Photo of Sam Hunt & Carrie Underwood by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic


Days ahead of the release of Carrie Underwood's fifth album Storyteller, the country star has teamed up with rising crooner Sam Hunt for a new duet in the form of "Heartbeat."

Said to be inspired by Underwood's husband Mike Fisher, the fervent track finds Hunt mostly supporting the singer's vocals on the radio-ready chorus. But it's another major achievement for the "House Party" musician as he continues to build his profile.

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While the album itself isn't due until Oct. 23, "Heartbeat" is available instantly with pre-orders and can be heard below.