From Henderson to the Horizon: Lakelin Lemmings Redefines the Modern Country Spirit on “Get Around Boy”
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
It is rare to find a 19-year-old artist who possesses both the wide-eyed wonder of a newcomer and the road-worn wisdom of a veteran. Yet, as West Tennessee native Lakelin Lemmings prepares to drop her debut EP, Get Around Boy (arriving February 6, 2026, via QHMG/Quartz Hill Records), it’s clear she isn’t just another voice in the crowd. She is a storyteller with a compass pointed toward the truth.
Produced by Ash Bowers, this five-track collection is a masterful exploration of the “emotional push-and-pull” that defines the transition from small-town roots to big-city dreams.
The Artist: Roots Deeper Than the Tennessee Dirt
Born into a musical family—her father is a touring country guitarist—Lemmings didn’t just stumble into music; she was raised in it. Since the age of six, she has been soaking up the influences of icons like Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, while injecting her sound with the contemporary edge of Miranda Lambert and a dash of 90s pop flair.
Having signed her first publishing deal at 17 and built a community of over 120,000 followers on TikTok, Lakelin has mastered the art of connection. She isn’t just performing for an audience; she’s talking to them, specifically girls her own age who see their own lives reflected in her lyrics.
Track-by-Track: The Anatomy of a Breakthrough
1. Get Around Boy
(Lakelin Lemmings, Ash Bowers, Mike Mobley) The title track serves as the EP’s pulse. A “contemporary-tinged road anthem,” it’s a soaring piece of music that name-checks the geography of a restless heart—from the Florida Keys to Mississippi. It captures the haunting reality of ambition: the further you go to chase a dream, the heavier the memory of the love you left behind becomes.
2. What Are We Doing
(Neal Coty, Lakelin Lemmings, Ash Bowers) Lemmings shifts gears here into a mid-tempo, “banjo and mandolin forward” groove. This track is the anthem for the modern age of romance, playfully deconstructing the “situationship.” It’s refreshing to hear a young artist tackle the uncertainty of dating with such a witty, grounded perspective.
3. Keep the Faith
(Jaron Boyer, Lori McKenna, Phil Barton) Already lauded by Southbound 615 as one of the “Best Singles of 2025,” this is the emotional high-water mark of the EP. Co-written by the legendary Lori McKenna, the song is a “faith-based anthem of hope.” It’s a moment of stillness and conviction that showcases Lemmings’ ability to deliver a powerhouse vocal without losing her signature intimacy.
4. Parking Lot
(Lakelin Lemmings, Ash Bowers, Tiffany Goss) A laid-back country waltz that feels like a warm Tennessee evening. By filming the music video at her own Chester County High School, Lemmings grounds the song in a tangible reality. It’s a tribute to teenage memories—the kind that are made in the gravel and asphalt of a small town—reminding us that the most significant moments often happen in the most ordinary places.
5. American Dreamin’
(Neal Coty, Lakelin Lemmings, Ash Bowers) The EP closes with an upbeat, autobiographical exclamation point. “American Dreamin’” summarizes everything Lakelin stands for: faith, family, and the grit required to make it in the music business. It’s the sound of an artist who knows exactly where she came from and exactly where she’s going.
Final Thoughts
Get Around Boy is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a manifesto. Lakelin Lemmings has managed to bottle the essence of being 19—the confidence, the doubt, the faith, and the fire—and turn it into something “undeniably herself.” She is the all-American girl next door, but with a voice that is poised to fill stadiums.
“When you hear Lakelin Lemmings sing for the first time, you can’t help but feel like you’ve been listening to her forever.”