David Worby releases two new songs ahead of October EP

David Worby has released “Living Large in a Small Town” and “Hard Hats” as part of his upcoming collaborative EP, Worby & Friends, with streaming tied to donations for two charities. The project blends country storytelling with a planned $100,000 giving commitment and arrives ahead of the full EP in October.

Why it matters: - The new double-single expands Worby & Friends, a project that pairs Worby’s songwriting with multiple artists and links the music to direct charitable giving. - Each stream contributes to Worby’s pledge to donate up to $100,000, split between the Gary Sinise Foundation and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. - The release keeps attention on Worby’s move from behind-the-scenes songwriter to front-facing creative lead.

What happened: - David Worby released two songs from his forthcoming EP on Sept. 25, 2026: “Living Large In A Small Town,” performed by Breaking Eight, and “Hard Hats,” performed by Matt Wynn. - The release follows the Sept. 4 debut of “Hope” featuring The Bennett Hall Band. - Both songs are now available on all major digital streaming platforms. - The full Worby & Friends EP is set to arrive in October.

The details: - “Living Large In A Small Town” was written by Worby, Amanda Martin and Zac Wrixon. - The song uses humor to explore small-town life, where everyone knows everyone and local gossip travels fast. - The track includes details like Sunday church, a beat-up truck, and the social pressure to keep a low profile. - “Hard Hats” was written by Worby, Mark Narmore and Alyssa Trahan. - The song follows an expectant father asking whether he is ready for parenthood. - The narrator gets advice from a friend who reframes fatherhood as many roles at once, including teacher, protector, mentor, best friend, shoulder to cry on, hero and biggest fan. - Worby serves as songwriter and co-executive producer alongside Michael August. - Simon Reid and Suzanne Worby produced the project. - The EP also includes “What’s One More” by Hunter Jordan, “Your Love Goes On” by Ava Paige and “Play You Again” by Alyssa Trahan.

Between the lines: - The project leans on relatable country themes: family, community, perseverance and faith. - Worby’s pitch is not just musical. The release ties streaming volume to philanthropy, turning listener attention into funding support. - The rollout also reflects a career shift. Worby has more than 25 country cuts, but Worby & Friends is the first project released under his own creative direction. - His background as an attorney for more than 10,000 Ground Zero rescue and recovery workers gives the giving component added weight.

What's next: - More songs from Worby & Friends will be released before the full EP arrives in October. - Each additional stream will continue to count toward Worby’s personal donation commitment, up to the $100,000 cap. - The charitable split remains set at $50,000 each for the Gary Sinise Foundation and Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

The bottom line: - Worby is using the EP rollout to combine country storytelling, collaboration and a cause-driven release strategy.