Abbie Callahan and Brendan Walter Team Up for New Duet "2:38" Out Friday
 | Mon, January 19, 2026 at 9:07 AM |
Rising Pop-Americana artist Abbie Callahan will release her new song "2:38," featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Brendan Walter, on January 23 via Twelve6 Entertainment. The track pairs two of Nashville's most compelling emerging voices on an intimate, emotionally charged collaboration that blends raw storytelling with a textured, roots-driven sound.
"2:38" captures a moment suspended in time, a late-night reckoning marked by vulnerability, longing, and quiet clarity. Callahan's sweeping, soulful vocals meet Walter's warm, textured tone layered with grit, creating a dynamic contrast that feels both tender and unflinching." The song reflects the artists' shared gift for transforming personal truth into cinematic songwriting. "2:38" was written by Abbie Callahan, Ryan Hurd, and Michael Lotten.
Wonder if all the things
That are reminding me of you
Remind you of me
Is it the Ambien?
Am I just sad again?
All I know's I hate this feeling
Are you sound asleep while I'm half awake?
Am I over you?
I was yesterday
Is it the perfect time or am I too late?
Should I close my eyes?
It's 2:38
"I wrote down '2:38' in my song title ideas for reasons I can't fully explain, but it clearly stuck with me," says Callahan. "When I brought the concept into the room with Ryan and Michael, it immediately sparked something. We ended up writing it as a duet, and from the beginning, I knew exactly who the perfect collaborator would be. I met Brendan last year at a writers' round, and his kindness, humor, and talent made a lasting impression. His note choices and the grit he brings elevate the song in all the right ways. This is the first featured collaboration I've released, and one of the most mainstream country songs I've made to date, so I'm incredibly excited to share it."
Walter adds, "Saying yes to this song was instant when Abbie asked. We all have that person who sneaks into our thoughts late at night, and I swear mine is not Abbie Callahan. She's a phenomenal artist, and this track is something special. I can't wait for everyone to hear it."
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"Abbie is going to be around in a big way for a very long time," continues Ryan Hurd. "This song was stuck in my head from the second I heard the demo. Her and Brendan sound like they've been singing together for years. '2:38' is such a yearning song, I love it, it is one of my favorites that I have gotten to be a part of, especially with a new artist."
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