A new album titled Deep Blue is on the way from Ernest, described as his shortest and most cohesive project yet, and a return to a traditional country foundation with a clear conceptual focus. The 13-song album is shaped by time spent in St. Thomas and draws from beachy, island-inspired energy while staying grounded in classic country storytelling. The first single from Deep Blue, "Lorelei," is scheduled for release on Friday and serves as an early look at the album's direction. Musically, Deep Blue blends traditional country with a lighter, coastal feel, framed as a mix of Flower Shops and Nashville but moving in a distinct new direction. To support the album, Ernest will launch the Live From The South Tour across the U.S.