Trey Pendley Releases Heartfelt Love Song 'Like A River' Ahead of EP

The Arkansas native's new track is a metaphor for love, inspired by his wife Lexi.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Trey Pendley, a country singer-songwriter from the small town of Toad Suck, Arkansas, is set to release his debut EP 'Podunk' featuring the new song 'Like A River.' The track is a metaphor for love, inspired by Pendley's relationship with his wife Lexi, also a songwriter. 'Like A River' will be part of Pendley's six-song EP, which also includes the previously released single 'Drunk As Any Rich Man.' Pendley, who now resides in Nashville, has found success as a solo artist and even had a song cut by Luke Combs.

Why it matters

Pendley's music provides a fresh perspective on small-town life and relationships, avoiding cliches while showcasing his strong songwriting abilities. 'Like A River' is an emotionally resonant love song that highlights Pendley's talent for crafting relatable, heartfelt lyrics.

The details

Pendley taught himself to play guitar and write songs growing up, inspired by a wide range of artists from George Jones to Ozzy Osbourne. After moving to Nashville to pursue country music, he's found success as a solo artist, including having a song cut by Luke Combs. His forthcoming EP 'Podunk' features six original tracks that act as a 'love letter' to his small-town upbringing.

  • Pendley's 'Podunk' EP is set to drop on February 27, 2026.
  • His new song 'Like A River' will be available to hear ahead of the full EP release.

The players

Trey Pendley

A country singer-songwriter from the small town of Toad Suck, Arkansas who now resides in Nashville. He has found success as a solo artist and even had a song cut by Luke Combs.

Lexi

Pendley's wife, who is also a songwriter. He wrote 'Like A River' as a love song to her.

Luke Combs

A country music star who has recorded one of Pendley's songs.

Leo33

The independent record label releasing Pendley's 'Podunk' EP.

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What they’re saying

“I wrote 'Like A River' thinking about how love can feel like surrender. You can fight the current, or you can let it carry you. When you find somebody who accepts you as you are, broken parts and all, it makes you want to stop looking back and start imagining a future, and that's exactly how it happened when I met my wife, Lexi.”

— Trey Pendley (Whiskey Riff)

What’s next

Pendley's 'Podunk' EP, featuring 'Like A River,' will be released on February 27, 2026.

The takeaway

Trey Pendley's heartfelt love song 'Like A River' showcases his ability to craft relatable, emotionally resonant lyrics that capture the feeling of small-town life and relationships. As he prepares to release his debut EP, Pendley is poised to make a mark on the country music scene with his authentic, cliche-free songwriting.