Brian Mullins finds home again in “Hills of West Virginia”

Brian Mullins' new song "Hills of West Virginia" is a slow-burning, deeply country song that feels more like a real homecoming than a performance. The song was written after Mullins moved back to his hometown after living in Georgia for 30 years. It captures the quiet emotional weight of going back to a place that shaped you and realizing that it no longer stands still in time.

Mullins paints a clear picture of driving through streets that are now different as the song goes on. The buildings, roads, and surroundings have changed, and that's sad, which is a feeling that lasts throughout the song. But the heart of the hills of West Virginia never turns bitter. Instead, it balances that loss with thankfulness, honoring the memories that are still alive in the town and in the man who came back.

The strength of this release lies in how restrained it is. The song moves slowly, giving the emotion time to breathe and giving listeners time to think about their ideas of home. Mullins' stories feel real and lived-in because they are based on his experiences but are broad enough to touch anyone who has ever gone back to a childhood place and felt both comfort and distance at the same time.

The song was recorded on Mullins' own label and in his studio, Hillbilly Records. It adds to his reputation as a country artist who values honesty and emotional clarity. He sings the song in a raw, heartfelt way that makes it feel personal, like a private drive through memory instead of a polished show. "Hills of West Virginia" reminds us that home is more than just a place. It's a collection of moments, faces, and feelings that never really go away, even when everything else does.

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