Australian country sensation Jamie Johnston teams up with Chase Matthew to go back to his country roots on upbeat single ‘Smoke I’ve Known‘.
With distinct and soothing vocals, where that country twang shines through the song, filling it up with passion, strength and love is what Jamie Johnston’s amazing voice can be summed up as.
In the new single ‘Smoke I’ve Known‘, the duo travels back to their roots, exploring their identity and what it means to be in country music, with descriptive storytelling and feeling nostalgic, going through magical memories. Roots are part of how they define us, and we can never escape where we grew up.
Containing a delicate acoustic in the beginning, as the lyrics and the beautiful storytelling progress throughout the single, the passion and positive energy are elevated by the passionate sound of the upbeat rhythm of the drums and guitar, making you want to dance out all your feelings with Jamie and Chase.
‘SMOKE I’VE KNOWN’ is an honest tribute to the roots and memories that shape us. Even though Chase grew up in Tennessee and I’m from Australia, this song proves that country life looks different across the image. pngorld, the heart behind it is the same. I imagine people hearing this feel proud of where they came from, and remember that their story is theirs to tell.”
Chase Matthews
Warner Records Nashville’s Chase Matthew is one of country music’s boldest new voices, blending small-town grit with arena-ready ambition. With his current single, “Holdin’ It Down,” charging up the country radio charts (following his 2025 multi-week No. 1 “Darlin’”), the Nashville native continues his rapid rise — boasting more than 1.7 BILLION global streams and a loyal 2.5M+ social following, while gearing up for his next album, arriving summer 2026. Known for his country-or-nothing attitude, rowdy live shows, and signature low-slung twang, Matthew recently earned his first iHeartRadio Award nomination for Best New Country Artist of the Year, adding to a growing list of awards and achievements.
2025 marked a huge year for James, with standout recognition at the recent 2026 Countrytown Awards. Voted by fans, he took home Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year, alongside Song of the Year and Album of the Year. In addition to his remarkable success in Australia, James has taken country music global – returning to South Africa, where he won Song of the Year for his collaboration with local artist Appel on their single ‘COUNTRY IS FOR ME’.
Why not check out their single collaboration now?