Trey Calloway’s “Must Have Had A Good Time” is a High-Octane Honky-Tonk Relapse
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
Trey Calloway’s latest single, “Must Have Had A Good Time,” is a pure, unadulterated country party anthem that immediately channels the rocking, boot-stomping spirit of ’90s country music.
The Artist: Trey Calloway
Hailing from North Carolina and based in Nashville, Trey Calloway is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for seamlessly blending traditional country roots with a modern rock edge. Raised singing gospel music as the son of a preacher, his musical path was irrevocably shifted by hearing Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson—artists who inspired his passion for honest, rocking country storytelling.
Calloway is heavily decorated, having won Texas Country Music Association Songwriter of the Year and numerous Josie Music Awards. His consistent output of singles like “Your Love Is Safe With Me,” “That Was Us,” and “Forgotten Man” has earned him millions of streams and editorial playlist placements, cementing his status as a talented artist channeling the classic honky-tonk sound that Nashville often needs on its radar.
The Single: Must Have Had A Good Time
“Must Have Had A Good Time” is a lighthearted, feel-good track about a night out that spirals just a little out of control, leaving the protagonist with blurry memories but no doubt about the sheer fun they experienced.
The single benefits significantly from its pedigree, having been co-written by a powerhouse team: Anthony Smith (known for hits by Clay Walker and Jo Dee Messina), Frank Myers (Lonestar, Vince Gill), and superstar Chris Young. This writing team delivers a track engineered for maximum country-radio appeal.
Musically, the song is a high-energy ride, featuring driving guitars and classic country instrumentation that evoke a strong sense of a smoky honky-tonk bar. Calloway’s vocals are rich and resonant, perfectly delivering the narrative’s blend of regret and revelry. The melody is energetic and infectious, capturing the “anything-can-happen” vibe of a Friday night.
Where some modern country party songs can feel generic, Calloway ensures this track maintains a genuine country twang and a lyrical connection to the relatable experience of trying to “reconstruct what happened the night before.” It’s a worthy successor to the upbeat, storytelling tradition of the ’90s heroes he grew up admiring.
Verdict: If you miss the raw, rocking energy of traditional country music, “Must Have Had A Good Time” is the perfect antidote. It’s a banger with a strong hook and an undeniably fun spirit that proves Calloway is a faithful and talented torchbearer for the genre.