Willow Avalon Teams With Kaitlin Butts For 'Hypothetically Speaking'

Official Announcement | Published: May 16, 2026 5:22 PM EDT

(Sacks & Co) Willow Avalon continues a landmark year with her new single, "Hypothetically Speaking," featuring acclaimed country artist Kaitlin Butts. Of the track, Avalon states, "Hell hath no fury like two big haired southern women."

"Hypothetically Speaking" is the latest preview of Avalon's anticipated sophomore album, Pink Pocket Pistol, releasing June 26 via Atlantic Outpost/Assemble Sound. Pink Pocket Pistol includes recent acclaimed singles "Easy On The Eyes" and "Cardinal Sin" featuring Jason Isbell, of which Billboard praises, "Avalon has already established herself as a top-shelf vocal stylist and keen songwriter...pairing with a writer and artist of Isbell's stature feels like a natural alignment." Whiskey Riff adds, "Avalon's pure, twangy voice, with its noticeable bleat, continues to captivate fans, and 'Cardinal Sin' highlights the depth of her songwriting prowess."

"Pink Pocket Pistol is a mix of the lyricism and sassy storylines I've continuously written, with more darkness, mystery and a '60s country feel," Avalon shares. "I went in with an idea in my head, and we walked out a week later with it fully executed. Every single person in the room was on the exact same page. It felt wonderful hearing the record out of speakers-after really, intensive, hard work-exactly what I heard in my head."

Last month, following her debut set at Stagecoach, Avalon unveiled a massive North American headline tour for this summer and fall. The run will see stops at New York's Webster Hall, Los Angeles' The Fonda, Toronto's Phoenix Theatre, Boston's Royale, Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club and more. Later this month, she'll be supporting country legends Brooks & Dunn and returning to CMA Fest with two performances, including a set at Nissan Stadium.

Avalon's January 2025 debut, Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, cemented her as one of country music's most compelling new voices. Taste of Country and Whiskey Riff named the record one of the best country albums of 2025, with the latter saying, "Willow is a star, with talent in spades, and who has a long future ahead of her for her pure talent and songwriting savvy that, together, make a lethal combination that puts her in a league of her own." After making her debut performance on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage last year, she is part of the 2026 Opry NextStage class.