Hudson Westbrook's Latest Hit Is His Favorite From 'Texas Forever'

The rising country star's new single 'Painted You Pretty' is poised to be a hit.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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Hudson Westbrook's 'Painted You Pretty' (River House Artists/Warner Records Nashville) is the follow-up to his debut single 'House Again,' which topped the charts in February. Westbrook says this is his favorite song from his debut album 'Texas Forever' and that he literally taught himself how to sing while listening to country music on the radio.

Why it matters

Westbrook is a rising star in the country music scene, and the success of his new single 'Painted You Pretty' will be an important indicator of his continued growth and popularity with fans. The song's personal significance to Westbrook also adds an emotional element to the track's release.

The details

Westbrook performed the 'Texas Forever' track 'Painted You Pretty' during his national TV debut on the Today show in January. He's currently on tour with Bailey Zimmerman, ahead of upcoming dates with George Strait and Morgan Wallen, and will make his Australian debut at CMC Rocks on March 22.

  • Westbrook topped the chart with his debut single 'House Again' in February 2026.
  • Westbrook performed 'Painted You Pretty' on the Today show in January 2026.
  • Westbrook is currently on tour with Bailey Zimmerman, ahead of upcoming dates with George Strait and Morgan Wallen.
  • Westbrook will make his Australian debut at CMC Rocks on March 22, 2026.

The players

Hudson Westbrook

A rising country music star whose debut single 'House Again' topped the charts in February 2026.

Bailey Zimmerman

A country music artist that Westbrook is currently touring with.

George Strait

A legendary country music artist that Westbrook has upcoming tour dates with.

Morgan Wallen

A popular country music artist that Westbrook has upcoming tour dates with.

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What they’re saying

“This is my favorite song on my debut record. It means so much to me that people are loving it as much as I do. I literally taught myself how to sing while listening to country music on the radio, so this means more than y'all know!”

— Hudson Westbrook

The takeaway

Hudson Westbrook's rise in the country music scene continues with the release of his new single 'Painted You Pretty,' which he says is his favorite track from his debut album 'Texas Forever.' The song's personal significance to Westbrook and its early success indicate he is poised for continued growth and popularity with fans.