NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Acclaimed singer-songwriter and The Voice finalist Ian Flanigan is proud to release ‘Earth and Airwaves,’ a deeply personal instrumental project inspired by his first year as a father to twin daughters. This new age ambient EP is available everywhere today.
Inspired by late nights spent soothing his newborn twin daughters, Ian Flanigan found that the gentle sound of his guitar helped calm and comfort them. Those quiet, meaningful moments led him to create Earth and Airwaves—an instrumental project blending soft acoustic melodies with natural field recordings like wind, water, and other natural sounds. Flanigan composed, recorded, and produced the entire EP himself, without the use of AI, as a way to capture the peaceful atmosphere of those early days of fatherhood and share that sense of calm with others.
“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—whatever instruments were around the house. Over time, I started creating ambient meditation tracks to help them unwind and fall asleep. I decided to gather those 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.”
Listen to Earth and Airwaves now: vyd.co/EarthAndAirwaves
Earth and Airwaves Track Listing:
01. Phoenicia
02. Cold Air
03. Breathe And Balance
04. November Rain
05. Floreo
06. So Long
A Meditative Soundtrack to New Fatherhood
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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About Earth And Airwaves:
Earth and Airwaves is an instrumental project created with field recordings blended with
ambient, organic music. Each track combines the sounds of nature, like water, birds, and wind, with gentle acoustic instruments and warm atmospheric layers. Designed for meditation, relaxation, or quiet reflection, the music offers a calming space to slow down and reconnect with the natural world. Earth and Airwaves is a reminder that peace and presence are always within reach when we listen.
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