# Honky-Tonk Woman: Kaitlin Butts Is As Ambitious As She Wants to Be

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/honky-tonk-woman-kaitlin-butts-is-as-ambitious-as-she-wants-to-be/
- Published: 2026-10-29T15:15:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T05:05:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Rolling Stone
- Original article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kaitlin-butts-interview-new-album-tik-tok-ella-langley-1235648082/
- Topics: Americas, Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Markets, Music, World

## Key points

- Kaitlin Butts has released the honky-tonk-inspired album *Hello, Honky Tonk*.
- A TikTok boost helped her previous song reach a wider audience.
- She signed with Republic Records and toured with Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley.

## Summary

Kaitlin Butts has released *Hello, Honky Tonk*, an imaginative country album built around the characters and experiences found in honky-tonks. Its theatrical storytelling and mix of musical influences reflect the Oklahoma singer-songwriter’s distinctive approach as she reaches a wider audience.

Butts’ previous album, *Roadrunner*, included “You Don’t Have to Die (To Be Dead to Me)”, which gained attention on TikTok after Ella Langley shared it; Avery Anna also helped the song spread. The renewed interest brought record-label meetings, a deal with Republic Records and opening slots for Langley and Lainey Wilson in 2026. Wilson also introduces the new album, while Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne sings on “The Bartender”.

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