With “Tryin’ To Get It Right,” released on November 5, 2025, Texas-born singer-songwriter JD Hinton adds another gem to his catalog of wry, heartfelt storytelling. The song feels like an old friend walking through the door — smiling, a little bruised, and armed with a story that’s as funny as it is true. Hinton has long been a master of blending humor and heartbreak, and this new single captures that delicate dance with warmth and wit. Channeling the narrative charm of Randy Newman and the melodic playfulness of Harry Nilsson, he turns romantic confusion into something universal. The premise is simple: a man, hopelessly human, fumbling through the unpredictable landscape of love, still believing that trying counts for something. Yet behind the grin and clever turns of phrase, there’s tenderness — a quiet acknowledgment that love, at its best, is always a work in progress.
Musically, “Tryin’ To Get It Right” lives in that sweet spot between Americana and piano pop, a sound that feels classic without being nostalgic. The arrangement opens with an easy shuffle — brushed drums, a laid-back piano groove, and just enough swing to make you tap your foot before you realize your heart’s involved too. Hinton’s voice, warm and slightly weathered, anchors the track like a storyteller at the bar, pulling you in close to hear the next line. There’s a lived-in quality to his delivery, equal parts sincerity and self-deprecation. When he sings, “I’m just tryin’ to get it right,” it doesn’t sound like an excuse — it sounds like a promise to keep showing up, even when life doesn’t cooperate. The melody, deceptively simple, lingers long after the final chord fades, the kind of tune that sneaks into your subconscious and hums quietly there all day.
What makes Hinton’s writing so enduring is his ability to balance humor with humanity. Each verse in “Tryin’ To Get It Right” unfolds like a miniature scene — snapshots of misunderstandings, reconciliations, and those small, wordless moments that define relationships more than grand gestures ever could. His character isn’t a hero or a fool, but something far more relatable: someone trying his best. You can hear shades of Newman’s ironic charm in lines that wink at his own mistakes, and Nilsson’s melodic mischief in the way the chorus seems to grin while admitting defeat. But Hinton’s voice — literal and lyrical — is unmistakably his own. He doesn’t mock his vulnerability; he wears it proudly, turning every misstep into a melody. That sincerity transforms what could have been just another clever love song into something deeply empathetic.
There’s also a spiritual undercurrent to the song that becomes clearer with each listen. Hinton has described love as a “hope-filled process,” and that idea pulses through the music like a heartbeat. The chorus, which audiences have already begun singing along to in live performances, becomes more than a refrain — it’s a communal confession. When a crowd joins in on “I’m just tryin’ to get it right,” the song shifts from personal reflection to shared release. Everyone, it seems, has their own version of getting it wrong before they get it right. That collective voice of imperfect optimism captures the essence of Hinton’s artistry. His work, whether in film, music, or theatre, has always leaned toward connection — the space where humor and heartbreak coexist without shame.
In the end, “Tryin’ To Get It Right” feels like the anthem of a lifetime — not for the triumphant, but for the beautifully human. It’s the kind of song that reminds you that love, like life, doesn’t come with a map; it comes with a rhythm. And if you can find the courage to keep moving to it — laughing, stumbling, learning — maybe that’s getting it right after all. JD Hinton, with his blend of grace, grit, and good humor, gives us permission to stop chasing perfection and start cherishing the process. For fans of timeless songwriting, rich character, and melody that carries meaning, “Tryin’ To Get It Right” is a reminder that trying, in itself, is a kind of love.
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