Bri Fletcher is crying good tears on her new single, “Salt Water,” an R&B-leaning country anthem that cleverly uses the healing properties of salt water as a remedy for heartbreak. While the production embraces a smoother, more soulful sound, Fletcher’s signature storytelling remains at the heart of the track, blending emotional honesty with undeniable vulnerability.
The song explores the idea that sometimes the first step toward moving on isn’t pretending you’re okay — it’s allowing yourself to feel everything. Fletcher transforms tears into a symbol of hope with the lyric, “Thought I’d never be the one to cry online / But WebMD just said I’ll be alright.”
Its memorable chorus reinforces the song’s central message: “Salt water, it’s good for my skin / I ain’t bothered, it’s got healing benefits / It’ll clean my wounds, rid me right of you / When these tears are running down my face / Salt water, yeah I’ll be okay.”
“Salt Water” marks another step in Fletcher’s evolving artistry, pairing contemporary R&B influences with the heartfelt lyricism that first established her as a country songwriter. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always come from hiding your emotions — sometimes it comes from embracing them. With “Salt Water,” Bri Fletcher continues to carve out a lane entirely her own, proving that authentic storytelling can transcend genre while resonating with anyone who has ever cried, healed, and found strength on the other side of heartbreak.
ABOUT BRI FLETCHER | Bri Fletcher is a Fort Worth, Texas-born country singer-songwriter based in Nashville, blending country storytelling with R&B and pop influences to create a sound that feels both modern and rooted in emotion.
She gained national attention on Season 25 of The Voice as a member of Team Chance the Rapper and has continued building momentum through collaborations with artists including Sammy Arriaga and Jake Hoot. Her debut EP, Chapter One, has surpassed 3.5 million streams, while her music videos have premiered on CMT. Fletcher has earned editorial support from Spotify and recognition from outlets including Holler, American Songwriter, and Taste of Country.
Most recently, her single “It’s Too Late” was selected as a New Music Discovery by Holler, further highlighting Fletcher’s continued growth as one of Nashville’s rising country voices. Fletcher regularly performs with Song Suffragettes, Nashville’s premier all-female acoustic showcase, and is a regular at the esteemed Whiskey Jam showcase.
PRODUCTION:
WRITERS: Bri Fletcher, Alison Turner, Zakk Garner & Thomas Turner
PRODUCERS: Thomas Toner & Zakk Garner
MASTERED: Sam Moses
PHOTOGRAPHY: Ari Davidson
COVER ART: Julianna Proscyshen
