Drake Milligan Injects a Fresh Energy into Traditional Country Sound on New EP, ‘Jukebox Songs’

Prior to the release of his debut album, Dallas/Fort Worth, Drake Milligan spent five years honing his sounds and zeroing in on the artist he wanted to be.

He had a hand in writing all 14 songs on the project and created a sound that earned him a rabid fanbase that flocked to his shows around the world.

With his artistic identity now firmly solidified, Milligan returned in mid-February with Jukebox Songs, a four-song EP that both captures and furthers what his fans loved about Dallas/Fort Worth: singalong choruses, rock-solid vocals, and enough fiddle and steel to please even the staunchest traditional country fan, all the while, maintaining a sound that feels fresh in today’s musical climate.

We talked to Milligan all about Jukebox Songs, as well as artistic growth, touring with Cody Johnson, playing overseas and more!Drake Milligan: BBR became the perfect home for someone like me. When I joined, they were one of the first meetings I took in Nashville. When I was shopping around for a record deal, BBR felt like the underdogs at the time. They’re not underdogs anymore because they’re killing it with some of the biggest artists out there [laughs]. It felt like they were willing to go through the development process with me, which is what I needed. I needed someone to be patient with me, and that’s what they did.