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Austin Burke Releases Dreamy Track “Desert Child”

February 10, 2020/in Blog /by Rebekah Milsted

On Friday, rising country singer and songwriter Austin Burke released a new track, “Desert Child.” While it may be a song about the one who got away, it has an up-tempo beat and will have you dreaming about those summer nights.

Written by Burke, Benjy Davis, and Daniel Ross, “Desert Child” pays tribute to the Arizona native’s home state. In a recent press release, Burke shared, “It’s a song that embraces my Arizona roots. I am proud to be a country artist from the West Coast, and this song showcases that. I want to bring together all of the music that inspires me and create a new, fresh sound in Nashville.”

“And I won’t ever have another summer night\ Like the one I spent that summer\ In her blue eyes and just like that sand in her hair\ She left pieces of her everywhere\ She’ll always be my\ She said she’ll always be my desert child.”

This is Burke’s second single released since signing with Thomas Rhett’s publishing company, Home Team Publishing, last year. The first single, “Love You Most,” came out in September and this is just the beginning of what’s to come for this 2018 Artist to watch in 2020, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

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

“Desert Child” 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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Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line Release Wolf Moon Bourbon Line

February 10, 2020/in Blog /by Rebekah Milsted

Friendship and bourbon sounds like the perfect storyline for a country song, doesn’t it? Well, country Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line are bringing the collaboration to real life with the release of their bourbon line, Wolf Moon Bourbon.

The 80-proof bourbon was aged for four years in charred American Oak barrels and distilled from Midwestern grains. You can expect to taste caramel, sweet corn, honey, and candied fruit, balanced by hints of oak and spice.

In a recent press release, Aldean explained how the idea of the collaboration came about after touring and befriending Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley in 2014. “There’s nothing like sharing a glass of bourbon with my crew after a show- you could say its been part of our ritual for years. Tyler and Brian have been a part of that ritual, and we wanted to create something to remind us of our favorite memories.” Wolf Moon’s name is a nod to the pack- the friends that become family. I’m looking forward to raising a glass with all my fans on the road this year.”

Hubbard and Kelley are already members of the whiskey world with their successful Old Camp Whiskey, which was released in 2016. In a recent press release, they shared, “Making good whiskey is a passion of ours, and we really wanted to create something new and fresh with Jason. We’ve had this idea for years and spent a lot of time making sure we got it just right. We’re all so proud of this and can’t wait for all of the memories to be made over Wolf Moon.”

While the award-winning artists are not on tour together this time around, it doesn’t mean they won’t be enjoying Wolf Moon on the road. Aldean just kicked off the We Back Tour with Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, and Dee Jay Silver. Florida Georgia Line is hitting the road with Kenny Chesney on the Chillaxification tour starting in April.

To see where you can get Wolf Moon Bourbon check out https://wolfmoonbourbon.com/ or follow along on Instagram.

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Carolyn Miller, Luke Denison & Stephanie Ryann Play The Cutting Room

February 10, 2020/in Blog /by Julia Grubbs

The Cutting Room is an incredible venue for live music, only made better when hosting some incredible women of country. Stephanie Ryann opened, with “You Don’t Know Me”, a grassroots grungy country song, with a bit of a modern sound. Her song “Good as Gone” has that deep country sound as well, with an intense beat to jam to. She played “Jolene”, a classic cover, but she sounded amazing and a perfect pick for the crowd and venue. She finished with her single that’s debuting soon, “It’s Only Love”, that’s got incredible vocals, and was really catchy. Luke Denison followed Ryann, playing a breakup song, “More of Me” and an awesome guitar cover of “Ramblin’ Man”.

Carolyn Miller took the stage in an iconic sequin blazer and shorts, dolled up to look like the star she is. Without a manager or label, she does all the work herself, which you can get from her fired up spirit. She’s so grateful to her fan base, who definitely came out to support, saying that without them, none of this would be possible. “Memories” was a lovely sound, and one of her slower tunes, that contrasted with the more heart-wrenching power-song, “Unbreakable”. She’s played everything from dive bars to singing the National Anthem at Barclays and gives the same love to her fans either way. “What You Can’t Have” followed, by songwriter Lance Carpenter, which was named one of the top 15 Best Songs at CMA Fest 2019. She played “American Honey”, a beautiful cover of a classic by Lady Antebellum, then a song she wrote as her vows to her husband in the two weeks leading up to their wedding. “Summer Time” was such a fun performance, with her dancing around as if it really wasn’t winter in New York City. This Long Island girl may have her home base here, but she’s got fans across the country that support her and her music.

To keep up with Carolyn Miller follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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CMT Next Women of Country Tour Hits New York City

February 10, 2020/in Blog, Concert Reviews /by Julia Grubbs

There are tons of venues in New York City, but Town Hall is one that seems a bit grander than all the others and an appropriate place for the legend herself, Tanya Tucker on the CMT Next Women of Country Tour. Aubrie Sellers opened, on the day of her new record release, Far From Home, gracing the stage wearing a fabulous red blazer and sparkly eyeshadow. She opened with “Light of Day” from her first record, New City Blues. The crowd, slightly mesmerized by the ease she presented, might not have known her before but found a liking for her sound. “Far From Home” was next, and was even more soothing than the first. You could hear a pin drop, everyone in the crowd was so engaged.

Sellers calls her music “garage country” because she likes guitars, evidenced by her guitar player who really used all tones of the instrument and her comment that there are four guitar players on her new record. She played “Just to Be With You”, and “Worried Mind”, about her anxiety throughout her life. “Haven’t Even Kissed Me Yet” offers a raw depiction of the story that’s happening inside one’s head as they’re not sure about the future of a specific relationship. She shares a vulnerable sight into all of the emotions that come with that.

Brandy Clark followed Sellers, with her comedic and catchy “Get High”, about a girl she went to high school with. Her new album Your Life is a Record comes out March 6th, and it is sure to be a hit. “Hold My Hand” was incredibly moving, and the harmonies by guitarist Jeff Malinowski (who she met on Tuesday) were the perfect combination. Cellist Kaitlyn Raitz was also a perfect addition, giving the smooth sound that only strings can. “Daughter” and “Love Can Go To Hell” were other favorites of the night.

Tanya Tucker, a recent GRAMMY winner, has an iconic voice that is easily recognizable. “Bring My Flowers Now” was a soothing tune of the night, while “Ridin’ Out The Heartache” brought the fire and a few dance moves from Tucker. “Blood Red and Going Down” was another hit, with the beautiful back-up vocals and the entire band engaged. What an iconic night in country music, celebrating the amazing women of country.

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Abby Anderson Drops Romantic Single “I’ll Still Love You”

February 7, 2020/in Blog /by Brianna Vacca

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Abby Anderson’s new romantic single “I’ll Still Love You” is perfect to top off your playlists.

Written by Anderson, GRAMMY-award winner Josh Kerr, and hit songwriter Jordan Minton, “I’ll Still Love You” rivets on Anderson’s enthusiasm commencing from a second date. This sensual, feel-good love song for everybody paints what might be thrown at a relationship, all the highs and lows and everything in between. Anderson sings about turning old and gray and no matter what, they will always be there for each other.

“Oh, we’re gonna laugh // We’re gonna cry, we’re gonna fight // Oh, but we’re gonna live // Maybe have a few kids // Whatever happens // I’ll promise you this // When the colors fade // From these picture frames // When my hair turns gray // The seasons all change // And we’ve seen better days // Whatever this life puts us through // Baby, I’ll still love you”

The Black River Entertainment Recording Artist shared on Instagram, “I heard someone once say that if you wanna stay young, stay in love. So I just wanna stay in love for the rest of my life. In love with my friends, my family, myself, this life, my man (yes it’s about him wut u expect srsly if I had one wish it’d be that everyone in this world could know him) all of it. What a beautiful gift it is to love. “I’ll Still Love You” is OUT BBY!!!”

On February 6th, The Country Music Association announced an international showcase including Abby Anderson as well as Cassadee Pope, Niko Moon, and Mitchell Tenpenny that’ll be taking place in March. This tour will be visiting Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. For more on Abby Anderson tune into our Swag Session with her from last year.

To keep up with Abby Anderson follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

“I’ll Still Love You” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our “New Country Playlist.” Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

“I’ll Still Love You” Lyrics

Oh, look at those smiles
Sun on the waves
I almost taste
The salt in the air
Oh, and doesn’t it feel
Like just yesterday
Was our second date
And I still get nervous
When you hold my hand
It still feels perfect
When you ask me to dance

When the colors fade
From these picture frames
When my hair turns gray
The seasons all change
And we’ve seen better day
Whatever this life puts us through
Baby, I’ll still love you

Oh, we’re gonna laugh
We’re gonna cry
We’re gonna fight
Oh, but we’re gonna live
Maybe have a few kids
Whatever happens
I’ll promise you this

When the colors fade
From these picture frames
When my hair turns gray
The seasons all change
And we’ve seen better days
Whatever this life puts us through
Baby, I’ll still love you

When the sun does its damage
The paint on this house turns to rust
When the future’s the past
And there’s no more breath in my lungs

When the colors fade
From these picture frames
When my hair turns gray
The seasons all change
And we’ve seen better days
Whatever this life puts us through
Whatever time tries to undo
Yeah baby, I promise you
I’ll still love you

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[Listen] Jon Langston Unleashes New Single “Drinks”

February 7, 2020/in Blog /by Brianna Vacca

Georgia-native Jon Langston unleashed his latest single “Drinks” today following his previous EP Now You Know released this past October. Written by Langston, Jared Mullins, and Matt Alderman, this song made its debut about a year ago during Langston’s live sets and finally made its official debut. The 32 Bridge Entertainment artist shared in a press release, I’ve been wanting this song to be out for a long time. We’ve been playing it live this past year and the fans are ready for it too! I’m really excited for the world to hear this one.”

This song illustrates the process of going through heartbreak and post-breakup feelings. Both parties of pain are described and it isn’t always the same for each side, and that is shown. She is going out, getting back to her usual amusements while he is hurting like hell. He sings: “She’s getting drinks // She’s going out // Out with her friends // I bet right now // She’s had 3 or 4 // Raisin’ Hell, looking like heaven on the dance floor, oh // She might leave alone // She might fall in love // Either way, she ain’t thinking bout us // She’s getting drinks // And I’m getting drunk”

Langston is heading out on the road supporting Morgan Wallen’s Whiskey Glasses Roadshow Tour starting today, February 7th, in Columbus, Ohio. For more about the singer-songwriter check out our most recent Swag Spotlight with him from September.

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

“Drinks” 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.

“Drinks” Full Lyrics

She opens up that getting ready bottle of red
Cuts the overprice tags off that little black dress
Its been a while since she felt like
Doing what she’s gonna do tonight

She’s getting drinks
She’s going out
Out with her friends
I bet right now
She’s had 3 or 4
Raisin’ hell looking like heaven on the dance floor, oh
She might leave alone
She might fall in love
Even when she ain’t thinking bout us
She’s getting drinks
And I’m getting drunk

She’s hitting the town right now it’s hitting me hard
She’s getting down and I’m down in this bar
Workin’ on the whiskey but the whiskey don’t work
It’s killing me that it ain’t killing her

She’s getting drinks
She’s going out
Out with her friends
I bet right now
She’s had 3 or 4
Raisin’ hell looking like heaven on the dance floor, oh
She might leave alone
She might fall in love
Even when she ain’t thinking bout us
She’s getting drinks
And I’m getting drunk…

We both got a buzz but for different reasons
She’s all right and I’m on the left side of leaving

She’s getting drinks
She’s going out
Out with her friends
I bet right now
She’s had 3 or 4
Raisin’ hell looking like heaven on the dance floor
She might leave alone
She might fall in love
Even when she ain’t thinking bout us
She’s getting drinks
And I’m getting drunk
And I’m getting drunk

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Sam Hunt New Song “Hard To Forget” Has A Classic Country Spin

February 7, 2020/in Blog /by Jeremy Chua

Fresh off the heels of his new headlining tour and highly-anticipated sophomore album announcement, Sam Hunt has released another instant-grat track ahead of the April 3rd release.

“Hard To Forget” samples the timeless Webb Pierce classic “There Stands The Glass” both in the intro and outro of the song, and is enhanced by production beats and fades. Upon first listen, one might wonder if they ended up playing the wrong song— but Hunt’s vocals come in 33 seconds after.

Penned by Hunt, Shane McAnally, Ashley Gorley, Josh Osborne, Luke Laird, Audrey Grisham, Mary Jean Shurtz, and Russ Hull, this upbeat, foot-tapper is a refreshing take on the typical post-breakup heartache narrative.

“You’ve got a cold heart and the cold hard truth / I got a bottle of whiskey but I’ve got no proof / That you showed up tonight in that dress / Just to mess with my head / So much for so long, out of sight, out of mind / Girl you’re looking so good, it’s driving me out of mine / Aw you’re breaking my heart / Baby you’re playing hard to forget”

Although Hunt laments the pains of a failed relationship and his susceptibility to being mesmerized, what makes this song uniquely Sam Hunt is his signature country-pop-R&B-rap spin, blended with some traditional country sounds from Pierce’s hit.

It’s been a while since artists sampled classic country songs the way the 35-year-old did on this song. Was it a success? Yes— we’d say so, because it’s been on repeat for us!

Hunt announced earlier this week that he is heading out on the Southside Summer Tour with Kip Moore, Travis Denning, and Ernest. More info and tickets here.

To keep up with Sam Hunt, you can find him on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.

“Hard To Forget” 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.

“Hard To Forget” Lyrics

First stands the glass
That relieves all my pain
That will settle my brain
It’s my first one to take
First stands the glass
That-that relieves all my pain
That-that will settle my brain
It’s-it’s my first one to take
Hey

I saw your sister at work
I saw your mama at church
I’m pretty sure I saw your car at the mall
I see your face in the clouds
I smell your perfume in crowds
I swear your number’s all my phone wants to call

It’s kinda funny how I can’t seem
To get away from you
It’s almost like you don’t want me to

You’ve got a cold heart and the cold hard truth
I got a bottle of whiskey but I’ve got no proof
That you showed up tonight in that dress
Just to mess with my head
So much for so long, out of sight, out of mind
Girl you’re looking so good, it’s driving me out of mine
Aw you’re breaking my heart
Baby you’re playing hard to forget

Told me to leave all your things
Out on the porch on the swing
You’d come and grab them by the end of the week
It’s just some jeans and a shirt
But it’s a whole lot of hurt
I think I know why you’ve been dragging your feet

Ain’t it funny how I can’t seem
To get away from you
It’s almost like you don’t want me to

You’ve got a cold heart and the cold hard truth
I got a bottle of whiskey but I’ve got no proof
That you showed up tonight in that dress
Just to mess with my head
So much for so long, out of sight, out of mind
Girl you’re looking so good, it’s driving me out of mine
Aw you’re breaking my heart
Baby you’re playing hard to forget

First stands the glass
That-that relieves all my pain
That-that will settle my brain
It’s-it’s my first one to take

You’ve got a cold heart and the cold hard truth
I got a bottle of whiskey but I’ve got no proof
That you showed up tonight in that dress
Just to mess with my head
So much for so long, out of sight, out of mind
Girl you’re looking so good, it’s driving me out of mine
Aw you’re breaking my heart
Baby you’re playing hard to forget

Aw honey I’m falling apart
You’re playing hard to forget

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Lena Stone Releases New Buoyant Single “Personal Space”

February 7, 2020/in Blog /by Brianna Vacca

Lena Stone, one of country’s newest rising female singer + songwriters, isn’t new to the game. She’s one of the original members of the Song Suffragettes showcase and movement. She was one of the female artists alongside Tenille Arts, Madison Kozak, Candi Carpenter and more featured on the “Time’s Up” song debuted by Song Suffragettes that brought awareness to the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements. After moving to Nashville at 18 from the encouragement of songwriter Darrell Brown, Stone has penned over 600 songs in the last few years including Kalie Shorr’s “Two Hands” and “Fight Like A Girl.” Today, she dropped her new single “Personal Space” following her latest release “Kids These Days” in July of 2019 and her self-titled EP in 2018.

“Personal Space” inaugurates with an instant chordal guitar ear-worm that sustains throughout the mix. The Carlisle, Massachusetts native is begging for her loved one to get all up in her personal space. She wants him to ask about her mama and her past relationship drama. How she takes her coffee, although fun fact: she’s never had a cup of coffee, and all about her favorite records.

She sings: “I want to show you all, my favorite records // Hang out with you in my, old navy sweatshirt // If I’m being honest, I’m never this honest // So ask me my biggest secret // Baby, I know you’ll keep it // Let me, let you get close // I want you all in my personal space. // I wanna wake up with you everyday // You should be mine, every night // Walk through my door and stay // I want you all in my personal space.

“‘Personal Space’ is such a fun, flirty song and it seemed like the perfect song to release just before Valentine’s Day,” expressed Stone in a press release. “I loved writing this song and flipping the idea of personal space on its head to tell someone you care about them and want them close to you.”

Although it’s winter, summer love jam vibes are screaming all over this piece and will wash your winter blues away.

To keep up with Lena Stone follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

“Personal Space” 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 new weekly country music fix.

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NYCS First Impression Aubrie Sellers ‘Far From Home’

February 7, 2020/in Blog /by Lucie Bernheim

Aubrie Sellers is a lot of things. She’s an actress, the daughter of country music royalty, an outlaw, and an incredible singer-songwriter. Her debut album, New City Blues, was ranked #13 on Rolling Stone’s 2016 Best Country Albums list and was loved by fans and critics all around. Her sophomore album, Far From Home, released today, February 7th, and it’s chock-full of songs that make you want to drive through a thunderstorm and dance in the rain all at the same time.

The 12-track collection is dreamy, nostalgic, and gritty. Sellers explores topics like small-town living and relationships, as well as the ups and downs of one’s innermost thoughts and concerns. “Anxiety can be very isolating. Unless you’ve really gone through it, it’s difficult to fully understand,” she explains in a press release. Track 4 is “Worried Mind”, co-written by Sellers and Adam Wright, where Sellers sings about what it’s like to live in a constant state of fear. “I got a worried mind/And I’m worried I’ll be worried all the time”.

The opening is the achingly beautiful title track, “Far From Home”. It’s about feeling like you haven’t officially found your place in the world, yet you know the feeling is temporary. “It can get lonely/But we know we/won’t always be far from home,” she sings on the chorus. It’s written more like a poem set to music, and it’s without a doubt the cornerstone of the album.

The album as a whole is “garage country”, as described by Sellers. You hear producer Frank Liddell’s influence on the rockier tunes like “Lucky Charm” and “Troublemaker”. Liddell is responsible for many of Miranda Lambert’s hits and has a way of adding his own spin to an artists’ vision. “He doesn’t impose his own sound on an artist; he lets everybody sound like themselves,” Sellers says. “That was really important to me.”

The eighth track is the stellar solo-write “Haven’t Even Kissed Me Yet”. It’s a gorgeous, floaty, and romantic moment centered around that first feeling of connection with someone. Sellers’ voice is hesitant, delicate; as if testing the waters before she declares that she’s all-in.

She collaborated with rock legend Steve Earle, covering “My Love Will Not Change”. This song is just another example of her versatility as an artist. “Maybe I’m a little fringe or old school, but I can only be myself,” she says. “Going Places”, written by Sellers and Angelo Petraglia is placed in the middle of the album, and it fits perfectly there. It sounds like a psychedelic country road trip through Sellers’ brain as if combining the sounds of Ashley Monroe and Tame Impala.

“I feel like I’m film in a digital world,” Sellers says in a press release. “There are so many slick, clean-sounding records that are designed for quick consumption, but that’s not me. I make dirty, grungy-sounding records, and the emotions spill all over the place. They’re messy at times, but I find beauty in that.”

Sellers is an artist that does not make music designed for radio success. She creates music that comes from within, and in an era where everyone is full-speed ahead, it’s exciting to see someone slow down and simply create art. Far From Home is a storyteller’s album. These are the stories that live on longer than Sellers herself.

To read more about Aubrie Sellers check out our most recent Swag Spotlight with her from last month.

To keep up with Aubrie Sellers, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Far From Home 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.

Aubrie Sellers, Far From Home Track List

“Far From Home” (Aubrie Sellers, Park Chisolm)
“My Love Will Not Change” (Shawn Camp, Billy Burnette)
“Lucky Charm” (Aubrie Sellers, Adam Wright)
“Worried Mind” (Aubrie Sellers, Adam Wright)
“Drag You Down” (Aubrie Sellers, Shannon Wright)
“Going Places” (Aubrie Sellers, Angelo Petraglia)
“Glad” (Aubrie Sellers, Adam Wright, Ethan Ballinger)
“Haven’t Even Kissed Me Yet” (Aubrie Sellers)
“Troublemaker” (Aubrie Sellers, Iain Archer)
“Run” (Aubrie Sellers, Park Chisolm)
“Under The Sun” (Aubrie Sellers, Ethan Ballinger)
“One Town’s Trash” (Aubrie Sellers, Brendan Benson)

NYCountry Swag Picks:

Haven’t Even Kissed Me Yet
Far From Home
Under The Sun

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NYCS First Impression The Cadillac Three ‘COUNTRY FUZZ’

February 7, 2020/in Blog, First Impression /by Erica Zisman

For the first time, since 2017, the country-rock trio, The Cadillac Three have a new album to celebrate! Today marks the release of the dynamic group’s fourth album COUNTRY FUZZ. The long-awaited LP features sixteen tracks that showcase the group’s undeniable talent and versatility, proving that it is a record for many types of country fans.

For fans that love the rowdy side of The Cadillac Three, the new release boasts a few fun-loving hits, including the lead single, “Crackin’ Cold Ones With The Boys” and “Hard Out Here For A Country Boy.” Both tracks lend themselves well to a high-energy live show and get your heart pumping in all the right ways. The latter features both Chris Janson and Travis Tritt. Other songs that scream The Cadillac Three vibes are ”Slow Rollin” and “Heat.”

The Nashville trio’s lead singer, Jaren Johnston shows off his writing chops, solo-writing two of the songs on the project, “Raise Hell” and “Long After Last Call.” While “Raise Hell” is a funky, upbeat tune, “Long After Last Call” features a heartfelt vocal delivery and simple instrumentation. The song may be a surprise to longtime TC3 fans, but it also may be one of their best.

Continuing to infuse elements of funk and soul into their notable county-rock sound, The Cadillac Three added songs like “The Jam” and “Blue El Camino” to their collection. Both songs showcase the trio’s musical mastery, as they play with steel guitars and drums. According to the band “the funkier aspects of this record is where [they] we’re wanting to go, but with big ol’ country hooks,” adding later, “because that is what we’re addicted to from growing up in Nashville. We love country songwriting and huge hooks.”

Other testaments to their exploration as a group include the brilliant “Labels” and “Back Home.” The former is an anthemic song about rejecting labels. The poignant track simply states “nobody wants to be a label” which can refer to many aspects of everyday life as both a human being and an artist. On the other hand, “Back Home” marks the first song the band has ever recorded that they haven’t co-written. Regardless, the nostalgic track, as well as, “Why Ya Gotta Go Out Like That” show a necessary softer side to the trio’s usual hard-hitting sound.

Of course, the trio makes sure to pay homage to whiskey, with two songs dedicated to the liquor, “Jack Daniel’s Heart” and “Whiskey And Smoke.” Both tracks have an enticing, rough-rousing quality to them, as the lead singer offers an interesting take on the widely sung about subject.

Somehow, The Cadillac Three manage to deliver a cohesive project that blurs genre lines, while still remaining true to their distinctly cultivated sound. We commend the passionate trio on their latest release. As the band says perfectly, “it’s not easy to land on something that is your own thing” but somehow they found their sweet spot on this record.

New Yorkers can catch The Cadillac Three next week when they play the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. For tickets and more information, head to thecadillacthree.com.

To keep up with The Cadillac Three follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

COUNTRY FUZZ 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.

COUNTRY FUZZ Tracklist:

Bar Round Here || Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Lori McKenna
The Jam || Jaren Johnston, Corey Crowder, Brian Kelly, James McNair
Hard Out Here For A Country Boy (featuring Chris Janson and Travis Tritt) || Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Jeremy Stover
Slow Rollin’ || Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason
All The Makin’s Of A Saturday Night || Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Josh Dunne
Crackin’ Cold Ones With The Boys || Jaren Johnston, Kelby Ray Caldwell, Neil Mason, Jefferson Mason, Benjamin Dunn, Corey Crowder, Luke Dick
Labels || Neil Mason, Corey Crowder, Luke Dick
Raise Hell || Jaren Johnston
Back Home || James McNair, Chris Thompkins, Craig Wiseman
Dirt Road Nights || Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Jeremy Stover
Blue El Camino || Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Adam James
Jack Daniels’ Heart || Neil Mason, Josh Dunne
Why Ya Gotta Go Out Like That || Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, Ross Copperman
Heat || Jaren Johnston, Kelby Ray Caldwell, Neil Mason, Jimmy Robbins
Whiskey And Smoke || Jaren Johnston, Kelby Rae Caldwell, Neil Mason
Long After Last Call || Jaren Johnston

NYCountry Swag Picks:

“Why Ya Gotta Go Out Like That”
“Labels”
“Long After Last Call”
“Raising Hell”

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