Brandon Wisham: A Jolt of Honesty—’She’s Good’ Hits Hard with a Heartbreak Twist
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
Artist Profile: A Rapid Rise from South Carolina
Brandon Wisham is quickly carving out a powerful space in modern country music, blending raw vocal talent with deeply personal, rock-infused storytelling. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, and raised in Williamston, South Carolina, Wisham’s ascent has been anything but conventional. After playing cover shows in local bars since the age of 15, his career trajectory changed at 19 when he penned his first original song, “Pain Won’t Last,” a heartfelt tribute to his late father. The track went viral on TikTok, catching the attention of country star Bailey Zimmerman, which led to a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and a major tour slot supporting Zimmerman. Now, at 22, the Nashville-based artist has been named a SiriusXM The Highway “Highway Find,” solidifying his status as one of the genre’s most exciting young voices, known for his unfiltered humanity and fiercely hopeful spirit.
Review: ‘She’s Good’
Brandon Wisham’s single, “She’s Good,” is a full-tilt country-rock anthem designed for summer nights, yet it delivers a gut-punch of a narrative twist. Co-written by Wisham, Jared Conrad, and Chandler Baldwin, the track is a masterclass in building euphoric energy only to shatter it with a dose of stark reality.
Musical Architecture: Euphoria Meets Edge
The production, helmed by frequent collaborator Brandon Hood, is slick and powerful. The track immediately explodes with high-energy instrumentation that grounds Wisham firmly in the rock-country subgenre, similar to artists like Zimmerman or Hardy. It features pounding drums, bright, driving keyboards, and, most notably, blazing guitar work provided by A-list session player Tom Bukovac.
The arrangement is meticulously crafted to convey an overriding sense of perfection and bliss. The chorus is massive and sing-along-ready, featuring punchy background vocals and a wall of sound that feels like “Gulf Coast weather” and “cold beer Friday nights,” exactly as the lyrics describe. Wisham’s vocals are formidable throughout; he possesses a soulful delivery that can soar over the heavy production while maintaining clear emotional sincerity. The instrumentation functions perfectly as the sonic equivalent of falling hard and fast for someone you believe is flawless.
Lyrical Depth: The Sting in the Tail
Lyrically, “She’s Good” spends its first two-thirds establishing an ideal, almost movie-like relationship. Wisham uses classic country imagery—comparing the woman to June to his Johnny, or calling her “an angel heaven-sent”—to paint a picture of someone who is objectively perfect, almost “too good for a guy like me.” This vivid, feel-good setup lulls the listener into expecting a standard, sweet ode to a partner.
However, the song’s brilliance lies in the final, swift turn of the refrain: “She’s good / As it gets in a country song / Too bad she’s good as gone.” This line is the emotional bomb that completely recontextualizes the entire song. The entire celebratory, anthemic mood instantly transforms, revealing the euphoria was simply the memory of a perfect relationship that has already ended. It flips the theme from an adoration song into a profound reflection on heartbreak and the painful process of recalling perfect moments that are now out of reach.
Conclusion
“She’s Good” is a testament to Wisham’s songwriting prowess, proving he can craft tracks that are both commercially accessible and narratively sophisticated. By using the high-octane energy of country rock to frame a story of devastating loss, Wisham delivers a single that resonates long after the final chord fades. It’s a dynamic, powerful performance that rightfully earns his place in the spotlight and demonstrates why he is poised to become a major force in the evolving country soundscape.