''Corn Queen'' is the fourth

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by American

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artist

Hailey Whitters Hailey Faith Whitters (born September 9, 1989) is an American country music singer originally from Shueyville, Iowa. Songwriting and music career Whitters has written songs for Little Big Town and Alan Jackson, and has written with Lori McKe ...

. It was released on June 6, 2025, via a partnership between

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and her own imprint, Pigasus.

Background

Whitters wrote or co-wrote all but two of the 16 songs on ''Corn Queen'', and Whitters' husband and longtime collaborator, Jake Gear, produced the album. The album's title is inspired by a nickname Whitters received from her fans, which derives from her upbringing in Iowa. Reflecting on the duality of the title, Whitters said: "Corn is this simple, humble crop, and 'queen' implies royalty passed down through blood. I come from a long line of blue-collar farmers and construction workers. I've been out here for over a decade brushing my teeth in truck stop bathrooms, sleeping on hotel floors, driving myself from gig to gig. It's not glamorous, but I'm proud of it. I like the idea of a queen with little grit and elbow grease." Its cover artwork features a bust of Whitters made out of butter. ''Corn Queen'' was announced on April 4, 2025, and preceded by the release of four promotional singles — "Casseroles", "Prodigal Daughter", "High on the Hog", and "High on a Heartbreak". It features collaborations with

Molly Tuttle Molly Rose Tuttle (born January 14, 1993) is an American vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, recording artist, and teacher in the bluegrass tradition. She is noted for her flatpicking, clawhammer, and crosspicking guitar prowess. S ...

Charles Wesley Godwin Charles Wesley Godwin (born May 18, 1993) is an American country-folk musician from West Virginia. Early life Godwin was born in Morgantown, West Virginia. He played football in high school for Morgantown High School. Musical career Godwin b ...

, and The Wilder Blue.

Track listing

References

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