Every bar has a story…

Life on the road gives you a unique perspective. While "Hookups & Heartaches" has that classic honky-tonk sound, it's really a love song in disguise - written from the view of a performer watching countless stories unfold from the stage, grateful for the real thing waiting back home.

Every bar has its regulars trying to drink away old flames. Every night brings new connections in dark corners. But when you're the one on stage, you see it all through different eyes. Sometimes the hardest part isn't the empty rooms or long drives - it's watching other people search for what you already have.

Recorded at Nashville's 8080 Studios with legendary pedal steel player Smith Curry (Taylor Swift, Merle Haggard), this one's for anyone who's ever stood on stage, sat at a bar, or just been grateful for true love in a world of temporary connections.

Shot during a real karaoke night at Tony's Eat & Drink in Franklin, TN - competing with football fans and karaoke regulars for attention - the video captures exactly what the song is about: being the observer, telling the story, and knowing where your heart really belongs.