James’ Social Numbers Skyrocket As He Teases The Track Leading Up To Release, With Nearly 10M Views Across Platforms
Fans Take To Their Own Socials To Create Different POV Versions Of The Song
NASHVILLE, TN (July 8, 2025) – As the release of his forthcoming track “Water At A Wedding” nears this Friday, July 11, ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter Greylan James sees fan anticipation reach a new level. Written by James alongside Chase McGill and Matt Dragstrem and produced by Jason Massey, the song follows an uneasy bride who might be concealing a major secret on her wedding day. Carefully unraveling details of a late-night visit, two pink lines and not-so-distant memories, the track culminates with a shocking bridge that will leave listeners stunned.
PRE-SAVE: “WATER AT A WEDDING”
Since James started posting snippets of the track online, the teasers have garnered nearly 10M views across platforms, with 6M total views on TikTok alone. His followers have also skyrocketed, with his Facebook numbers doubling as well as Instagram and TikTok seeing major growth. Fans have started putting their own spins on the song, creating versions of different perspectives of the track such as ‘the bride’s POV.’
Although known for his impeccable songwriting, James continues to prove why he is also “one of country music’s most sought-after voices” (Entertainment Focus) with his debut radio single and most recent release “Wait Til You Have Kids.” Written by James and Matt Roy, the Jason Massey and Brock Berryhill-produced tune was No.1 most-added at Country Radio upon impact and explores the ways in which priorities and perceptions shift when you become a parent. Country Now raved about the track, crediting it as “a clear demonstration of the rising star’s unique talent for crafting stories that resonate with people.”
With an ACM and BMI Award win and CMA Award nomination under his belt for co-writing Jordan Davis’ No. 1 hit “Next Thing You Know,” one of three of his No. 1 cuts, James has not slowed down on landing major writing credits. This year alone, he has earned cuts from some of Country music’s biggest stars including Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Cole Swindell, Blake Shelton and more, adding to his decorated catalog of tracks for Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Bailey Zimmerman and others.
The rising star will play at various fairs and festivals throughout the summer before joining Cole Swindell’s Happy Hour Sad Tour this fall. For a full list of tour dates, please visit GreylanJames.com.
ABOUT GREYLAN JAMES: From the moment his Papaw gifted him his first guitar at the age of 5, one of Nashville’s most exciting young breakout Country stars Greylan James knew he was meant to be a musician. The Knoxville-raised artist-on-the-rise has been manifesting his vision of Country music stardom since his earliest days: from those cleats and cowboy hats he wore to school to playing every sort of live show imaginable from tailgates to patios and dive bars to funerals around his hometown. Since moving to Music City 8 years ago, Greylan has become a “celebrated songwriter” (Country Now) earning cuts from some of Country music’s most notable artists including Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Cole Swindell, Darius Rucker, Chris Janson, Bailey Zimmerman, BRELAND and more. The singer-songwriter earned his first No. 1 and ACM Award for Song of the Year, co-writing Jordan Davis’ smash hit “Next Thing You Know.” The song also earned Greylan a BMI Award and his first CMA Award nomination for Song of the Year. To date, Greylan’s songbook has landed three No. 1 hits and amassed over 900M streams. And while Greylan has undoubtedly been incredibly successful penning hits for others in the writer’s room, he’s ready to strike out on his own. His growing catalog of songs highlight why SiriusXM dubbed him “a superstar just beginning to hit his stride” with his “impeccable songwriting and artistry,” including his debut single “Wait Til You Have Kids,” which was No. 1 most added at Country Radio upon impact. Greylan has toured with artists like Old Dominion, Scotty McCreery and more and will join Cole Swindell on tour this fall. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit GreylanJames.com.
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