One month after the release of her debut album, Hey Country Queen, The Valory Music Co.’s rising singer/songwriter Mackenzie Carpenter is impacting Country Radio with her debut single, the charming and flirtatious duet, “I Wish You Would (ft. Midland).” One of the week’s Top 3 most-added songs, “I Wish You Would (ft. Midland)” received unprecedented early support in major markets including Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Detroit and San Antonio. Fueled by eight consecutive weeks at more than 1 million weekly streams, the single has struck a classic-Country chord with fans and critics alike. Billboard praises, “their vocal chemistry and mutual affinity for a retro-country sound is undeniable,” thanks to its impeccable blend of cheeky lyricism and enticing vocals from Carpenter and Midland’s Mark Wystrach.
“I’m so incredibly proud of this song and can’t thank my amazing team enough for making the dream of my first single at Country Radio a reality,” shares Carpenter. “This means the absolute world to me and it’s just the beginning!”
Though “I Wish You Would (ft. Midland)” marks Mackenzie’s artist debut at Country Radio, the songstress is no stranger to the airwaves with standout songwriting cuts including Megan Moroney’s Top 15 single “I’m Not Pretty.” This past weekend, the two joined forces in Huntsville, AL and Athens, GA to perform their co-written track, “The Girls,” as Carpenter joined Moroney as direct support for three stops of the Am I Okay? Tour.
With early recognition on coveted lists like MusicRow’s Next Big Thing Artists Class of 2025, Spotify’s Hot Country 2024 Artists To Watch and more, Carpenter continues to build on her list of accolades. Her debut album, Hey Country Queen, has propelled her to 65M+ global streams to date with 13 tracks co-written by Mackenzie, highlighting her ability to blend playful humor with heartfelt sincerity. Now, with her first single impacting Country Radio, she embarks on an exciting new phase of her career.
