OMER NETZER'S "DON'T ASK ME" STRIKES A CHORD WITH FANS FOLLOWING CMA FEST DEBUT
New Single Lands on Multiple Apple Music Editorial Playlists Following First Week of Release
NASHVILLE, TN, June 23, 2026 — Just two weeks after its release, international country artist Omer Netzer's latest single, "Don't Ask Me,"is quickly emerging as a fan favorite. Following its June 12 debut, the soulful country-blues track has garnered early support from Apple Music, earning placements on the platform's Country Wide, Southern Soul Americana, New in Country, and New in Americana playlists. The single is available now on all digital streaming platforms.
Omer Netzer Performing at CMA Fest 2026 - Wrangler Remix Stage
The release followed Netzer's appearance at CMA Fest 2026, where he debuted the track live during his performance on the festival's new Wrangler Remix Stage. Joining a diverse lineup of Music City artists spanning Country, Americana, Bluegrass, and Alternative music, Netzer gave fans an early preview of the song during his day three set and later connected with listeners during a fan meet and greet at the festival.
Penned by Netzer alongside David "Messy" Mescon, Jake Hess, and Kenny Sharp and produced by Mescon (Megan Moroney, Dasha, Tigirlily Gold, Kendrick Lamar), "Don't Ask Me" is a deeply personal track centered around heartbreak, loss, and the emotional aftermath of a relationship that leaves lasting scars. The song serves as the first release from Netzer's forthcoming EP, expected later this fall.
Following a breakout year that generated more than 10 million streams and 17 million video views, Netzer is already seeing early momentum behind "Don't Ask Me." The track has earned praise for its emotional honesty and heartfelt storytelling, with Apricot Magazine describing it as "genuinely vulnerable" and noting that Netzer "has bared his heart with an honesty that refuses to mask the pain." The publication also praised the song's "raw vocal performance," calling it "the sound of an artist carrying the truth of his heartbreak and finding a way to breathe through it." The review further highlighted the song's ability to transform private devastation into a relatable story that resonates with anyone who has experienced the quiet heartbreak of lost love.
Serving as the first release from his forthcoming EP, "Don't Ask Me" offers an early look at the next chapter of Netzer's evolving sound. With the EP expected later this fall, the single provides the first glimpse into a new collection of music while staying true to the country, blues, and Americana influences. Listen to the new single, "Don't Ask Me" now on all digital streaming platforms. For more information, visit www.omernetzermusic.com