Honky-Tonk Heatwave: Lucie Tiger Flips the Script with Sassy New Anthem “Cowboy Love Me”
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
If the modern country scene is looking for a spark, Lucie Tiger just provided the flame. The award-winning singer-songwriter has released her latest single, “Cowboy Love Me,” a high-energy, honky-tonk masterpiece that blends a getaway fantasy with the unapologetic swagger of a woman who knows exactly what she wants.
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From the first chord, “Cowboy Love Me” feels like a humid night in a Texas dancehall. It is a song fueled by the atmosphere of dusty dancefloors and the amber glow of whiskey shots. While many country staples lean into the trope of the wandering cowboy leaving a trail of heartbreak, Tiger turns the narrative on its head.
The track centers on that electric, split-second connection across a crowded bar. Tiger’s signature smoky vocals act as the perfect vehicle for the lyrics, which are equal parts flirtation and “sassy confidence.” It isn’t just a song about a girl meeting a boy; it’s a song about the girl choosing the adventure.
“So many country songs are about cowboys riding off into the sunset and I thought, what if the girl gets to choose the adventure this time?” says Lucie Tiger. “She’s bold, she’s fun, and she knows exactly what she wants.”
Co-written with Maddye Trew, the song was born from a lighthearted conversation about the elusive “perfect cowboy.” That humor translates into a clever lyrical twist that has become Tiger’s trademark. The production is a “honky-tonk heatwave,” providing a driving beat that practically begs for a two-step, while maintaining a grit that keeps it grounded in the roots of American music.
An Independent Force to Be Reckoned With
Lucie Tiger’s rise is nothing short of historic. Since relocating to the legendary music hub of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in 2023, the Australian-born artist has been rewriting the rulebook for independent country stars.
Her accolades speak for themselves:
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Josie Music Award Winner: In November 2025, she was named Country Vocalist of the Year at the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards, held at the prestigious Grand Ole Opry.
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Music Row Success: She recently celebrated her 8th single on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart with “Harvest Moon”—a staggering achievement for an independent international artist.
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Songwriting Prowess: A prolific writer, she won Country Blues Song of the Year for “Gasoline” at the 2021 Tamworth Country Festival and has earned top-tier praise from legendary critic Robert K. Oermann.
Tiger is a fixture in the Nashville and Muscle Shoals songwriting circuits, having opened for stars like Tyler Farr at Whiskey Jam and performing at the W.C. Handy Festival. With two Top 20 albums in Australia and a growing list of self-penned hits like “Found My Home” and “Everybody Knows Your Name,” she is proving that authenticity and talent can cut through the noise of the mainstream.