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Midland Releases New Song 'Marlboro Man'
Country trio shares video for reflective ballad about life on the road
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The country music group Midland has released a new song called "Marlboro Man," a reflective ballad written by songwriters Dean Dillon, Tim Nichols, and Josh Thompson. The song was produced by Trent Willmon and the accompanying music video was directed by Justin Clough, shot in the band's frontman Mark Wystrach's hometown of Sonoita, Arizona.
Why it matters
Midland has built a loyal fanbase with their retro-country sound and storytelling, and "Marlboro Man" continues that tradition by reflecting on the band's 12-year journey and the highs and lows of life on the road as touring musicians.
The details
The song "Marlboro Man" was written by the trio of Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy that make up Midland. Wystrach shares that the song is "a soaring ballad that reflects on the 12-year journey of this band and how the road has left its scars like old leather." The music video was shot in Wystrach's hometown of Sonoita, Arizona, capturing the rural landscapes that have inspired the band's music.
- Midland released the new song 'Marlboro Man' on February 10, 2026.
The players
Midland
A country music trio comprised of Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy, known for their retro-country sound and storytelling.
Dean Dillon
A country music songwriter who co-wrote Midland's new song 'Marlboro Man'.
Tim Nichols
A country music songwriter who co-wrote Midland's new song 'Marlboro Man'.
Josh Thompson
A country music songwriter who co-wrote Midland's new song 'Marlboro Man'.
Trent Willmon
The producer of Midland's new song 'Marlboro Man'.
What they’re saying
“'Marlboro Man' is a soaring ballad that reflects on the 12-year journey of this band and how the road has left its scars like old leather. On the road, images of home haunt us at every turn and the landscape is filled with vistas of the same old regrets, yet the sun continues to come up, the bus marches on and the cycle continues. You always strive to learn and grow, but the core of a man never changes from summer to snow as we keep riding on along, mile after mile, to get to the next show — like that damn Marlboro Man.”
— Mark Wystrach, Midland Frontman (kvakradio.com)
The takeaway
Midland's new song 'Marlboro Man' continues the band's tradition of reflective, storytelling-driven country music, capturing the highs and lows of life on the road for touring musicians over the course of their 12-year journey.