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Mitchell Tenpenny: ‘Midtown Diaries’ – EP Review

September 10, 2021/in Blog, First Impression, New Music, News /by Erica Zisman

Mitchell Tenpenny’s new EP, Midtown Diaries is out now, September 10th on all streaming platforms. Check out our full review and listen to the brand new music below.

It has been almost a year, since Mitchell Tenpenny released an original project. Back in October, the singer-songwriter debuted a special holiday project, Neon Christmas. Today, the rising artist is sharing more music with his fans. Tenpenny’s newest EP, Midtown Diaries is officially available.

The new record features eight brand new songs, all co-written by the singer. The EP kicks off with “To Us It Did.” In 2019, the singer teased this song with Seaforth at his sold-out New York City show. It was an instant crowd favorite. The nostalgic tune uncovers all the memories from our youth that we often think about and miss at times. He harps on the simple times, where having fun was your only objective.

Another fan-favorite song, “Bucket List” is also included on the project. On the single, Tenpenny reflects on his life and vows to cross everything off his bucket list. The third previously released song is “Truth About You.” The track, one of our favorites, is all about a messy break-up. Tenpenny shares the perspective of the person, who is being gossiped about.

“One of them went down and one is made up, but in the end, we both lose // Why can’t we meet in the middle, call it even, call it a truce // Yeah if you quit telling lies about me, I won’t tell the truth about you”

The other five songs are all brand new tracks. “Good Thing,” track number two is another reflective song. Tenpenny gives credit to the special woman in his life for keeping him on the straight and narrow. Similarly, on “I Can’t You Love Any More,” professes his love to that special person.

“I know a lot about a lot but I do know one thing // I can’t love you any more // I can’t love you any more // I can’t love you any more // Than I do right now // I can’t love you anymore // I can’t love you anymore // I can’t love you anymore // Than I do right now”

On “Girl’s Love,” Tenpenny leans into a more groovy melody. The purposeful phrasing of the lyrics feels both infectious and inviting. Tenpenny keeps up with those smooth vocals on “Don’t Let Me Let You.” The song feels most similar to the singer’s previous releases. New and old fans of Tenpenny alike will fall in love with this jam.

Lastly, Tenpenny includes “She Hates Me Too” on the project. Although the slowest song on the project, the song is one of the most poignant and rhythmic. The track is an olive branch to another man, who has been through a shared experience. Tenpenny shows empathy for a guy that they share an ex with. An interesting concept, the singer is always sharing fresh and new ideas in his songwriting.

We have been huge fans of Tenpenny, since before his record deal and before his first number one with “Drunk Me.” He continues to up the ante with each and every release. We are excited for fans to fall in love with this brand new EP as much as we have!

Midtown Diaries Tracklist

To Us It Did (Mitchell Tenpenny/Michael Hardy/Jordan Schmidt)
Good Thing (Mitchell Tenpenny/Thomas Archer/Kyle Fishman)
I Can’t Love You Any More (Mitchell Tenpenny/Michael Hardy/Jordan Schmidt)
Bucket List (Mitchell Tenpenny/Chris DeStefano/Laura Veltz)
Truth About You (Mitchell Tenpenny/Matt Alderman/Thomas Archer)
A Girl’s Love (Mitchell Tenpenny/Jordan Schmidt/Brad Tursi)
Don’t Let Me Let You (Mitchell Tenpenny/Daniel Ross/Michael Whitworth)
She Hates Me Too (Mitchell Tenpenny/Kyle Fishman/Justin Wilson)

Mitchell Tenpenny’s brand new EP ‘Midtown Diaries’ is out now.

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

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Midtown Diaries 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.

Lauren Davidson Shines On New Song “A Little Love”

September 10, 2021/in Blog, New Music, News /by Erica Zisman

Lauren Davidson’s brand new song “A Little Love” is available now, September 3rd, on all streaming platforms. Check out the track below as we dig a little deeper into the new music.

Our friend, local artist, and Country Swag’s On Air Personality, Lauren Davidson continues to release songs that we fall in love with. As we await her next EP, HINDSIGHT is 2020, the songstress continues to drop songs to keep us excited. Following her single “Silver Linings,” Davidson dropped her new song “A Little Love” today.

The new song is the fifth song off the upcoming project. Unlike the last release, “A Little Love” is a heartbreaker. The song feels straight from the heart and gives us a deeper look into the singer’s journey. According to Davidson, “This song “A Little Love” is the most personal and vulnerable song I have ever written. It started from an actual page out of my diary.” She added later, “To love something you have to risk losing it and we’ve all experienced a lot of loss this past year. I wanted to share a deeper part of myself with my fans and give them a piece of my messy heart.”

“The last time I was on the stage // It was the third week of March // April 4th you went and walked away with pieces of my broken heart // Someone asked and I said the wrong age because I forgot how old I was // Cause it feels like nothing has changed // and everything all at once // Sometimes, it feels like, I’m stuck between these four walls”

Davidson delivers authenticity and relatability on this new song. We praise her for being able to be this open and honest with her fans. “A Little Love” is one of her best songs to date.

Lauren Davidson’s new song “A Little Love” is out now on all streaming platforms.

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

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“A Little Love” 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.

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: The Latest in Country Music – 9/3/21

September 3, 2021/in Blog, New Music, News /by Stephanie Wagner

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – 9/3/21

LILY ROSE – Lily Rose blew fans away with her debut single, “Villain” and continues to up the ante with each new release. Tonight she drops her latest track, “I Don’t Smoke”. Full of clever wordplay and relatable lyrics, listen to the new song here… More >>
ADAM DOLEAC – Adam Doleac consistently releases new songs that feel fresh, romantic, and fun at the same time. His latest track, “Somewhere Cool With You”, out now, fits the bill… More >>
RESTLESS ROAD – One of the most exciting new acts out of Nashville, Restless Road dropped a stunning new track, “Headlights”… More >>
ASHLAND CRAFT – As a new artist, Ashland Craft manages to deliver a debut album that leaves us fully satisfied, yet still yearning for more. Listen to the 11-track record, TRAVELIN’ KIND here… More >>
LAUREN ALAINA – Lauren Alaina’s third full-length album, Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World is out NOW. Check out the new music and read out full review here… More >>

Take a listen to all of these tracks and more here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

Lauren Alaina: ‘Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World’ – Album Review

September 3, 2021/in Blog, First Impression, New Music, News /by Erica Zisman

Lauren Alaina’s third full-length album, Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World is available everywhere today, September 3rd. Alaina co-wrote fourteen out of the fifteen brand new tunes. Check out the full review below.

In the ten years since the release of her debut record Wildflower, Lauren Alaina has grown into an incredible singer and songwriter in country music. While her first album introduced her artistry, her sophomore record, Road Less Traveled solidified her staying power. Today, Alaina premiered her most impressive full-length album to date, Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World.

The brand new record marks her most personal project yet. According to Alaina, “It’s about a dreamer becoming an achiever. It’s being broken and ending up healed. It’s all of me. The early chapters. The new beginnings. The hope for the future and total appreciation for the past. Taking the Road Less Traveled and ending up Sitting Pretty on Top of the World.”

Songs like “It Was Me” and “If The World Was A Small Town” introduce the project. Both songs shine a light on self-awareness and growth. While the former is pensive and retrospective, “If The World Was A Small Town” is more celebratory and dreamy. Similarly, Alaina’s single, “Getting Good” also celebrates life and all its glory. This version features superstar Trisha Yearwood on the track.

“Once I get a house that I can hang my hat on // I bet I’ll want to build a bigger one if I could, yeah // I’m thinking, once I learn to grow right where I’m planted // Maybe that’s when life starts getting good // Oh, getting good // Getting good // Life starts getting good // I’m thinking maybe that’s when life starts getting good”

Alaina also collaborates with pop sensation, Lukas Graham and country artist, Jon Pardi. Graham lends his vocals to “What Do You Think Of?,” while Pardi sings “Getting Over Him” with the songstress. Both songs are incredibly different, but equally mesmerizing. Alaina picked the perfect duet buddies to complement her powerful vocals.

The songstress’ story-telling continues throughout the project, but it is especially extremely evident on track three and track eight. On track three, “Same Story, Different Saturday Night,” Alaina dissects how we all feel, during a night out. She talks about the girl crying all alone at the bar, the couple fighting, and the birthday girl on the dance floor. On the other hand, “I’m Not Sad Anymore” feels like a more personal story.

“When I’m not sad anymore // When there ain’t tears falling on the floor // When I’m not looking for a shoulder // My phone lights up with a “will you come over?” // When I’m not thinking one thing about you // You always do that thing you do // Yeah you decide that I’m worth fighting for // When I’m not sad anymore”

Alaina’s vulnerability continues on “Good Ole Boy” and “Goodbye Street.” The former, one of our favorites, tells the story about a broken relationship. Through the heartbreak, the singer still emerges with strength. That inner strength is also evident in songs “When The Party’s Over” and “You Ain’t A Cowboy.”

The record culminates with “Written In The Bar” and “Change My Mind.” “Written In The Bar,” is a slow burn. The song is not necessarily about love, but about lust and falling in love for the moment. The final song, “Change My Mind” is about opening your heart to love. It feels like the perfect way to end this chapter of the singer’s music.

Congratulations to Alaina and her team for creating a record to be proud of, and one fans can relish in.

Lauren Alaina’s Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World Track List:

It Was Me (Lauren Alaina, Hillary Lindsey)
If The World Was A Small Town (Lauren Alaina, David Garcia, Josh Miller)
Getting Good (featuring Trisha Yearwood) (Emily Weisband)
Same Story, Different Saturday Night (Lauren Alaina, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
On Top Of The World (Lauren Alaina, Jordan Reynolds, Sasha Sloan)
Run (Lauren Alaina, Ben Johnson, Kennedi Lykken)
What Do You Think Of? (with Lukas Graham) (Lauren Alaina, Jens Carlsson, Asia Whiteacre)
I’m Not Sad Anymore (Lauren Alaina, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
Getting Over Him (with Jon Pardi) (Lauren Alaina, Paul DiGiovanni, Emily Weisband)
Good Ole Boy (Lauren Alaina, David Garcia, Josh Miller)
When The Party’s Over (Lauren Alaina, David Garcia Corey Crowder)
You Ain’t A Cowboy (Lauren Alaina, Casey Brown, Parker Welling)
Goodbye Street (Lauren Alaina, Jacob Durrett, Ernest K. Smith)
Written In The Bar (Lauren Alaina, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
Change My Mind (Lauren Alaina, Cameron Bedell, Seth Ennis)

Country Swag Picks:

“Getting Good”
“Good Ole Boy”
“It Was Me”

Lauren Alaina releases brand new album ‘Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World,’ available now.

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

To keep up with Lauren Alaina, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World 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.

Ashland Craft: ‘TRAVELIN’ KIND’ – Album Review

September 3, 2021/in Blog, First Impression, New Music, News /by Erica Zisman

Ashland Craft’s debut album, TRAVELIN’ KIND is available everywhere today, September 3rd. Craft penned nine out of the eleven original tracks on the one-of-a-kind record. Check out the full review and listen to the new music below.

Big Loud Records recording artist Ashland Craft is a true star in the making. The songstress utilizes her one of a kind vocals to showcase true heart and grit. Up until now we have only heard bits and pieces of Craft’s talent in her single releases, but now the wait for a full length project is finally over. Today the singer-songwriter dropped her debut album TRAVELIN’ KIND.

The record is a culmination of all of life’s experiences and adventures. Having written nine out of the eleven tracks, Craft has felt each of these songs and experiences deeply herself. “I really wanted this project to capture all the little sides of life in general that we’re kinda going through right now and what we have gone through recently because I think real life is the best way to connect with people,” shared the entertainer in an exclusive interview with Country Swag.

TRAVELIN’ KIND kicks off with the title track. Almost instantly, the listener knows that this record is going to take you on the ultimate journey. “Your Momma Still Does,” one of the two outside cuts off the record delivers the sentiment of heartbreak in a new and innovative way. Craft’s soulful and gritty tone is on full display on arguably one of the best songs on the project.

“Bet you don’t even think about picking up the phone // You don’t even think about saying you were wrong // You don’t even miss what me and you had // Yeah, I bet you don’t even think about that // You don’t even call me saying your sorry, you messed up // Yeah, but your momma still does”

Next up, “Leavin’ You Again” portrays how it feels to break-up again with someone you gave a second chance to. Craft delivers an emotive, yet cheeky delivery of the somber lyrics. In the same vein, one of the previously released singles, “Make It Past Georgia,” portrays angst too. The song conveys the heartbreaking connection between people and places. The songstress sings about traveling through state to state, but still having a hard time when she hits Georgia, a state that houses memories of a broken relationship. Craft’s honesty and vulnerability shine through on the track.

“Oh I never had trouble leaving them behind me // Oh it never took much to move on // I left Texas in the red dirt dust // It was easy leaving Louisiana // I hit 80 in a 55 // Just trying to cross Alabama line // Don’t miss a thing about Mississippi / Carolina keeps calling me // But I can’t seem to make it past Georgia”

Craft picks up the tempo on the center track, “Last 20 Dollars.” The fun-loving, 90s inspired country jam showcases the sassier side of the budding star. Similarly, both “Mimosas In The Morning” and “Come Down” show Craft shedding her more cynical side, and cracking the door open for love. All three songs feature incredible wordplay and storytelling.

“Highway Like Me” featuring Marcus King, another personal favorite off the project is a songwriter’s dream. Craft lays her heart out for fans in this poetic and beautiful song. She compares herself to a highway in a way that is ethereal and raw. Moreover, if you are not convinced by now of Craft’s talent, you will be after listening to this song and hearing her incredible vocals.

“That’s The Kinda Place” perfectly sits in the last spot of the tracklist. It wraps up all the stories Craft tells in the previous ten songs. It feels inviting, relatable, and homey, all ways country music is made to feel.

As a new artist, Ashland Craft manages to deliver a debut album that leaves us fully satisfied, yet still yearning for more. Kudos to Craft and her team for this masterpiece. Country fans, mark our words now: Craft is a superstar in the making.

Ashland Craft’s TRAVELIN’ KIND Track List:

“Travelin’ Kind” (Ashland Craft, Erik Dylan)
“Your Momma Still Does” (Jenna LaMaster, Jonathan Singleton)
“Leavin’ You Again” (Ashland Craft, Jenna LaMaster, Faren Rachels)
“Make It Past Georgia” (Ashland Craft, Reid Isbell, Willie Morrison)
“Last 20 Dollars” (Ashland Craft, Wyatt Beasley Durrette, III, Jonathan Singleton)
“Highway Like Me (feat. Marcus King)” (Ashland Craft, Jessi Alexander, Reid Isbell)
“Mimosas In The Morning” (Ashland Craft, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jonathan Singleton
“Day By Day” (Tori Allen, Corey Grogan)
“Letcha Fly” (Ashland Craft, Willie Morrison, Lee Starr)
“Come Down” (Ashland Craft, Adam Hood, Rob Snyder)
“That’s The Kinda Place” (Ashland Craft, Rodney Clawson, Jonathan Singleton)

Country Swag Picks:

“Your Momma Still Does”
“Highway Like Me”
“Make It Past Georgia”
“Mimosas In The Morning”

Ashland-Craft-New-Song-Make-It-Past-Georgia

Ashland Craft’s debut album ‘TRAVELIN’ KIND’ 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 upcoming Ashland Craft announcements and releases.

To keep up with Ashland Craft, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

TRAVELIN’ KIND 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.

Lily Rose Drops Brand New Song “I Don’t Smoke”

September 3, 2021/in Blog, New Music, News /by Erica Zisman

Lily Rose’s new song “I Don’t Smoke” is out now, September 3rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig into the track.

Since she bursted on to the country music scene, we just cannot get enough of up and coming artist Lily Rose. Her debut single “Villain” blew us away. Moreover, every release since then including “Overnight Sensation” and “Remind Me of You” have continued to up the ante. Today, Rose releases another brand new song titled “I Don’t Smoke.”

The new track, written by Lalo Guzman, Michael Tyler and Daniel Breland, marks the singer’s fifth release. A mid-tempo jam, Rose pours her heart into the new tune. On the track, Rose deals with heartbreak by going out and getting drunk, mentioning that it is hard to act like she is unphased. This is an all to relatable sentiment for most of us.

Lily Rose’s new song “I Don’t Smoke” is out now, September 3rd

“So I got a little faded // ‘Cause I know how much you hate it // But still low key // Tryna act like you don’t love me // That’s like saying I don’t smoke when I drink // Every Friday night, baby, I won’t lie // That’s like saying I don’t know anything // When my momma asks ’bout where you’ve been at”

“I Don’t Smoke” also features clever wordplay and a hooky melody, which captivates the listener almost instantly. So far in her blossoming career, Rose has managed to produce only hits! She continues to stay true to herself and her sound with each song. We cannot wait to see her career continue to take off!

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

To keep up with Lily Rose, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“I Don’t Smoke” 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.

Restless Road Release Brand New Song “Headlights”

September 3, 2021/in Blog, New Music, News /by Dylan Bestler

Restless Road’s new song “Headlights” is out now, September 3rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig into the track.

Restless Road are becoming one of the most exciting new acts out of Nashville. With the support of Kane Brown, there is truly no stopping this group. The trio’s upbeat, feel-good lyrics mixed with their stunning harmonies give them a unique niche in the industry. “Headlights” follows the fun sing-along “Bar Friends” and the romantic “Hometown Tonight,” but unlike those, this one does not look at life in a positive light.

“Headlights” is the fourth track the group have released since their debut self-titled EP dropped in early 2020. In the song, the main character is doing everything he can to forget his ex. This includes removing her picture off the dashboard. He even stops playing her song. However, every time he hops in his Chevy, the memories come back. This has the protagonist feeling all sorts of emotions.

“I can’t get you out of my high beams // I see you all around town and in my dreams // I know everything we had is in the rearview // But baby I can’t get you out of my headlights”

Restless Road will join Kane Brown on his 35-stop Blessed and Free Tour which will also feature rotating support from Jordan Davis and Chase Rice. New York country fans can catch them at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on November 5^th, or at Madison Square Garden on January 15^th. For tickets, head to their website.

Restless Road’s new song “Headlights” is out now, 9/3.

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

To keep up with Restless Road follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“Headlights” 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.

Adam Doleac Drops New Track “Somewhere Cool With You”

September 3, 2021/in Blog, New Music, News /by Erica Zisman

Adam Doleac’s new song, “Somewhere Cool With You” is out now, September 3rd, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig into the track.

Adam Doleac is one of those artists who constantly blow us away with his releases. Both Doleac and his music are always smooth and perfectly put together. Today, the singer-songwriter drops his new track “Somewhere Cool With You.”

Doleac consistently releases new songs that feel fresh, romantic, and fun at the same time. “Somewhere Cool With You” fits the bill. The new tune features a budding romance on full display. Doleac’s creamy vocals take centerstage as he sings about wanting to go anywhere with his love.

“Somewhere cool with you // See a different side of the same full moon // Lose a little sleep in a hotel room // Living in and out of a suitcase // I’ll take palm trees, I’ll take Paris // Let’s make all our friends jealous // Anyway I don’t care, as long as you’re right there, baby it’s cool with me // Somewhere cool with you”

“Somewhere Cool With You” comes on the heels of his song “Key to The City,” which was released back in June. The new song feels current and dreamy. We hope this is the start of a full-length project for Doleac.

Adam Doleac’s new song “Somewhere Cool With You” is out now.

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

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

“Somewhere Cool With You” 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.

5 Things to Expect from Ashland Craft’s Debut Album ‘TRAVELIN’ KIND’

September 2, 2021/in Blog, First Impression, New Music, News /by Stephanie Wagner and Erica Zisman

We chatted with country songstress Ashland Craft about her debut album, TRAVELIN’ KIND due out this Friday, September 3rd. Here are five things to expect from the project.

Ashland Craft did not intend to write nine out of the eleven songs off the project, but we’re so glad she did!

“Honestly it was never really a thing to me that I have to write every song. I just wanted whatever song that was going to compliment the record to go on the record. It’s always about that songs first.”

She wants fans to really ‘feel’ the record and the story behind the songs.

“I think the biggest thing I hope is kind of the start of it all, is hopefully the fans seeing a little bit of my story and getting to connect with them on a deeper level, and connecting the music and the fans.”

TRAVELIN’ KIND is intentionally the culmination of all aspects of life.

“I really wanted this project to capture all the little sides of life in general that we’re kinda going through right now and what we have gone through recently because I think real life is the best way to connect with people.”

Some of the songs such as “Come Down” were written during the pandemic.

“That song touched me because it’s one of those more poetic-sense songs that remind me of who you are. If the pandemic hadn’t of happened, I don’t think those songs would have came to life.”

Craft believes that songs [like hers] that came out of the pandemic are going to be some of the best music out there.

“It really made us get a little bit more hone in on what we wanted to say and how we wanted to say it. I predicted from day one when the pandemic happened that there’s going to be a ton of amazing music that comes out of this.”

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Ashland Craft’s debut album ‘TRAVELIN’ KIND’ is due out this Friday, September 3rd.

Check back here on Friday, September 3rd and click here for our exclusive interview and full album review of Ashland Craft’s TRAVLIN’ KIND.

To keep up with Ashland Craft, 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 Ashland Craft releases.

* Interview Conducted by: Stephanie Wagner // Written by: Erica Zisman for Country Swag

Trace Adkins: ‘The Way I Wanna Go’ – Album Review

August 27, 2021/in Blog, First Impression, New Music, News /by Erin Crosby

Trace Adkins’ 25th-anniversary album, The Way I Wanna Go, is available now, August 27th, on all streaming platforms. Offering up 25 new songs in a reflective and celebratory project, the new album shines a light on Adkins’ extraordinary career. Check out the full review below.

With an opening song such as “Where I Am Today” that introduces a more grateful and clear-minded outlook, the country music veteran, who has sold more than 11 million albums and attained over 2 billion streams across the span of his career, seems to be tipping his hat to an incredible life while still reeling in the good stuff. Though with the release of his 13th studio album to honor a truly remarkable 25 years in music, Trace Adkins is far from calling it quits. In fact, he has never been stronger. “I am at the top of my game right now as far as my craft goes,” he comments in a press release. “I’m better at this than I’ve ever been in my life.”

It’s true, this Louisiana-born, simple-livin’ cowboy is aging like a fine whiskey. The Way I Wanna Go envelopes a confident, self-assured musician who does not shy away from individuality while still encompassing traditional notes along with his open-armed, warm-as-ever charisma that attracts listeners to this “Ladies Love Country Boys” and “Just Fishin’” gentle giant.

“Finding My Groove” follows a similar wavelength with a focus on narrating the personal battles, and the journey, to shine a light on the setbacks and experiences needed to get to this spoken-upon sweet spot.

“But I think the world’s finally spinnin’ my way // Sleepin’ pretty good at the end of the day // Got a little cash in the bank, gas in the tank // A little don’t care what they think // And I ain’t skippin’ like a needle on vinyl // Since your rescue me revival / Got my heart on my sleeve // Nothing to hide, nothing to prove // Findin’ my groove”

Within this 25-track LP, a few very high-end artists are featured from a broad range of categories. Blake Shelton, who is no stranger to Adkins both in the wildly successful “Hillbilly Bone” and more recent 2019 collab ”Hell Right”, puts down vocals on “If I Was A Woman” that ties in with the relaxed and chummy chemistry between these good friends. Luke Bryan and Pitbull bring the heat with the previously released “Where The Country Girls At”. Snoop Dog brings an intriguing take on a country crossroad production with “So Do The Neighbors”, and “Memory to Memphis” mixes blues in this eclectic collection of vocalists. Melissa Etheridge, an American singer-songwriter, incorporates a beautiful, smooth rasp that teeters on a rock sound to flirt with the rugged vocal range that is known with Adkins in “Love Walks Through the Rain”.

Trace Adkins’ The Way I Wanna Go album is a striking project that includes all the best music has to offer from this filled-to-the-brim with inspiration entertainer. “I don’t know where my place is gonna be when the history of what I did is written,” Adkins says in a press release. “But 90 percent of the time, I said what I wanted to say and stuck to my guns and did what I wanted to do … And, this album is as good as anything I’ve ever done.”

Trace Adkins ‘The Way I Wanna Go’ Out Now

The Way I Wanna Go Tracklist

Where I Am Today
Heartbreak Song
Where the Country Girls At (Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan & Pitbull)
Cadillac’n
Finding My Groove
Cowboy Boots and Jeans
Live It Lonely
Love Walks Through the Rain (Trace Adkins & Melissa Etheridge)
Honey Child
It’s a Good Thing I Don’t Drink
Jesus Was a Hippie
Memory To Memphis (Trace Adkins, Stevie Wonder & Keb’ Mo’)
You’re Mine
The Way I Wanna Go
It All Adds Up to Us
If I Was a Woman (ft. Blake Shelton)
Got It Down
Careful Girl
Empty Chair
Cowboy Up
Somewhere in America
So Do the Neighbors (Trace Adkins & Snoop Dog)
I Should Let You Go
Low Note
Welcome To

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

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The Way I Wanna Go 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.