one of Las Vegas’ most iconic stages.

Dustin Lynch Wynn Residency 2026
Dustin Lynch Wynn Residency 2026

Taking the experience even further, Lynch will also headline Encore Beach Club, delivering his signature party-ready sound to one of the city’s premier daytime destinations.

Additionally, the 10x country chart-topper also announced a co-headlining show with Chase Rice at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and plans to appear at various festivals throughout the summer. See more dates HERE.

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Lauren Jo Black

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Lauren Jo Black

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.