Suit and Tie (Sixteen Tons) - Cooper Alan - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Released in September 2024, "Suit and Tie (Sixteen Tons)" is a poignant country anthem by North Carolina native Cooper Alan, released as the follow-up to his 2024 single "Jesus Saves" and EP Feel Like Hell Today. The track reimagines Merle Travis's 1946 classic "Sixteen Tons," blending its iconic themes of labor and debt with a contemporary narrative. Cooper Alan, alongside co-writers Sam Bergeson and Joe Clemmons, crafts a modern tale of working-class struggle, highlighting the burdens of debt, exhaustion, and the feeling of selling one's soul to make ends meet, all while remaining stuck in a cycle of endless work, debt, and dissatisfaction. ​Produced by Sam Bergeson, the song showcases Copper Alan's signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and contemporary country sound as the Winston-Salem-born singer-songwriter continues to establish himself as a rising star in the country music scene.