Osborne Brothers and Cody Johnson Unveil 'Born and Raised Hell' on New Album
The 11-track album Watertown, released October 23, features a nostalgic duet that revisits the artists' Maryland roots ahead of a November 2 radio debut.
By Isabel Moretti ·
Eleven new songs define the scope of Watertown, the fifth studio album from Brothers Osborne, which hit shelves on October 23. The record serves as a return to form for John and TJ Osborne, grounding their music in the specific memories of their upbringing in Deale, Maryland. The project focuses on the personal experiences that shaped the brothers, using their hometown as the central thematic anchor for the collection.
The album leads with a high-profile collaboration: a duet titled "Born and Raised Hell" featuring Texas artist Cody Johnson. The track explores themes of childhood mischief and the lasting impact of one's origins. It marks a reunion for the trio, who previously worked together on Johnson's album Banks of the Trinity earlier this year. That earlier project featured the Osborne brothers on the song "Fool Proof," establishing a creative rapport that carried into this new material.
John Osborne wrote "Born and Raised Hell" alongside Lee Miller and Kendell Marvel. The lyrics center on the pride associated with a specific place and the adventures that occur there. The song functions as a nostalgic reflection on growing up, capturing the feelings that persist long after an artist has moved away from their birthplace to pursue a career in Nashville.
A music video accompanies the single, directed by Nick Swift. The footage was filmed in Nashville but adopts a vintage aesthetic to match the song's retro feel. The video shows the three artists performing together in a garage, intercut with scenes depicting youthful escapades. This visual approach reinforces the album's focus on roots and personal history.
The track is set to impact country radio on November 2. Listeners can already access the song and its official video through digital platforms. The release positions the album for a push into mainstream country programming, leveraging the combined fanbases of the Osborne brothers and Johnson to drive initial streaming numbers and radio play.
Source: KOKE-FM
