Nashville Notes: New Music from Maddox Batson and Radney Foster & Kelly Willis

Batson releases 'If I See Her Again,' while Foster and Willis collaborate on 'The One They Call'

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Country music fans have new releases to look forward to, with Maddox Batson dropping his latest single 'If I See Her Again' and the duo of Radney Foster and Kelly Willis unveiling their new duet 'The One They Call.' Batson is also kicking off his Live Worldwide Tour, while Flatland Cavalry prepares to launch their Work of Heart Tour and album.

Why it matters

These new musical offerings from established and up-and-coming artists in the Nashville scene provide fans with fresh content and give insight into the creative process and inspirations behind the songs.

The details

Maddox Batson's new song 'If I See Her Again' is the latest in a string of new music he has released since January, with more tracks expected. Radney Foster and Kelly Willis' duet 'The One They Call' was written during a SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreat and was inspired by the love story of Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chapman and his wife, Debbi. Flatland Cavalry will kick off their Work of Heart Tour on March 19 ahead of the album's release on March 27.

  • Maddox Batson's 'If I See Her Again' is the latest single, following 'Any Other Night' released in January.
  • Radney Foster and Kelly Willis' duet 'The One They Call' is out now.
  • Flatland Cavalry will launch their Work of Heart Tour on March 19 and release the album on March 27.

The players

Maddox Batson

A rising country music artist who has been releasing new music since January, including the single 'If I See Her Again.'

Radney Foster

A veteran country singer-songwriter who has collaborated with Kelly Willis on the new duet 'The One They Call.'

Kelly Willis

A country music singer who has teamed up with Radney Foster on the new duet 'The One They Call.'

Flatland Cavalry

A country music band that will be launching their Work of Heart Tour on March 19 and releasing an album of the same name on March 27.

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What’s next

Maddox Batson will kick off his Live Worldwide Tour on Tuesday, February 14 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

The takeaway

These new musical releases from established and emerging artists in the Nashville scene demonstrate the continued creativity and diversity of the country music genre, providing fans with fresh content and insights into the inspirations behind the songs.