LISTEN: ‘American Idol’ Alum Alex Miller Carries the Torch for Classic Country with New Single, ‘Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya’

Fan-favorite American Idol alum and rising country singer/songwriter Alex Miller is giving fans a taste of what’s to come on his highly-anticipated debut album with the release of a brand new song, “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya.” 

The track serves as Miller’s debut single with his new record label home, Billy Jam Records. 

Out now, “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya” is described as a “fast-paced Western swing” and finds the Kentucky native praising the country life while comparing it to life in the big city. 

“You got loud horns we got dogs barkin’ / Ain’t gotta pay for no John Deere parkin’ / There’s meat and taters and a lot of fried vittles / If you don’t like that let me tell you a little / Tell you a little thing about that/ Don’t let the barn hit ya,” he sings. 

“Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya” was produced by Jerry Salley and co-written by Bill Whyte, Paul Bogart and Dan Wilson.

The country tune will soon spin on more than 650 jukeboxes across the country at Texas Roadhouse as Miller has been tapped as the October Artist of the Month for the popular restaurant chain. 

Miller says the song is a a “hoppin’ little number that gets up and goes,” and will soon bring the track on the road as part of his upcoming tour. 

The release of “Don’t Let The Barn Door Hit Ya” follows the news of his new label deal and comes before the release of his upcoming 10-track album. 

Miller won over the hearts of millions on the latest season of American Idol. His love for traditional country music had viewers drawing comparisons to the likes of legendary country artists such as Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. 

Upcoming tour dates include:

Oct  1 – Paintsville, KY – Alley Fest

Oct  2 – Mount Vernon, KY – Bittersweet Festival

Oct 12 – Huntsville, AL – All-Star Salute To Lee Greenwood – Von Braun Center  

Oct 14 – Wytheville, VA – Wohlfahrt House Octoberfest

Oct 16 – Newport, TN – Live at the RC

Oct 27 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse (opening for Brett Young)

Nov 6 – Lexington, KY – National Anthem for SEC game (KY vs. TN) 

Nov 12 – Hodgenville, KY – Lincoln Jamboree

Nov 18 – Greenville, TX – Texan Theater

Nov 19 – Buda, TX – Buck’s Backyard

Nov 20 – Arlington, TX – Arlington Music Hall

Dec 11 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theatre (open for Rhonda Vincent)

Dec 12 – Branson, MO – The Mansion Theatre (open for Rhonda Vincent)

Dec 17 – Hodgenville, KY – Lincoln Jamboree