Nathan Applegate’s Over The Western Ridge EP and “Ozark Mountain Night” Video Prove You Don’t Need a Label to Make Something Real

Nathan Applegate isn’t chasing flash. He’s chasing truth. And with his debut EP Over The Western Ridge and the upcoming video for “Ozark Mountain Night,” this rising country artist from the Missouri Ozarks shows exactly what happens when you lean in to where you’re from.

The five-song EP is equal parts backwoods grit, small-town wisdom, and deeply personal storytelling. Whether he’s reminiscing on lost love in “Chasing My Next You,” laughing through the quirks of hometown life on “Podunkville,” or riding the high of Ozark freedom in “Outback,” Nathan’s sound is traditional country with a fresh, lived-in edge. No gimmicks. Just raw, heartfelt songs rooted in the dirt roads and daydreams of the life he’s lived.

But Applegate isn’t stopping at the audio. On July 31st, 2025, he’s premiering the official music video for “Ozark Mountain Night,” a cinematic love letter to the region and people that raised him. Shot entirely in the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks with no label, no fancy crew, and no filter, the video features real friends, real family, and real memories. Think golden-hour backroads, creekside hangs, square dancing, and small-town energy that doesn’t try to impress, it just exists.

And the story behind the song? Gut punch incoming. “Ozark Mountain Night” was the last song Nathan’s grandmother heard before she passed. That weight carries into every frame, making the video more than just a visual. It’s a living memory.

This is the kind of project the industry loves to overlook. No manufactured image. No viral blueprint. Just an artist putting everything he’s got into the music and letting it speak for itself. Over The Western Ridge isn’t about making noise. It’s about making connections. “Ozark Mountain Night” proves you can do both without compromise.