In cases like this, it’s not uncommon for the unfinished album to be totally scrapped, but Scotty says that won’t happen. He struck a deal to take most of his new songs with him, so all that work won’t be in vain. “The pieces on this record I was most proud of, I’m getting back,” he promises. “I’m making sure I get them back. I’m not gonna let that happen.” Plus, he says new label opportunities are already presenting themselves. He won’t be standing still for long.