Post Malone Prefers Nashville Over L.A.: ‘It Always Feels Like Someone Wants Something From You’

Post Malone puts down roots in Music City.

The singer transitioned from his mix of rap and rock to a more country sound, culminating in the release of his first country album, “F-1 Trillion.” In doing so, he managed to establish relationships in Nashville, Tennessee, a place he seems to enjoy much more than Los Angeles.

In conversation with Kelly Bannon for Apple MusicSpeaking about the Tennessee capital, he said, “It’s been really great meeting people in Nashville who have made me feel welcome and making new friends and building new things, and for the first time, I’m not sad anymore. I’m happy, very happy.”

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“LA is LA, and working here always makes me feel distracted, and it’s nice to go to Nashville and meet people who are the best at what they do, so kind and so talented,” he said.

While Malone recorded much of his old music in studios around Los Angeles, he worked on his new album in Nashville with other country artists — the album features collaborations with stars like Dolly Parton and Tim McGraw, as well as tracks with newer folk artists like Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll.

He explained that when he’s in Los Angeles, “it always feels like someone wants something from you. That’s something I didn’t see a lot of in Nashville.”

Post Malone attends Posty’s Pregame Concert, hosted by Spotify, at Loser’s Bar on August 15, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Spotify)

“I mean, I’m sure it’s out there somewhere; but I think I found a group of really good people… It’s been very new to go and see this band and write with new people, and I’m very excited,” he added.

“It’s been really great meeting people in Nashville who have made me feel welcome and making new friends and building new things, and for the first time I’m not sad anymore. I’m happy, very happy.”

— Post Malone

In Los Angeles, he said, “There’s always something to do, and that’s not a bad thing, [but] “It’s not a good work environment for me at least.”

Malone has a two-year-old daughter, and he explained that after becoming a father, he was no longer interested in doing all the things Los Angeles has to offer. He said that before having his daughter he was able to “go out and then come back and then work,” but now he “just wants to go to concerts and make music and then go out.”

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Post Malone’s country album was released on August 16. (Getty Images)

Bannon told him she saw him at Stagecoach in April — his first performance at a country music festival — and that he seemed to be having a good time.

“I was having the time of my life,” he admitted. “I was happy.”

While it’s clear that the roots he planted in Nashville contributed to this happiness, he credited his daughter and fiancée with actually saving his life.

Post Malone has kept his daughter’s details private. (Matt Winklemyre)

“Four years ago, I was going through a rough patch,” Malone told CBS in a recent interview. Asked what he was struggling with, Malone said, “Everything. It was horrible.”

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Despite his already great success, he admitted that “loneliness” tormented his daily life.

“Wake up, cry, drink, and then go about your life,” Malone said. “And then every time you go to bed, lie down, drink more, and cry. You’re like, ‘I have to wake up tomorrow and do this again.’ And I don’t feel that way anymore. That’s the most amazing thing.”

Post Malone said he is “very happy” with his life right now. (Douglas Mason/WireImage)

The experience was humbling and somewhat necessary.

“I needed that for myself, to figure out who I was,” Malone said.

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Tracy Wright of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.