IHEART – Cooper Alan‘s newest ballad shows his passion for telling sentimental stories in country music.

The rising, North Carolina-born singer-songwriter debuted a new song, “Hard Acre,” on Friday (September 26). The lyrics take listeners through a heartfelt story that even strike a chord with Alan himself. Looking ahead to his 30th birthday and welcoming Baby No. 1 with his wife, Hally Williams, the country artist said it “almost brings me to tears,” singing the second verse of the song.