Ole 60’s Live at the Print Shop episode

Coming out of Hancock County, Kentucky, Ole 60 have arrived as one of America’s most exciting new acts in modern country rock. Bringing together the grit of indie rock with the soul of folk and the storytelling stylings of country, the six-piece band occupy a space that feels equally familiar and entirely their own. Their rapid rise through 2024 was a breakout year defined by viral hits, chart-topping EPs and a debut album that captured the spirit of small-town America which won over fans around the world and secured critical acclaim.

Their early single “smoke & a light” lit the fuse, soaring to the top of Spotify’s USA Viral 50 and established Ole 60 as a band capable of striking a chord far beyond their Kentucky origins. That success was followed by the three twenty four EP, which hit #1 on Apple Music’s Country Albums chart and the viral Songs About You project, featuring “Thoughts of You,” a track that took TikTok’s all-genre Viral 50 chart by storm. Each release built on the last, establishing a sound that feels timeless but never aged, blending classic storytelling with a modern sonic edge.

The band’s debut full-length Smokestack Town has since confirmed what those early singles promised; praised by Billboard as “a project soaked in unvarnished rock edges and vivid storytelling,” the record captures the emotional texture of small-town life, its heartbreak, humour and humanity. With nearly half a billion streams, Ole 60 have built their reputation on relatable songwriting, musicianship panache and a adventurous mission to experiment within and beyond their roots.

Now, their latest appearance on Live at the Print Shop captures Ole 60 in full stride, offering an exciting showcase of their live performance flair and candid interview sequences. The acclaimed Atlanta-based performance and interview series, known for its intimate setting and world-class production, offers a rare chance to see the band’s chemistry and magnetic live energy up close.

Across a near 90-minute set, Ole 60 move through fan favourites from their EPs three twenty four and Songs About You, including “Smoke & Light,” “Dust 2 Dust” and “Thoughts of You,” alongside tracks from Smokestack Town such as “Let You Down,” “Nancy Avenue” and “Watching Me Bleed.” They even reimagine Coldplay’s “Yellow” in their own cinematic style, proof of their ability to make any song feel like it was written in the backroads of Kentucky.

Behind the music lies Smokestack Town itself, a fictional place of heartbreak, reflection and determination. Co-produced by Jacquire King and Justin Eckerd, the record quickly became a commercial and critical triumph, debuting at #2 on Apple Music’s Top Country Albums and entering Billboard’s Top Country Albums at #38 with 12 million US streams in its first week. Through it all, Ole 60 continue to distil the spirit of small-town storytelling while sounding ready for stadiums, continuing their unstoppable rise as a band tethered to their heritage but moving fast toward something much bigger.

Watch Ole 60 on Live at the Print Shop below