I’m David Allen—songwriter and founder of Southern Lyon Records. This is more than music; it’s a movement rooted in faith, family and fire.
Whether you’re here for raw country storytelling, bold anthems of belief, or songs that ride with you through the highs and lows—this is your place.
From Steel Mills to Sunshine to I Believe to Whiskey Ain't The Cure, every track comes straight from life lived and lessons learned.
Thanks for stopping by. Stay a while.
Original Songs. Music. Country Music. Streaming Everywhere.
🔗 Explore the music, the message and the mission.
—David Allen
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New Song Release: June 23, 2025
written by David Allen 🎶
This ain’t just a song—it’s a moment.
And it grabs you from the first beat to the last word.
It’s about that one look…
The kind that stops time, turns heads, and speaks louder than words ever could.
Sometimes it happens at a bar.
Sometimes it’s barefoot in the kitchen.
But when she gives you that look?
You feel it for the rest of your life.🎧
Proud to finally share this one with the world.
🔥 Give it a listen, crank it up, and let me know if it hits home.
🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you play your music.
#TheWaySheLookedAtMe #DavidAllenSongs #RoarFromTheSouth #SouthernLyonRecords
New Song Release: June 19, 2025
written by David Allen 🎶
This one’s for all of us who were raised a certain way—
Where respect ain’t given… it’s earned through truth.
We don’t fold under pressure.
We don’t talk behind someone’s back.
We don’t lie.
And we sure don’t let go of our faith.
This is our code.
It’s how we were raised—and how we still live today.
This track sets the tone for the new album and everything we stand for.
Proud to share it with y’all.
🎧 Available now.
#CodeOfTheSouth #SouthernLyon #RoarFromTheSouth #SLR
New Song Release: June 16, 2025
written by David Allen 🎶
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Some things don’t need to be said—they’re lived.
This song is about the quiet strength that built us. The kind of values you don’t brag about, but hold onto with both hands: respect, hard work, faith, and keeping your word.
🎸 Warm acoustic country. Steel guitar. Truth in every line.
It’s not loud, but it lasts.
▶️ Now streaming everywhere.
💬 Let us know what The Southern Way means to you.
New Song Release: May 30, 2025
written by David Allen 🎶
We all mess up. We all fall short.
But sometimes the hardest and most honest thing we can say is—
“I’m the problem… but I’m tryin’ to make it right.”
This new song is personal. It’s about owning your mistakes, facing the truth, and fighting for something worth keeping.
Hope it hits home for anyone out there who’s been in that place before.
Now streaming everywhere.
#MakeItRight #DavidAllenSongs
#SouthernLyonRecords #RoarFromTheSouth
New Song Release: May 8, 2025
written by David Allen 🎶
They warned him. Her friends, her mama — even his gut told him she’d leave.
And they were right.
But what they didn’t say… was how much it would still hurt.
🎙️ A raw country heartbreak track that hits where it hurts.
🎧 Streaming soon everywhere — Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
If you’ve ever ignored the signs... this one’s for you.
#SheWasntLying #DavidAllenMusic #RoarFromTheSouth
Released: April 28, 2025
"Whiskey Ain’t The Cure" isn’t just a country song—it’s a wake-up call.
For anyone who’s tried to drown the pain and found out healing doesn’t come in a bottle… this one’s for you.
🎵 Stream it now on Spotify, iTunes, and all major platforms.
#WhiskeyAintTheCure #DavidAllen #CountryTruth #SouthernLyonRecords #RoarFromTheSouth #NewMusicRelease
🌅 NOW STREAMING: "Steel Mills to Sunshine"
From the hard edges of the North to the bright promise of the South—this is my story.
🎵 This one is personal; David Allen’s journey from Pittsburgh, PA to Tallahassee, FL | From the smokestacks of Pennsylvania to the sun-soaked streets of Florida.
A song about grit, growth, Seminole football, southern living and God's good grace.
🔗 Listen now at www.davidallensongs.com
#SteelMillsToSunshine #DavidAllen #SouthernStory #ChristianCountry #SouthernLyonRecords #RoarFromTheSouth
💫 NEW SONG OUT NOW
"Beautiful Angel" is a song I wrote for the love of my life—my wife, Kimberly.
It’s a tribute to the kind of woman who holds a family together with quiet strength and grace.
If you’ve got a beautiful angel in your life… this one’s for her.
🎵 Listen now on Spotify, iTunes & more.
#BeautifulAngel #DavidAllen #CountryLoveSong #SouthernLyonRecords #RoarFromTheSouth
“Even Cowboys Cry” is a powerful modern country ballad by David Allen that strips away the myth of the unbreakable man. With raw vocals, acoustic storytelling, and Southern soul, this song reminds us that strength isn’t about silence — it’s about feeling deeply and standing tall through the heartache.
Written under Southern Lyon Records, this track honors every man who’s been taught to hold it in, but finally lets it out. Because even the toughest hearts break — and even cowboys cry.
#RoarFromTheSouth
The river doesn’t care about your past.
It just keeps moving… and sometimes, that’s what we need to do too.
"The River Don’t Care" is for anyone who's been through it—loss, regret, redemption—and kept going.
🎵 Now streaming everywhere music flows.
#TheRiverDontCare #DavidAllen #CountryStorytelling #ChristianCountry #SouthernLyonRecords #RoarFromTheSouth
🏈 New Release: April 22, 2025
A tribute to the man, the mission and the values that built Champions.
🎵 Hear David Allen’s powerful salute to the legendary Coach Bobby Bowden and the spirit that lives on.
Released: May 8, 2025
written by David Allen 🎶
“Southbound 95” is a feel-good, windows-down anthem from David Allen — a song about chasing freedom, finding home, and leaving the past in the rearview. With smooth Southern rhythm and sharp storytelling, it captures that unforgettable moment when the map changes and life begins again.
Inspired by real-life roots and backroad dreams, this track is part road trip, part rebirth, and all heart. Whether you’re headed home, headed South, or just headed somewhere new — Southbound 95 is your soundtrack for the ride.
Crank it up. Hit the gas. Find your next chapter.
🎧 Listen now on SoundCloud
#RoarFromTheSouth
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