Max McNown Reveals Deep Emotions in New Single ?This Side Of Heaven?

Rising country artist Max McNown has unveiled his heartfelt new single ?This Side Of Heaven,? along with a performance video, as a preview for his deluxe album, Night Diving (The Cost Of Growing Up), scheduled for release on July 18. This upcoming LP will feature eleven previously unreleased tracks, showcasing McNown's growth since his last album, Wandering, which was released on January 24, 2025. McNown expressed that despite the full-length nature of Night Diving, he felt it lacked completeness, as all songs were crafted in the same creative period, aiming to present a cohesive body of work.

?For this song, I drew inspiration from the works of Ray Lamontagne, whose vocal style and songwriting resonate with me,? McNown explained. He also cited Chris Stapleton as a significant influence, aiming to capture a soulful essence in his love song. Following the release, McNown will kick off his Forever Ain?t Long Enough Tour on August 21, performing across North America before heading to Europe in December.