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Bailey Zimmerman: ‘Religiously. The Album’ Album Review

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Bailey Zimmerman shares his debut album, Religiously. The Album, officially out now, May 12th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.

Since exploding onto the music scene, Bailey Zimmerman has been lauded as one of country music’s newest and most exciting future superstars. The Warner Music Nashville/Elektra recording artist’s debut album, Religiously. The Album., is out now and is set to prove why.

The Louisville, IL native co-wrote 11 of the album’s 16 tracks as a follow up to his debut project, 2022’s EP Leave the Light On. With “Fall in Love” and “Rock and a Hard Place” already topping the US Country Airplay chart, it’s Zimmerman’s unique brand of radio-ready country rock that is continuing to win over new fans.

With a weathered voice, a growl full of emotion, and stories way beyond his age, the talented singer-songwriter takes listeners on a journey through heartbreak, heartache, and healing on much of Religiously, those themes permeating their way through a multitude of tracks including the single-worthy titular track. Here, he grapples with the grief of a relationship ending, noting that she seems happy, just not with him. “You look happy I guess, got the life that you wanted,” he growls, voice breaking with emotion. “But it ain’t with me.”

For Zimmerman, it’s clear from Religiously that he’s had his heart broken. “From 18 to 20, I was just kind of numb all the time,” he reveals. “Now I’ve got emotion back. I can feel things. Writing music has really helped me get out of that state.” 

Those emotions weave their way through songs like “Fix’N to Break,” “Fadeaway,” “Warzone,” “Get to Gettin’ Gone,” “Chase Her,” and the album’s closing track, “Is This Really Over?” Each of these find him in relationship limbo, wondering where things stand and if it’s time to call it quits or keep fighting. “Fix’N to Break” opens almost angelically before transitioning into a sparse, country ballad that’s an immediate standout of the album, Zimmerman comparing his relationship to a home that’s falling apart.

Likewise, “Warzone” uses solid metaphors in its lyrics to compare a relationship to a battlefield, the background music fraught with darkness. On the tuned down guitar-heavy track, he sings about “living in a warzone with a heart full of bullet holes and boarded up windows.” Alternatively, “Is This Really Over?” features a more lush and airy arrangement despite tackling the end of a relationship. It’s an interesting contradiction of lyrics versus melody as he could easily be singing about drinking a margarita on the beach, but is instead asking “Is this really over? // ’Cause I need some closure // And it’s 10 a.m. and I’m still gettin’ sober // Just call it a bad night,” He coos, showing a different side of his voice. “Don’t call it the last time // I feel that goodbye gettin’ closer and closer // Is this really over?”

“Forget About You” finds him admitting that “getting over you feels so wrong,” while “Where It Ends” finds him channeling his late 90’s alternative rock side, his voice sounding like it would’ve fit in perfectly in a decade where he wasn’t even born yet. Meanwhile, “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” is a daring Johnny Cash cover. On the homage to the man in black, Zimmerman manages to stay true to the hand-clapping and swampy vibe of the original, adding a bit of his own take on the classic that could easily be released today.

“Forget About You” and “Pain Won’t Last” find him trying to move on from his heartbreak in an almost anthemic way, assuring himself and listeners that things are bound to get better, no matter how bleak things may seem. “You’re on the ground with scars from your past,” he proclaims on the latter. “You might be hurting now but the pain won’t last.”

“Found Your Love” is a simple and beautiful ode to falling in love in a special way, a bright spot amongst the heartbreak on the album. It’s the kind of simple ballad that would make a perfect wedding song or TikTok anniversary montage. With female background vocals and Jenee Fleenor’s haunting fiddle, it’s a special moment on the album, Zimmerman proclaiming, “I was a reckless child, a dead-end mile, living my life on the run… Never thought I’d hang it up, ’til I found your love.”

In many ways, Bailey Zimmerman’s Religiously. The Album. takes listeners through the five stages of grief after the ending of a relationship. Through the LP’s sixteen songs, there’s denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally, acceptance. He does this with the growl of a rock star mixed with the heart of a country storyteller.

Religiously. The Album Track List:

  1. Religiously
  2. Warzone
  3. Fix’n to Break
  4. Forest About You
  5. Chase Her
  6. Fall in Love
  7. You Don’t Want That Smoke
  8. Found Your Love
  9. Rock and a Hard Place
  10. Other Side of Lettin’ Go
  11. Pain Won’t Last
  12. Where It Ends
  13. God’s Gonna Cut You Down
  14. Fadeaway
  15. Get to Gettin’ Gone
  16. Is This Really Over?

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Fix’N to Break
  2. Religiously
  3. Warzone
  4. Found Your Love
  5. Pain Won’t Last
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Bailey Zimmerman’s debut album, ‘Religiously. The Album’ 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 future Bailey Zimmerman releases.

To keep up with Bailey Zimmerman, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Religiously. The Album is 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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Parker McCollum: ‘Never Enough’ Album Review

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Parker McCollum shares his new album, Never Enough, officially out now, May 12th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.

Texas native Parker McCollum is ready to brush off any mentions of the sophomore slump with his second album, Never Enough, out now. On the follow up to 2021’s Gold Chain Cowboy, McCollum enlisted Jon Randall (Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley) to produce the project, which features fifteen new songs, all but one co-written by the rising superstar.

Co-writers on the project include the likes of Randy Rogers, Brett James, Ryan Beavers, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, Ashley Gorley, and many other heavy hitters. By pairing Texan honesty with brilliant lyrics and traditional country instrumentation, the MCA Nashville artist further flexes his musical muscles on Never Enough.

Throughout the LP, McCollum explores the classic themes of love and heartache through the lens of a country purist that is often lacking in today’s modern scene. “What I do best is write songs from a very real place and sing country music, but also be very ‘me’ and not try to sound like someone else,” He says in a statement. “We definitely did that on this record and every one of the 15 songs sounds different.”   

The album opens with “Hurricane,” a song that blows in to set the stage for the album, roaring in with electric guitars and catchy lyrics. Here, McCollum likens a woman to a storm, blowing into a man’s life and leaving it in shambles, proclaiming, “Someday she’s gonna get her name on a hurricane.”

Similarly, “Burn It Down” sounds like a surefire hit, with its dark lyrics and musicality, as he stands in the ashes of a relationship that has gone up in flames. Co-penned with the Love Junkies, the track came from McCollum simply repeating the words “burn it down.” “Some days are like that, where the melody and the idea for the song is so good and everybody is on the same page,” he says. “If you’re talking about moving the needle in my career, ‘Burn It Down’ is probably going to be the song.”  

“Handle On You” has already moved the needle as one of the singer-songwriter’s biggest hits to date and his third number one. While he admits to being shocked the song was radio worthy, he was thrilled for its success. “That song is a nod to some of the great records I grew up with,” McCollum reveals. “A lot of radio songs nowadays are kind of bubble-gummy. I don’t have any problem with pop-country, but I’d like to hear a little more classic country too.”

Interestingly, one of the album’s most poignant moments comes in the form of “Things I Never Told You,” the sole song not co-written by McCollum. On the stirring, piano-driven ballad, he shows his vulnerable side with an introspective ode to his mother. While he may not have written the song, he immediately felt connected to its stunning lyrics and message. “When I moved away from home // I didn’t realize how much I’d miss ya,” he sings. “A phone call don’t take the place // Of your smilin’ face cooking in that kitchen.”   

Another poignant moment comes during “Lessons from an Old Man,” which is a powerful country ballad about the things a young boy can learn from an older man in his life. While it’s unclear exactly who McCollum is referencing on the sweet track, it’s likely about a grandfather or grandfatherly figure who helped to shape him into the man he is today, as he sings about the “lessons from an old man” that “made a young man wise.”

“It ain’t all about money // But money is nice // There’s nothing wrong with whiskey // Just keep Sundays dry,” He sings introspectively. “There’s making a living and there’s making a life”

McCollum continues to show his softer side on songs like “Best I Never Had,” “Stoned,” “Tails I Do” and “Tough People Do.” While “Best” finds him wondering about what could’ve been, “Tough” has him reassuring his love that they’ll get through the tough times together. Meanwhile, both “Stoned” and the barstool ballad, “Tails I Lose” find him drowning his sorrows in different ways.

“I cry when it’s raining // I cry when it’s dark // I feel like the whole world won’t ever understand my heart,” He drawls of a broken relationship that has broken him on “Stoned.” “That’s the hardest part of being alone, that’s why I stay stoned.”

“Too Tight This Time” is truly a marvel, written in one shot with no edits. The song is simple and sparse, featuring hints of female background vocals. McCollum shares that it’s his favorite track on the LP.  “I said, ‘Let’s pour this thing out and whatever it is in 15 minutes, that’s what it’s going to be forever.’ I love to write songs like that and live with the end result. This one was easy to do because the melody was so good,” he says. “The line ‘There must be something broken inside this lonely man’ just hits so hard.”   

Likewise, “Have Your Heart Again” is a simple piano-led track that allows him to flex his vocal cords. Here, he longs for someone to take him back, while “Don’t Blame Me” is a catchy tune where he’ll accept blame for a lot, but not everything. “You can swear it’s all my fault // And I won’t blame you if you do // But don’t blame me,” He sings. “Don’t blame me // Don’t blame me for loving you.” Lastly, the album concludes with “Wheel,” a celebratory romp that finds McCollum challenging someone to make him stop rolling. “Good luck slowing me down.”

On Never Enough, Parker McCollum makes a statement that he’s a solid songwriter and artist who’s here to stay. “Sometimes I wish I didn’t care so much because everything would be easier. Hopefully one day people will look back at what I’ve done in country music and think it was honest and good for the genre,” He says. “This album may be called Never Enough, but if they see that what I did was real, that’ll be enough for me.”

Never Enough Track List:

  1. Hurricane (Parker McCollum, David Lee Murphy, Jon Randall, Randy Rogers)
  2. Best I Never Had (Parker McCollum, Will Bundy, Brett James)
  3. Things I Never Told You (Monty Criswell, Lynn Hutton, Taylor Phillips)
  4. Burn It Down (Parker McCollum, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
  5. Stoned (Parker McCollum, Mark Holman, Brett James)
  6. Handle On You (Parker McCollum, Monty Criswell)
  7. Lessons From An Old Man (Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Lee Miller, Jon Randall, Liz Rose)
  8. Tough People Do (Parker McCollum, Brett James, Jon Randall)
  9. Speed (Parker McCollum, Ryan Beaver)
  10. Tails I Lose (Parker McCollum, Wade Bowen, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
  11. I Ain’t Going Nowhere (Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Lee Miller, Jon Randall, Liz Rose)
  12. Too Tight This Time (Parker McCollum, Brett James, Jon Randall)

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Hurricane
  2. Burn It Down
  3. Things I Never Told You 
  4. Stoned
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Parker McCollum’s new album, “Never Enough” 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 future Parker McCollum releases.

To keep up with Parker McCollum, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Never Enough is 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.

Here is George Birge’s Debut Album ‘Mind On You’

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George Birge shares his debut album, Mind On You, officially out now, May 12th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new album below.

RECORDS Nashville recording artist George Birge has officially released his debut album. With ten brand new songs, his debut, Mind On You is an incredible first outing for the rising artist. Birge co-wrote all, but one song on the debut.

“This album has been a lifetime in the making. From the experiences and people that have influenced me, to finding my voice and knowing who I am, I couldn’t be prouder of this collection of songs,” shares Birge in a recent press release. “I can’t wait to share them with everyone that has helped me get here.”

Listen to the new album below!

Mind On You Track List:

  1. Forever And A Day (George Birge, Lalo Guzman, Matt McGinn)
  2. Mind On You (George Birge, Colt Ford, Jaron Boyer, Michael Tyler)
  3. Whiskey Side (George Birge, Jaron Boyer, Michael Tyler, Matt Stell)
  4. Chasin’ A Feeling (George Birge, Michael Tyler, Lalo Guzman, Matt McGinn)
  5. Cowboys Talkin’ (George Birge, Josh Mirenda, Gary Garris)
  6. Didn’t Think I’d Miss (George Birge, Michael Tyler, Ben Stennis)
  7. You Were Mine (George Birge, Chris Bandi, Jaron Boyer)
  8. Reason To Go (Thomas Archer, Michael Tyler, Lalo Guzman)
  9. Beer Beer, Truck Truck (George Birge, Erynn Chambers)
  10. Mind On You (Stripped) (George Birge, Colt Ford, Jaron Boyer, Michael Tyler)
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George Birge’s debut album, ‘Mind On You’ 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 future George Birge releases.

To keep up with George Birge, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook.

Mind On You is 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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Riley Green Adds Luke Combs on “Different ‘Round Here”

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Riley Green and Luke Combs team up on new rendition of “Different ‘Round Here,” out now, May 11th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

During Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville for media and radio programmers, country star Riley Green made a special announcement—his song “Different ‘Round Here” is getting a facelift! Green confirmed that his next single will be a new rendition of the track featuring country superstar, Luke Combs. The song officially impacts country radio today, May 11th.

Its lyrics are an anthem for Americans who are proud to live in this country. Written by Green, Randy Montana, and Jonathan Singleton, the singer isn’t afraid to expresses his opinion and show off his southern roots.

Brave is eighteen wearin’ army green // Truth is in the words, in red we read // Proud is what you say about where you’re from // Heroes are daddies and mamas are love // The right is right and wrong is wrong // Yeah, we’re doin’ things a little different ’round here”

Although never an official single, the title track from his debut 2019 album Different ‘Round Here was always a fan-favorite. With Combs’ influential vocals added, this song will surely catch the ears of more fans of the genre.

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Riley Green and Luke Combs collaborate on new rendition of “Different ‘Round Here,” out now.

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

Green is currently supporting Combs on his massive World Tour along with Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry, and Brent Cobb. For tickets, head to his website.

To keep up with Riley Green, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To keep up with Luke Combs, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

For the newest country music hits check-out our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Adam Doleac Releases New Version of “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise”

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Adam Doleac releases new version of his song “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise,” out now, May 8th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

On Friday, Adam Doleac gave fans another taste of a new era of music with his new song, “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise.” As a surprise, Doleac also dropped the stripped-down demo version of the song, out now. Both versions showcase the singer-songwriter’s incredible vocals and songwriting ability. Full of raw emotion, “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise” truly ups the anti for the talented rising artist.

According to Doleac via Instagram, “The original demo of “wrong side” is out now. It’s the same song, but it hits so very different. I love both versions of this song, but there was definitely some extra magic in the first vocal I sang on the day we wrote it,” he shared, adding “I know that bc of how y’all have reacted to it. I believe in listening to my fans, and as you will see in the next slide, almost ALL of you wanted the piano demo to come out. Well, it’s out. Happy Monday, and thanks for bringing this song to life”

“I woke up on the wrong side of a sunrise // She disappeared like a heartbreakin’ thief in the dark // She had me fallin’ in that Alabama moonlight // But I closed my eyes and she slipped right out of my arms // No, her in my T-shirt, no mornin’ kiss goodbye // I woke up on the wrong side of a sunrise // She left a memory // She left a wine glass by the bed, yeah // She left me dreamin’ // About a night I won’t forget”

A true singer-songwriter song, “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise” showcases Doleac at his absolute best. We cannot wait to see what is in store for this chapter of his career.

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Adam Doleac shares new stripped-down version of his song, “Wrong Side Of A Sunrise,” 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 Adam Doleac releases.

To keep up with Adam Doleac, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Wrong Side Of A Sunrise” 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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Two Friends Collab with Russell Dickerson on New Song “More Than Yesterday”

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Two Friends collaborate with Russell Dickerson on new song “More Than Yesterday,” out now, May 10th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

There are few things we love more than a cross-genre collaboration. Lately, EDM music has had its moment with the country music genre. Today, DJ duo, Two Friends collaborate with one of our favorites, Russell Dickerson. Their new song, “More Than Yesterday” is out now.

The collaboration highlights both artists effortlessly. While the song is a beautiful love song, all about loving your partner deeper each day (right up Dickerson’s alley), the track builds into a crescendo before the beat drops, perfectly embodying Two Friends and their talent.

“Hold your breath // darling swim to shore // I’ll tread the water in the heart of yours // and when it storms we’ll sail right through the waves // I’ll love you more than yesterday”

“More Than Yesterday” is a song that proves that cross-genre collaborations are the wave of the future. Fans will appreciate the lyrical prowess on the new track, as well as, the dance-ready beat that is hard not to fall in love with. While Two Friends and Dickerson might have been an unexpected pairing, it definitely works!

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

To keep up with Two Friends, follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

To keep up with Russell Dickerson, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“More Than Yesterday” 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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Ernest Releases New Song “Takes After You” Just in Time for Mother’s Day

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Ernest releases timely new song “Takes After You,” out now, May 10th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Ernest is sharing one of his most personal songs to date with fans. His new song, “Takes After You” is a perfectly crafted song about love and parenting. While Ernest is known for crafting catchy lyrics and putting on a show, “Takes After You” is a more vulnerable take at the singer’s own life.

“I’m a wild child, definition // of a can’t tell me nothin’ won’t listen // You’re an angel, girl you’re perfect // Don’t know how you thought I was worth it // Well before too long 1 and 1 made 3 // And I’m scared to death ‘cause he looks like me // And I pray to god that apple falls a little further from this tree”

Inspired by his relationship with his wife Delaney Royer and their son Ryman, who are featured on the song’s artwork, the new track is a prayer for his son to be a little more like his wife, rather than him. Written by the singer with collaborators, Jordan Schmidt and Josh Thompson, the track is the perfect song to celebrate motherhood and all of its glory.

According to Ernest, “I heard someone talking to Johnny Cash in a video. They said ‘Johnny I’ve known ya a long time. I got a son now, and if he don’t take after Jesus, I’d be quite alright if he took after you.’ So I immediately thought, I couldn’t agree more with Ryman and Delaney,” he shared. “She is the most humble, kind, empathetic, nature loving, giving, selfless, and downright wholesome human I know. The things she’ll teach Ryman in this life by her actions will transcend anything he’ll learn in a building.”

“Takes After You” is a song any fan can appreciate and quite possibly one of Ernest’s best to date.

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Ernest releases new song, Takes After You,” 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 Ernest releases.

To keep up with ERNEST, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

“Takes After You” 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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Justin Moore: ‘Stray Dog’ Album Review

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Justin Moore shares his new album, Stray Dog, officially out now, May 5th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.

When it comes to country artists who consistently release solid albums but tend to fly under the radar, Justin Moore is at the top of that list. The modern traditionalist is back with Stray Dog, the follow up to 2021’s Straight Outta the Country, featuring eight new tracks. Moore co-wrote all but one, the already-released duet with Priscilla Block, “You, Me, and Whiskey.”

Opening with the rocking “Everybody Get Along,” Moore partners with Riley Green on the tune dedicated to the idea of unity between people. There’s nothing preachy here, but the message is clear: We’re all different but the same. We may have different opinions, but we can all get along, despite our differences.

“I like this and I like that // But when it comes down to it // We got each other’s backs // In a world where all we do is fight and fuss and disagree // Why can’t everybody get along like you and me?”

The other duet on the album is the soulful and aforementioned “You, Me, and Whiskey,” which finds Moore and Block trading verses about rekindling a relationship over a few too many drinks. On the sexy duet, Block is the perfect partner for Moore, their voices blending as smoothly as a good glass of whiskey.  “I can’t find this me in a red wine glass,” She drawls, as he adds,  “Yeah and I can’t find it in a beer…Ain’t nothin’ as sweet// ain’t nothin’ as strong // As you, me, and whiskey all night long.”

Alcohol continues to play a role on “That Wasn’t Jack,” a mid-tempo that finds Moore blaming drunk dials and lonely moments on himself, instead of the drinks, while “Rich or Drunk Trying” is a tongue-in-cheek look at the search for a “sugar mama.” Lyrically, it finds Moore looking for love in all the rich places, searching for a CEO or another well-off woman to spend his time with.

“Better Slow” is an immediate standout, about enjoying life while you still have time because you may not always have the time. Here, Moore croons about how “You just never know…Some things are better slow.” Meanwhile, “With a Woman You Love” hit #1 on Billboard’s US Country airplay chart, and with good reason. The lead single from this record is one of Moore’s strongest, most poignant offerings to date.

Lastly, the LP’s autobiographical, title track, “Stray Dogs,” finds the Valory recording artist unapologetically himself. It’s a triumphant ode to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, but in the end, is true to themselves. “I’ve never just gone along with the crowd,” Moore says in a statement. “I’ve always tried to follow my heart and let the chips fall where they may, and I’m really proud of that.”  

On his new album, Stray Dog, Justin Moore continues to walk the line between traditional and modern country. While he may sometimes feel like an outsider, songs like “Better Slow,” “Everybody Get Along,” and “With a Woman You Love” continue to prove why he’s a country mainstay.

Stray Dog Track List:

  1. Everybody Get Along feat. Riley Green (Justin Moore, David Lee Murphy, Jeremy Stover)
  2. That Wasn’t Jack (Justin Moore, David Lee Murphy, Chris Stevens, Jeremy Stover)
  3. With A Woman You Love (Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover)
  4. Better Slow (Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover)
  5. Stray Dogs (Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover)
  6. Country on It (Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover)
  7. You, Me, And Whiskey feat. Priscilla Block (Jessi Alexander, Brock Berryhill, Cole Taylor)
  8. Get Rich or Drunk Trying (Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover)
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Justin Moore’s newest album, ‘Stray Dog,’ 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 future Justin Moore releases.

To keep up with Justin Moore, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Stray Dog is 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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Megan Moroney: ‘Lucky’ Debut Album Review

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Megan Moroney’s major-label debut album, Lucky is officially out now, May 5th on all streaming platforms. Learn more and listen to the new album below.

Since the release of 2022’s “Tennessee Orange,” Megan Moroney has been one of Nashville’s most buzzed about new talents. Today, the Sony Music Nashville/ Columbia Records’ recording artist released her debut album, Lucky, a compelling mix of lyrical prowess, infectious melodies, and traditional country twang.

As the follow up to her EP, Pistol Made of Roses, the Lucky LP is the next step for the Georgia native. Produced by Kristian Bush of Sugarland, the album allows her to flex her impressive songwriting skills, co-writing on each of the project’s thirteen tracks. 

​​”After we wrote the title track ‘Lucky,’ I knew I wanted it to be the name of my debut album,” she explained in a press release. “If you know anything about me and my story, a lot of things (both good and bad) happened to get me to where I am today, and I just feel very lucky.”  

From the first listen of the album, it’s glaringly apparent why she chose “Lucky” as the album’s title, as the track is truly an immediate standout. It’s a catchy, two-stepping, hand-clapping country tune about not being afraid to make bad decisions with an ex while drunk. However, the twist here is that it’s him who’s the lucky one, as she’s not afraid to give in when inebriated.

“Cause me my phone and the neon’s buzzin’ // Three four in and I’m missin’ your lovin’,” She sings.
“We said naw never again// And we said we’d be better as friends // But come over and don’t overthink it // Tonight you’re lucky I’m drinkin.”

Throughout the album, most of the tracks center around relationship issues, broken hearts, and losing yourself in a relationship, but lyrically, Moroney does this differently than most. There’s the heartwrenching “Girl in the Mirror,” which finds her grappling with the fact that she no longer recognizes herself in the light of a relationship that may not be the best. “She loves the boy more than the girl in the mirror,” She sings on one of the album’s most poignant lyrics.

She’s more savage on “Sleep On My Side,” which has her tangled up with a Mr. Wrong, declaring that his wandering eye makes him not-so-right for her. “I sleep on my side and you sleep with everyone,” She muses. Likewise, the twangy “Georgia Girl” deals with a two-timer, as she mentions all of her man’s other women by the states they’re from.

“Kansas Anymore” is a sparse breakup ballad that finds her realizing that a relationship has ended with a play on the old adage that they’re “not in Kansas anymore,” while “Mustang on the Me” finds her wondering which will break down first as she literally and figuratively leaves an ex in the rearview mirror.

One of the album’s clear standouts is “Why Johnny,” which finds her musically chatting with June Carter Cash on her relationship with notorious womanizer, Johnny Cash. On the stripped ballad, she muses, “I think I’ve got a Johnny of my own,” asking the elder woman “What made you wanna make it work?” despite a man drowning himself in “booze and pills and perfume smells.”

It’s not all heartbreak on Lucky, as the album’s opener, “I’m Not Pretty,” finds the singer-songwriter playfully musing about all the untrue things her ex’s new flame may say about her.

“Somewhere out there my ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend’s scrolling through my Instagram //  Tearing me down, passing the phone around like there’s nothing better to talk about //  Zooming out, Zooming in, overanalyzin’ // Like the queen of the mean girls’ committee // But hey whatever helps // Keep on telling yourself I’m not pretty.”

“Another on the Way” is a sassy ode to moving on, as there’s always another man, and another drink, just around the corner, while “Traitor Joe” is a classic story song that has Moroney letting Joe know his girlfriend is cheating on him.

“Tennessee Orange” is an interesting juxtaposition of lyrics versus music as the instrumentation sounds downtrodden and dark, which has her proclaiming her love for her man through wearing his team’s, and her family’s rival’s, colors. “So ‘Tennessee Orange’ is about me being a Georgia girl. I was born and raised in Georgia and I graduated from the University of Georgia. And, I moved to Nashville for music and I met and fell for a Tennessee boy. So, this is kinda my version of a love song,” Megan explains.

The album ends with the lush and almost ethereal “Sad Songs for Sad People” which finds Moroney confused over writing a love song when she tends to thrive on the writing about broken hearts.

“I write sad songs for sad people // Something ’bout the pain // I want every word to hurt like blue eyes crying in the rain,” She proclaims. “They say do what you love and that’s just what I do // I write sad songs for sad people // But I wrote this love song for you.”

On Lucky, Megan Moroney continues to prove why she’s one of country music’s fastest rising stars. With a well-balanced mix of brilliant lyrics, classic country instrumentation and pop sensibilities, she toes the line perfectly in the vein of Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, and even early Taylor Swift. 

Lucky Track List:

  1. “I’m Not Pretty”
  2. “Lucky”
  3. “Tennessee Orange”
  4. “Kansas Anymore”
  5. “Girl In The Mirror”
  6. “Another On The Way”
  7. “Traitor Joe”
  8. “Why Johnny”
  9. “God Plays A Gibson”
  10. “Georgia Girl”
  11. “Sleep On My Side”
  12. “Mustang Or Me”
  13. “Sad Songs For Sad People”

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Lucky
  2. Girl in the Mirror
  3. Why Johnny
  4. I’m Not Pretty
  5. Tennessee Orange
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Megan Moroney’s debut album, ‘Lucky’ is officially 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 Megan Moroney releases.

The singer-songwriter will hit the stage at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom on September 20.

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Lucky is 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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Here is Justin Moore’s New Album ‘Stray Dog’

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Justin Moore shares his new album, Stray Dog, officially out now, May 5th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new album below.

With his seventh studio album, singer-songwriter, Justin Moore is delivering eight songs that fully speak to his identity as a country music mainstay. Featuring collaborations with artists like Riley Green and Priscilla Block, Moore knows exactly what kind of music his fans want to hear. The singer is an incredible representation of today’s version of traditional country music.

“A long time ago, I decided I wasn’t going to play games or pursue things that didn’t make me happy; perhaps that’s what made me a bit of an outsider in this industry, but it’s also what allows me to go to bed each night feeling good about what I’m doing,” Moore shared in a recent press release, adding, “I’ve never just gone along with the crowd,” he says of the song. “I’ve always tried to follow my heart and let the chips fall where they may, and I’m really proud of that.”

Listen to the brand-new record below, and be on the lookout for our full review.

Stray Dog Track List:

  1. Everybody Get Along feat. Riley Green (Justin Moore, David Lee Murphy, Jeremy Stover)
  2. That Wasn’t Jack (Justin Moore, David Lee Murphy, Chris Stevens, Jeremy Stover)
  3. With A Woman You Love (Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill, Jeremy Stover)
  4. Better Slow (Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover)
  5. Stray Dogs (Justin Moore, Paul DiGiovanni, Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover)
  6. Country on It (Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover)
  7. You, Me, And Whiskey feat. Priscilla Block (Jessi Alexander, Brock Berryhill, Cole Taylor)
  8. Get Rich or Drunk Trying (Justin Moore, Casey Beathard, Paul DiGiovanni, Jeremy Stover)

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

To keep up with Justin Moore, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Stray Dog is 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.