Rising country artist Samantha James introduces her debut single, “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me (SC0003),” a heartfelt country ballad capturing the rush, hope, and vulnerability of a whirlwind romance just beginning to unfold.

 

Set for release on Sonetté Collective, the single will be available on all major digital download and streaming platforms, as well as vinyl, and will be released the same day as Samantha James’s debut EP, Whiskey Kisses EP (SC0002). The single release also features an instrumental version of the track, highlighting the song’s emotional melody and arrangement.

 

“Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” tells the story of two people caught up in the intoxicating early moments of love, when emotions run high, sparks fly fast, and words carry the power to change everything. With honest storytelling and a classic country sensibility, Samantha James delivers a performance that balances tenderness with quiet strength.

 

The track sets the tone for Whiskey Kisses EP, marking a strong first statement from an artist rooted in country tradition while embracing a fresh, modern perspective.