“Pretty Bitchin” is country singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert’s latest release off her forthcoming album Wildcard. The cheeky-inspirited tell-all has the Texas native narrating her blemishes in an unapologetic, free-spirited way. Cheeky sarcasm has always been an organic staple in Lambert’s music since the earliest of days, and as the singer stated, wasn’t profound in Weight of These Wings. “Pretty Bitchin” exhibits a ‘70s joyous groove implementing a simple message of appreciation regardless of where you’re at in life.
“I use what I got / I don’t let it go to waste / I’m pretty from the back / Kinda pretty in the face / I hate to admit it / But it didn’t stop me, did it / Yeah, life’s pretty weird, life’s pretty great / Life’s pretty good if you live it / 1, 2, 3 Mississippi / Sitting pretty damn pretty / On this pretty life I’ve been given / It’s pretty bitchin’ / It’s pretty bitchin.'”
“‘Pretty Bitchin’’ is so much fun,” Lambert said in a statement. “Everything in it explains me… it talks about Airstreams, Tito’s, having a band and awesome fans. It’s a good thank you to life for being amazing and for getting to live this dream. It’s definitely pretty bitchin’.”
“Pretty Bitchin” follows singles “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” “Locomotive,” Mess with My Head,” “Bluebird,” and Maren Morris duo “Way Too Pretty For Prison.” It’s the sixth track previewed from the upcoming awaited release, Wildcard, arriving on November 1st. Promoting the album, Lambert is hitting the road this fall on the Roadside Bars and Pink Guitar Tour which includes an all-female lineup including Maren Morris, Elle King, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack, Ashley McBryde, and the Pistol Annies.
“Pretty Bitchin’” is now available 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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Country music’s princess, Kelsea Ballerini continues to release tracks that promote equality and women empowerment. Her last single, “Miss Me More” was the first single by a woman to reach the top spot this year, followed by Maren Morris’ “Girl” which snagged the spot back in August. For the last few days, Ballerini has been dropping hints about a new song, leaving fans on the edge of their seat, gearing up to listen. Today, she finally released “homecoming queen?” with a stunning music video to go along with it.
Penned by the songstress with our most recent Woman of the Month, Nicolle Galyon and Jimmy Robbins, “homecoming queen?” is an honest and raw track. Ballerini channels her insecurities and gives herself permission to feel how she feels in the most relatable way. She paints a picture of the “perfect woman,” a high-school homecoming queen, but we quickly learn as listeners that everyone has their own demons. She effortlessly reminds listeners of the age-old adage that no-one is perfect, adding that we should not just have compassion and empathy for others, but ourselves too.
“Does it get hard / to have to play the part? / Nobody’s feeling sorry for ya / But what if I told you the world wouldn’t end / If you started showing what’s under your skin / What if I let ‘em all in on the lies / Even the homecoming queen cries”
The music video is the perfect personification of the message of the beautiful, sonically simple tune. It’s straightforward and uncomplicated as images of her leaving the stage are quickly replaced by images of a younger self, staring down her body in the mirror at various stages in her life flash before our eyes.
As the camera spins around the superstar performer, she is shown without makeup, in sweats, showcasing what most girls look like after a long day of “performing”, making it look like they have it all together. Cowriter Galyon shared on Instagram “THIS SONG ISN’T REALLY ABOUT A HOMECOMING QUEEN. —— It’s about waking up to yourself. And making sure the outside matches the inside. It’s about the bravest thing we can really do – which is to let ourselves be seen as we really are. Thank you @kelseaballerini for “letting em all in on the lie” with me and @jammyrabbins. I know a little girl down the hall that’s gonna need these words somewhere down the road…. Signed, 2001 SHS Homecoming Queen”
Ballerini shared via her social media that she’s “Never been so proud to release anything and start a new chapter… here’s my heart in a song,” and it’s clear that she really did tap into her most vulnerable self to deliver us this beautiful anthem. In a world of filters, fake eyelashes, spray tans and social media highlight reels ruling all, “homecoming queen?” pulls back the curtain, allowing girls of all ages to not only love themselves but realize, we are all just trying to do our best.
“homecoming queen?” 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.
Full Lyrics of “homecoming queen?” below.
“HOMECOMING QUEEN?”
Hey homecoming queen Why do you lie
When somebody’s mean?
Where do you hide?
Do people assume
You’re always alright?
Been so good at smiling
Most of your life
Look damn good in the dress
Zipping up the mess
Dancing with your best foot forward
Does it get hard
To have to play the part?
Nobody’s feeling sorry for ya
But what if I told you the world wouldn’t end
If you started showing what’s under your skin
What if you let ’em all in on the lie?
Even the homecoming queen cries
Hey homecoming queen
How’s things at home?
Still walking on eggshells
When that curtain’s closed
Did your daddy teach you
How to act tough?
Or more like your momma? Sweep it under the rug
Look damn good in the dress
Zipping up the mess
Dancing with your best foot forward
Did you want the crown
Or does it weigh you down
Nobody’s feeling sorry for ya
What if I told you the world wouldn’t end
If you started showing what’s under your skin?
What if you let ’em all in on the lie?
Even the homecoming queen cries Yeah, what if I told you the sky wouldn’t fall?
If you lost your composure, said to hell with it all
Not everything pretty sparkles and shines
And even the homecoming queen cries
Oh yeah
Even the homecoming queen cries
Hey homecoming queen
Why do you lie?
When somebody’s mean
Where do you hide?
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Rising artist and singer-songwriter, Josh Kerr continues to make a name for himself in the industry as a solo artist. After penning songs for many successful artists, he is finally delivering music of his own. Last month, Kerr premiered his smooth and catchy debut single “Still Our Town.” Earlier this week, he proposed to his girlfriend Taylor Dye of the duo Maddie & Tae, and today, he released another stellar track, simply titled “Oklahoma,” featuring songstress Heather Morgan.
According to Kerr, the idea for the track initially started as a love song to his now fiancé, who is from Oklahoma, but as the songwriting process continued, the once happy idea, turned into a heartbreaking ballad about losing your love to their hometown. Kerr explained via his social media that the song “Became a rip your heart out heartbreak song about someone moving back to where they love,” adding, “@heathereleven’s [Heather Morgan’s] vocals on this song transformed it and brought it to a whole nother level, so we decided to feature her and she is pure magical sunshine. I hope you listen and love this song as much as I do.”
“What’s worse is that I didn’t lose you to a person / I lost you to a place / Don’t want to hate you Oklahoma / But you’re why she had to leave / Truth is that I don’t even know ya / Just know she loves you more than me”
Penned by the singer with one of his idols, Sean McConnell and the talented Jacob Davis, “Oklahoma” shows another side of Kerr’s multi-faceted personality. The new track tactfully expresses how it feels to lose someone you love because of geography. Although Kerr is happily in love, he delivers the vulnerable lyrics in the most authentic manner. It’s clear he knows what heartbreak feels like. Morgan also lends her voice to the track, which both elevates the song and adds a special element to an already beautiful tune. The song is raw and relatable, everything a country ballad should be.
“Oklahoma” 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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NYCountry Swag’s Spotlight alum Home Free’s fifth album Dive Bar Saints is officially here. The a capella group is back, after releasing their album Timeless in 2017. It was well worth the wait, as it is the first time the guys have put out almost all original music, the twelve track album has ten original tracks and two covers.
Dive Bar Saints is also special for the vocalists Austin Brown (high tenor), Rob Lundquist (tenor), Adam Rupp (vocal perfusion\beatboxer), Tim Foust (bass), and Adam Chance (baritone), as it is their first album on their record label, Home Free Records. The album is filled with a combination of upbeat and slower-paced songs that highlight the artists’ range and talent of creating music with just their voices. While the songs may have different tempos, they all go back to the same theme of honoring where you came from, living life to the fullest, and encouragement to follow your dreams.
The album starts with the song “Remember This” which was the perfect choice to set the tone for the record. While it has an upbeat tempo, “Remember This” shares an important message that everyone needs to hear, life is what you make it, don’t miss out on critical moments with the ones you love. With a lot of ‘wahoos’, the second track “Leave This Town” continues with the upbeat, laid back feel and is the perfect tribute to small towns everywhere, giving all the reasons why you shouldn’t leave it including the most important thing, the one you love.
The title track “Dive Bar Saints” follows with a similar theme honoring the hometown dive bar. With a more gospel feel, it tells the story how no matter what type of week you had, the dive bar will always welcome you, no questions asked. “Catch Me If You Can” starts slow but then has a catchy clapping beat, which will get the audience up and dancing at every show. The song reminds you not to feel stuck in one place or let anything hold you back from living the life you want to live.
“Lonely Girl’s World” is one of the more vulnerable songs on the album. It’s about a relationship going downhill and feeling alone but bouncing back to start the life and happiness you deserve. Heading back to upbeat “Cross That Bridge” is another catchy song that will have you bopping along and is the song that everyone in a new relationship needs to hear. You might be scared of what the future of your relationship holds but you can’t be afraid to jump in and see where it goes.
While no one wants to think about dying, “Dreamer” reminds everyone to think about when that moment comes, what you want to be remembered by. You want to be recognized by being your true self and doing what you love, not by something you regret. After listening to “What’s the World Coming To?”, you’ll want to do something to make the world a better place.
“Go Rest High On That Mountain” is the first of two covers on the album. An original by Vince Gill, Home Free puts their spin on the already emotional song by adding in a snippet of “Amazing Grace.” It will, for sure, give you chills. The artists bring up the mood with “Why Not” which follows the theme of the album of going after what you want. This time it’s going after the one you have romantic feelings for. “Love Me Like That” is next and is a song that honors your first love. It takes you down memory lane of the love that the two of you shared, and even though the relationship is over, you will always remember what the two of you had. The album closes out with a slow downed version of “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which was a part of their country medley this week on The Today Show, putting their spin on the John Denver classic. Slowing down the classic allows showcasing each singers’ incredible vocals.
Home Free has so many reasons to be proud of this album. It shows their powerhouse vocals and harmonizing talent. Dive Bar Saints also highlights the groups cowriting skills. If this is a sign of what is to come for their new label, it will for sure be successful. We can’t wait to see what’s next.
These guys are not slowing down anytime soon as they are hitting the road on September 18th for their DIVE BAR SAINTS WORLD TOUR. With over 100 shows in 16 countries, it’s a show you do not want to miss! They come to The Town Hall in New York City on November 10th, get your tickets today.
Dive Bar Saints 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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On paper, The Highwomen might not seem to make much sense. You have pop-country’s reigning “It Girl,” a superstar songwriter, an Americana queen, and a Grammy winner who’s always deserved more attention than she’s received. Yet, somehow, the diverse foursome of Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, Amanda Shires, and Brandi Carlile is one of the best things to happen to country music this decade.
Today (September 6), the powerhouse quartet released their debut album, The Highwomen, produced by Dave Cobb.
The project was the brainchild of Shires in response to the lack of females on country radio. Carlile was the first member enlisted, and so began the movement of The Highwomen. “Music was happening in the room, and you could almost touch it,” Shires tell the New York Times of the recording process. “It hadn’t happened for me in a long time. We would sing sometimes, and I would get so excited I would almost feel like being a ding-dong and crying.”
The album opens with “Highwomen,” a new female take on “Highwayman,” released in 1985 by the male super-group of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson. It sets the tone for the album, imbued with unique stories and powerful harmonies. Originally written by Jimmy Webb, the Highwomen enlisted him to make the lyrical swaps on their new version, which features each taking on the role of a different persecuted woman. “We rewrote it with fates that befell women,” Carlile told Rolling Stone. “A doctor convicted of witchcraft; an immigrant who died trying to get over the border but got the kids over safe and sound; a preacher; and a freedom rider who gets shot.”
The album’s first single, “Redesigning Women,” continues the story being told here, as they sing of modern women who do it all. “Redesigning women/ Running the world while we’re cleaning up the kitchen/ Making bank, shaking hands, driving 80/ Tryna get home just to feed the baby/ Skipping the bread for the butter/ Changing our minds like we change our hair color/ Yeah, ever since the beginning/ We’ve been redesigning women”
While the foursome may be “Redesigning Women,” there’s also no place in their lives for no-good men. This theme carries through “Loose Change” and “Don’t Call Me.” Morris leads the charge on the former, which she co-wrote, proclaiming, “Loose change/ I ain’t worth a thing to you/ Loose change/ You don’t see my value/ I’m gonna be somebody’s/ Lucky penny someday/ Instead of rolling around your pocket like loose change.”
The album continues with a diverse assortment of songs, covering various topics and tempos. The album’s most country song is “My Name Can’t Be Mama,” which easily could’ve been released by the likes of Reba or Dolly Parton thirty years ago. It’s a toe-tapping ode to the perils of motherhood. “I’m not a fan of mornings, and I love my Chardonnay,” they admit. “My name can’t be Mama today.” There’s also the clever “If She Ever Leaves Me,” a nod to Carlile’s sexuality, as she sings of a man attempting to pick up her wife. “If she ever leaves me,” She muses here. “It won’t be for you.”
The album also features heartbreak on “Cocktail and a Song,” written in tribute to Shires’ late father. There’s also the up-tempo “Heaven is a Honkytonk,” which celebrates the fact that all of our heroes are bound to end up in Heaven. “Jesus, He loves his sinners,” They remind us on the track co-written by Ray LaMontagne, “And heaven is a honkytonk.”
Perhaps the album’s most important track is the pre-released, “Crowded Table,” co-written by Hemby, Carlile, and Lori McKenna. Here, they sing of an inclusivity that’s a common thread through the entire album.“I want a house with a crowded table/ And a place by the fire for everyone.” The message here is simple, but necessary, conveyed in a way that feels sincere and poignant without being preachy.
Following the theme of inclusivity, the album features touches from a wide range of Nashville and music industry heavy-hitters, including Sheryl Crow, Yola, and Jason Isbell, as well as co-writes by Rodney Clawson, Lori McKenna, Miranda Lambert, and Ray LaMontagne. “Anyone can be a Highwoman,” Carlile says in a statement. “It’s about banding together, abandoning as much ego as humanly possible, holding one another up and amplifying other women every chance we get. Shoulder to shoulder. One push, one love.”
The Highwomen is now available 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.
The Highwomen Track List
1. Highwomen (written by Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Jimmy Webb)
2. Redesigning Women (written by Natalie Hemby, Rodney Clawson)
3. Loose Change (written by Maren Morris, Maggie Chapman, Daniel Layus)
4. Crowded Table (written by Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna, Brandi Carlile)
5. My Name Can’t Be Mama (written by Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires)
6. If She Ever Leaves Me (written by Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Chris Thompkins)
7. Old Soul (written by Maren Morris, Luke Dick, Laura Veltz)
8. Don’t Call Me (written by Amanda Shires, Peter Levin)
9. My Only Child (written by Natalie Hemby, Amanda Shires, Miranda Lambert)
10. Heaven Is A Honky Tonk (written by Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Ray LaMontagne)
11. Cocktail And A Song (written by Amanda Shires)
12. Wheels Of Laredo (written by Tim Hanseroth, Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth)
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It’s been just a little over three years since Craig Morgan and his family had to deal with the terrible reality of his son, Jerry, dying in a tubing accident on a lake close to their house. The nineteen-year-old was one of four children and in the wake of their loss, Morgan and his family have grieved, keeping their faith as a cornerstone in their lives.
Today (Aug 30th) he releases his first new music in three years, a song written solely by Morgan, that honors not only his son but the faith he has used to get him through this horrific time and the belief that he will see Jerry again one day. “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost” while a slow ballad, is inspirational, telling the story of what Morgan deals with and has overcome in the aftermath of losing Jerry. “But the pain of this was more than I’d ever felt before, yeah I was broke” he croons in the second verse, only to continue the process of crying and turning that emotion around to praying to God and finally little by little receiving hope.
“In the mornings I wake up give her a kiss, head to the kitchen / Pour a cup of wake me up and try to rouse up some ambition / Go outside sit by myself but I ain’t alone / I got The Father and my son and the Holy Ghost”
The listener is brought along on this ride with Morgan filled with anguish and sadness as he closes out the track with the lyrics, “One day I’ll wake up and I’ll be home, with The Father, my son, and The Holy Ghost.” In his delivery, you feel the agony as well as the confidence and conviction that he knows his son is no longer with him on Earth but that he is not gone.
Back in 2017 Morgan debuted The Gallery at Morgan Farms, a family-owned and operated a farm-to-home business in his hometown of Dickson, TN. The store features a variety of artisan items handmade by him and his family.
“The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more 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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Taylor Swift is back bigger than ever. Releasing her seventh studio album Lover today, Swift gives us something we haven’t had in quite some time, a collaboration with a country artist. Teaming up with the Dixie Chicks, “Soon You’ll Get Better” is one for the books.
Written by Jack Antonoff and Swift “Soon You’ll Get Better” is super personal to the singer-songwriter. It’s is a song about Swift’s mom Andrea, who has been fighting a breast cancer battle and what the experience has been like for the artist. In her YouTube Live on Thursday, the Pennsylvania native admitted that this was the hardest song for her to write and it was ultimately a family decision to have it on the album.
The song is acoustic which not only highlights Swift’s vocals but adds to the pulling of the heartstrings. The Dixie Chicks join the artist on the chorus and the bridge. “Ooh-ah/ Soon, you’ll get better\ Ooh-ah\ Soon, you’ll get better\Ooh-ah\ You’ll get better soon\ ‘Cause you have to.”
Swift’s collaboration with the Dixie Chicks was no secret. Leading up to the album release she hinted at the collaboration with the trio. The first hint was in her cover photo for the May issue of Entertainment Weekly, which she wore a Dixie Chick pin on her jacket. The second “Easter Egg,” was planted in the video for “Me!”, her first single from the album, which featured a portrait of the trio.
This is the first we’ve heard from the Dixie Chicks in quite some time as it is rumored they will be releasing a new album in the near future.
“Soon You’ll Get Better” 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.
Find the full lyrics to “Soon You’ll Get Better” below.
The buttons of my coat were tangled in my hair
In doctor’s office lighting, I didn’t tell you I was scared
That was the first time we were there
Holy orange bottles, each night, I pray to you
Desperate people find faith, so now I pray to Jesus too
And I say to you…
Ooh-ah
Soon, you’ll get better
Ooh-ah
Soon, you’ll get better
Ooh-ah
You’ll get better soon
‘Cause you have to
I know delusion when I see it in the mirror
You like the nicer nurses, you make the best of a bad deal
I just pretend it isn’t real
I’ll paint the kitchen neon, I’ll brighten up the sky
I know I’ll never get it, there’s not a day that I won’t try
And I say to you…
Ooh-ah
Soon, you’ll get better
Ooh-ah
Soon, you’ll get better
Ooh-ah
You’ll get better soon
‘Cause you have to
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Rising country artist, Ingrid Andress continues to pave her own path in the industry, relying on beautifully crafted lyrics and piercing vocals in each and every one of her released songs. So far, the songstress has released three stunning songs, including, “More Hearts Than Mine,”“Lady Like,” and “Both,” as well as, made her late-night and TODAY show debuts. Today, Andress gives us another impactful, thoughtful, and creative song to add to our music library called, “We’re Not Friends.”
Her newest song is as raw and relatable as it gets. It’s written from her perspective to a man she’s “with,” explaining to him that even though there might not be a label on their relationship, they most certainly are not friends.
She sings in the opening verse, “We’ve been lying to our ourselves / Acting like we’re something else / How’d we get in this masquerade / There’s a secret in your eyes / It’s the same one that’s in mine / Aren’t you tired of being this way?”
Andress wrote the song alongside prolific songwriters, AJ Pruis, Derrick Southerland, and Nate Cyphert. When we attended her exclusive showcase in NYC back in February, she talked about the song saying “I feel like everyone kind of like, on the verge of, I can’t really call it this now because it’s 2019 and it’s weird to say we are dating”. “We’re Not Friends” is another song, where the singer-songwriter tells it like it is in the most ethereal, yet strong and touching way. She doesn’t sugarcoat the truth and makes sure her unique outlook is heard.
“We’re a kiss at 2 AM that tastes like wine / We’re a ride home in the dark with our fingers intertwined / You and me / Keep on trying to pretend / but you and me / Yeah we gotta admit / we’re an extra set of clothes on the bedroom floor / We’re a see you all the time / but still want to see you more / You and me / Keep trying to pretend / But you and me / We’re not friends.”
Andress’ vocals, songwriting, and overall refreshing talent is seemingly unparalleled in the industry right now. We look forward to more music and much deserved success from the artist. She embarks on her first European tour this fall. She will also perform at Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas on October 5th. For tickets and more information, head to ingridandress.com.
“We’re Not Friends” 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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Fans of Luke Combs will be delighted to hear the news that after a series of cryptic messages, Combs has officially announced that his highly anticipated sophomore album is set for release on November 8th.
Fans first began speculation just last week when Combs took to social media to post a countdown with two simple words “1 Week.”. Followers immediately took to Twitter to tweet their guesses, assuming that the messages could mean either new music or more tour dates. However, upon closer look at Combs’ social activity, even more clues could soon be found. As the days led up to the week-long countdown, Combs began to release mini-episodes on YouTube of outtakes from making the video of his latest single “Beer Never Broke My Heart”. In the very beginning of each episode, a countdown begins. In episode 2, the number 11 flashes at the end of the countdown and in episode 3, the number 11 then 8 flashes, a major clue to the November 8th release date!
Combs’ announcement comes on the heels of quite the upward spiral of success. Recently, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter became the Grand Ole Opry’s newest inductee, a monumental feat for any artist in the country music world. His fall tour is already sold out in major cities and his latest single officially became his sixth consecutive #1 song. The milestone makes Combs the first country music artist in history to have his first six singles reach the top spot.
Back in 2017, NYCountry Swag caught Combs just before his debut single “Hurricane” would top the charts, naming him one of our 2017 Artists to Watch. Months later, seeing him perform at his first New York City show ever sealed the deal and we knew we were in front of a superstar in the making. Take a look back at that show here.
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https://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/luke-combs-sophomore-album.jpg6301200Stephanie Wagnerhttps://countryswag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/logo-new-cs-white.pngStephanie Wagner2019-08-08 09:01:472019-08-09 01:17:28Luke Combs Reveals Sophomore Album in Clues Before Announcement
With just under a month until the release of his new album, Late Nights and Longnecks, Justin Moore continues to tease fans with new songs, including “Someday I Gotta Quit,” released today.
Written by Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, and Jeremy Stover, the song follows in the footsteps of the other tracks released so far. Like “On the Rocks,” “Jesus and Jack Daniels,” and “The Ones That Didn’t Make it Back Home,” “Someday I Gotta Quit,” shows Moore flexing his traditional country side. With a little bit of outlaw, a little bit of liquor, a little bit of remorse and a whole lotta twang, “Someday I Gotta Quit” has all the essential elements of a classic country tune.
The song starts with darker music, Moore’s deep voice crooning of the mistakes he’s made. However, on the chorus, the track picks up as he admits that he has many vices that someday he’s gotta quit. “Between the whiskey and the nicotine/ The wrong girls and the right jeans/ And all the other fires that keep burning me I keep lit/ It ain’t never gonna happen, some say/ Oh but somehow, someway, someday I gotta quit.”
“Someone asked me about drinking or something one night,” Moore shared with American Songwriter. “I just simply said, ‘Yeah someday I gotta quit.’ It made me think of things we all talk about as it pertains to our own personal struggles, whatever they may be. I threw the idea out to my co-writers, and we just ran with the fictional story about the guy in the song who has his own set of struggles. Hopefully, everyone can relate, regardless of what their struggles are personally. No doubt, we all have them.”
“Someday I Gotta Quit” 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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