Mason Ramsey has a soft laugh that breaks through the phone as he talks about the whirlwind journey that began in a Walmart and launched his career.

Sometimes, I still feel like that kid singing Lovesick Blues in Walmart, he says on a recent phone call, reflecting on the viral video that catapulted him into internet stardom at 11-years-old. Today, Mason isnt just deemed Walmart yodeling boy. With a new record, I’ll See You in My Dreams, a Christmas EP on the horizon, and a headlining show set at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood on Nov. 20, Ramsey feels like hes finally stepping into his own—an artist shaped by experience, maturity, and a voice that echoes classic country with a modern twist.

Ramsey’s latest record marks a pivotal chapter in his journey, melding youthful novelty with the confidence of a seasoned performer. Released on Sept. 20, I’ll See You in My Dreams showcases 14 tracks that blend soulful storytelling with polished, heartfelt melodies. I wanted this album to feel timeless but honest—like a reflection of where Ive been and where I’m going, Ramsey says. Standout singles like Blue Over You and “Come Pick Me Up” exude this sentiment. “Blue Over You,” which amassed 24 million streams globally, strikes a nostalgic chord, capturing heartbreak and resilience with a voice “lower, warmer, and richer” than fans have heard before.

“I’ve always admired the greats like Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison,” he explains. “This album was a chance to honor them while finding my own sound.”

For Mason, his growth is evident, but he hasn’t forgotten his roots. The memory of performing in that small-town Walmart looms large, a grounding force amid the noise of fame. Its crazy to think this all began six to seven years ago, I was just doing my thing in the local Walmart, and I was always singing because thats what I love to do, he shares. A lady happened to ask me if I could sing her a song, and I ended up singing The Lovesick Blues. When the video went viral, I didn’t even know what going viral meant. My grandparents, who I was raised with, didn’t have internet back then. It took us about a week to realize what had happened.

From The Ellen Show to Coachella to sharing the stage with Lil Nas X at the Grammys, his early rise was a blur. “As a kid, I just went with it—I didn’t know any different.” Yet, Mason acknowledges that sudden fame brought challenges, too, forcing him to adapt quickly and grow up in the public eye.

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Ramseys musical evolution extends beyond the studio and stage. This year, Lana Del Rey’s Fenway Park concert offered a glimpse of his crossover appeal. Del Rey, a self-proclaimed fan, pulled him onstage to perform “Blue Over You.

I had posted a clip about [Blue Over You] back in February and Lana happened to see it and she messaged me and said we needed to collab, and of course I told her absolutely, Ramsey said. A couple months later, she invited me up to Fenway Park to sing with her on stage so I flew out there, did rehearsal stuff with her, and then we popped up on stage that night.

Reflecting on these milestones and what his inner child, the kid who just happened to sing at a Walmart with cowboy boots and a love for Hank Williams, would say to him now, he pauses to share what he might say: “I think hed be proud but he might tell me to stick with more Hank songs,” he jokes. “He’d be amazed that music could take me this far.”

Amidst a grueling tour schedule and promotion for his Christmas EP, Merry Christmas Baby, Ramsey finds solace in the small joys. Whether working on his truck (yes, hes old enough to drive now) or spending time with his horse, Arthur Morgan, and cat, King Meow, he treasures moments that keep him connected to home. “I’ve been given so many opportunities, and I never want to take them for granted,” he says.

Now, as he prepares for a headlining show at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, Ramsey embraces the next chapter with a sense of purpose. “I’m excited to share more of myself, my music, and my story.”