Nashville artist Levi Foster has released the music video for “We Made Fire” today, watch HERE, ahead of the song release on July 18, pre-save HERE. The romantic song features Foster’s emotive vocals, which tells a tale of young love, set to acoustic guitar, keys, and mandolin. The title track will be released ahead of his debut album We Made Fire out August 29, 2025, pre-save HERE.
About the song Foster says, “Daniel Kleindienst (co-writer) and I wanted to tell a story about navigating adolescence and that feeling of being in love for the first time where you can’t wait to see each other so you go to great lengths to plan to sneak out late at night to see each other, in this case to the lake. I played almost every instrument on the song while Ken experimented with drum machines. Sabrina Stewart provides a soft background vocal that is meant to echo the girl referenced in the song with a feeling of longing but fading love.”
We Made Fire was produced at Cartoon Moon Recording by the studio’s owner Ken Coomer, a native Nashvillian and three-time Grammy-nominated drummer and producer, who was an original founding member of Wilco, touring and recording with the band for eight years. Prior to that, he was a founding member of post-punk band, Clockhammer, and a member of Uncle Tupelo.
Foster recently performed songs off the album on Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour and on Notable Nashville. He released “Emerald Eyes,” on May 30, listen HERE, a vintage country duet featuring Gloria Anderson set to lilting guitars, pedal steel, drums, and bass. Glide Magazine said, “With plenty of twang-soaked melancholy that ultimately warms the soul, the song feels like a true throwback to the golden era of country duets in the 50s and 60s. Foster’s vocals are smooth as hell, while Anderson offers her own sweet touch through Dolly Parton-like singing and spoken word verses. The video captures this chemistry.”
Foster also released She’s In Richmond” on April 11, listen HERE It’s a likable, mid-tempo county rock track about a musician on the road and trying hard to save money to buy a ring for his sweetheart back home. Holler calls it, “… another stellar new single…the infectious new release, Levi Foster showcases his distinctive, charismatic vocals…” Americana Highways says, “This song is hooky and memorable, with a finger snapping’ groove and a tale of working hard for someone amazing back home…there’s no doubt about the power of the song in its easygoing classic country glory.”
Before that, he released a stand-alone single “Walter” on February 21 listen HERE, watch his performance on WSMV-TV Today In Nashville HERE. The poignant song tells the heart-wrenching story of Walter, who is living with Alzheimer’s and Julie his daughter who loves and looks after him. Atwood Magazine said, “Foster’s buttery country tone atop light acoustic guitar makes ‘Walter’ deeply captivating. What elevates the track even further is its masterful storytelling.” Off the release Foster teamed up with Alzheimer’s Association to raise $5,000 for The Longest Day, donate HERE.
Foster has been enjoying a remarkable career since signing a publishing and production deal with co-partners Banner Music and Middleground Music in October 2023. After moving to Nashville to seek a full-time career as a songwriter and artist, he has opened shows for greats like Ashley McBride, Trace Adkins, John Conlee, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, The Time Jumpers, and most recently Oliver Anthony. Foster has released two EPs, a self-titled collection (March 15, 2024) and South of Boulder (October 4, 2024) but is looking forward to releasing his full-length debut album We Made Fire. Foster will be playing dates in and around Nashville.
