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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 31, 2026) – Vibe-driven and melodic independent musician Kurt Stevens announced his debut album Better with a Breeze will be making waves on September 4. Inspired by his love of the coastal life, Stevens’ new project is a breath of fresh air in a chaotic world.
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Today, the tropical troubadour releases “Cast Away,” about a therapeutic day on a sandbar where he’s in no rush to be found. In contrast to being “castaway” and in need of an SOS, Stevens describes the calmness he feels on and around the water. He is rejuvenated by the fishing rod in his hand, the cold beer in his cooler, sunny skies, and sand on his feet.
Listen to “Cast Away” HERE.
“To me, life is all about the journey. Better with a Breeze is just that; a journey that winds from the coast I grew up on to the places and people I’ve come to love along the way. Every song on this record is a song that I’ve lived,” says Stevens.
He continues, “I’ve always loved music that can take you somewhere, music where you close your eyes and you’re instantly transported to another place, another time, somewhere the breeze off the ocean cools you down in just the right way. Somewhere the craziness of the world was left behind at the dock, even just for a little while. Music that can take you away or maybe even help you find love somewhere in the stars.”
Better with a Breeze Track List:
1. Already Alright (Kurt Stevens, Mike Burke, Tyler Bank)
2. The Rain (Kurt Stevens, John Frank, Tom Pino)
3. Better With a Breeze (Kurt Stevens, Brian Alexander)
4. Cast Away (Kurt Stevens, John Frank, Tom Pino)
5. Smooth (Kurt Stevens, Bradley Collins, Brian Alexander, Kent Jenkins)
6. Bigger Boat (Kurt Stevens, John Frank, Tom Pino)
7. Over & Out (Kurt Stevens)
8. Learning to Be Patient (Kurt Stevens)
9. Might Collect Rocks (Kurt Stevens, John Frank, Tom Pino)
10. Everglades (Kurt Stevens, Adam Sickler, Tyler Bank)
11. Somewhere in the Stars (Kurt Stevens, Adam Sickler, Tyler Bank)
12. Flamingo (Kurt Stevens)
13. When the Wind Blows (Kurt Stevens, John Frank, Tom Pino)
14. Where Pelicans Fly (Kurt Stevens)
Stevens will perform at the annual Island Hopper music festival in Fort Myers, FL, this September. He recently participated in Nashville Singer Songwriter Sessions and performed during the Key West Songwriters Festival. His reflective lyrics share his passion for storytelling and simplistic view of life’s greatest treasures, emphasizing the beauty of the world around us. Featured on SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville and named a “Festival Find” at Maui Songwriters Festival, his music continues to inspire others to find joy in the journey.
About Kurt Stevens
Kurt Stevens brings the warmth of the Sunshine State to every performance, blending laid-back tropical vibes with the storytelling soul of country music. A classically trained pianist and multi-instrumentalist, he began his musical journey at just four years old, evolving through his South Florida upbringing before making his way to Nashville, Tennessee. A featured artist on SiriusXM Radio Margaritaville, Stevens has charmed audiences everywhere from intimate tiki bars to major music festival stages, drawing inspiration from artists like Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, and Kenny Chesney. He’s previously opened for country hitmakers Luke Combs, Jake Owen, Maren Morris, and The Band Perry, among others, with his most recent releases including “Already Alright”, “Warmer Days,” “Flamingo,” “Smooth,” “Everglades,” and “Bigger Boat.” Additionally, Stevens recently played at the Key West Songwriters Festival and the Bowers Beach Buccaneer Bash, following his Maui Songwriters Festival “Festival Find” recognition in late 2025. His music continues to celebrate life and how we live it. Find out more at kurtstevensmusic.com.
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