Okay, besties, listen up. If you’ve ever cried in your car (and let’s be real, WHO HASN’T?), you’re gonna lose it when you hear Neah McMeen’s new single “Girls Cry In Cars.” Neah is literally THE new name to know in country-pop — and her whole vibe is so authentic, it hurts in the best way.
First of all, let’s talk about Neah herself: She’s a sophomore at The University of Kansas, balancing school, sorority life (shoutout Kappa Kappa Gamma), AND launching her music career. Plus, she’s from Webber, Kansas — a literal small town with like 25 people! How freaking cute is that? She’s living proof that dreams really do come true if you have enough heart (and some great songwriting skills).
Now about the song — whew. “Girls Cry In Cars” perfectly captures those moments: driving around blasting sad songs, pulling over just to let it all out, or even crying happy tears because you just love your friends THAT much. It’s raw, emotional, and SO relatable. You can totally tell that Neah has lived every second of it.
Vocally, Neah gives me early Kelsea Ballerini mixed with a little Carly Pearce vulnerability. She’s not trying to be flashy — she’s telling a story we all know deep down. The production is chill but emotional: think acoustic guitars, soft beats, a total windows-down kind of feel. It’s PERFECT for your breakup playlists, your BFF drives, or even just late-night crying sessions with your dog. (Don’t judge, I know you do it too.)
And y’all — she’s gonna be on a REALITY TV SHOW this fall!!! On a MAJOR streaming platform!!! Mark my words: Neah’s about to BLOW UP big time.
Anyway, make sure you pre-save the song like right now so you can cry with us. And if you’re feeling extra emo, grab your car keys, blast Neah McMeen, and let those feelings flow. Because honestly? Girls cry in cars. And it’s beautiful.
Go follow her journey, because she’s just getting started. And we’ll all be able to say we loved her before she was playing sold-out arenas.
Mindy McCall
