Acclaimed singer-songwriter and The Voice finalist Ian Flanigan is excited to announce his latest project, Earth and Airwaves, a deeply personal new age ambient project inspired by his first year of fatherhood to twin daughters, will be released Friday, July 25th.
During countless late nights, Flanigan found that the gentle strum of his guitar had a calming effect on his newborns, helping to soothe them to sleep. Moved by those quiet, intimate moments, he created, recorded, and produced Earth and Airwaves, an instrumental EP that blends natural field recordings with peaceful, melodic compositions, without the use of any AI.
Designed as a sonic sanctuary for meditation, relaxation, and mindful reflection, the first track, “So Long,” available today, invites listeners to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the rhythms of the world around them.
“A year ago, I became a father to two beautiful twin girls, and music has been part of their lives since day one,” shares Flanigan. “We’d play with keyboards, synths, singing bowls, and whatever instruments were around the house. Over time, I started creating ambient meditation tracks for them to fall asleep to and unwind. I decided to gather these sounds into a project called Earth and Airwaves—a blend of nature recordings and organic ambient music. I hope these songs bring calm to your days, just as they have to ours.”
Earth and Airwaves Track Listing:
1. PHOENICIA
2. COLD AIR
3. BREATHE AND BALANCE
4. NOVEMBER RAIN
5. FLOREO
6. SO LONG
Flanigan recently released his highly anticipated new album, ‘The Man My Mama Raised’. The album showcased Flanigan’s signature gravelly vocals and deeply personal storytelling, further cementing his place in modern country music.
Adding to the excitement, Ian’s single “Something Strong” from the album was added to Spotify’s official All New Country playlist—a coveted spot that put his music in front of millions of listeners worldwide. The placement marked a major milestone in Flanigan’s career and served as a testament to the growing recognition of his distinctive sound.
‘The Man My Mama Raised’ reflects Ian’s journey—both personal and musical—with songs that speak to resilience, love, and the lessons learned along the way. The album features a mix of soulful ballads and high-energy anthems, each track delivered with the raw emotion that has become Flanigan’s signature.
About Ian Flanigan:
Hailing from Saugerties, New York, Ian Flanigan’s journey to the top of the country music scene has been marked by grit, passion, and perseverance. His road-tested voice and authentic style earned him a third-place finish on The Voice, where he gained a devoted fan following. Known for his soulful take on modern country, Ian’s music often reflects themes of love, resilience, and heartland values, appealing to a wide range of listeners.
Ian can be accurately described as slow, stoic, southern grace. He is humble yet focused, peaceful but engaged, and undisputedly talented. For the last decade, he has toured his distinct voice and evocative lyrics across America, with a country sound reminiscent of Joe Cocker and Chris Stapleton.
Ian found fame by becoming Blake Shelton’s finalist on NBC's The Voice, where he was dubbed a “once-in-a-lifetime vocalist” by Shelton. Since that time, he has released an album with chart-topping singles (“Grow Up” reached #5 on the US iTunes sales chart, approaching 3 million streams), extensively toured with the likes of Trace Adkins and Chris Janson, and recently released his sophomore album, ‘The Man My Mama Raised.’ He has been featured on CMT, RFD-TV, FOX News, American Songwriter, Whiskey Riff, The Music Universe, Country Now, Everything Nash, Entertainment Tonight, People Magazine, USA Today, Yahoo News, and The Wrap.
Flanigan represents Taylor Guitars, Lucchese, KICKER AUDIO, and Hook and Cleaver Ranch as a brand ambassador. He also gained exposure as a Reviver Publishing writer in Nashville. He released his debut album 'Strong' (2022), the follow-up acoustic EP 'STRONG: The Muscle Shoals Sessions' (2023), and sophomore album 'The Man My Mama Raised' (2025) on Reviver Records.
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