A legacy-driven country ballad that turns longing and loss into something timeless.

D’Lee is already setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be a big 2026 for her. After a strong 2025 run with singles like “Take a Good Time Too Far,” “A Gentleman,” and “Stagnation,” the East Texas native continues to prove that her music hits deeper than trends or playlists.

What any real fan of music will appreciate about D’Lee is the heart and soul she pours into everything she creates. Her melodies are memorable and soul-clenching, while her songwriting feels raw, lived-in, and deeply tied to her own experiences. Add in her fearless soundscapes, where rock, country, and blues blend naturally, and you’ve got an artist who feels both timeless and refreshing. As she works on her sophomore album, which promises pure, authentic Southern roots music, D’Lee gives us an emotional preview with her new ballad, “If There’s a Place.”

“If There’s a Place” features production that gracefully merges old-school Southern warmth with modern polish. Gentle guitar licks, a slow-burning tempo, and a gradual emotional build make it the kind of song meant for slow dances, quiet reflection, and late-night drives. The track steadily grows heavier as it plays, pulling at your spirit more with each passing moment. That approach makes perfect sense when you learn the song was written in 1980 by D’Lee’s late father—an Army veteran, police officer, and lifelong country music fan—who penned it as a meditation on longing and the search for peace beyond heartbreak.

“This song isn’t about just losing someone,” D’Lee explains. “It’s about believing that somewhere, there’s a place where heartache doesn’t exist.”

If this song makes you emotional, that’s more than okay. With its themes of legacy, love, and old-school country storytelling, “If There’s a Place” feels less like a release and more like something sacred—passed down, protected, and finally shared.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.