Mississauga-based troubadour Chase Stevens is back with “Songs In An Old Diner,” a feel-good country single soaked in nostalgia, memory, and the magic of a melody. Recorded in both Nashville and Toronto, the track is a spirited follow-up to 2024’s “As Good As It Gets,” and previews the sound and soul of Stevens’ forthcoming third album.
Chase calls his style “Troubadour Country”—a blend of New Country and classic singer-songwriter storytelling. Inspired early on by the timeless work of Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens, Chase found his path in country after discovering Keith Urban and immersing himself in Nashville’s songwriter scene. “It was a trip to Nashville that cemented my direction,” he says. “I realized I wanted to tell stories that felt real, that people could see in their own lives.”
“Songs In An Old Diner” is exactly that kind of song. It’s a lyrical time machine, set in a roadside eatery filled with red vinyl swivel stools and mini jukeboxes that spin up old heartbeats and long-lost dreams. “It’s amazing what a song in an old diner can do,” Stevens sings in the chorus—a line destined to resonate with anyone who’s ever found themselves transported by the right track at the right moment.
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The single follows the success of Stevens’ award-winning album Trespassing Castles, which produced a string of #1 hits on the Canadian Indie Country Chart, including “Another Little Roadside Kiss,” “Gypsy Wind,” and “Taking Pictures off the Wall.” “Gypsy Wind” earned him the 2023 ISSA International Single of the Year, while “Another Little Roadside Kiss” was named Best Country Song and Best Video at the Red Carpet Music Awards in Holland.
In Stevens’ words, “This new single is more than a trip down memory lane—it’s a love letter to the people, places, and songs that shaped us. It reminds me of how music marks time. We were running with the wind trying to chase a dream… Every day felt like it was shiny and new.” The song’s vivid lyrics and warm production offer a snapshot of youthful innocence and first love under the glow of neon signs.
Chase’s storytelling gifts first garnered national attention with his debut album Tumbleweed, particularly the track “H.W.R.” about a Canadian WWII soldier—a song that earned features on CTV National News and widespread critical acclaim. That same honesty and sense of history runs through “Songs In An Old Diner,” bridging the past with the present in three chords and the truth.
With more new music on the horizon and a third album in the works, Chase Stevens continues to cement his place as one of Canada’s most heartfelt country voices. His ability to blend visual detail with emotional depth makes each release more than a song—it’s a story worth reliving.
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