Country fans in Branson, get ready: Craig Campbell, fresh off his nationally-charted 2025 single “Missing You,” is back with a new release, “Drink For That,” hitting February 20, 2026 via Grindstone Recordings and Vydia. The introspective track, written by Anthony Smith and Lilly Nelsen and produced by Campbell himself, is already resonating with fans who know that some heartache can’t be eased with just a toast.
“I’d open another bottle of forgive me,
but all of the whiskey in Tennessee won’t bring her back.
Lord I wish they had a drink for that.”
“Anthony and Lilly wrote an amazing song, and I knew I had to record it,” Campbell shares. “You can pour a shot or a drink for your 21st birthday, New Year’s Eve, your honeymoon, or anything else—but there's no drink to bring her back. Wow!”
Campbell hits the road promoting “Drink For That” immediately after performing on Team Cocktail’s Sound The Sirens cruise this weekend, which sails from San Juan to stops across the Caribbean. Branson fans can look forward to experiencing his signature smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and energetic stage presence live on tour later this year.
From Georgia to Branson Stages
A native of Lyons, Georgia, Campbell’s journey to Nashville and beyond is a story of perseverance. From playing his mother’s piano and singing in church to working as a corrections officer, he chased his dream of country music from day one. After moving to Nashville in 2002, Campbell paid his dues as a demo singer and Lower Broadway performer, eventually touring with Luke Bryan and Tracy Byrd, and taking the reins as bandleader at The Stage.
Campbell’s breakout hits—including “Family Man,” “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” and “Outskirts of Heaven”—earned him national acclaim, while his independent label, Grindstone Recordings, has allowed him to release music on his own terms. Recent projects include The Lost Files: Exhibit A & B, Class of ’89, and Almost Greatest Hits.
Giving Back and Building Community
Beyond the stage, Campbell and his wife Mindy opened Grindstone Cowboy in Eagleville, Tennessee—a combination coffee shop, restaurant, and music venue that has become a gathering place for fans. A second location opened in downtown Shelbyville in 2025. Campbell also honors his late father through the Kenny Campbell Foundation, raising over $1 million for colorectal and colon cancer awareness.
For Branson audiences, “Drink For That” is the perfect addition to Campbell’s live show: intimate, heartfelt, and undeniably relatable. Whether you’re raising a glass for a birthday, an anniversary, or simply reflecting on love lost, Craig Campbell’s newest single reminds us all: some things just can’t be poured away.