Country music’s unapologetic outlaw is back, and he’s not holding anything back. Creed Fisher‘s latest album, Between Heaven and Hell, released on October 17th, proves once again that he’s not here to follow trends as he discusses in one of his songs, “Country Music”, but rather he’s here to speak his truth. From the opening track, it’s clear this record marks a turning point for Creed. It’s a raw reflection of a man walking the line between grit and grace. With each song, Fisher offers a deep dive into the contradictions, convictions, and confessions of a man who has sincerely lived every lyric he writes and he isn’t interested in playing by anyone else’s rules.
If Outlaw Influence Vol. 2 was a love letter to the legends who paved his way, Between Heaven and Hell is Creed Fisher‘s declaration of both exactly who he is and what he’s not.
The album kicks off with the title track, “Between Heaven and Hell”, a gritty mission statement wrapped in steel guitar and soul-searching lyrics. “Thin line between sin and salvation, my soul I swore I’d never sell,” he sings. Fisher isn’t asking for redemption but he’s not quite giving in to damnation either. This opening track sets the tone for an album rooted in contradictions, and all the more compelling because of them.
Then comes “Heaven Don’t Want Me”, a sure to be fan favorite in the making. It’s got a bluesy piano boogie that’s infectious and a chorus that hits like a punchline: “Heaven don’t want me, and the devil ain’t done.” It’s a backhanded gospel for the rebels and everyone caught in life’s gray areas.
“The Real Deal” throws swagger into overdrive. Fisher bites back at the doubters with “I never kissed ass for a dollar, now I’m rollin’ in dollar bills.”It’s a defiant anthem for anyone who’s had to fight for their place at the table without selling their soul to get there.
With “Devil In Boots”, Creed doubles down on that outlaw persona, warning: “I won’t start a fight, but I ain’t gonna lose one.” There’s menace in his voice, but also a proud reminder that being dangerous doesn’t mean being heartless. However, he does let us know that just cause he doesn’t start fights doesn’t mean he’s ever going to back down and lose one.
Creed gets reflective and confrontational with “It Don’t Sound Like Country”, calling out modern country radio for drifting too far from its roots. “The sh* they play these days, it don’t sound the same,”* he sings, paying homage to icons like Keith Whitley, George Jones, and Johnny Cash. It’s a continuation of his 2024 covers album, Outlaw Influence Vol. 2, where he brought classic country back to the forefront covering these influential artists from the past.
That theme carries beautifully into “Country Music”, a piano-driven ballad drenched in nostalgia and heartbreak for a genre that’s lost its way. “There ain’t no pop in my country,” Fisher declares, as steel strings swell behind him. It’s a quiet but powerful promise to stay true to the real stuff, something that we all owe Fisher a tremendous amount of respect for.
While the album packs plenty of punch, some of its strongest moments come when Fisher lets down his guard. “Without Me Here” is a heartbreaking masterpiece, the kind of tearjerker we rarely hear in modern outlaw country. It’s an admission of failure and regret, wrapped in a haunting piano melody while he sings, “After all this time, it seems you’re doing fine… without me here.” It’s not just sad but also self-aware. From time to time we all have moment where we have to swallow our pride and admit to ourselves that we might just be the problem and Creed Fisher did this simply beautifully.
On “An Old Outlaw Like Me”, he tells a lover she can’t tame him and she shouldn’t try. “You could never love an old outlaw like me,” he sings, fully accepting the price of the path he’s chosen.
He lightens the mood with “Wood Smoke,” a feel-good weekend anthem about bonfires, buddies, and raising hell under the stars. Then, in “Keep Those Wheels Rollin’,” Fisher turns into a road-weary romantic, painting a vivid picture of long drives, prayers from home, and the moment his boots finally hit the front porch again.
By the time we reach “Feelin’ Better,” Fisher is reflecting on a near-derailment of identity and sanity. “Feelin’ better now that I’m back on the road,” he confesses. This isn’t just a return to the road for Fisher, it’s a rebirth. And he makes it clear that this album isn’t just a collection of songs, it’s therapy, testimony, and transformation. He takes us on a journey like no other, one track at a time.
“I Drink Like George Jones” is a wink and a warning, admitting that he’s not changing anytime soon and he doesn’t plan to. And the closing track, “This Side of Heaven”, brings it all back home, with a sobering look at real life, real struggles, and the peace found in the middle of the chaos.
With Between Heaven and Hell out now, Creed Fisher isn’t slowing down. He’s taking the show on the road this fall with a nationwide tour.
Whether you’re listening for his tough guy, “Devil In Boots”, or his vulnerable aching “Without Me Here”, there is something for everybody in this album and we’re already anxious to hear these boot-stomping hits and whiskey-soaked ballads live and in action with the kind of energy that only Creed can deliver to a show.
Be sure to buy your tickets now before they sell out for a night Between Heaven and Hell that you won’t forget (or if you’re like Creed and you Drink Like George Jones you might not remember).
– Written by Caroline Bowling
