Willow Avalon Joins Waylon Wyatt on New Single 'Smoke & Embers'

The new single ‘Smoke & Embers’ was written in one day during an unexpected late-night studio session.
Willow Avalon teams up with rising country talent Waylon Wyatt on the emotional new single Smoke & Embers, released April 2 via Music Soup/Darkroom Records. The song was recorded at NYC’s iconic Electric Lady Studios during a spontaneous one-day session, and tackles the relatable struggle of moving past a fading romance, especially during touring life.
The track is particularly personal for Avalon, who cites the collab as one of her favorites, inspired by her own relationship experiences. Meanwhile, Wyatt — just 17 and balancing high school with sold-out tour dates — is quickly becoming one of country music’s hottest names. His growing reputation, boosted by millions of streams and upcoming festival appearances including Stagecoach, highlights why fans have marked him as a must-watch artist in 2025.