Little Big Town Team Up With Ashley Monroe On Soulful New Single ‘Sucker For A Sad Song’

by | Jun 27, 2026

Country music favourites Little Big Town have unveiled their latest single, Sucker For A Sad Song, a heartfelt collaboration with acclaimed singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe, offering another enticing preview of their forthcoming album It’s A Dying Art, due for release on 28th August.

Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall

Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)
Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)

Serving as the album’s opening track, Sucker For A Sad Song showcases everything that has made Little Big Town one of country music’s most enduring vocal groups. Their trademark four-part harmonies intertwine effortlessly with Monroe’s unmistakable voice, creating a warm, understated performance that blends classic country storytelling with a relaxed, soulful groove.

Written by Karen Fairchild alongside Ashley Monroe and Shelby Lynne, the track explores the irresistible pull of melancholy through clever lyricism and understated swagger. Rather than wallowing in heartbreak, it embraces the bittersweet comfort that only a truly great sad song can provide, delivering a timeless slice of country songwriting.

Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall

Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)
Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)

The accompanying music video, directed by Becky Fluke, complements the song’s intimate atmosphere, placing the focus squarely on the chemistry between the performers and the emotion at the heart of the composition.

The single is the latest taste of It’s A Dying Art, Little Big Town’s highly anticipated new studio album. Co-produced by Karen Fairchild alongside two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning producer ®, the record promises to celebrate authentic musicianship and the imperfections that make great records feel genuinely human. Across thirteen tracks, the quartet continue to explore themes of love, loss, resilience and connection through richly layered harmonies and deeply personal storytelling.

Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall

Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)
Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)

The album also features an impressive list of collaborators, including Jason Isbell on The Door and Kelsea Ballerini on Closing Time, further highlighting the band’s collaborative spirit after more than two decades together.

Since forming over 25 years ago, Little Big Town have become one of modern country music’s defining acts, collecting multiple GRAMMY® Awards and crafting a catalogue filled with crossover hits including Pontoon, Girl Crush, Better Man and Boondocks. Their ability to balance commercial success with thoughtful songwriting has earned them a reputation as one of Nashville’s most respected groups, and It’s A Dying Art looks set to continue that tradition.

Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall

Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)
Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town @ Royal Albert Hall (Kalpesh Patel)

Ahead of the album’s release, the band will appear at Alan Jackson’s farewell concert event in Nashville before embarking on their North American For The Art Of It Tour later this year.

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