Parker Graye is back with a new kind of heartbreak, and this time it hits in that quiet, late-night way that sticks in your chest long after you think you have moved on.
Her latest single, “Hope You Do” marks the first track from her next collection of new music.
“Hope You Do” is a nostalgic slow burn about the memories that follow you long after a relationship ends.
A Song for Anyone Still Haunted by the One That Got Away
At its core, “Hope You Do” is a confessional moment many listeners will recognise.
The song sits in that emotional space where you are trying to convince yourself you are over someone, even while hoping they still think about you too.
The single paints a vivid picture of a love that burned hot and fast, the kind that leaves behind more than just a few sweet memories. Graye leans into late-night what-ifs, flashes of truck bed nights, and the kind of emotional echoes that show up without warning. It is a song for anyone who has ever looked back on a short-lived romance that meant more than they let on.
Parker Graye’s Momentum Continues to Build
“Hope You Do” arrives on the heels of a massive year for Graye. She has quickly carved out a place for herself as one of country music’s most promising emerging storytellers. Her single “Halfway” surpassed one million streams in under four months, and 2024 delivered her debut album Lyin’ To Me, the culmination of more than two years of work.
The album featured standout singles including “Good At Gettin’ Gone” which cracked the Top 40 at Canadian country radio and “One That Got Away”, as well as the title track “Lyin’ To Me”, which helped earn Parker a spot as a SiriusXM Top of the Country semi-finalist.
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Graye’s momentum on stage has been equally impressive. She has performed at top events across Canada including the Boots and Hearts Music Festival and the CCMA Songwriters Series. This past June, she made her CMA Fest debut, marking another step forward in her steadily rising career. Her “Halfway to a Tour” Tour saw two of three shows sell out, reinforcing her growing fanbase.
With more than 25 indie cuts to her name and writing credits alongside industry heavyweights such as Troy Verges, Brett James, Emily Reid, Gavin Slate, Owen Riegling and Tebey, Graye has solidified her place as a writer with range and real emotional depth.
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What Comes Next for Parker Graye
“Hope You Do” kicks off a new era as Parker Graye prepares for her first full-length album When Do We Stop Talking, set to roll out through a series of singles this fall. If this track is any indication, listeners can expect more honest storytelling, more emotional weight, and the kind of country music that leaves a mark.
For those putting together New Music Friday features, this release deserves a spot. “Hope You Do” captures the heartbreak many try to leave behind, and Parker Graye makes it feel both universal and deeply personal.
In country music, the Front Porch has long been a place of reflection. A place where you can look at the life you have inside that front door. A place where time almost seems to stand still, where you can get away. It’s also a place where you can go to observe the world as it passes by you. To think about your place out there beyond the driveway.
