Madeline Edwards’ new debut album, Crashlanded is out now, November 4th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the full album below.
Singer-songwriter, Madeline Edwards is officially making her major-label debut with Warner Music Nashville with her brand new album, Crashlanded. The twelve-song project is a cool, pop-country record, featuring songs for everyone.
“I’m very excited for everyone to hear the stories, the musical influences, the time and the experience that has brought me to this moment. Crashlanded feels like my child,” shared Edwards in a recent press release. “I’m very excited for this new venture with Warner and having a partner coming alongside that respects and sees my vision for the music. We’re about to go to the moon and it feels surreal.”
Songs like the title track, “Crashlanded” will have you rooting for Edwards from the get go! Other songs like, “Why I’m Calling” and “Too Much Of A Good Thing” give you a new perspective on the songstress and her undeniable talent.
Listen to the brand new album below!
Madeline Edwards – Crashlanded Track List:
Crashlanded
Spurs
Mama, Dolly, Jesus
The Biggest Wheel
Forehead Kisses
The Wolves
How Strong I Am
Hold My Horses
Playground
Heavy
Why I’m Calling
Too Much Of A Good Thing
Country Swag Picks:
“Crashlanded”
“Too Much Of A Good Thing”
“Mama, Dolly, Jesus”
Madeline Edwards’ major-label debut, ‘Crashlanded’ is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Madeline Edwards releases.
Crashlanded is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music 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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Leslie Jordan, Blanco Brown, and LOCASH collaborate on Leslie Jordan’s song idea, “Let It Slide,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new collaboration below.
The world was devastated to hear about the passing of beloved talent and personality, Leslie Jordan nearly two weeks ago at the young age of 67. Known for his roles on screen and stage including “Will & Grace,” “The Cool Kids”, “American Horror Story,” and “Sordid Lives,” among others, he was just beginning his career as a singer, releasing a country/gospel album last year titled “Company’s Comin’” featuring artists such as Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, and Brandi Carlile. Today, we celebrate the release of his new track, his last gift to fans, “Let It Slide” with LOCASH and Blanco Brown.
Move over “Cha-Cha Slide.” This fun, pop-country tune is all about throwing your worries away and enjoying the moment. Lyrically, it’s simple and silly, and its funky rhythm mixed with the artist’s banter in between verses makes an amusing song perfect for a night at a honky-tonk.
“Let it slide to the left, slide to the right // Let it roll right off of your back, to your backside, get electrified // Let it roll right into your hips, shake it off like a Polaroid pic // Let it slide, slide, slippety slide // Kiss your blues bye-bye”
This song is right up Brown’s alley, who initially gained publicity with his 2019 hit, “The Git-Up.” This track fits LOCASH’s persona as well, known for tailgate hits such as “One Big Country Song” and “I Love This Life.”
Leslie Jordan, Blanco Brown and LOCASH’s, “Let It Slide” is officially out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Blanco Brown and LOCASH releases.
“Let It Slide” 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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Russell Dickerson’s new self-titled album is out now, November 4th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
Since the 2017 release of his wedding-ready single “Yours,” Russell Dickerson has been one of country music’s most buzzed-about new stars. Today, the singer-songwriter releases his third full-length album, a self-titled collection of radio-ready jams and romantic ballads that further cement his status as one of the genre’s future superstars.
Known for his electric and energetic live shows, the Triple Tigers Recording artist continues to reveal his talents on his self-titled album. “No matter how far we get into this, I want people to know it’s still me,” Dickerson says in a statement. “I’m still the hyper, outgoing, fun-loving, crazy dude on stage. But also these songs are so meaningful to me. It’s not all hype and smoke and lights. I am a songwriter, I trust my instincts, and now my instincts are telling me to share 100 percent me, and creatively just let it flow.”
In his dedication to staying true to himself, the Tennessee native co-penned and co-produced each of the album’s fifteen tracks, enlisting a slew of Nashville heavy-hitters, including Josh Kerr, Ashley Gorley, Lori McKenna, Parker Welling, and Zach Crowell to join him.
On the project, Dickerson weaves his way through a well-crafted mix of romantic tracks, odes to nostalgia, and a few tried and true party anthems. He dabbles with hints of different genres, but stays true to the country-pop sounds that have endeared him to a legion of fans. Although he can do it all, the effusive talent shines especially bright on the driving and anthemic country-heavy mid-tempos that pepper the album. Songs like “I Wonder,” “God Gave Me a Girl,” and “Blame It On Being Young” are immediate standouts, each allowing him to stretch his vocal chops over building tracks that are stadium-show-ready.
On “God Gave Me a Girl,” his lyrics are at the forefront, cleverly building the phrases atop each other, proclaiming, “God gave me a girl // Girl gave me a kiss // Kiss gave me a feeling that I still get // Every time I look in her eyes…God gave me a girl // At just the right time // And I gave her the world // But she changed mine.”
While “God Gave Me a Girl,” is about true love found, both “I Remember” and “I Wonder” have him pondering the what-ifs of a lost love. On “I Wonder,” he ponders if he’ll regret losing someone forever, while “I Remember” has him nostalgic for young love and college days, forever treasuring the moments of being “young, dumb, wild, and free.”
Nostalgia is a theme that weaves its way through the album, celebrating the good ol’ days on “Blame It On Being Young,” “Drink to This,” “All the Same Friends,” “Beers to the Summer,” and “18.” While “Beers to the Summer” has hints of early Kenny Chesney, “18” is tinged with 80’s pop that has Dickerson longing to have known his wife as a teenager, musing that “I could’ve been your perfect // Perfect first kiss // Wishing that I could’ve kept you out all night // The problem with forever is it ain’t long enough // I wish that I could go back and we’d fall in love // Back when we were 18.”
On “I Still Believe,” Dickerson is a dreamer with small-town country values, as he proclaims his beliefs on the building anthem.
“The best beer is cold // The best friends are old // The best songs go ‘oh-oh-oh’ // The best girl is mine // The best night’s tonight // With that sky dripping gold // There’s more good than bad // And rich don’t mean cash // Yeah I still believe// I believe, I believe in that.”
Dickerson’s love for his wife is another prevalent theme throughout his album, his romantic side is on display on songs like “Sorry,” “Over and Over,” “She Likes It” with Jake Scott, and “She’s Why.” While “Sorry” is a tongue-in-cheek uptempo that finds the star unable to keep his hands off the woman he loves, “She Likes It” is an R&B-tinted reminder that the attraction goes both ways.
The album ends with the sparse and incredibly moving “Just Like Your Mama,” a song dedicated to Dickerson’s young son, Remington, which even features a special appearance by the adorable toddler. “Just like your mama // No bull and no drama // You’ll know who you are // And you’ll know who you aint,” He sings of the boy who takes after his self-proclaimed better half. “You’ll stand on what you believe // Golden heart on your sleeve // You won’t let this world take your shine away // In the mirror, might look just like me // Baby boy, I can already see // You’re better than my wildest dreams, just like your mama.”
On his self-titled album, Russell Dickerson continues to shine as one of Nashville’s most talented singer-songwriters, stretching himself lyrically, musically, and vocally, while remaining abundantly true to himself.
Russell Dickerson – Self-titled Album Track List:
Blame It On Being Young (Russell Dickerson, Josh Kerr, Parker Welling)
Sorry (Russell Dickerson, Hunter Phelps, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson)
She Likes It Feat. Jake Scott (Russell Dickerson, Jake Scott, Josh Kerr)
I Still Believe (Russell Dickerson, Parker Welling, Matt Jenkins, Zach Crowell)
Big Wheels (Russell Dickerson, Ashley Gorley, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson)
I Remember (Russell Dickerson, Alysa Vanderheym, Chris Ryan, Logan Turner, Matt McGinn)
I Wonder (Russell Dickerson, Jon Nite, Casey Brown)
God Gave Me a Girl (Russell Dickerson, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Zach Crowell)
All the Same Friends (Russell Dickerson, Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Zach Crowell)
Beers to the Summer (Russell Dickerson, Matt Jenkins, Mark Holman)
She’s Why (Russell Dickerson, Josh Kerr, Sean Douglas)
Russell Dickerson is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music 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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At only 29 years old, Kane Brown has solidified himself as one of the top acts in country music, selling out arenas around the country and collecting numerous platinum hits across multiple genres. With eight number-one radio hits in six years, here are five others we think could’ve climbed the charts as well.
Here are 5 Kane Brown songs that should have been singles…
“Learning” – Kane Brown
No song in Brown’s catalog tells his story better than the third track on his self-titled debut album, “Learning.” Fans instantly hear the struggles Brown faced early in his life and how by understanding forgiveness and learning how to let things go, he was able to become the brave, successful person he is today. While its subject matter may be too real for radio, its uplifting message is sure to touch listeners and is something everyone can be motivated by.
“Rockstars” – Kane Brown
“Rockstars” is a song that only the day-one Kane Brown fans know, although, it might have been ahead of its time. So many artists and songwriters today build lyrics based on references from other songs, such as Thomas Rhett’s ‘What’s Your Country Song”, which hit number one last year. Based on this trend, “Rockstars” might have had success if pushed to radio. Instead of referencing country artists and songs, Brown name-drops rock bands such as The Rolling Stones, Blink 182, 3 Doors Down, Nirvana, and more.
“Short Skirt Weather” – Experiment
Upon its release, “Short Skirt Weather” was one of Brown’s most traditional country song with its heavy use of banjo and fiddle. Brown has stated before that he wished him and his team put this to radio due to its popularity with the fans, especially during his live shows. In fact, even without it officially becoming a single, stations still played it, allowing it to reach the top 50 on the charts.
“BFE” – Mixtape, Vol. 1
Brown released a short mixtape during the summer of COVID. Unfortunately, mainly because artists were not touring, songs that weren’t singles generally got overlooked. Credit to Brown, he managed to positively promote five of the seven tracks. “Cool Again” and Worship You” went to country radio; “Be Like That” went to pop radio; “Worldwide Beautiful” was a unifying song during the divided time; and “Last Time I Say Sorry” simply featured GRAMMY-winning artist, John Legend. The forgotten track, “BFE,” is an upbeat, fiddle and steel-driven tune about living in the middle of nowhere. Its fun lyrics would have made it a great song for radio.
“Whiskey Sour”— Different Man
“Thank God” is officially the latest single off Brown’s new record, Different Man, but we want “Whiskey Sour” to get the love it deserves. Perhaps too sad for radio, the excellently-written story centers around two young lovers talking about their forever until one day, much to the man’s surprise, she ends the relationship. What was once a drink they often shared together now becomes the liquid pain relief he needs to forget her memory. This song was released in January and is unlikely it will become a single, but it is still one of our favorites on the new album.
Do you agree with our picks? Which Kane Brown songs do you think should have gone to radio?
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Different Man is 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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Lainey Wilson’s new album, Bell Bottom Countryis out now, October 28th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
From the opening chords of “Hillbilly Hippie,” it’s clear that Bell Bottom Country is not your typical modern country album, in the best way possible. There’s twang and soul, rock and revival, creating a unique sound that immediately invites listeners in, letting them know they’re about to experience something special.
ACM New Female Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson has firmly embraced her own style which she describes as “country music with flare.” On her sophomore release, Bell Bottom Country she exemplifies that description. “I’ve lived quite a bit of life the past few years, and I have a lot more to say,” she reveals. “Sure, I love a good pair of bell bottoms, but Bell Bottom Country to me has always been about the flare and what makes someone unique — I have really embraced mine, and I hope y’all can hear that across this project.”
On the rising superstar’s second album, she is exposing her various sides, both lyrically and musically. Here, the Louisiana native is tender yet rowdy, sweet yet gritty, and honest yet vulnerable.
On songs like “Road Runner,” “Atta Girl,” and the previously-released “Heart Like a Truck,” she’s a runner struggling to stay in one place, dealing with the heartbreak that comes with big dreams, proclaiming “I gotta chase the sunrise to keep the tumble in my weed.” Meanwhile, both “Atta Girl” and “Heart Like a Truck” find her down but not out, with a heart that’s a lot stronger than it may seem.
“I got a heart like a truck // It’s been drug through the mud // Runs on dreams and gasoline // And that ole highway holds the key // It’s got a lead foot down when it’s leaving // Lord knows it’s taken a hell of a beating // A little bit of love is all that it’s needing // But it’s good as it is tough // I got a heart like a truck.”
The singer-songwriter embraces a good time on songs like “Hold My Halo,” “Grease,” and “This One’s Gonna Cost Me.” “Grease” is a funky doo-wop-laden jam, while “Hold My Halo” has hints of “Redneck Woman,” mixing driving guitars with a powerful girl-power-infused anthem. Here, Wilson is ready for an evening that would make an angel blush, breaking out the denim, and leaving a little lipstick on a Solo cup. “Gonna tear up this town, like a drunk tornado,” She growls. “Light it up, Tell that angel inside of me to hide her wings and lay low, hold my halo.”
On “Weak-End” she’s dealing with a broken heart, while “Watermelon Moonshine” is a bittersweet ode to young love. While the former is a mournful yet clever take on the drunk dial “Wish that Friday wasn’t just another way to say lonely”), the latter recalls first drinks, first loves, and first times.
“Too young to know what love was // But we were learnin’ on a sweet buzz // There’s never nothin’ like the first time // And mine’s always gonna taste like // Watermelon moonshine”
With “Those Boots (Deddy’s Song),” the thirty-year-old pays homage to her father, who has left big “boots” for a future husband to fill. As of late, the song has become all the more meaningful to the singer, who nearly lost her father earlier this year to a fungal infection that caused him to have a stroke and lose an eye.
Likewise “Me, You, and Jesus,” “Live Off” and “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” find Wilson tipping her cowboy hat to her country life, her faith, and her upbringing. “Wildflowers” is a dusty ode to the way she was raised, proclaiming, “I’m five generations of blazing a trail,” while “Me, You, and Jesus” shows Wilson finding solace with two important men in her life. “When the world comes between us, Y’all don’t give up or give a damn,” She sings on the clever song of love and faith. “You just take me for who I am, We can get through anything, And baby we make one hell of a team, Me, you and Jesus.”
In recent months, there have been multiple female acts (Ashley McBryde, Pillbox Patti, Miranda Lambert) releasing gritty, soulful, and unabashedly country albums, and Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottom Country is yet another release that proves the best country music might just not be found on the radio.
Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country Track List:
Hillbilly Hippie (Lainey Wilson, Terri Jo Box, Jeremy Bussey)
This One’s Gonna Cost Me (Lainey Wilson, Nicolette Hayford, Faren Rachels)
Those Boots (Deddy’s Song) (Lainey Wilson, Terri Jo Box, Trent Tomlinson)
Live Off (Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Adam Doleac)
Wildflowers and Wild Horses (Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Paul Sikes)
What’s Up (What’s Going On) (Linda Perry)
Country Swag Picks:
Hold My Halo
Heart Like a Truck
Watermelon Moonshine
Hillbilly Hippie
Lainey Wilson’s sophomore album, ‘Bell Bottom Country’ is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Lainey Wilson releases.
Wilson will be on the road with Luke Combs through early 2023 as part of the superstar’s mega tour, with stops at Mohegan Sun on November 4 and 5. For more tour dates, click here. She’ll also appear on the small screen as a part of Paramount Network’s Yellowstone TV series, beginning November 13th.
Bell Bottom Country is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music 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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Thomas Rhett’s new EP, Merry Christmas, Y’all, is out now, October 21st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new project below and check out our full review.
In order to get us all ready for the holidays, Thomas Rhett released his first Christmas project. His new EP, perfectly titled, Merry Christmas, Y’all is a four-song spirited project that is everything we never knew we needed in the wide breadth of Christmas music.
While Rhett usually keeps fans in the loop, this project came as a surprise to fans, with the singer sharing the news just one day prior to its release. According to the superstar, Christmas music was always coming. “I love everything about Christmas. There’s nothing like the holiday season. I wanted to record some of the Christmas songs that my family and I enjoy every year. I hope this music gets everyone in the holiday spirit!,” shared the singer in a recent press release.
On the project, Rhett covered Christmas classics including, “Winter Wonderland,” “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas.” Each of the four tracks keeps with the classic nature of the song, while still adding the signature Thomas Rhett twist.
Merry Christmas, Y’all is the perfect addition to the growing holiday tracks in the country music genre!
Thomas Rhett – Merry Christmas, Y’all EP Tracklist:
Winter Wonderland
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Thomas Rhett releases first holiday project, ‘Merry Christmas, Y’all,” out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Thomas Rhett releases.
Merry Christmas, Y’all is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
HunterGirl’s debut song, “Hometown Out Of Me” is out now, October 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.
After winning the heart of America on American Idol, HunterGirl is ready to make her label debut. While many new artists choose to release radio-ready, ‘safe’ songs, HunterGirl is choosing to use her newfound spotlight to thank her hometown. Her new song “Hometown Out Of Me” is everything you want it to be.
“My hometown has supported my dream since I was little and especially through this crazy year of my life. I wanted my first single following the show to be a thank you card to my hometown. The reason I get to chase my dream is because of the amazing people who have supported me. No matter where this journey takes me, I will never forget where I came from,” shared the singer-songwriter in a recent press release.
Although personal and truthful to HunterGirl, “Hometown Out Of Me” is a story anyone can relate to. It is all about knowing where you come from and remembering the people who have supported you all along on your journey, no matter where it led you.
“I’m never gonna not think heaven’s at the end of daddy’s little gravel road // I’m never gonna not be the same old same me everybody back there knows // An apple’s still an apple when it’s nowhere near the tree // You can take me out of my hometown but you can’t take my hometown out of me // Maybe you ain’t scared of crashing // When you’ve got a place to land // You can hear it in my accent // That somebody gave a damn”
This is just the beginning for HunterGirl. We look forward to seeing where she lands next!
HunterGirl’s debut single, “Hometown Out Of Me” is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future HunterGirl releases.
“Hometown Out Of Me” 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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Noah Thompson’s new song, “Make You Rich” is out now, October 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.
Fresh off his American Idol win, Noah Thompson is celebrating with a brand new, personal song. The small-town rising artist is never going to shy away from his humble roots. His new track “Make You Rich” embodies that sentiment to a tee.
Thompson’s vocals shine on the new track. “Make You Rich” is all about appreciating the little things and choosing to be a better person. The music video features touching clips of Thompson and his young son throughout, showcasing how important it is to the singer to be a good dad and a better role model for his son.
“Amen // I remember back when, the day I was heading up to Tennessee // We all joined hands by my beat-up van // And prayed this prayer for me // To be a better man like your ole man was // You gotta give a damn when nobody else does // Love your women like your paid to // Like you ain’t afraid to, like she was made for you”
Thompson is the real deal. He wants to create music that speaks to his audience and his growing fanbase, while still remaining firmly planted in his roots. He knows where he comes from and he knows where he is going. “Make You Rich” is a perfect example of that.
Noah Thompson’s new song, “Make You Rich” is out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Noah Thompson releases.
“Make You Rich” 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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Track45’s brand new single, “Family” is out now, October 21st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.
Sibling trio, Track45 are back with a brand new song, with a twist. Written by the trio with Billy Man, their new song, “Family” was originally released by David Guetta. After the song achieved viral success, Track45 decided to release their rendition of the touching and heartfelt song, out today.
As soon as the song starts, you are met with an incredible harmony, something Track45 is known for. The beautiful way their voices work together is both astonishing and breathtaking. “Family” is a heartfelt song about friends that become family and small-town values that are embedded into every relationship.
“I don’t got friends, I got family // At the end of the day that’s all I need // and you know, it’s what you’ll always be, no matter how long it’s been // No, I don’t got friends // You might have a different mama than me, you might of grown up in some different state lines // You might root for different home team // But I ain’t never wonder if you’re on my side // So let’s make a toast to the good stuff”
“Family” is an endearing song about your chosen family. Anyone can relate to it! Track45 does an amazing job drawing the listener in, while we all hang on to their every word. This may be our favorite release from them thus far!
Track45’s newest single, “Family” 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 Track45 releases.
“Family” 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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Spencer Crandall’s new album, Western is out now, October 21st on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.
For independent artist, Spencer Crandall, his fourth studio album, Western, is his most ambitious project yet. On the twenty track collection, he explores his vulnerable side, dividing the album into six chapters: Scorpion, Mustang, Revolver, Pickaxe, Desert and Gold.
“I strive to create songs and tell stories that impact people’s lives in a meaningful way, and to say I’ve put my entire heart into this album would be an understatement,” He reveals in a recent press release. “My fans can expect the most vulnerable, energetic and authentic version of myself that I have ever put out, and I’m so honored that I get to tell these stories and share them with the world.”
Released today, October 21, the autobiographical journey follows Crandall through pain and triumph, themes including love lost, therapy, addiction, and feeling a sense of accomplishment. Throughout the collection, listeners are taken on a unique journey, as Crandall explores topics often taboo in country music.
There’s the deeply-personal “Enough,” which finds the singer-songwriter endlessly vulnerable as he admits to seeking self-acceptance in social media likes, video views, and money, finally settling into his skin as he realizes his own self-worth. “The smiles in all the photos that I’m taking, reflect the picture-perfect life that I’ve been faking,” He admits. “If the streams and shows and follows all dried up, I’m still enough.”
The album opens with the smoky intro track, “There is a Fire,” which immediately leads into “K(no)w Better” and “Get Away,” part of the album’s Scorpion chapter. Here he tackles his vices, admitting that he “knows better, but he’s no better.” Meanwhile, “Get Away From Me” has him dealing with all of the insecurities and vices that he desperately wants to push away, but instead chooses to stay busy to get them to go away.
Likewise, the reflective “7 and 70” has him grappling with being a people pleaser who fails to put himself first, as he realizes that the only person he has to impress is himself at different points in life. “If I could talk to a younger me, I’d want to be the man that he wants to be // I’d want to tell him he got more// Than everything he prayed for // And if I walked with the man that I’ll become // I want him to be proud of all we done // There are only two opinions that matter to me // And that’s me at 7 and 70.”
Much of the album has Crandall dealing with a broken heart, love lost, and an on-again, off-again fling. This happens on songs like “What Do We Do Now?”, “Friends,” “Future in the Past,” No New Memories,” and “Red Flags.”
On “What Do We Do Now?,” he finds himself wondering about the logistics of a breakup and what to do next. It’s utterly relatable yet often not touched on in songs. “If we stay friends, I can’t pretend that I’m over you,” He admits. “But I can’t stand the thought of moving on without you in my life.” Meanwhile “Friends” finds him musing that he and an ex should’ve never crossed the line to being more than just friends since things didn’t quite work out.
On the heartbreaking “Future in the Past,” he deals with the loss of things that never happened, like wedding gifts and baby names, while “No New Memories” has him moving on from a failed relationship, despite missing out on the possibility of new moments. “What’s the point of starting over if there’s no new memories to make?” Likewise, “Girls Like You” is about a girl he met at a bar, who has moved on when he hasn’t. “What was I thinking when I said we needed a break? Did I really expect any guy in the city to wait?”
On “To Be Continued,” he finds himself and the ex in an on-and-off situation that they both know will result in a late-night drunk dial. Meanwhile, “Red Flags” boasts a clever lyric about a girl who has shown her true side. “I took off my rose-colored glasses,” He sings. “I see your red flags.”
It’s not all sadness on Western, however, as Crandall dreams of a soulmate on “Made,” revealing that true love is worth fighting for. He also continues his introspection on “Side of the Stage,” which finds him longing for a hugely successful career, but also finds him searching for someone to share it with as he wonders “What’s it worth at the end of the day if there ain’t nobody at the side of the stage?” He’s vulnerable here as he admits that he gets so lost in chasing the dream that he fails to be a good son, sibling, and friend.
One of the album’s clear highlights is the driving and catchy “Didn’t Do,” an ode to seizing the day and not playing things too safe.
“I wanna give my heart away like it ain’t gonna break // Let someone in even if it ends // Rather end up penniless, chasing my bucket list // ‘Cause overtime’s never time well spent // I’ll take the pounding headache, hangover // Over missing out on late nights // ‘Cause the nights I remember, end with a sunrise // Took me wondering what if to know it’s true // Rather regret what I did than what I didn’t do”
While Crandall co-wrote 18 of the album’s 20 tracks, the two he didn’t write are surprising cover choices: Justin Bieber and Shania Twain. His cover of Bieber’s “Anyone” is sure to be a highlight of any live show, while his take on Twain’s “You’re Still the One” is a celebration of his parents’ long marriage.
On Western, Spencer Crandall takes listeners on a unique musical journey that’s sure to endear him to his ever-growing fanbase while also winning over tons of new listeners.
Spencer Crandall – Western Track List:
“There is A Fire” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Nathan Johnson, Asher Peterson, Jonah Oh
“K[no]w Better” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Lydia Dall, Royale Lynn, Jeff Cherry
“Get Away From Me” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Michael August, Carlo Colasacco
“The Ballad of the Mustang” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Lydia Dall
“Didn’t Do” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Haley Mae Campbell, Lydia Dall
“7 and 70” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Aubrey Toone, Charlie Brennan
“What Do We Do Now?” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Scott Porter, Joe Tounge
“Friends” // Spencer Crandall, Joe Tounge, Nate Dodge
“Girls Like You” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Joe Tounge, Lauren McLamb
“No New Memories” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Gus Ross, Luke Eisner
“Future in the Past” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Joe Tounge, Lauren McLamb
“To Be Continued…” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Joe Tounge, Nate Dodge
“Red Flags” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Gus Ross, Luke Eisner
“Made” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Andrew Beason, Ian McConnell, Jeff Cherry
“You’re Still The One” // Written by Shania Twain, Robert John Lange
“Side of the Stage” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Lydia Dall, Lauren McLamb
“Enough” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Austin Brown, Jeffrey East, Steven Martinez
“Getting There” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Tofer Brown, Lauren Huntgate
“Anyone” // Written by Justin Bieber, Jonathan Bellion, Andrew Wotman, Alexander Izquierdo, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Michael Pollack, Raul Cubina
“Our Forever” // Written by Spencer Crandall, Kelly Archer, Rhett Akins
Country Swag Picks:
Didn’t Do
What Do We Do Now?
7 and 70
Enough
Side of the Stage
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