Empty Words (song)
| "Empty Words" | ||||
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| Single by Corey Kent | ||||
| from the album Heartland Rock and Roll | ||||
| Released | June 15, 2026 | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Length | 2:32 | |||
| Label | RCA Nashville | |||
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"Empty Words" is a song by American country music singer Corey Kent. Originally released as a promotional single in February, it was released to country radio on June 15, 2026, as the second single from his upcoming third studio album, Heartland Rock and Roll.[1] Kent co-wrote the song with Austin Goodloe, Matt Roy, Joybeth Taylor, and Lydia Vaughan, and produced it with Goodloe.
Background
Corey Kent said of the song:
As a songwriter, it feels like catching lightning in a bottle when you find that line or double entendre that carries more weight than expected. So "Empty Words" is really special because it says something heavy yet simply. I love that it's already resonating with fans. Based on their insane reaction, we didn't want to make them wait so we've bumped it up in the release schedule to get it to them even sooner.[2]
Composition
"Empty Words" is a country rock song. It finds Corey Kent reflecting on the consequences of not fulfilling his promises in a regretful tone. He conveys that he did not realize the impact of his unkept commitments until it brought about the end of a relationship.[2]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[3] | 100 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[4] | 28 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 78 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 35 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7] | 23 |
References
- ↑ "Country Aircheck Weekly June 8, 2026, Issue 1015" (PDF). Country Aircheck. June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- 1 2 Daykin, James (February 20, 2026). "Corey Kent fast-tracks new song 'Empty Words' after viral fan demand". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of August 22, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. February 27, 2026. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 29, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2026.