Hailey Whitters released her fourth studio album, “Corn Queen,” on June 6, 2026, via Big Loud and her own Pigasus imprint, delivering a 16-track collection that confirms her status as one of country music’s most complete songwriters. Produced by her husband and longtime collaborator Jake Gear, “Corn Queen” was written or co-written almost entirely by Whitters herself, drawing from her roots in Shueyville, Iowa, to build an album as honest and rooted as the land she grew up on. The GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling singer has been one of Nashville’s best-kept secrets for nearly a decade. With “Corn Queen,” the secret is out.
What Corn Queen Is and Why It Matters
The album title comes from a fan nickname earned by Whitters’ loyal following, rooted in her Midwestern upbringing. Rather than distance herself from those Iowa roots as her Nashville profile grew, Whitters goes all in. “Corn Queen” opens with the proud, strutting “High On The Hog,” a confident statement-of-purpose that sets the tone immediately, before pivoting to the emotional weight of “Prodigal Daughter,” a spare and deeply moving collaboration with Molly Tuttle. Other standouts include the infectious “Shotgun Wedding Baby,” the resigned wisdom of “It’ll Do,” and the guest spots from Charles Wesley Godwin on “I Don’t Want You” and The Wilder Blue on the closing track “DanceMor.” Jake Gear’s production keeps everything rooted: acoustic warmth, breathing space, and arrangements that serve the song instead of the moment. It is a record that sounds like it was made by people who genuinely love what they are doing.
Corn Queen Full Track List
All 16 tracks on “Corn Queen” were written or co-written by Whitters, with the exception of two. The complete track list:
- 1. High On The Hog
- 2. Prodigal Daughter (feat. Molly Tuttle)
- 3. Shotgun Wedding Baby
- 4. Helluva Heart
- 5. High On A Heartbreak
- 6. It’ll Do
- 7. Hearsay
- 8. Anything Like Me
- 9. I Don’t Want You (feat. Charles Wesley Godwin)
- 10. The Nail
- 11. Casseroles
- 12. Wagon
- 13. Wholesome
- 14. White Limousine
- 15. Corn Queen
- 16. DanceMor (feat. The Wilder Blue)
Hailey Whitters’ Road to Corn Queen
Whitters came up the hard way. She moved to Nashville in her teens, spent years writing songs for other artists, and built a serious reputation in the songwriter community long before her name appeared on marquees. Her debut album “The Dream” (2020) introduced her to a wider audience and earned praise as one of that year’s strongest country debut records. “Raised” (2022) deepened that reputation with more mature writing and a more defined sonic identity. Her GRAMMY nomination confirmed what Nashville insiders had known for years. Now, with Big Loud’s distribution behind her and a loyal fanbase that calls themselves the Corn Queens, Whitters is positioned for the kind of mainstream breakout that albums like this one are built to deliver. She is not chasing a trend. She is setting one.
The Corn Queen Tour: Where to See Hailey Whitters Live
Whitters is taking the new music on the road throughout 2026 on the Corn Queen Tour. A confirmed stop at the iconic Nashville Palace on September 4 gives fans a chance to hear the full album live in one of country music’s most storied rooms. More dates are expected throughout the fall. Check haileywhitters.com/tour for the most current schedule and ticket links. This is exactly the kind of artist worth seeing in a smaller, intimate room before the rooms get bigger, and they will.
Frequently Asked: What Is Hailey Whitters’ Corn Queen Album About?
Hailey Whitters’ “Corn Queen” is a 16-track country album released June 6, 2026, via Big Loud and her Pigasus imprint. Named after a fan nickname rooted in her Iowa upbringing, the album covers identity, heartbreak, humor, and home across 16 songs written almost entirely by Whitters and produced by Jake Gear. It is available on all major streaming platforms and as vinyl and CD at shop.haileywhitters.com.
“Corn Queen” is the kind of record that makes you proud to be a country music fan. It does not chase trends. It finds them. Hailey Whitters writes songs that stay with you long after the album ends, and “Corn Queen” is 16 of her best. Stream it now on Spotify and Apple Music, or order the vinyl at her official store. For more coverage of the country artists defining 2026, keep following Sunset Country Fest, the voice of country music in Central Florida, all the way to March 13, 2027.
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Sources & References
- Big Loud — Hailey Whitters Releases New Album Corn Queen
- Saving Country Music — Album Review: Hailey Whitters “Corn Queen”
- Brooklyn Vegan — Hailey Whitters Announces New Album Corn Queen, Shares “High On A Heartbreak” Video
- Apple Music — Corn Queen by Hailey Whitters
When did Hailey Whitters release Corn Queen?
Hailey Whitters released “Corn Queen” on June 6, 2026, via Big Loud Records and her own Pigasus imprint. The 16-track album was produced by her husband Jake Gear and written almost entirely by Whitters herself. It is available on all major streaming platforms.
What songs are on Hailey Whitters’ Corn Queen album?
Corn Queen includes 16 tracks: High On The Hog, Prodigal Daughter (feat. Molly Tuttle), Shotgun Wedding Baby, Helluva Heart, High On A Heartbreak, It’ll Do, Hearsay, Anything Like Me, I Don’t Want You (feat. Charles Wesley Godwin), The Nail, Casseroles, Wagon, Wholesome, White Limousine, Corn Queen, and DanceMor (feat. The Wilder Blue).
Is Hailey Whitters going on tour in 2026?
Yes. Hailey Whitters is touring in support of “Corn Queen” throughout 2026 on the Corn Queen Tour. A confirmed date at Nashville Palace is scheduled for September 4, 2026, with more dates expected. Check haileywhitters.com/tour for the full and updated schedule.
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Last updated: July 3, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us