ATLUS RELEASES LABEL DEBUT ALBUM ART OF LETTING GO – OUT NOW
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Platinum recording artist Atlus releases his label debut album, Art of Letting Go, today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The 15-track project is his most personal to date, shaped by grief, growth, and the real-life experiences that have defined both the artist and the man.
Named after its title track, which confronts the loss of his sister to addiction, Art of Letting Go mines the emotional core of Atlus’ songwriting. Blending country with elements of rock, pop, and hip-hop, the album reflects the full spectrum of his story, balancing hard truths with moments of light, resilience, and release. Listen HERE.
Led by producer Andrew Baylis alongside a group of key collaborators, the project includes Atlus’ debut country radio single “Devil Ain’t Done,” the driving lead track “Spare Key,” and release day focus “Still Haven’t Stopped.”
“This time, with this album, it’s about moving through moments and experiences that shaped me as a person, as a brother, as a son, and as an artist. Looking at some of the things that brought me to where I am, and both acknowledging them and letting them have their place in the story as we try to add new chapters,” shares Atlus. “My deepest hope is that someone out there hears these songs and connects with the stories and the music and feels like their load is a little lighter because we are sharing the experience.”
As Billboard noted while naming him February’s Country Rookie of the Month, “For Atlus, who grew up in Denver in a single-parent home marked by poverty, the album marks not only a career triumph, but also a way of sharing his story of overcoming adversity, and inspiring others to prevail over their own obstacles.”
Before signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Atlus built a loyal following through four independent albums and a relentless work ethic that carried him from the underground to major milestones. His rise includes more than one billion on-demand streams, a Platinum release, a Top 5 album on Spotify’s Global Album Chart, and a standout performance alongside Jelly Roll at a packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Recently named one of Pandora’s 2026 Artists to Watch in Country, he continues to connect with fans through emotionally direct songwriting and a voice that cuts through.
That connection was forged long before the spotlight. Atlus began writing songs while working long hours as a commercial truck driver, crafting lyrics behind the wheel to support his family and fund studio time. That grind laid the foundation for the artist he is today and continues to shape the perspective that runs throughout Art of Letting Go.
The project builds on the success of “Devil Ain’t Done,” which was among the most-added songs at country radio on add day, reached the Top 5 in Australia, and continues to climb in the United States. The track pairs a driving sound with lyrics rooted in self-doubt and perseverance, expanding on Atlus’ ability to turn personal struggles into something universally felt. Watch HERE.
Another standout, “Still Haven’t Stopped,” serves as a companion to the album’s title track, exploring the weight of loving someone in active addiction and the complicated space between holding on and letting go.
The lead track “Spare Key” delivers a powerful chorus built around a symbol of trust, love, and vulnerability, with a music video featuring an appearance by friend, artist, and influencer Demps. Watch HERE.
Family remains a constant thread throughout the album. Atlus’ success has allowed him to retire his mom, but before music took off, he balanced multiple jobs including truck driving, UPS shifts, and rideshare work to make ends meet and invest in his career.
Atlus continues his 2026 tour with festival appearances and headlining shows before joining Russell Dickerson this spring on the RussellMania Tour. See a full list of tour dates HERE.
Art of Letting Go Track Listing:
1. Secondhand Smoke (Atlus, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse)
2. Devil Ain’t Done (Atlus, David Garcia, Geoff Warburton)
3. Still Haven’t Stopped (Atlus, David Garcia, Blake Pendergrass, Geoff Warburton)
4. Art of Letting Go (Atlus, Lydia Vaughan, Lou Ridley, Matt Wallace)
5. Hold My Liquor (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Conor Matthews)
6. Spare Key (Atlus, Rian Ball, Nick Boyd)
7. Sounds Like Alcohol (Atlus, David Garcia, Justin Halpin)
8. Town Down (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Michael Whitworth, Riley Thomas)
9. IOD on YOU (Atlus, David Ray Stevens, Matt Wallace, Autumn Buysse)
10. Roses (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Matt Wallace, Sebastian “Rufio Hooks” Garcia)
11. Break Me First (Atlus, Matt Wallace, Claire Ernst, Stuart Stapleton, Justin Abraham)
12. In The City (Atlus, Autumn Buysse, Matt Wallace, Sebastian “Rufio Hooks” Garcia)
13. Guilty (Atlus, HALLIE, Gigi Rich, Andrew Perlowich)
14. Half The Bottle (Atlus, Andrew Baylis, Benjy Davis, Michael Whitworth)
15. Baby Momma (Atlus, Autumn Buysse, Matt Wallace, Brit Wilder)
Tracks 1, 4, 9: Produced by Andrew Baylis and Matt Wallace
Tracks 2, 3, 7: Produced by Andrew Baylis and David Garcia
Tracks 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15: Produced by Andrew Baylis
Track 11: Produced by Andrew Baylis, Stu Stapleton, and Justin Abraham
Track 12: Produced by Andrew Baylis and Nathan Keeterle
Track 13: Produced by Andrew Baylis and HALLIE
Tracks 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15: Additional Production by Randy Slaugh