Josh Kerr Releases Last Song of 12/12 Album, “Still Getting Drunk”

Josh Kerr’s new song “Still Getting Drunk” is available everywhere you buy or stream music now, May 7th. Marking the 12th and final release of his 12/12 project, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Over the last several months, singer-songwriter Josh Kerr has released music to make up a full-length project. Today marks the completion of his record 12/12 with the final song “Still Getting Drunk.”

Kerr is a master of words and “Still Getting Drunk” fits the bill. The new track is a heartbreaking song about reeling after a breakup. The singer quietly sings about a protagonist’s heartbreak and using alcohol and drugs as a vice to deal. Sadly relatable, the song is as honest as they get, something we have grown to appreciate with Kerr’s talent.

“I’m still getting drunk, still getting high // Still getting over you saying goodbye // Long as the whiskey I’m sipping tonight tastes like you // I’m popping a top, pouring a glass // Til’ I forget that you ain’t coming back // I should probably start sobering up // I should probably start giving you up // But I’m still getting drunk, mmm, mmm”

Kerr is one of those artists that knows exactly who he is and the kind of music he wants to release. A GRAMMY-winning producer, the singer continues to make a name for himself in country music as an artist. We believe he is a talent that is here to stay!

Josh Kerr's "Still Getting Drunk", the final track of his 12/12 album is available now, May 7th

Josh Kerr’s “Still Getting Drunk”, the final track of his 12/12 album is available now, May 7th

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“Still Getting Drunk” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Travis Tritt: ‘Set in Stone’ – Album Review

Travis Tritt’s new album, Set in Stone, is available now, May 7th, everywhere you buy or stream music. Read our full album review and check out the new music below.

Travis Tritt's new album, 'Set In Stone', is out now May 7th

Travis Tritt’s new album, ‘Set In Stone’, is out now May 7th

For country legend Travis Tritt, Set in Stone marks his first studio album in thirteen years. Produced by acclaimed producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, The Highwomen), the album is Tritt through and through, featuring eleven new songs, eight of which were co-written by the Opry member. 

The album opens with “Stand Your Ground,” a rocking uptempo inspired by a conversation between Tritt and Waylon Jennings. “There ain’t no substitution for the truth,” Tritt wails, clearly inspired by the likes of Jennings and Hank Williams Jr, “Don’t ever let them turn your head around // Just stand your ground.” Tritt recalls Jennings giving him the following advice that led to the song, “Don’t pay any attention to what those people say. They’re not the ones that buy your tickets to your shows. They don’t know your audience the way that you do, so you just stick with your program.”

This is a theme that follows through much of the album, as Tritt remains true to the sound and style that has endeared him to fans for decades. On the album’s title track “Set in Stone,” Tritt sounds remarkably similar to Chris Stapleton, which is never a bad thing. On the twangy mid-tempo track, Tritt celebrates his legacy, “I don’t worry about when I’m gone // My legacy is set in stone.”

On “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More” and “Smoke in a Bar,” Tritt is longing for the olden days. While the former is a twangy up-tempo about cars and women, the latter is a sentimental ode to simpler times. “They say we’ve come a long way,” Tritt argues. “But I’d say it’s a little too far // From when the world turned slower // And you could smoke in a bar.”

“Smoke in a Bar” is one of the album’s finest moments, hearkening back to the storytelling days of 90s country music, which Tritt says was the intention. “For so many years country music told the greatest stories of any kind of music genre out there and we’ve gotten away from that. People are nostalgic not only for that kind of music but also for that way of life…It’s all nostalgia,” He says. “This is a song that is talking about longing for a time gone by when you could sit on your front porch and talk, go to bed without locking the front door, and just simple things like that. Those days seem to be gone forever.  Songs like this are songs that people can relate to that yearn for those simpler times and good ole days.”

“Leave This World,” which Tritt co-wrote with Ashley Monroe, is another slow-burn waltz of a track, his vocals shimmying carefully over the sounds of a steel guitar. It’s the ultimate love song as Tritt begs to leave this world hand-in-hand with the love of his life. “I’d do anything I have to do // But I don’t want to leave this world without you.”

The album’s driving first single, “Ghost Town Nation” invites the listener to make the best of a bad situation, inspired in many ways by the pandemic. It ain’t no big deal,” He muses. “It’s just armageddon.” On the uptempo track, he escapes to the wilderness to escape real life, “making the best of a bad situation, getting by fine in a ghost town nation.”

The album ends with the bonus track, “Way Down in Georgia,” a stomping bluesy ode to his home state that reminds us of Marc Broussard’s “Home.” It’s the perfect conclusion to an album that shows Tritt evolving musically while still staying true to his roots.

On Set in Stone, Tritt stays true to his soulful grit and country sound, while also managing to sound much like a modern-day outlaw. With driving guitar licks, twangy piano, soulful background vocals, and Tritt’s tried and true country voice on full display, Set in Stone is a must-listen for all country fans.

TRACKLIST:

  1.     “Stand Your Ground” (Travis Tritt, Wayne B. Durrett III, Channing Wilson)
  2.     “Set In Stone” (Travis Tritt, Brent Cobb, Adam Hood)
  3.     “Ghost Town Nation”(Aaron Raitiere, JB Strauss)
  4.     “Smoke In A Bar” (Jeremy Bussey, Derek George, Tim Montana)
  5.     “Leave This World” (Travis Tritt, Ashley Monroe)
  6.     “They Don’t Make Em’ Like That No More (Travis Tritt, Matthew Dillon Carmichael)
  7.     “Better Off Dead” (Travis Tritt, Adam Hood)
  8.     “Southern Man” (Travis Tritt, Channing Wilson)
  9.     “Open Line” (Travis Tritt, Brent Cobb)
  10. “Ain’t Who I Was” (Brent Cobb, Adam Hood)
  11. “Way Down In Georgia” (Travis Tritt, Dennis Anthony Robbins, Troy Seals)

NYCS Picks:

  1. Smoke in a Bar
  2. Stand Your Ground
  3. Way Down In Georgia

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Set In Stone is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Brooke Eden Celebrates Love with New Song “Got No Choice”

Brooke Eden’s new song “Got No Choice,” is out now, May 7th, everywhere you buy or stream music. The song marks the final track in her reintroduction trilogy, following the previously released “No Shade” and “Sunroof.” Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Brooke Eden is a talented singer-songwriter in country music that you’re going to want to take note of. The songstress has been unapologetically herself, since coming out publicly earlier this year, and becoming a voice for the LGBTQ+ community everywhere. She celebrates love and her long-time adoration for her girlfriend, Hilary Hoover with a trilogy of songs. “Got No Choice,” out today is the final song in the love story.

“Got No Choice” is the ultimate summer anthem that celebrates breaking down barriers and just loving love. For Eden, the song is the final track to share with the world just how much she loves her girl, her soulmate.

“We don’t fit on paper // from the bars to the church // We’re the talk of the whole town // No approval from my mama // Daddy’s got a problem with your black leather jacket and your cigarette habit // But the sound of my name rolling off your tongue // Couldn’t sound sweeter from anyone // This heart wants no one else”

Eden is breaking down barriers for the country genre with her new music and voice. She is showing the country music industry and fans that there is room for everybody in the genre. We only hope to continue seeing more representation going forward!

Brooke Eden's "Got No Choice" is available now, May 7th

Brooke Eden’s “Got No Choice” is available now, May 7th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Brooke Eden releases.

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“Got No Choice” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Drew Green Releases Wedding Ready Song, “The Rest of Our Lives”

Drew Green’s new song, “The Rest of Our Lives” is available everywhere you buy or stream music now, May 7th. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the swoon-worthy new track.

One of Sony Music Nashville’s newest signees, Drew Green is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in the genre. After releasing his debut EP Dirt Boy Vol. 1 back in September, fans got a taste of different sides of the charming and innovative singer-songwriter. Today, Green released a new song called “The Rest of Our Lives,” an epic love song that will have you swooning after just one listen.

One of the most heartfelt songs to be released this year, Green leaves it all on the line in his brand new love song, “The Rest of Our Lives.” The song is definitely a future wedding anthem and for good reason. The poetic track is all about love conquering all and how lucky we are to be with our person for the rest of our lives.

“Here’s to forever // the rest of our lives // to me being yours // and you being mine // counting the pennies, wishing for dimes // Here’s to a love that money can’t buy // Here’s to forgiveness if we have a fight // whatever it is, it’ll be alright // As long as you love me and I love you // Girl here’s to the rest of our lives”

For fans who have not yet discovered Green, this is the song that’s going to make them stop and listen. “The Rest of Our Lives” is as good as any song on the charts right now, feeling reminiscent of artists like Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett. We love this song, and we’re excited to see it take off!

Drew Green's "The Rest of Our Lives" is available now, May 7th

Drew Green’s “The Rest of Our Lives” is available now, May 7th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Drew Green releases.

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“The Rest of Our Lives” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Walker Hayes Collaborates with Jake Owen on New Song “Country Stuff”

Walker Hayes is joined by Jake Owen on a collaborative new track. “Country Stuff” is available everywhere you buy or stream music now, May 7th. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Walker Hayes continues to push the boundaries with his music, never relying on one set style or sound. This is one of the reasons we love him and appreciate his artistry! So far this year, the singer-songwriter has released two heartfelt songs, “Hope You Miss Me” and “Make You Cry.” Today, the singer showcases his fun side in a collaboration with Jake Owen called “Country Stuff.”

Feeling like a bop from the first lyric, the song is unlike anything Hayes has ever released before. The singer shared in an Instagram post that the song is “going to blow your dang mind… and frickin Jake Owen is still blowing my mind,” and we agree. Hayes and Owen partnering up is a unique combination we can get on board with. The new single feels like a groovy, summer jam, perfect timing for this type of song.

“I like country stuff // I sip whiskey from the handle // I got dogs named Jack and Daniel // And my favorite shirts are flannel // Me too baby // I tear up some turnip greens // Now taxidermy that’s art // Favorite movie // You serious Clark // You know I love fishing in the dark // the song, and the real thing”

Hayes has been on a roll this year pumping out new music that fans are loving. We can only hope that this means his next full-length project is in the works or touring will be coming sooner rather than later. In the meantime, the singer takes to his social media pages often to entertain his fans with his talent, his love for his family, and his fun antics.

Walker Hayes and Jake Owen's "Country Stuff" is available now, May 7th

Walker Hayes and Jake Owen’s “Country Stuff” is available now, May 7th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Walker Hayes and Jake Owen releases.

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“Country Stuff” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall: ‘The Marfa Tapes’ – Album Review

The Marfa Tapes from Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, and Jon Randall is officially available now, May 7th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

For the last few weeks, country fans have anticipated the release of Miranda Lambert’s latest project, a collaboration with fellow musicians Jack Ingram and Jon Randall. The record is a culmination of intimate songs that the threesome wrote and recorded together in the tiny town of Marfa, Texas. Today, the singer-songwriters officially debuted the body of work, an album called THE MARFA TAPES.

Each of the fifteen songs off the project are standouts in their own right. There are songs about love, life, nostalgia, and heartbreak, all anchored by beauty, acoustics, and a unique connection between the three talents. Fans get a taste of what it’s like to be an artist, whose number one goal is to create music that they love with every anecdote that the trio chooses to share with us at the end of each raw and beautiful song.

The record kicks off with the previously released “In His Arms,” a timeless tale of longing for a distant love. “I Don’t Like It” led by Ingram is another love-centered song that we all can relate too. Love also plays a crucial part in other songs off the record like “Anchor” and “Am I Right Or Amarillo.”

Songs like “The Wind’s Just Gonna Blow,” “Geraldene,” and “Tin Man” explore the dark side of love. The heart-achingly beautiful songs all tap into different feelings associated with love loss. Similarly, “Breaking A Heart” honestly portrays how difficult it is to be the heartbreaker and how difficult it is to be the heartbroken. The track is one of our all-time favorites on the record.

The trio also makes sure to pay homage to their roots on this record, as their beginnings in Texas are one of the reasons they all came together to write and record, over these five special days. Songs like “Waxahachie,” “Homegrown Tomatoes,” and “We Always Have The Blues” bring the nostalgic feel that this record needed. Their appreciation for their craft seeps through on each of these three tracks.

“Ghost” is one of those songs that portray hurt, love, and nostalgia all in one, a feat that is hard to convey with such a simple arrangement. On the other hand the closing track, “Amazing Grace (West Texas)” makes sure to convey to the listener that Marfa, Texas has a special place in the hearts of each of the three creators. Their bond is pure, sentimental, and beautiful.

THE MARFA TAPES is country music at its finest. Lambert, Ingram, and Randall bring heart, grit, and pure appreciation for the genre to their one-of-a-kind record. The truth and honesty within each song is refreshing, and the record is a true creative masterpiece by three incredible musicians.

Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall's 'The Marfa Tapes' is available now, May 7th

Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall’s ‘The Marfa Tapes’ is available now, May 7th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and Jon Randall releases.

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The Marfa Tapes is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Michael Ray Releases an Autobiographical Song Called “Picture”

Michael Ray’s new song, “Picture” is available everywhere you buy or stream music now, May 7th. Written by Ray with HARDY and David Garcia, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the reflective new track.

Warner Music Nashville recording artist Michael Ray always releases music that fits him as a singer, but his newest release, “Picture’ out today is something special. Written during a tough time in Ray’s life with songwriters Michael Hardy (HARDY) and David Garcia, the new song is a reflective and emotional tune that every country fan needs to listen to.

“This last year has made me so appreciative of the people who can just sit still with me, reflect and reminisce,” shared Ray on his Instagram earlier this week, “It’s one of my favorite things about growing up in the south, and I hope we never lose it. My new song “Picture” is very autobiographical in that way. I hope that when y’all hear this song, it’s not something that brings sadness. I hope it’s something that brings joy and serves as a reminder that’s it okay to slow down and be present… because you’ll never regret the time you take to be with your family and friends.”

Ray was inspired to write this song after the passing of his uncle back in June 2020. Though the song is a tribute in some ways, it is also a reminder to fans to appreciate and live life with joy and happiness as much as possible. The song is one of the singer’s most personal and emotional songs to date.

“One day we’re barefoot, young and alive // the next we’re a story in a three-by-five // That somebody’s sure glad to have”

We are loving this new wave of artistry by the singer-songwriter, and it seems more music like “Picture” and current single, “Whiskey And Rain” are on the horizon. Keep an eye out for more new music coming down the pipeline by Ray soon!

Michael Ray's "Picture" is available now, May 7th

Michael Ray’s “Picture” is available now, May 7th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Michael Ray releases.

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“Picture” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Kameron Marlowe Releases Sultry New Song “Tequila Talkin’”

Kameron Marlowe’s sultry new song, “Tequila Talkin'” arrives just in time for Cinco De Mayo. Available everywhere you buy or stream music now, May 5th, take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the track.

One of our new favorite singer-songwriters, Kameron Marlowe is blessing us with new music today! We named Marlowe one of our 2021 NYCountry Swag Artists to Watch for good reason, and his new single, out today is a perfect example. The singer dropped “Tequila Talkin’” as his first new song, since the release of his debut self-titled EP.

Written with incredible songwriters, Ray Fulcher and Dan Isbell, Marlowe manages to create another song that we just cannot get enough of. “Tequila Talkin’” is a smooth, romantic, and sultry jam, all about falling in lust/love at first sight. The artist relies on his smoldering vocals to paint the picture of a romantic encounter between two new lovers.

“That ain’t the tequila talkin’ babe // The way you’re smiling has got me thinking maybe // We should let the salt and the lime have its way // We’ll make up our minds tomorrow, but either way // Baby, I’m fallin’ // And that ain’t the tequila talkin’”

Although the song is not reinventing the wheel, the track feels new and innovative, when sung by Marlowe. “Tequila Talkin’” fits in perfectly with the singer’s former releases, and we’re sure the song is going to resonate with fans across the country genre. Currently, Marlowe’s debut single to country radio “Sober as a Drunk” continues to gain traction. This new jam is sure to create even more buzz around the promising new artist.

Kameron Marlowe's "Tequila Talkin'" is available now, May 5th

Kameron Marlowe’s “Tequila Talkin'” is available now, May 5th

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Kameron Marlowe releases.

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“Tequila Talkin’” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: The Latest in Country Music – 4/30/21

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – 4/30/21

  • THOMAS RHETT – Dropping the first 11-tracks off his two-part double album, Thomas Rhett’s Country Again: Side A is out now! Check out the project here. – More >>
  • CHRIS LANE – After releasing new music just last week, Chris Lane is back with another new track, “Summer Job Money”. – More >>
  • HUNTER PHELPS – Singer-songwriter, Hunter Phelps just released an infectious new jam, “Whiskey Mode.” Check it out here. – More >>
  • MITCHELL TENPENNY – Fans begged and Mitchell Tenpenny delivered! Officially releasing the crowd-favorite track, Listen to “To Us It Did” here. – More >>
  • JADEN HAMILTON – Jaden Hamilton dropped a catchy new track, “Heaven’s Jukebox” and it’s got us all wondering, ‘If heaven’s got a jukebox’, what country songs would you want to see on it? – More >>
  • PRISCILLA BLOCK – Priscilla Block delivers an emotive, sassy, and impressive record with her self-titled EP, out now! – More >>
  • JACKSON DEAN – Jackson Dean makes his official debut to the country music world with the release of his self-titled EP. – More >>
  • LILY ROSE – Lily Rose tells an incredible story of “overnight sensation” in brand new song, listen here. – More >>

Take a listen to all of these tracks and more here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Jackson Dean Releases Debut Self-Titled EP – Full Review

Jackson Dean makes his official debut to the country music world with the release of his self-titled EP available now, April 30th, everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a look below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Jackson Dean's self-titled debut EP is available now, April 30th

Jackson Dean’s self-titled debut EP is available now, April 30th

It is quite rare to come about such a true musician in a world where music is so readily accessible through both absorption and creation. It is, even more, few and far in between for an artist to inspire, to demand attention with their tone, and keep the listener engaged through lyrics. Though, it may be above any social or intellectual strata to say that music is seldom what it was created to be: beauty in a melody, Big Machine Records has signed the vessel for it. Jackson Dean’s talent is undeniable. In the recently released debut single “Wings”, it could not have been more clear that this Maryland newcomer is no amateur at all.

While the music released thus far from Dean is polished, gritty and all things mature, it is even more compelling to learn that he is at the young age of 20 years old. Let that sink in. Though, this older-than-I-am confidence may have come more as obligation or responsibility than choice. With a seemingly distinct experience of living in a one-room cinderblock of concrete floors in the backyard of his grandfather’s house without any heat or plumbing, and living in an otherworldly universe of flying to Nashville every week to write songs, the grit and grind were embedded in Dean from the start.

“Living in that shack was hard, but I was living on my own, going to work when everyone else was going to school,” Dean shared in a press release. “It felt like another big step, a really big step to grow up a little bit more… and there are experiences I took from there most people who come after me will never know or understand.”

This self-titled EP is a first-look into the artistry and heart-on-your-sleeve type of character encompassed by this musician. “Fearless” may be considered the summarization of everything Dean has laid on the public line thus far, perhaps an entire known identity wrapped up in a song. With a hook at the end of the chorus that is shockingly attractive, emphasized by a toned back instrumental accompaniment that allows listeners to take in the construed glory, this production has something for everyone to hold on to. “Don’t Come Lookin’” walks the same line with a stronger presence of country-rooted influences that teeters on a Brothers Osborne sound. A story that aims to be off-the-grid, and intentionally goes off course because if you ain’t getting lost, you ain’t getting nowhere, this track is a rough-edged narration of spending time outdoors.

“It’s just so badass,” Dean laughs in a press release. “It’s something I used to say to my Mother, when I’d head out into the woods – very Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘Last of the Mohicans.’ Me and Luke were looking for something, and we hadn’t really written a ‘hit.’ We were sitting there with our guitars, we had the vibe and I said that. As soon as I did, he said, ‘Yeah, let’s write that.’”

Through this 5-track collection of music and versatile themes including gratitude for the smaller things, a love that won’t release its grasp and a desire to fly without hesitation, this singer-songwriter with a heart unmatched and a seemingly complex yet very real, baptized soul has made an impression in country music. And, he continues to push.

“I really wanna see how far I can push myself, how much I can endure,” Dean explores in a press release. “I wanna know how much I can do before I die, because a fear of not living a full life haunts me most of all.”

Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Jackson Dean releases.

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Jackson Dean is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.