Jacob Hackworth Gives Ex A Hard Pass With “Help Yourself”
For Immediate Release:
June 12, 2026
New Track Bookends Breakup Following Record-Breaking Radio Success of Current Radio Single “What Took You So Long“
“Help Yourself”
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Packed with snarky lyrics and a contagious groove, the fast-paced send off captures the exasperation of a breakup that has long overstayed its welcome and routinely reappears… just as you’ve finally started to heal from the damaged they caused. Equal parts cathartic and validating, Hackworth delivers a healthy dose of sarcasm with a sharp tongue and enough confidence to slam the door for good. Written by Hackworth, Gabe Foust, Travis Smith and Sean Wave and produced by Jacob Durett, the song embraces the winning recipe Country fans can’t get enough of these days: unapologetic lyrics wrapped in irresistibly catchy contemporary melodies and angelic vocals.
“Help Yourself” follows the March release of Hackworth’s current radio single, “What Took You So Long,” which upon going to radio in April, broke the record for the most first-week adds in history. The Top 45 and climbing track introduced listeners to a whirlwind romance that burned bright before unexpectedly crashing out. Both tracks were inspired by the real-life breakup that motivated Hackworth to move to Nashville and pursue music full-time. If “What Took You So Long” is Chapter One, “Help Yourself” is the final chapter. “What Took You So Long” chronicles the confusion and heartbreak stage, while “Help Yourself,” finds Hackworth much further along in the healing process.
Despite his knack for heartfelt songwriting and emotional lyricism, Hackworth has charmed fans and the industry alike with his humble and gregarious personality. In a recent social media teaser, he created the character of Uncle Kenny, a Southern football coach giving a locker-room speech while weaving lyrics and song titles into every line, earning laughs and engagement from fans eager to hear the full song. Uncle Kenny is also featured in the visualizer.
“Even though this one has a few little toxic jabs thrown in there, underneath it’s written from a healthy place where you’ve finally gotten enough distance from a situation to see it clearly and realize that the absolute best thing you can do is just speak your peace and move on,” shared Hackworth.
“Help Yourself” arrives on the heels of a milestone week for Hackworth at CMA Fest, where he made his festival debut to a packed crowd at the Reverb x Good Molecules Plaza (along with several other performances). His set featured fan favorites, songs he’s penned for other artists and multiple unreleased tracks, offering a glimpse into an increasingly busy release schedule.
This month he will join ACM New Male Artist of The Year (and his frequent collaborator), Tucker Wetmore on tour for the third run together. Shows will run through the fall and will include the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in October.
About Jacob Hackworth:
Jacob Hackworth is a rising force in Country music. Already established as a chart-topping songwriter, the powerhouse vocalist and live performer is now stepping out as an artist in his own right. Hackworth caught the attention of the industry with his three releases, “When I Don’t,” “You Ain’t” and “Bad As I Do” which landed him on a slew of “Artist To Watch” lists including Country Now, Country Minute, Fort Nash, and more as well as a label deal with MCA Records. His first signed single “What Took You So Long” is climbing through the Top 45 on Country radio now.
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