We sit down with country trio Deltona — vocalist Ned Abernathy, guitarist Caleb Miller, and drummer Chris Deaton — to talk about their new single “Cared Enough to Cry” and the story behind how the three of them came together.

They share how growing up in Georgia, Tennessee, and Ohio shaped their musical roots, the night at the Bluebird Café that sparked the idea to form Deltona, and how they built an online following through covers before shifting into original music.

We dive into writing and creating “Cared Enough to Cry,” the inspiration behind “How To Not Help A Heartbreak,” the fun of filming the “Love Don’t Love Me” video, and how their mix of country tradition and high-energy performance defines their sound. They also talk songwriting, their approach on stage, and what fans can expect from them heading into 2026.

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