With a New Baby and a New Single, Cole Swindell Is Entering His Best Chapter Yet [Exclusive]

Cole Swindell is stepping into a brand-new chapter of life with a baby girl at home, but his passion for making music and watching his songs climb the charts remains as strong as ever.

Backstage at the CMA Awards, the Georgia native caught up with Country Now, where he opened up about his new single, teased what’s ahead for 2026, and couldn’t help but gush over his daughter, Rainey.

Fresh off his 13th No. 1 with “Forever To Me,” Swindell recently sent “We Can Always Move On” to country radio. The track, featured on his latest album Spanish Moss and penned by Thomas Archer, Kyle Fishman, and Michael Tyler, follows a couple wrestling with the reality of goodbye and ultimately choosing to spend one last night together before facing the truth.

Swindell revealed that the song came to him at the very last minute while he was finishing the album, and it arrived exactly when he needed it.

“We were getting close to wrapping up the album, but I just felt like we were missing a few things,” he shared. “There’s the heartfelt stuff, and then there’s the songs with a vibe — the ones that make you roll your windows down. And this was one. Thomas Archer sent me this song when I was driving home in traffic. He sent three or four, and all of them were good. It felt meant to be.”

He remembers playing it when he got home. “It starts with that chorus, and my wife was like, ‘What is that?’ The more I listened, the more it became one of our favorites. I’d never heard a breakup song written from that angle, like, ‘We’re going to be over at some point. We can always do that. But tonight…’ As a songwriter, I can really appreciate that.”

With his Happy Hour Sad Tour wrapped, Swindell is already gearing up for 2026, a year he says is packed with exciting plans.

“Shows I’m excited about. We haven’t announced them yet, but I can’t wait,” he teased. “I’m excited to hit the road, but also to watch Rainey grow up.”

He’s finding a new rhythm as both artist and dad. “I’ve reached a point where I feel like I’ve found a good balance. I still love being on the road, playing shows, seeing the fans… but coming home is even sweeter now. I’m just looking forward to seeing what life holds.”

And for fans who love the emotional punch of a Cole Swindell song, there may be some fatherhood-inspired music on the horizon.

“That’s all I think about — the ideas,” he laughed. “When you’re a songwriter, the ideas come from the season you’re in, and right now everything looks different. I think differently. I see things differently. I’m excited to share this part of my life. That’s how I get things out — through my lyrics — and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”

Swindell has one final show left this year, set for Thursday, Dec. 4 in Augusta, Georgia. Fans can keep an eye on his website for updates on all things 2026.