Noah Silver Taps Into Southwestern Soul on Stirring New EP Desert Stars: Volume 1

Breakout Country-Americana Artist Unveils Most Personal Project Yet, Featuring Star Collaborators and Fast-Rising Singles.

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With two breakout tracks already climbing past 175,000 streams in just under 12 weeks, rising country artist Noah Silver is taking the momentum full throttle with the release of his newest EP, Desert Stars: Volume 1. The four-song project arrives as the first installment of his sophomore album, weaving his Arizona roots, storytelling soul, and Nashville-honed artistry into a deeply personal collection.

Silver’s warm blend of country and Americana takes center stage across the EP, recorded at Nashville’s famed Farmland Studios and elevated by a team of seasoned pros. Award-winning musicians like Jenee Fleenor, Tim Galloway, David Dorn, Justin Schipper, and Matt King bring instrumental finesse, while powerhouse producer Tone Def, known for his work with Santana, Green Day, and Briston Maroney, gives the project its expansive, genre-blurring edge.

That southwestern identity runs through each track on Desert Stars: Volume 1, from the groove-laced opener “Rock Is Rollin’” to the dreamy and nostalgic “Reminds Me of You.” Silver’s vocals burn with honesty and grit, mirroring the desert landscapes he calls home and the roads he's traveled since moving to Nashville in 2019.

Among the notable co-writers is Country Music Hall of Fame songwriter Kent Blazy, the pen behind Garth Brooks hits like “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up).” Blazy joins Silver and Anna McElroy on “The Only Ones Who Know,” a standout ballad that marries poetic lyricism with an aching Americana warmth.

Beyond the studio, Silver continues to build a loyal fanbase with performances at some of Music City’s most iconic venues. From his recent debut at Whiskey Jam to sets at Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa, Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up, and Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge, he’s quickly become a familiar face on Lower Broadway. His roots, however, are firmly planted in service: Silver has spent the past eight years volunteering with Musicians on Call, using music to uplift patients in hospitals across the country.

From Phoenix open mics to Nashville’s heartland stages, Silver’s journey is a testament to craft, conviction, and community. With Desert Stars: Volume 1, he offers a bold step forward, not just for his own career, but for a new wave of country storytellers reclaiming their sound.