Before making it big as a solo country artist, Cole Swindell made his mark in Nashville by penning songs for major artists. Some of his most famous cuts include Luke Bryan's "Roller Coaster," Thomas Rhett's "Get Me Some of That" and Florida Georgia Line's "This Is How We Roll."
Born Colden Rainey Swindell, the Georgia native released his self-titled debut album with Warner Music Nashville in 2014. He inked his record deal after he independently released his first single, "Chillin' It," which quickly caught country radio's attention. Over the course of four years, he's toured with fellow country music heavy hitters like Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Dierks Bentley. In August, he dropped his brand new album All of It which includes the impressive new cuts "Somebody's Been Drinkin'," "All Of It" and "The Ones Who Got Me Here." While we enjoy his new music, let's also take a look at some of the best cuts from his first two studio albums.
Here are the 10 best Cole Swindell songs, so far.
10. "Reason to Drink"
This fresh track from Swindell is fast becoming a fan favorite, thanks to its fun, anthemic chorus.
9. "Flatliner" ft. Dierks Bentley
From the album You Should Be Here, 2016
Although it didn't perform as well on the charts, this collaboration between Swindell and Dierks Bentley is a fan favorite.
8. "Stay Downtown"
From the album You Should Be Here, 2016
If you've ever been through a breakup that just won't stick, you'll relate to the sharp lyrical truth of "Stay Downtown."
7. "Let Me See Ya Girl"
From the album Cole Swindell, 2014
This fun and flirty song follows the standard boy-meets-girl scenario while showing off plenty of Swindell's personality.
6. "Chillin' It"
From the album Cole Swindell, 2014
"Chillin' It" was the song that started it all for Cole Swindell. After independently releasing the song, he snagged a record deal with Warner Bros. just four months later.
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5. "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight"
From the album Cole Swindell, 2014
This second single from Swindell's self-titled debut album was co-written with Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line.
4. "Ain't Worth The Whiskey"
From the album Cole Swindell, 2014
Few things go together as well as whiskey and country music. This track has become an anthem for anyone who has found themselves being revisited by an ungrateful ex.
3. "Middle of a Memory"
From the album You Should Be Here, 2016
Co-written with Ashley Gorley and Zach Crowell, this 2016 hit is yet another stellar story-song that hits you right in the heart.
2. "Break Up In The End"
From the album All of It, 2018
Penned by Jon Nite, Chase McGill and Jessie Jo Dillon, "Break Up In The End" brilliantly examines the feeling of appreciating the joy found from a lost love.
1. "You Should Be Here"
From the album You Should Be Here, 2016
This heartbreaking hit was inspired by Swindell's father who died unexpectedly shortly after Cole signed his record deal. In the music video, Swindell revisits his hometown and takes an emotional visit to his father's grave.
