NORTH CAROLINA SINGER, SONGWRITER & COWBOY TROUBADOUR WESKO RELEASES “PRETEND”
Rising North Carolina based singer-songwriter Wesko shares his latest single “Pretend” via underscore works recordings / Warner Records. It lands in the wake of his (un)plugged, vol. 2 EP from earlier this year.
Wesko’s “Pretend” is a poignant country track that delves into the raw vulnerability of unrequited love. With his signature vocals, Wesko paints a vivid picture of a man caught in the throes of deep affection for someone still hung up on a past love. “Kiss me like you need me, hold me like you want me to stay for a while / Oh, I know I ain’t him, but baby, please just try,” sings Wesko. The song’s tender melody and heartfelt delivery capture the bittersweet ache of loving someone who can’t fully reciprocate.
Earlier this month, Wesko made his debut at CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN on the
Hard Rock Stage. He also performed at the White Claw Shore Club during the festival. Wesko is set to tour throughout the rest of the year and a full routing can be found below. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
Last year, Wesko unveiled “Helene (The Carolina Taping).” Reflecting the pain of the region in the wake of Hurricane Helene, he pledged a donation of 50% of all proceeds generated by the song to the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Release Fund. Learn more about the NCCF and donate HERE.
After hearing “Helene,” country superstar Luke Combs personally invited Wesko to perform at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC as part of the Concert for Carolina. Taking the stage, Combs introduced him, and he captivated a capacity crowd of 82,000 with a heart-wrenching rendition of the song. He notably joined a powerhouse bill with Eric Church, The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban. The event raised over $24 million for Hurricane Helene relief.
Hailing from Kenansville, NC, Wesko has quietly emerged as a country maverick with a knack for true grit. Inspired by everyone from Neil Young and Eric Church to My Chemical Romance and Green Day, he has architected a raw and real style of his own. No stranger to hard work, he has impressively balanced a full academic schedule at The University of Mount Olive, all the while working an intense full-time job as a foreman for an erosion control company and gaining traction on songs such as “Burning House” and “No Surprise.” He also notably attracted an audience one-fan-at-a-time, gaining momentum locally and magnifying his imprint on social media. Inking a deal with underscore works recordings / Warner Records in 2024, Wesko holds nothing back on his debut Lost Boys EP and latest release, (un)plugged, vol. 2.
Tour Routing:
06.14.25 Bloomington, IL Tailgate N’ Tallboys
06.19.25 Lafayette, NY Beak & Skiff
07.17.25 Mankato, MN Vetter Stone Amphitheater
07.18.25 Waite Park, MN Ledge Amphitheater
07.25.25 Hampton, NH Hampton Beach Casino
07.26.25 Wantagh, NY Mulcahy’s
07.31.25 West Fargo, ND The Lights
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