Country music trio The Castellows has released a new collaboration with singer Keller Cox titled "Way Things Work." The song, which dropped early Friday morning, explores a failing relationship between a man and a woman who are not meant to be together.
The Balkcom sisters—Eleanor, Lily, and Powell—who make up The Castellows, described the track as a "feel-good-sad-song." The trio, known for their old-school country vibe, has been building momentum in the genre.
Powell Balkcom, Lily Balkcom and Eleanor Balkcom of The Castellows attend Hello Sunshine's second annual Shine Away experiential event, connected by AT&T, at Nya Studios in Los Angeles on Oct. 5, 2024. ((Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Hello Sunshine))
Keller Cox, described as a talented up-and-coming country singer, joined The Castellows for the collaboration. The song's release follows a week of teasers shared by the group.
Ellie Balkcom, Powell Balkcom and Lily Balkcom of The Castellows attend the 2025 BMI Country Awards at BMI in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 18, 2025. ((Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for BMI))
The Castellows have been actively releasing music, with lead singer Ella Langley previously discussing building momentum towards her sophomore album. The group attended the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26, 2026, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.