Travis Denning Covers Halsey’s ‘Without Me’

Travis Denning puts his own country/rock spin on Halsey’s “Without Me” in a new video just released to YouTube. The…

Lauren Jo Black

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August 7, 2019

Travis Denning puts his own country/rock spin on Halsey’s “Without Me” in a new video just released to YouTube.

The Georgia native rearranged the chart-topping song and censored a number of the lyrics for the clip, making the pop hit all his own. Accompanied by two acoustic guitars and a drum kit, Denning belts out a stripped-down version of the emotional tune inside the recording studio, proving his musical knowledge and abilities stretch far beyond the realms of country music.

Denning recently opened up to Country Now about his appreciation for Halsey and other female pop stars.

“I love Halsey, she is one of my favorite artists,” he confessed, adding, “I’ve been digging the hell out of Billie Eilish since she came out. I love the sounds and tones that all of these powerhouse girl pop artists use in their records.”

Watch the video above to see his cover of “Without Me.”

Denning’s latest single, “After A Few,” just cracked the Top 40 at country radio. This fall, fans can catch him on the road with Riley Green on the Get That Man A Beer Tour. The trek kicks off September 5 in Statesboro, Georgia.

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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.