Track45’s new song “When I Grow Up” is out now, September 15th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Sibling-trio, Track45 continue to prove their staying power with each and every new release. While all of their songs so far have been either fun, meaningful or a mix of the two, their new song “When I Grow Up” is a stand above the rest. The timely new song comes during Suicide Prevention Month, and the song itself is a beautiful, raw, and vulnerable statement about mental health.
While the song may be feel heavy, it is an honest and much-needed reflection on depression, mental health, and everything that it encompasses. Track45 found a way to share a poignant topic in a way that anyone who has ever lost someone, death with a mental health issue or wished they could change things would relate to. “When I Grow Up” is a true letter to our younger selves.
“End of sophomore year // on the hood of your car drinking beer // Told me that your mama worked doubles // ever since your dad disappeared // You’d do anything to leave this place // Me and you and a bud light case // So innocent then // small town legends // We didn’t know we were running from the truth that was coming // but man we were something in the parking lot buzzing // Yeah, you just wanted to be numb // I just want to be numb with you // Man we were dumb // Blame it on our youth”
Track45 created a stunning new song with an incredible message. “When I Grow Up” is what country music is all about, real and authentic songwriting.
Track45 shares new song, “When I Grow Up,” out now on all streaming platforms.
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“When I Grow Up” 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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Madeline Merlo shares brand new song “Tim + Faith,” out now, September 15th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new track below.
Rising country artist, Madeline Merlo is back with new music. The singer-songwriter is carrying a bright light with her with each and every release. Her new song, simply titled, “Tim + Faith” depicts falling in love, nostalgia, and everything in between. The release marks Merlo’s first true love song.
“Tim + Faith” pays homage to the love and solidarity between Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Throughout the song, Merlo reminisces about a whirlwind 3 month relationship, where she really thought that they were end game like McGraw and Hill. While the demise of the relationship could have been portrayed as heartbreaking, Merlo decided instead to sing about all the good memories of a relationship that had run its course.
“When I close my eyes // It’s that melody // Oh I can hear us say // It’s your love // It just does something to me // It’s the sound of two hearts getting carried away // Out where the tall grass sways // We were that song // Summer nights and blue jeans // It’s a cowboy kiss a heart don’t forget”
Merlo raises the bar with “Tim + Faith.” The song is one of her best yet, and we are exiting to see what she has coming down the pipeline next.
Madeline Merlo releases new song, “Tim + Faith,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Madeline Merlo releases.
“Tim + Faith” 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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Dustin Lynch releases new song, “Killed The Cowboy,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Platinum-selling country star, Dustin Lynch is readying fans for a new album! The twelve song project is set to embody Lynch both as an artist and as a person. Today, the singer-songwriter shares the title track, “Killed The Cowboy.”
“It was that midnight stare // That look in her eyes like a knife to the heart // It was that poison kiss // Cherry red lips, oh my God, leaning up against the bar // And I know it wasn’t the smoke, it wasn’t the drink // And I’ve got the proof // If you wanna know what killed the cowboy // Ooh (a girl like you)”
The song is the perfect teaser to the full album. According to the singer in a recent press release, “When I’m off the road and working on my farm, I have a lot of inner dialogue. It’s a boxing match inside of me, between living in the moment and enjoying where I am, versus what’s the best version of me five, 10, or 20 years down the road,”Killed The Cowboy is that back-and-forth. […] My hope is that this album finds someone who needs to hear it. I want Killed The Cowboy to embrace the single people of the world and lift them up, to let them know that you don’t have to live a ‘normal’ life to still be happy in your own skin.”
Although Lynch has not yet found his person and that is reflected in the title-track, the song is powerful and relatable. “Killed The Cowboy” showcases the singer at his very best as an artist and as a storyteller. Stay tuned for the album, out September 29th!
Dustin Lynch shares new song, “Killed The Cowboy,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Dustin Lynch releases.
“Kill The Cowboy” 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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Jon Langston’s new debut album, Heart On Ice is out now, September 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Ten years since the release of his first single, “Forever Girl,” Jon Langston has finally released his highly-anticipated debut album, Heart On Ice. While the introductory track was certified gold and he’s released other singles and EPs, this project marks his first full-length debut with 32 Bridge Entertainment/EMI Records Nashville.
Featuring fourteen new tracks, eleven of which the Georgia native co-wrote, the album allows Langston to flex his musical muscles, settling into a sound ten years in the making. “It’s like I got called up,” the former college football player admits. “Each artist has a different timing for that, but you dream of putting together a body of work that means something to you. I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long… and you finally get to that point where you give it all you got.”
Heart On Ice allows Langston to look inwardly, reflective and introspective on tracks like “Granddaddy’s Watch” and “Where’s That Girl?,” while also showing off his wilder side on tracks like “Days in the 90’s”and “I Ain’t Country” that better reflect his more raucous on-stage persona.
The aforementioned “Days in the 90’s” is a song-title-name-dropping party song that celebrates both the decade and the temperature. It’s a fun tune that, according to Langston, “feels just like the title sounds.”
Likewise, “I Ain’t Country” features Travis Denning and is a simple ode to the fact that the duo is as country as they come. “You can say I’m just a redneck down in Tennessee // A beer drinking, country singing, SOB // Fire burning, hardworking, don’t ever quit,” They sing. “Boot wearing, Bible swearing, red clay kid // Call me what you want, think what you want of me // But you damn sure can’t say that I ain’t country”
Heartbreak is a common denominator through Heart on Ice, weaving its way through the title track, as well as songs like “Whiskey Does,” “Never Left Me,” “Where’s That Girl,” and “If You Ever Leave Atlanta.” Throughout these tracks, the singer-songwriter drowns his sorrow in the bottle (“She don’t love me anymore but whiskey does.”), attempts to move on, and finally resigns himself to being unable to visit old spots out of fear of her memory (“Let me know if you ever leave Atlanta”). Lastly, on the especially poignant “Wrong Side of the Bottle,” Langston stretches his vocal chops as he croons, “I’m trying to outrun her and outdrink a memory.”
It’s not all doom and gloom on the LP, with Langston finding unexpected new love on “Beer in a Bar” and looking forward to a bright future on “Dirt Roads & Diamonds.” He’s also ready to fight any ol’ cowboy for a woman’s love on “Ain’t No Cowboy,” while staying true to himself and the “symbol of the man I wanna be” on “Granddaddy’s Watch.”
“My granddad was the most important person in my life,” He reveals. “He was always encouraging me, always making sure I was on the right path. And this watch reminds me to stay on that path.”
The album ends with the especially moving “May Magnolia,” a sparse and acoustic dedication to his young daughter. “We planted a magnolia tree in the yard when she was born, and every May, it starts blooming,” Langston says. “When I come home, I come down that driveway and see that magnolia tree, and that’s all I can think about on the road. It represents why I’m doing it, who I’m doing it for, and that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.”
For Jon Langston, Heart on Ice may have taken awhile to get here, but it arrived at the perfect time. “This album is about putting your life on pause for reflection, healing, and growth. With each song you can find those Heart On Ice moments, whether it’s taking time for yourself with a day on the lake, or missing a loved one who reminds you of what kind of person you want to be. That’s what I did the past couple years. And that’s what I put into this album.”
Heart On Ice Track List:
Heart On Ice (Nick Columbia, Jordan Gray, Jake Mitchell, Hunter Phelps)
Beer In A Bar (Jon Langston, Sam Carter, Jody Stevens, Jordan Walker)
I ain’t Country (Feat. Travis Denning) (Jon Langston, Brad Clawson, Jordan Rager, Brad Wagner)
Whiskey Does (Jon Langston, Jordan Gray, Cole Taylor, Brad Wagner)
Where’s That Girl (Jessi Alexander, Jordan Gray, Ben Hayslip)
Never Left Me (Josh Dorr, Jordan Gray, Nate Jones)
Granddaddy’s Watch (Jon Langston, Jeb Gipson, Lynn Hutton)
Day In The 90’s (Jon Langston, Chris Miller, Jody Stevens, Jordan Walker)
Ain’t No Cowboy (Jon Langston, Jordan Gray, Brad Wagner)
Better Off (Jon Langston, Jordan Gray, Nate Jones)
If You Ever Leave Atlanta (Jon Langston, Brent Anderson, Lynn Hutton)
Wrong Side Of The Bottle (Jon Langston, Benjy Davis, Jody Stevens, Jordan Walker)
May Magnolia (Jon Langston, Jordan Fletcher, Austin Nivarel)*Produced by Jody Stevens, Jacob Rice and Brad Wagner
Country Swag Picks:
Beer in a Bar
Where’s That Girl
Granddaddy’s Watch
If You Ever Leave Atlanta
Jon Langston’s debut album, ‘Heart On Ice,’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about Jon Langston announcements and releases.
The singer-songwriter is currently supporting Luke Bryan on select tour dates and will headline his own tour this fall. For dates and more, visit his website here.
Heart On Ice available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes 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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Naomi Cooke Johnson releases new single, “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Naomi Cooke Johnson, formally of Runaway June is continuing to re-invent herself as a solo artist.. The extremely talented singer-songwriter is marked her major-label debut with her brand new song. “Girls of Summer,” and now is back with another new song called, “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet.”
In the high-energy song, Johnson’s power vocals are on full display. With each lyric, the songstress proves her undeniable strength and talent. “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet” is all about enduring and coming out the other side stronger, more powerful, and wiser. Additionally, the song is anthem for living life to the fullest, while accepting the moments that are going to be hard.
“I wanna drive too fast til I break the motor // Raise my glass til the party’s over // Dancing myself til the edge of death // Livin’ ain’t killed me yet”
In her solo career, Johnson is emerging as an artist to pay attention to. So far, her releases have both been bonafide anthems for confidence and growth. We can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve next! “Livin’ Ain’t’ Killed Me Yet” is an automatic add to any music library.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Naomi Cooke Johnson releases.
“Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet” 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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Drake Milligan releases new song, “I Got A Problem,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Singer-songwriter, Drake Milligan is adding more music to his growing catalog. The traditional country music singer shares a catchy new song today called “I Got A Problem.”
With a soulful country sound, “I Got A Problem” showcases Milligan’s talent in every possible way. The new song hits after just one listen. Fun and flirty, the new single is all about a girl and all the ways that she has won over a cowboy. At first glance, the listener may think the song is going to be about something bad, but the writers’ flip that notion on his head, talking about “a good problem to have” aka having a love interest.
“Your kiss tastes like whiskey // And I’m a drinker // You play with my heartstrings // Girl I’m a singer // No, it ain’t no joke // You’re a smoke show // I’m a Marlboro man, when I’m holding your hand // You’re a wildcard // I’m a gambler // I was going nowhere // You wrecked my plans girl // I got a problem // But what a damn good problem to have”
Milligan proves his talent yet agin with “I Got A Problem.” The song is the perfect addition to anyone’s music library.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Drake Milligan releases.
“I Got A Problem” 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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Ashley McBryde’s brand new album, The Devil I Know is out now, September 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
One year ago, the talented singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde, released Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, a fourteen-track record about fictional characters in a fictional town. It was well-received by critics, being nominated for a GRAMMY, and showcased the Arkansas-native’s creativity. The Devil I Know is another project that embodies McBryde’s strong songwriting capabilities and her ability to capture listeners’ ears with humor, raw emotion, and vivid attention to detail.
The album opens with the up beat “Made For This;” a reflection of the singer’s experience on the road with her band. She mentions that the alcohol and Adderall lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but when God gives you a once in a lifetime opportunity, you better take it. In the title track, the singer addresses the criticisms she often receives from her peers. She shrugs off these stamps of disapproval, knowing that there’s evil everywhere you turn, so you might as well stick with the ones that are familiar. The first chorus is McBryde’s demo version, which is followed by a rocking transition with heavy electric guitar and percussion.
“Momma says, get my ass to church // Daddy says, get my ass to work // Doctor says I gotta give up on these smokes // Everybody’s got something to say // About how I gotta change my ways // But I got something to say of my own // Hell, there’s hell everywhere I go // I’m just sticking with the devil I know”
“Light On In The Kitchen” is McBryde’s fastest rising single of her career thus far, currently approaching the top 25. Written with Connie Harrington and Jessi Alexander, the lyrics are inspired by the life lessons she received from her mother when she was young. The sentimental, black-and-white music video was shot in her childhood home and features old, grainy videos from her past.
“Honey, trust yourself // You better love yourself // ‘Cause ’til you do you ain’t no good for anybody else // And honey, boys are dumb // But you’re gonna to find you one // Love him hard, bless your heart // When you need someone to listen // That’s why I leave the light on in the kitchen”
“Single At The Same Time” is a classic “right person, wrong time” story. Although she is happy with the life she has now, she continues to wonder what could’ve been. “Learned To Lie” is another vulnerable song in which the singer reflects on her past, recalling all the lies her parents told each other. She wishes that was one trait she didn’t pick up and master. This track ends with an electric and powerful guitar solo.
“I, I learned to cry // Quietly, I learned to pray // Silently, inside a house where the Devil played // And I, hate that it runs in my blood // I hate how easy it comes // I wish I’d learned how to love the same way I // learned to Lie”
A country record is incomplete without some drinking songs. “Cool Little Bars” is an ode to those ‘hole-in-wall’ dives that provide a safe space for common folk with broken hearts. Fellow country star, Lainey Wilson, co-wrote this track with McBryde. “Whiskey and Country Music” is showered with keys, steel guitar, and simple percussion. The singer admits she’s tried everything from meditation to medication, but nothing takes the edge off like whiskey and classic country music when she’s getting over a relationship.
“Just pass me a bottle, and I won’t refuse it // Put Patsy on vinyl, and good lord, I lose it”
The two songs with “whiskey” in the title are very different in both sound and subject matter. “Women Ain’t Whiskey” is targeted at the men who disrespect women. The singer is sick and tired of feeling like 80 proof alcohol—only hit up when the other is lonely, and moving on once the bottle is empty.
The album ends with the rocking “Blackout Betty” and the easy-going “6th of October.” In the former, it seems like the singer is giving advice to this woman named Betty who continues to make irresponsible decisions. After the second chorus, the listeners realize “Blackout Betty” is just the singer’s drunk alter-ego; perhaps a play-on Ram Jam’s top-20 hit, “Black Betty.” The latter is a much simpler melody over an acoustic guitar where the singer reminds listeners to go with the flow, embrace their past, and be proud of who you are.
McBryde has certainly solidified herself as one of Nashville’s most notable and exciting artists. Her journey to stardom has been marked by perseverance and a deep commitment to her craft. Whether she’s depicting a true tale, or one completely fabricated, she tells it with such passion that is personal not only to her, but to her audience of all types country music fans.
The Devil I Know Track List:
Made for This (Ashley McBryde and Travis Meadows)
Coldest Beer in Town (McBryde, Autumn McEntire and Nicolette Hayford)
Light on in the Kitchen (McBryde, Jessi Alexander and Connie Harrington)
Women Ain’t Whiskey (McBryde, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite and Chris LaCorte)
Learned to Lie (McBryde, Hayford and Sean McConnell)
The Devil I Know (McBryde, Jeremy Stover and Bobby Pinson)
Single at the Same Time (McBryde, Benjy Davis and Andy Albert)
Cool Little Bars (McBryde, Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson)
Whiskey and Country Music (McBryde, John Osborne and Lee Thomas Miller)
Blackout Betty (McBryde, Aaron Raitiere and Hayford)
6th of October (McBryde, Blue Foley and CJ Field)
Country Swag Picks:
Made For This
The Devil I Know
Blackout Betty
Ashley McBryde’s new album ‘The Devil I Know,” is out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Ashley McBryde announcements and releases.
The Devil I Know available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes 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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Brian Kelley releases new song, “Dirt Cheap,” out now, September 1st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
As he continues to lean into his own musical style as a solo artist, Brian Kelley is finding himself aligning with true stories and relatable experiences. A true embodiment of the small-town lifestyle, Kelley’s new song, “Dirt Cheap” is the perfect song for him.
Although not written by the entertainer, “Dirt Cheap” feels like a song the singer could have penned himself. Written by Seth Ennis, Wyatt McCubbin, and Andy Sheridan, the easy-going song talks about slowing down and leaving the city for a bit in favor of dirt roads, small-town living, and everything it has to offer. Kelley is the perfect artist to share the sentiments expressed throughout the track.
“The moment I heard ‘Dirt Cheap’ I knew I had to record it. It reminded me of some of my favorite Country songs growing up that really pull at your heartstrings,” shared the singer in a recent press release. “As much as I love the beach, I love the country too. This song matches and meets me where I’m at in life currently. I’m working hard, so in love with my wife Brittney, and always keeping my eyes peeled for the perfect ‘Dirt Cheap’ property of our own. I am so thankful this song landed in my world, and I hope it resonates with those who hear it just like it did with me.”
Kelley continues to find his rhythm in his solo career, and if his next songs are anything like “Dirt Cheap,” country fans are in for a real treat.
Brian Kelley shares new song, “Dirt Cheap,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Brian Kelley releases.
“Dirt Cheap” 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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Parmalee releases new song, “Boyfriend,” out now, September 1st, on all streaming platforms ahead of next album, For You 2. Listen to the brand new track below.
Platinum-selling country group, Parmalee are gearing up for the release of an extended version of their record called For You 2. As we anticipate the new songs on the project, Parmalee gives fans a new track to hold them over. Today the singers released their new song, “Boyfriend.”
“Boyfriend” joins “Girl In Mine” as two of the five new tracks on the record. “The support from our fans for this album has been amazing,” shares lead singer Matt Thomas in a recent press release. “It’s been two years […] that we released For You and we just weren’t ready to be done with it.” The new song, “Boyfriend” is catchy, flirty, and feels distinctly ‘Parmalee.’
“If I was your boyfriend, I would treat you right // Put you in a house on picture perfect drive // I don’t know his name or what the hell he’s waiting on // But if I was your boyfriend, I wouldn’t be your boyfriend long”
Over the years, the country group has really found their sound, and “Boyfriend” fits the bill. The single is the perfect addition to their impressive catalog of music. “Boyfriend” is one of those songs that you will know all the words to after only one listen. Definitely add it to your playlist!
Parmalee shares new song, “Boyfriend,” ahead of next studio album, ‘For You 2.’
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Parmalee releases.
“Boyfriend” 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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Larry Fleet’s brand new album, Earned It is out now, September 1st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.
Larry Fleet is one of the most humble and authentic entertainers in country music right now. The singer-songwriter has a knack for singing his truth, writing relatable stories, and creating true-blue country songs that fans will want to listen to again and again. His brand new album, Earned It showcases all of it. With 21 songs, Fleet leads his listeners through a journey of gratitude for his roots, a humble appreciation for the successes and the pain points, and a steadiness in knowing that hard work can build dreams.
“I love getting to play music and write songs, but there are still days when I ride by a job site and see some ol’ boy on an excavator and I’m like, ‘Man, I remember that,’” Fleet shares in a recent press release. “You work hard every day. You build something with your hands, and when you’re done you’ve got something to look at and you’re proud of that.”
The record kicks off with the title track, which sets the tone for the rest of the project. On “Earned It,” Fleet leans into the blue-collar lifestyle, bringing the stories to life on the track and teaching us lessons throughout the song. He encourages everyone to be the best that they can be and appreciate the simplicities that life affords us. While the song is lyrical poignant, the fun-loving instrumentals add to the already incredible single.
“Buddy, I earned it // Damn right it was worth it // And I’ll do it all over again even if I’m hurtin’ // Oh, at the end of the day // I get to watch my children play // I’m satisfied with my simple life // ‘Cause, buddy, I earned it”
Fleet continues to highlight the blue-collar lifestyle and that “built not bought” attitude throughout the record. Songs like “25-8,” “Where There’s A Willie” and “Muddy Water,” bring nostalgia to the forefront of our hearts. Each of the three songs pay homage to the small-town lifestyle and show gratitude for the mistakes and failures too in different and enticing ways.
Many songs off the record also touch on the themes of settling down and putting roots down. On “Two Beer Plan,” listeners get to hear a love story unfold and work longterm after a couple of drinks at the bar. The story is heartwarming and poetic in nature. Similarly, on “Angels Were Gone,” Fleet likens his wife to an angel for all she does and all she is. On “Layaway,” fans get to hear all about the process of actually putting down roots.
Fleet expresses love again on both “Taking The Long Way,” an uptempo jam that we cannot get enough of, and again on “Tennessee On You.” On the latter, the singer weaves us through a budding new love story that feels hopeful, eclectic, and flirty. The song is one of the several places that you can see Fleet’s Otis Redding influences touch.
The blossoming superstar’s love for Rock ‘N’ Roll music is also evident on the project. While the uptempo songs are a dead giveaway for the inspiration from that genre, one of our favorite songs off the project, “Devil Music,” is more on the nose. On the track, Fleet expresses growing up listening to the genre and the story that unfolded throughout his life. Although not penned by the singer, it feels like the story could have come from his own life adding to the likability of the track.
Another theme that is evident throughout the entire project is lessons learned. On track two, “Lucky Dog,” Fleet laments about a break-up, singing lyrics like, “My whole world just drove away.” Though the lyrics are melancholy, the uptempo instrumentals and the “hats off” to the other guy mentality make the song both likable and catchy. On “Something He’d Say,” Fleet urges us all to be mindful about what we deserve. A lyrically-prolific song, the track is a reminder that we all get to be treated with love and respect.
While each and every song has a flavor of teachable moments woven in, the last three songs off the record really bring it home on the project. Beginning with “Grow,” arguably one of the best songs on the project, Fleet reminds us all to relish in each stage of life because it is all a growing edge and learning curve. Similar to the feel of songs like “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis and “A ROCK” by HARDY, “Grow” is a perfect example of real storytelling country music.
On “Daddy Don’t Drink,” written by Fleet with Derek Bahr and Luke Laird, the singer opens up about becoming a father and all that he has done and will continue to do for his family, including giving up vices in favor of being a role model.
With that being said, the final song on the project, “Young Buck,” turns nostalgic memories about being an outdoorsman into lessons about being present in life. The song feels like the heartbeat of the record in the most poignant of ways.
Earned It is a cohesive body of work that makes us all think, feel, love, enjoy, and relish, something we believe that Fleet intended for his fans and listeners. Fleet has definitely emerged as a mainstay in country music with this album officially sealing his fate and much-deserved place in the genre.
Earned It Track List:
Earned It (Larry Fleet, Connie Rae Harrington)
Lucky Dog (Zach Abend, Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy)
Ain’t Mad At Jesus (Larry Fleet, Josh Miller, Jake Mitchell)
25-8 (Casey Beathard, Nicolette Hayford, Jim Wolf)
Things I Take For Granted (Larry Fleet, Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi, Brett Tyler)
Lord Willing (Larry Fleet, Will Bundy, Brett Tyler)
Two Beer Plan (Larry Fleet, Thomas Archer, Ryan Beaver, Mark Holman)
Taking The Long Way (Larry Fleet, Will Bundy, Brett Tyler)
Something He’d Say (Larry Fleet, Josh Thompson, Jake Mitchell)
Beer Needs A Beer (Larry Fleet, Brett Tyler, Logan Wall)
There’s A Waylon (Steve Moakler, Joseph Patton, Logan Wall)
Angels Were Gone (Rodney Clawson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Joybeth Taylor)
Try Texas (Jake Mitchell, Larry Fleet, James McNair)
Tennessee On You (Rocky Block, John Byron, Jacob Durrett, Ashley Gorley)
Muddy Water (Larry Fleet, Jesse Frasure, Brett Tyler)
Devil Music (Jessie Jo Dillon, Neil Mason, Brett Tyler)
Layaway (Larry Fleet, Mark Trussell, Josh Miller)
Much To Talk About (Tommy Cecil, Jordan Dozzi, Craig Wiseman)
Grow (Rodney Clawson, Josh Miller, Dallas Wilson)
Daddy Don’t Drink (Larry Fleet, Derek Bahr, Luke Laird)
Young Buck (Andy Albert, John Byron, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett)
Country Swag Picks:
“Grow”
“Two Beer Plan”
“Earned It”
“Devil Music”
“Taking The Long Way”
“Something He’d Say”
Larry Fleet shares brand new album, ‘Earned It,’ out now on all streaming platforms.
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