This Friday, January 16, 2026, Nashville-based breakout singer-songwriter Chandler Marie is set to release, Like A Man, a female-empowerment country breakup anthem and the lead single from her upcoming debut album.
The track is a twangy, confident, feel-good release that flips the narrative, calling out emotional immaturity while encouraging women to reclaim confidence and closure in relationships that fall short of what they deserve.
The song’s unique blend of 90s and modern country make it attractive to the listener who enjoys both styles. The track is built on dobro, driving guitars, and an infectious groove, blending humor, edge, and empowerment with lyrics like, “Put on your big boy britches” // “Boy why you crying, acting like you’re dying, you’re only justifying why I put your boots by the door” // “Gas up your ego and your Chevy.”
Like A Man is a bold introduction to a rising artist who’s earned every step of her momentum through years of grinding, writing, and performing in Nashville on Broadway and beyond. With its high replay value and modern country sensibility, Like A Man sits comfortably alongside artists like Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, and Lainey Wilson.
Speaking about the song, Chandler says:
“I want listeners to feel confident standing up for themselves in relationships where they’re not respected. If someone can’t show up the way a real partner should, they need to gather their ego and pride and hit the road.”
The New Year release follows a standout 2025 for Chandler Marie, including a performance on the CMA Fest Spotlight Stage, eight Josie Award nominations, and several million streams across her debut EP Just Geting Started. Now with her debut album on the horizon, she is well-positioned to be one of country music’s breakout artists to watch in 2026.
About Chandler Marie
Chandler Marie is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has earned every inch of her career the hard way. Raised in a small Georgia town, she grew up surrounded by music. Chandler started writing and playing guitar early, first learning a few chords from her dad, and was drawn to honest storytelling and songs that actually say something.
After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 2020, Chandler committed fully to building a music career without shortcuts. For years, that meant midnight Broadway sets, long drives home, early mornings at a day job, and doing it all over again the next day. That work ethic has made her a fixture in the Nashville live scene and a trusted collaborator in writing rooms. Her sound lives in modern country but pulls from pop and Americana influences, shaped by real experiences and delivered with clarity and confidence.
Chandler is entering the New Year after a strong 2025 where she was a selected performer at CMA Fest’s Spotlight Stage, nominee for eight Josie Music Awards, and had numerous standout singles from her debut EP “Just Getting Started,” racking up several million streams. She’s positioned for a true breakout, starting with the release of her empowering new single “Like A Man” and continuing as she builds toward her full-length debut record, a project bringing together some of Nashville’s top session players, producers, and creative partners.
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