It’s the only job where you can be wrong 50% of the time and still keep your job… or, in the case of Hudson Westbrook, the title of his latest song, “Weatherman.” Playing on the timeless joke about meteorologists often forecasting incorrectly, Westbrook’s track offers a clever twist on the rainy-day heartbreak song genre.
The young Red Dirt artist has been on a hot streak lately, releasing hit after hit. His most recent singles, “Dressed Down” (released on Valentine’s Day this year) and “Mine Tomorrow” (released on January 24), have become fan favorites with 2.2 million and 4.5 million streams on Spotify respectively. Now, with today’s release of “Weatherman” on March 21, Westbrook steps away from his usual love songs to offer a glimpse into his post-breakup mindset.
Westbrook is the king of teasing unreleased songs and he’s had fans chasing this storm since he first posted a clip to TikTok on March 1. He’s been building anticipation ever since, posting about it frequently. With an undeniably catchy and clever chorus, the song quickly gained traction, with one of the viral TikTok videos amassing 1.9 million views and over a thousand comments from fans pleading for the track’s release.
One of the best teaser videos in my opinion is from a few days ago in which Westbrook asked his followers, “Describe your ex in weather forecast terms,” which sparked a flurry of entertaining responses in the comments. The song’s relatable themes have certainly struck a chord with listeners.
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Initially, the track starts out with isolated vocals before transitioning into a catchy melody that’s sonically captivating, featuring classic strumming, a steady drum beat, and a blend of guitar and violin riffs. It has all the elements of a great country song. The lyrics play on the idea that the weatherman forecasted a sunny day that’s, “so nice it’ll take the blues away” but instead Westbrook wakes up to another rainy day that matches his post-breakup sorrows and gives another excuse to day drink. Once you hear it, you’ll find yourself humming the snappy chorus over and over again:
“Tin roof singing me a heartbreak song, ever since you got gone. She brought the rain, rain brought the pain, pain brought the bottle I was sitting from straight. Ain’t all you but you caught the blame. Hey weatherman, hey weatherman.”
While Hank Williams Jr. was the first to coin the “Weatherman” concept in his 1981 hit with a similar theme, Hudson Westbrook certainly does the title justice by bringing a fresh and unique spin to the classic trope. It’s safe to say that this track has earned its place on my list of top weather-themed country songs, alongside classics like Luke Bryan’s “Rain Is A Good Thing,” Zac Brown Band’s “Colder Weather,” and David Nail’s “Let It Rain” to name a few.
“Weatherman” is just one of the many songs Westbrook has been sneak peeking in recent weeks, which raises the question: when will his next big project drop? Despite being on his way to quickly becoming a household name in country music, his debut EP was only just released last November 15. Now, with his third single of 2025 under his belt and his first-ever summer tour starting in June, it looks like 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the rising Texan singer-songwriter.
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- Sat June 7 – Little Elm, TX
- Thu June 12 – Bloomington, IL
- Fri June 13 – Chicago, IL
- Sat June 14 – Hastings, MI
- Thu June 19 – Cullman, AL
- Fri June 20 – Memphis, TN
- Sat June 21 – Little Rock, AR
- Sat June 28 – Lubbock, TX
- Thu July 10 – Louisville, KY
- Fri July 11 – Ashland, KY
- Sat July 12 – Reading, PA
- Wed July 16 – Iowa City, IA
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- Sat July 19 – Minneapolis, MN
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- Fri July 25 – Charlotte, NC
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- Thurs July 31 – Morrison, CO
- Fri Aug 1 – West Valley City, UT
- Sat Aug 2 – Missoula, MT
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- Sat Aug 9 – Graham, TX
- Thurs Aug 14 – Sedalia, MO
- Fri Aug 15 – Omaha, NE
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- Sat Aug 23 – Portales, NM
- Thurs Aug 28 – Midland, TX
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