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Tyler Hubbard’s Debut Self-titled Album – Album Review

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Tyler Hubbard’s debut new album, Tyler Hubbard is out now, January 27th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

When many of the songs that appear on Tyler Hubbard’s debut solo album were being written, he was planning to pass them along to other artists. However, the more he wrote, the more he realized he was composing his own musical autobiography.

“I really set out to write this album for the fans who have allowed me to do what I love,” Hubbard says. “I wanted to make a country album that was authentic to who I am. I’m a husband, father, and man of faith, and these things all shape the stories I am telling through my music as a solo artist. I want to represent where I am today and where I’ve been as well.”

Once he decided to release a solo album, the EMI Nashville recording artist looked at the body of work he already had and began writing new songs to put together an album that best encompassed his story. “It’s a fun ride from top to bottom, and people really get to know me along the way,” He reveals of the self-titled project. “I hope these songs make listeners feel something.”

The former Florida Georgia Line frontman wrote or co-wrote all of the album’s 18 tracks, and co-produced the project with Jordan Schmidt. He also enlisted a host of famous friends to co-write on the album, including other artists such as Keith Urban, Canaan Smith, Russell Dickerson, Thomas Rhett, Bebe Rexha, and Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi.

Songs that tell of who Hubbard is as a man include “Out This Way,” “How Red,” and “Small Town Me,” all which find Hubbard staying true to his roots. On “How Red,” he asks, “How red is your neck of the woods?,” while “Small Town Me” has him determined to not stray from who he’s always been. “It don’t matter where I am,” He proclaims, “I’ll always be, small town me.”

Likewise, “Paradise” and “35’s” both find the Georgia native slowing down to celebrate the simpler things in life, as he enjoys a simple romantic night with someone special on the former. “It’s like heaven as far as I can see, Ain’t no place I’d rather be.” He croons, “Than here with her, my whole world looks just like, paradise.”

On “Tough,” which Hubbard wrote while quarantined during Covid, he puts his own spin on the old adage that “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” musing that “Whatever don’t kill you makes you tough.” 

His romantic side continues  throughout the album, weaving its way through songs like “Inside and Out,” “I’m the Only One, “She Can,” and “5 Foot 9.” On the lush “She Can,” he revels in the fact that “Nobody can quite love me like she can,” while “Inside Out” is more uptempo with its super catchy, singalong hook, as Hubbard proclaims:

“You’re the sun in my sky // you’re the sweet part of life // You go easy on the eyes // You’re so beautiful // From your head to your toes // in your heart and your soul // I hope you always know you’re so beautiful // Beautiful inside, inside and out // Inside, inside and out // You’re beautiful inside, inside and out, Inside, inside and out”

The album ends with a double dose of emotion, with “Way Home” immediately following the bittersweet “Miss My Daddy.” On “Daddy,” Hubbard deals with the loss of his father, who passed away in 2007, as he reflects on all the moments his father is missing in his life. “When I actually did share the song, my friends told me how encouraging it was and how real it was – that it meant a lot to them. When working with my team on the album, this song kept coming up as a powerful, emotional, vulnerable song, and we really didn’t have anything similar on the project. I decided that it was important for me to hopefully inspire and encourage people who have been through the same thing.”

Finally, “Way Home” is another poignant moment, finding Hubbard as the Prodigal Son, finding his way back to Jesus after losing his way. “Yeah, I got lost // Until I got found // Oh, and now that it’s well with my soul,” He sings on the sparse track. “I just ride in the seat next to Jesus // ‘Cause I know He knows the way home.”

For fans of FGL, Tyler Hubbard’s debut solo project doesn’t veer too far from what made them one of the genre’s biggest superstar duos. Yet, he pushes himself a bit further here, both musically and emotionally, in a way that’s sure to win over tons of new fans as well.

Tyler Hubbard Track List:

  1. Dancin’ In The Country (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman, Keith Urban)
  2. 5 Foot 9 (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jaren Johnston, Chase McGill)
  3. Baby Gets Her Lovin’ * (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jesse Frasure, Canaan Smith)
  4. Everybody Needs A Bar (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Zach Kale)
  5. Me For Me (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson, Thomas Rhett)
  6. Tough (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Bebe Rexha)
  7. I’m The Only One (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Chris Loocke, Rhett Akins)
  8. She Can (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Parker Welling, Casey Brown)
  9. Small Town Me (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Chris LaCorte)
  10. Inside And Out (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi)
  11. Out This Way (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Chris LaCorte, Josh Miller)
  12. By The Way (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith)
  13. Paradise (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Rodney Clawson, Zach Kale)
  14. How Red (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Andy Albert, Tofer Brown)
  15. 35’s (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Tyler)
  16. Leave Me Alone (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Ashley Gorley, Benjamin Johnson)
  17. Miss My Daddy (Written by Tyler Hubbard)
  18. Way Home (Written by Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Canaan Smith)

*Produced by Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt and Jesse Frasure

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “Inside Out”
  2. “5 Foot 9”
  3. “Small Town Me”
  4. “She Can”
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Tyler Hubbard’s debut self-titled 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 Tyler Hubbard releases.

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

Tyler Hubbard 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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HARDY ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’ – Album Review

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HARDY’s new album, the mockingbird & THE CROW is out now, January 20th on all streaming platforms. Take a listen and read our full review below.

There are singers, songwriters, and artists, HARDY is all three, an absolute superstar in the making.  While every one of his projects to date have been incredible, HARDY has created a brand new and innovative concept with his country-rock album. Today, the highly anticipated record, the mockingbird & THE CROW is officially here.

The seventeen-song record may be the most exciting thing HARDY has ever created. In a recent press release the singer shared, “’the mockingbird & THE CROW’ is, in my opinion, is the best thing I’ve made so far. I had a lot of time to get in the weeds making this record with some of my favorite people in Nashville, and it truly captures every part of who I am as an artist. I’m honored that I get to share it with you next year; can’t wait to hear what you think about it.”

The record combines HARDY’s love and appreciation for country music with his mutual feelings for rock music. Each of the first 8 songs signify his country-side, ‘the mockingbird’, while the last 8 songs are incredible rock songs aka, ‘THE CROW.’ Of course, the middle song, the title track is a combination of HARDY’s country-songwriter side and entertainer-rock side, making it one of the best songs on the record.

“I’m a mockingbird // Singing songs that sound like other songs you’ve heard // Like Friday nights and headlights on some backroad red dirt // And how Mississippi’s home // I’ve always been a mockingbird but // Now I’m a mockingbird with a microphone”

On the country side of the record, fans get a taste of the singer’s incredible skills as a lyricist, as he weaves words and phrases into stories that appeal to the masses. The songs speak to nostalgic times in life, as well as, around heavier themes such as alcoholism, the death of country music, and getting caught up in forgetting to show appreciation.

The opening track, “beer” is a letter from the drink to someone that maybe has drank a little too much, while “wait in the truck,” featuring Lainey Wilson has been dubbed a “murder ballad,” and one of the best songs to come out at the end of last year. Of course, the other country feature on the project, “red” with Morgan Wallen is likely to be one of the most listened to songs on the project. The twosome combine their talent to create a song about celebrating small-town living in a way that feels like a breathe of fresh air.

“I ain’t talking politics, I’m talking small town // And if you’re from one you know what I’m talking ‘bout // It’s everywhere I swear from the courthouse bricks // To a crushed bud heavy can fading in the ditch // Like the book of John, like a barn door // And heart your hands over cause you’re thankful for // Every shipped off soul that was born to fight // For a wind torn flag that’s blue and white And red”

Another stand-out track is “drink one for me.” In a recent interview, HARDY confirms that the beautifully crafted song was written intentionally from the perspective of the person who passed away in “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL”, off HARDY’s debut album. It is both heartbreaking and comforting, a combination that is not easy to achieve. HARDY chooses introspection yet again on his solo-write, “happy,” a song all about personifying the feeling.

On the rock side of the record, HARDY runs the gamut all the way too heavy metal music, featuring Jeremy McKinnon on the stage-ready, “RADIO SONG.” Softer rock songs like the “JACK” and “TRUCK BED” help to bridge the gap between the country songs and the heavier stuff. Both previously released songs showcase HARDY at his absolute best, both as a singer and as a songwriter. On “TRUCK BED” fans will appreciate the reference to his song, “BOOTS.”

“I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning // With a bone-dry bottle of Jack I was pouring // Damn, she got some nerve, when she kicked me to the curb // Guess you can say I got what I deserve // ‘Cause I woke up on the wrong side of the truck bed this morning, yeah”

HARDY continues to bring the energy on songs like “.30-06.” The song feels reminiscent of an old-school punk rock song from the 2000s, sure to entice every millennial in his fanbase. Similarly, “I AIN’T IN THE COUNTRY NO MORE,” feels like it could fit into that time too. Both songs will be exciting to hear live.

HARDY ups the ante adding more heavy singing and screamo to the later songs on the record. On “KILL SH!T TILL I DIE,” the singer combines country lyrics about things like hunting with a wild explosion of emotion and energy. HARDY continues that vibe on the final song on the record, “THE REDNECK SONG,” proving that the country and rock genre are a perfect coupling for his music.

the mockingbird & THE CROW is one of the most unique albums out there right now. HARDY authentically fits in with both genres and finds a way to blend them effortlessly in a cohesive project. The entertainer clearly cares about every aspect of his artistry, and it shows through all of the seventeen tracks. If you have not yet jumped on the HARDY bandwagon, what are you waiting for?!

HARDY – the mockingbird & THE CROW Track List:

  1. beer (Michael Hardy, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps)
  2. red feat. Morgan Wallen (Michael Hardy, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Jacob Rice)
  3. wait in the truck feat. Lainey Wilson (Michael Hardy, Renee Blair, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt)
  4. drink one for me (Michael Hardy, David Garcia, Hunter Phelps)
  5. i in country (Michael Hardy, Smith Ahnquist, Nick Donley, Jake Mitchell, Hunter Phelps)
  6. screen (Michael Hardy, Jessie Jo Dillon, Matt Dragstrem, Hunter Phelps)
  7. happy (Michael Hardy)
  8. here lies country music (Michael Hardy, Cole Taylor, Brett Tyler, Will Weatherly)
  9. the mockingbird & THE CROW (Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt, Brett Tyler)
  10. SOLD OUT (Michael Hardy, David Garcia, Hunter Phelps)
  11. JACK (Michael Hardy, David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey)
  12. TRUCK BED (Michael Hardy, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps)
  13. .30-06 (Michael Hardy, Cameron Montgomery, Hunter Phelps)
  14. I AIN’T IN THE COUNTRY NO MORE (Michael Hardy, David Garcia, Hillary Lindsey)
  15. RADIO SONG feat. Jeremy McKinnon (Michael Hardy, Zach Abend, Nick Donley, Jeremy McKinnon, Cody Quistad)
  16. KILL SH!T TILL I DIE (Michael Hardy, David Garcia, Hunter Phelps)
  17. THE REDNECK SONG (Michael Hardy, Andy Albert, Nick Donley)

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “the mockingbird & THE CROW”
  2. “.30-06”
  3. “red”
  4. “TRUCK BED”
  5. “THE REDNECK SONG”
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HARDY’s new album, ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW,’ out now.

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

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

the mockingbird & THE CROW 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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If you’ve lost someone, HARDY’s “drink one for me” is the song for you…

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HARDY’s sophomore project, ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’ is out now, January 20th. Complete with 17 tracks, HARDY cuts the project in two halves, giving fans a half-country, half-rock album. Much like HARDY has continuously proved in his songwriting, each song possesses its own licks of lyrical genius. 

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For Country Swag, an immediate standout track on the project is “drink one for me”. Within almost all of HARDY’s songs, each has its own unique story within a story and “drink one for me” is no different. Upon first-listen, HARDY fans may recognize a similar storyline to “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” off of HARDY’s debut album. While “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” harps on singing to a lost friend in heaven, “drink one for me” answers from the opposite perspective.

“but if there’s one way to keep my memory alive til the day y’all meet me here // it’s drink one for me // just know I’d be there holdin’ one in the air // if I didn’t have somewhere to be” 

In our recent interview, HARDY confirms that the idea to write a response to “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” was completely intentional for the project. “Once we had the idea that we wanted to write about somebody dying, we said we should write it from the perspective of the guy that died in “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL.” That was said out loud in the room. That was on purpose.” HARDY tells us. 

While the emotional and sentimental track ties the two stories together, for those dealing with grief of their own, the cleverly written lyrics may help to serve as a form of validation in all of those moments where you can’t help but wish that that person was there with you, drinking a beer. 

Listen to “drink one for me” on HARDY’s brand new album ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’, out now. Learn more about the project in our full album review here.

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HARDY’s ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’ is out now, January 20th

Don’t miss HARDY out on the road this winter. ‘The mockingbird & THE CROW’ tour kicks off this week next month and hits New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on 2/24. For a full list of dates, visit here. 

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

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

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Chapel Hart Releases Their Brand New Single “Glory Days”

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Chapel Hart’s brand new single “Glory Days,” is out now, January 20th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

We love supporting new country artists, but we especially love championing women in country music. The trio, Chapel Hart are one of the most incredible acts to grace this genre in a long time. They first blew fans away on America’s Got Talent; however, their new single, “Glory Days” is about to kick off a new era for the talented singer-songwriters.

“Glory Days” is the first installment off their upcoming album. The single is also the song behind their recently announced tour, perfectly titled, 2023 The Glory Days Tour. According to the rising artists, “This single is so exciting for us because we are currently living in our ‘Glory Days’! The beauty of it all is that there are some folks who’ve been where we are, there are some who are in it with us, and there are some who haven’t made it there yet, but the song ‘Glory Days’ allows us to ALL join in, sing along & celebrate them together!”

“These are the glory days // The can’t wait to tell your story days // Pray to god we could do em all one more time // Throw em all in the VCR and press rewind // So love every minute // Live while you’re in it // If you’re gonna fight, fight to win it // someday you’re gonna look back and say // these are the glory days”

“Glory Days” is the type of song that will make you feel connected to a bigger entity while wanting to jump around and sing along. Chapel Hart are definitely a trio to look out for!

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Chapel Hart’s new single, “Glory Days” is out now.

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

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

“Glory Days” 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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Jordan Davis Shares New Song “No Time Soon” Ahead of Album

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Jordan Davis shares new song “No Time Soon,” out now, January 20th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

Jordan Davis just earned his fifth number one single at country radio. Today, the singer-songwriter is sharing another taste of his forthcoming album Bluebird Days, out February 17th. The new single, “No Time Soon” is the perfect song to add to the singer’s already impressive catalog of hits.

The new song is all about finding that intimate connection with someone you love. It is romantic, sensual, and super fun to listen to. Davis has a way of weaving together words and phrases that make you excited for what’s to come. “No Time Soon” is the perfect personification of that.

“‘Cause you and me and a night like this is too long overdue // Tonight I’m like a freight train, I’m rolling home to you // My heart’s like a matchbook and your kiss in a fuse // The world’s gonna have to kick that door in if it wants in this room // So lay down I’m ‘bout to love and I ain’t stopping no time soon”

Fans can anticipate that Bluebird Days will be a conglomerate of all of Davis’ experiences in his life. According to the singer, “Bluebird Days” is a culmination of the past, present, and future…”  Check back here for more updates on the album and the new songs that come before it!

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

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

“No Time Soon” 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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Jordan Harvey: ‘It Is What It Is’ – EP Review

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Jordan Harvey’s EP, It Is What It Is, is out now, January 20th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new project below and check out our full review.

While Jordan Harvey may not be a household name just yet, it’s only a matter of time. Today, January 20, the rising country star released his debut EP with BBR Music Group / Broken Bow Records, It Is What It Is. On the five-song collection, the self-proclaimed “Caledonian Cowboy” weaves country themes, pop hooks, and an unapologetic Scottish side into a delightfully unexpected package.

The EP features two previously released tracks, the lush ballad “I Will” and the viral hit “Alabama Girl.” On “I Will,” the former member of King Calaway shows his romantic side as he pursues a girl who’s wasting her time on a dud of a dude. “If he won’t, I will,” Harvey proclaims of all the things a guy should do to make his girl feel special.

Meanwhile, “Alabama Girl” finds our Scottish hero unexpectedly falling in love with a Southern belle. 

“God knows I’m a goner // Fell hard for a southerner’s daughter // Down here, I’m a fish outta water // Boy from across the pond // She likes my accent // I love her drawl // Yelling, “Roll Tide!” with her crimson lips and her Levi’s // And I can’t believe that she’s all mine // Now my whole world is a Rammer Jammer Alabama girl”

Harvey continues to celebrate love on “Along for the Ride,” a slice of pure pop country perfection that finds Harvey on a scenic drive with a someone special. Yet, on the catchy uptempo, his eyes aren’t on the scenery, but on his companion, as he muses, “I might have my hands on the wheel, but I’m just along for the ride.”

“Overnight” and the EP’s final track, “Thing About Change,” both show the young crooner’s more vulnerable side as the former finds him dealing with a breakup, but not too proud to admit that he’s not quite ready to move on. “I ain’t getting over you overnight,” he sings, “so come over tonight.”

Lastly, the album ends with the poignant “Thing About Change,” which tells the familiar tale of a cowboy falling in love, despite his best attempts not to. Here, he reveals that he never thought settling down was in his path, until  “his stubborn heart fell for yours.” On the swoon-worthy ballad, he admits “I never liked a thing about change, ‘til you changed everything.”

On It Is What It Is, Jordan Harvey presents a solid debut project that is full of catchy uptempos and heartfelt ballads that are sure to endear him to music fans everywhere.

Jordan Harvey – It Is What It Is EP Tracklist:

  1. I Will
  2. Along For The Ride
  3. Overnight
  4. Alabama Girl
  5. Thing About Change

Jordan Harvey’s EP, ‘It Is What It Is’ 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 Jordan Harvey releases.

To keep up with Jordan Harvey, follow him on Instagram,  TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

It Is What It Is EP 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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5 Kelsea Ballerini Songs We Wish We Heard on Country Radio

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With a killer catalog of songs to choose from, we are sharing our favorite Kelsea Ballerini songs that we wish we heard on country radio. Check it out below.

  1. “Secondhand Smoke” – The First Time

This B-side from Ballerini’s debut album The First Time will always stop us in our tracks. Written about her parent’s divorce is the beautiful and show-stopping ballad “Secondhand Smoke”. There are many incredible lyrics in this song, and we think a message like this would’ve shone on country radio.

 

  1. “THE LITTLE THINGS” – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

This fun, 90s country-inspired bop would be perfect on country radio, listening in the car with the windows down. It has that infectious groove that you can’t help but turn up all the way.

 

  1. “Get Over Yourself” – Unapologetically

This fan-favorite cut off Ballerini’s sophomore project Unapologetically would have been the perfect radio single. It’s sassy, yet poised and cool, and it probably would have even crossed over to pop.

 

  1. “Machine Heart” – Unapologetically

Another great track off Unapologetically is “Machine Heart”. It’s not one that gets a lot of attention, and that’s partially because this record is front-to-back perfect, but it’s evocativeness really works and the way it builds sonically is stunning.

 

  1. “needy” – kelsea

This Julia Michaels co-write is fun and flirty and all the things an upbeat love song needs to succeed on country radio. It would have been great on country radio during the summer into back-to-school, and, similarly to other songs of Ballerini’s, has true cross-over potential.

 

How does our list match up to yours? Let us know and comment your favorites on social media!

To keep up with Kelsea Ballerini, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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

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5 Things to Expect from HARDY’s New Album ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’

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We chatted with country singer, HARDY about his new album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, out Friday, January 20th. Here are five things to expect from the upcoming project.

  1. The album may be a half country, half rock album; however, the mockingbird & THE CROW will always be rooted in country music.

“It definitely was more freeing, but I want people to know although it’s half a Rock and roll record, it’s also a little bit of my take or my spin on country music as well, because if you really dig into the lyric, THE CROW side has a deeply rooted country lyric […] I kind of opened the door for doing the rock ‘n’ Roll thing, but it opened the door for me to do a country thing, country lyrics over a really rock ‘n’ roll sonic production.”

  1. HARDY is a co-producer on every single track on the upcoming project.

“Every project that we go into the studio, I have felt more free to speak my mind or throw out ideas. […] Joey [Moi] has taught me a lot about filling the space […] That’s something I have really picked up on, helping Joey with ideas for filling gaps, and I’ve definitely grown a lot with that.” 

  1. The album’s title track was the last song that was written for the project; and changed the title of the album.

“’the mockingbird and THE CROW’ was the last song I wrote for the record, and I did not necessarily have a title for the record. The record was originally 8 songs and 8 songs. […] We ended up just writing the whole song that day and it ended up being the last song for the record.”

  1. HARDY’s rock-heavy song, “Jack” was the first song he wrote for the album, and “happy” was the first solo song he wrote since 2013.

“The first song I wrote for this project was “JACK,” two years ago. And for obvious reasons, no one else was going to cut that shit. That was the minute that I was like this is cool, what do y’all think about this […] I had been wanting to try to get one by myself just to know that I still could. […] I had this weird idea about personifying the word happy and turning happy into a person.”

  1. “drink one for me” was written from the perspective of the guy who died in “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL” from HARDY’s debut album.

“Once we had the idea that we wanted to write about somebody dying, we said we should write it from the perspective of the guy that died in “GIVE HEAVEN SOME HELL.” That was said out loud in the room. That was on purpose.”

**Bonus note, HARDY shared that he WILL collaborate with Morgan Wallen & Ernest on a song in the future.

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HARDY’s new album, ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’ out Friday, January 20th.

Check back this Friday for our full album review of HARDY’s record the mockingbird & THE CROW.

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

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

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Dierks Bentley Announces New Album ‘Gravel & Gold’ Out February 24th

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Dierks Bentley dropped a major announcement this week revealing that his tenth studio album Gravel & Gold is slated for release on February 24th. Get all the details below.

Dierks Bentley is kicking off the new year with a big announcement. The country music superstar is releasing his tenth studio album, Gravel & Gold next month, February 24th. The record will feature 14 new songs showcasing where Bentley is at in his career. It will also mark the first time that the singer-songwriter will serve as a producer on the record.

According to Bentley in a recent press release, “It’s been four years since I put out an album, and part of the reason for that is that I wrote and recorded two records that I didn’t feel were good enough and had to start over…twice. I’m going to be able to look back on it for the rest of my life and be like, yeah, that was harder than I thought it would be, but zero regrets. I had to get it right. That’s the Gravel & Gold of it all.”

With 20 years and counting in the industry, Gravel & Gold is slated to be the best project by Bentley to date!

GRAVEL & GOLD Track List:

  1. “Same Ol’ Me”
  2. “Sun Sets In Colorado”
  3. “Heartbreak Drinking Tour”
  4. “Something Real”
  5. “Still”
  6. “Beer At My Funeral”
  7. “Cowboy Boots” (Featuring Ashley McBryde)
  8. “Gold”
  9. “Walking Each Other Home”
  10. “Roll On”
  11. “All The Right Places”
  12. “Ain’t All Bad”
  13. “Old Pickup”
  14. “High Note” (Featuring Billy Strings)
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Elvie Shane Heats Up Rolling Stones Classic on ‘Stone Cold Country’

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Elvie Shane covers The Rolling Stones classic hit, “Sympathy For The Devil” out today on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand-new track below.

In honor of the 60th Anniversary of The Rolling Stones, country music is celebrating with a tribute album called Stoned Cold Country. Country artists celebrate the legacy of The Rolling Stones through fourteen distinct covers of some of their greatest hits. Last year, Brothers Osborne and The War and Treaty gave their best rendition of the classic, “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (But I Like It).” Today, rising artist, Elvie Shane shares his version of “Sympathy For The Devil.”

The iconic track gets a countrified flair with Shane’s inviting twang. Keeping with the rock tone, the song is transformed into a country-rock anthem. With deep lyrics and an even cooler instrumental, Shane’s rendition of “Sympathy For The Devil” is one of the coolest cross-genre covers to date.

Fans can expect the full-length album, Stoned Cold Country, coming later this year. The record will feature even more iconic covers from some of your favorite artists like Zac Brown Band, Elle King, Brooks & Dunn, Ashley McBryde, and more. We look forward to hearing more tunes this year, and of course, more unexpected collaborations.

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Elvie Shane covers The Rolling Stones’ classic, “Sympathy For The Devil.”

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“Sympathy For The Devil” 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.