Lori Rayne - "I DON'T DRINK" EP
Embargoed until 01.23.2026
ARTIST QUOTE:
"I Don't Drink" is the most honest reflection of who I am as an artist. It holds all the styles and influences that shape my sound and personality. This EP is for anyone who grew up on country or Southern music, but always felt a little outside the box, just like me!" - Lori Rayne
ABOUT THE EP:
Lori Rayne has stepped confidently into the country world with her new EP "I Don’t Drink." Packed with unforgettable guitar licks, her unique vocal tone, and the grounding influence of her Southern roots, the project makes it clear she’s not just entering the genre, she’s arriving with purpose.
The title track, “I Don’t Drink,” is a full-throttle country banger. With driving energy and a hook built to echo through a live crowd, it delivers a bold take on what a good night out can look like. While most people picture neon lights and rounds of drinks, Rayne flips the expectation, proving that you don’t need a buzz to feel alive.
As the EP unfolds, Rayne expands the story she’s telling. She opens up about lost love on “The One That Ran Away,” leans into a more country alternative sound with “To Be Country,” and taps into her passion for rock with attitude on “Where Do We Go.” Together, the tracks reveal the range of her artistry, honest, grounded, and willing to push at the edges of her sound. She has solidified her sound.
But it’s her cover of the iconic “Jolene” that truly stops you in your tracks. Stripped back to just her voice and a guitar, the simplicity gives her Alabama roots room to shine. It’s a performance that doesn’t try to reinvent the classic but instead honors it with a sincerity that feels unmistakably her own.
By the time the EP closes, it’s clear that I Don’t Drink is more than a collection of songs, it’s a clear introduction to an artist with something to say. Rayne shows range without losing her identity, strength without losing her heart. And if this EP is any indication, she’s poised to become a compelling new voice in country music.
BIO:
Break Out Alt Country artist Lori Rayne is carving out her own lane with a sound that reflects both her Southern roots and modern influences. Growing up in the heart of the South, her sound is shaped by the storytelling of country, the rhythm of 90’s hip hop, rock music heroes and the blues-soaked energy of her hometown. With a voice that’s smooth, grounded, and intentionally commanding, Lori connects with cross genre audiences everywhere. Her songs blend relatable lyricism with a sonic backbone that hits harder than traditional country and speaks to any venue who likes a diverse artist. Though music has always been part of her story, Lori has been building momentum, steadily reaching new audiences with each release and every performance. Lori has taken the stage at major festivals like Pilgrimage Fest and Farm Aid, performed in Nashville’s Song Suffragettes showcase, and appeared in International press outlets including Rolling Stone, CMT, Academy of Country music and more. Along the way, she’s stayed committed to writing and releasing music that reflects her perspective: bold, honest, and unafraid to push music boundaries.Now based in the Pacific Northwest, Lori is entering a new chapter she proudly calls “y’allternative” — a blend of her Southern roots, country storytelling, and the rock-leaning edge that defines her sound today. Whether she’s performing with a band or delivering a stripped-down acoustic set, Lori Rayne brings heart, presence, and a refreshing perspective to the stage while staying true to the girl from Birmingham who fell in love with music in the first place.
