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NASHVILLE, TN (July 11, 2025) – The Valory Music Co.’s Country newcomer Preston Cooper taps into unmasked emotion to confront his fears and fulfill his calling with his latest track, “The Takedown,” out today. Co-written by Preston with hit songwriter Brett Warren, the track is a bold exploration of the doubt that comes with stepping away from the familiar and taking a gamble on the unknown. With Cooper’s scorching vocals at the forefront, backed by a dynamic blend of organ, electric guitar and punchy percussion, the song captures the magnitude of taking a leap of faith. A personal reflection on leaving his hometown to pursue a dream in Nashville, “The Takedown” captures the heart of Preston’s debut album, Toledo Talkin’, out August 29.
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“‘The Takedown’ came from a conversation Brett Warren and I were having about how to overcome being homesick,” shares Preston. “Brett encouraged me to take down the old photos and fully dive into the music. This song is about acknowledging where you came from while also looking forward. You may have to make sacrifices to pursue something new, but if you believe in yourself and what you’re doing, it will be worth it.”
“The Takedown” will be featured on forthcoming album Toledo Talkin’, alongside current chart-climbing single “Weak,” previously released emotive rocker “One More Place I’ve Never Been,” “tender yet powerful” (Billboard), “Numbers On A Mailbox,” and the “barn burner” (MusicRow) “One For The Road.” Built on chasing dreams, battling doubts, and learning where you stand, Toledo Talkin’ finds a small-town phenom exploring his creative coming of age, matching stadium-sized potential to plainspoken Midwestern roots.
Toledo Talkin’ Track List:
- “Weak” (Preston Cooper, Lance Miller, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “One More Place I’ve Never Been” (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “If This Table Could Talk” (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “Around Around Here” (Brad Warren, Brett Warren, Justin Weaver)
- “The Takedown” (Preston Cooper, Brett Warren)
- “One For The Road” (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “Numbers On A Mailbox” (Taylor Phillips, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “Dark Places” (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “Toledo Talkin’” (Preston Cooper, Lance Miller, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “2 Lies” (Preston Cooper, Eli Patrick, Brett Warren)
- “Used To” (Chris Stapleton, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
- “Headed Home” (Preston Cooper, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
Produced by Brett Warren
In addition to recent releases, Preston has been bringing his “blowtorch vocal” (Nashville Lifestyles) to stages across the U.S., as ongoing support on Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour. The tour follows a busy stretch of live performances, including select dates of Kameron Marlowe’s Keepin’ The Lights On Tour and numerous festival shows. For more information and tour dates, visit www.prestoncoopermusic.com.
EARLY ACCLAIM FOR PRESTON COOPER AND TOLEDO TALKIN’:
“Preston Cooper packs a knowing and sense of music into his vocals that extends far beyond his years.”
– HITS Magazine
“Steve Perry-level clarity and control… Chris Stapleton-like rasp” – Billboard
“Country newcomer, Preston Cooper is one to look out for. The mesmerizing new artist has the grit, the showmanship, and the talent to go far.” – Country Swag
“He’s got the voice, the songwriting, and the presence to command a stadium-sized crowd. Keep your eyes on this guy—he’s only getting started.” – All Country News
“How is it possible that a country artist with just four songs on Spotify could score one of the best opening slots at Summerfest this year… One listen to Cooper’s pearl of a voice on beautifully written tracks like “Weak” and you won’t ask why again.” – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“a voice steeped in bluesy grit and Americana soul.” – Loud Hailer
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ABOUT PRESTON COOPER: With a vocal so expressive it builds into jaw-dropping eruptions of power and emotion, 22-year-old artist Preston Cooper represents the start of a new generation in Country Rock. The biggest voice to ever hail from the tiny town of Fredericktown, Ohio, Preston’s soulful and blues inspired vocal is a potent force of nature, drawing comparisons to icons like Chris Stapleton and Bob Seger. First picking up guitar as a high school freshman, he joined the US Postal Service after graduation and found local fame as “The Singing Mailman” – walking up to 14 miles each day while belting out raw, raspy vocal runs, then clocking out to perform across the region. Hundreds of shows later, hit-making legends Brad and Brett Warren (Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban) discovered Preston at a Toledo songwriter’s round, and quickly recognized his once-in-a-lifetime talent. With his debut album, Toledo Talkin’, releasing August 29, the first chapter of this generational talent’s story unfolds. With 12 incendiary tracks – all but three co-written by the no-frills newcomer – Toledo Talkin’ was recorded with an old-school, full-band process, lashed together with sheer vocal intensity miles different from the Music Row norm. The album wields a mix of raw, organic Country and edgy Alt Rock, as evidenced on his show-stopping debut track “Weak,” emotive “One More Place I’ve Never Been,” shot of nostalgia “Numbers On A Mailbox,” and highway rocker “One For The Road.” Preston recently wrapped his run as direct support for Kameron Marlowe’s Keepin’ The Lights On Tour and is out on the road this summer for select dates of Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour. For more information, visit www.prestoncoopermusic.com.
