Jon Langston: ‘Heart On Ice’ Debut Album Review

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Jon Langston’s new debut album, Heart On Ice is out now, September 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.

Ten years since the release of his first single, “Forever Girl,” Jon Langston has finally released his highly-anticipated debut album, Heart On Ice. While the introductory track was certified gold and he’s released other singles and EPs, this project marks his first full-length debut with 32 Bridge Entertainment/EMI Records Nashville.

Featuring fourteen new tracks, eleven of which the Georgia native co-wrote, the album allows Langston to flex his musical muscles, settling into a sound ten years in the making. “It’s like I got called up,” the former college football player admits. “Each artist has a different timing for that, but you dream of putting together a body of work that means something to you. I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long… and you finally get to that point where you give it all you got.”

Heart On Ice allows Langston to look inwardly, reflective and introspective on tracks like “Granddaddy’s Watch” and “Where’s That Girl?,” while also showing off his wilder side on tracks like “Days in the 90’s”  and “I Ain’t Country” that better reflect his more raucous on-stage persona.

The aforementioned “Days in the 90’s” is a song-title-name-dropping party song that celebrates both the decade and the temperature. It’s a fun tune that, according to Langston, “feels just like the title sounds.” 

Likewise, “I Ain’t Country” features Travis Denning and is a simple ode to the fact that the duo is as country as they come. “You can say I’m just a redneck down in Tennessee // A beer drinking, country singing, SOB // Fire burning, hardworking, don’t ever quit,” They sing. “Boot wearing, Bible swearing, red clay kid // Call me what you want, think what you want of me // But you damn sure can’t say that I ain’t country”

Heartbreak is a common denominator through Heart on Ice, weaving its way through the title track, as well as songs like “Whiskey Does,” “Never Left Me,” “Where’s That Girl,” and “If You Ever Leave Atlanta.” Throughout these tracks, the singer-songwriter drowns his sorrow in the bottle (“She don’t love me anymore but whiskey does.”), attempts to move on, and finally resigns himself to being unable to visit old spots out of fear of her memory (“Let me know if you ever leave Atlanta”). Lastly, on the especially poignant “Wrong Side of the Bottle,” Langston stretches his vocal chops as he croons, “I’m trying to outrun her and outdrink a memory.”

It’s not all doom and gloom on the LP, with Langston finding unexpected new love on “Beer in a Bar” and looking forward to a bright future on “Dirt Roads & Diamonds.” He’s also ready to fight any ol’ cowboy for a woman’s love on “Ain’t No Cowboy,” while staying true to himself and the “symbol of the man I wanna be” on “Granddaddy’s Watch.”

 “My granddad was the most important person in my life,” He reveals. “He was always encouraging me, always making sure I was on the right path. And this watch reminds me to stay on that path.”

The album ends with the especially moving “May Magnolia,” a sparse and acoustic dedication to his young daughter. “We planted a magnolia tree in the yard when she was born, and every May, it starts blooming,” Langston says. “When I come home, I come down that driveway and see that magnolia tree, and that’s all I can think about on the road. It represents why I’m doing it, who I’m doing it for, and that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.”

For Jon Langston, Heart on Ice may have taken awhile to get here, but it arrived at the perfect time. “This album is about putting your life on pause for reflection, healing, and growth. With each song you can find those Heart On Ice moments, whether it’s taking time for yourself with a day on the lake, or missing a loved one who reminds you of what kind of person you want to be. That’s what I did the past couple years. And that’s what I put into this album.”

Heart On Ice Track List:

  1. Heart On Ice (Nick Columbia, Jordan Gray, Jake Mitchell, Hunter Phelps)
  2. Beer In A Bar (Jon Langston, Sam Carter, Jody Stevens, Jordan Walker)
  3. I ain’t Country (Feat. Travis Denning) (Jon Langston, Brad Clawson, Jordan Rager, Brad Wagner)
  4. Whiskey Does (Jon Langston, Jordan Gray, Cole Taylor, Brad Wagner)
  5. Where’s That Girl (Jessi Alexander, Jordan Gray, Ben Hayslip)
  6. Never Left Me (Josh Dorr, Jordan Gray, Nate Jones)
  7. Dirt Roads & Diamonds (Jon Langston, Brad Clawson, Jordan Rager, Brad Wagner)
  8. Granddaddy’s Watch (Jon Langston, Jeb Gipson, Lynn Hutton)
  9. Day In The 90’s (Jon Langston, Chris Miller, Jody Stevens, Jordan Walker)
  10. Ain’t No Cowboy (Jon Langston, Jordan Gray, Brad Wagner)
  11. Better Off (Jon Langston, Jordan Gray, Nate Jones)
  12. If You Ever Leave Atlanta (Jon Langston, Brent Anderson, Lynn Hutton)
  13. Wrong Side Of The Bottle (Jon Langston, Benjy Davis, Jody Stevens, Jordan Walker)
  14. May Magnolia (Jon Langston, Jordan Fletcher, Austin Nivarel)*Produced by Jody Stevens, Jacob Rice and Brad Wagner

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Beer in a Bar
  2. Where’s That Girl
  3. Granddaddy’s Watch
  4. If You Ever Leave Atlanta
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Jon Langston’s debut album, ‘Heart On Ice,’ 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 Jon Langston announcements and releases.

The singer-songwriter is currently supporting Luke Bryan on select tour dates and will headline his own tour this fall. For dates and more, visit his website here.

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

Heart On Ice available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Naomi Cooke Johnson Shares New Single ‘Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet”

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Naomi Cooke Johnson releases new single, “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.

Naomi Cooke Johnson, formally of Runaway June is continuing to re-invent herself as a solo artist.. The extremely talented singer-songwriter is marked her major-label debut with her brand new song. “Girls of Summer,” and now is back with another new song called, “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet.”

In the high-energy song, Johnson’s power vocals are on full display. With each lyric, the songstress proves her undeniable strength and talent. “Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet” is all about enduring and coming out the other side stronger, more powerful, and wiser. Additionally, the song is anthem for living life to the fullest, while accepting the moments that are going to be hard.

“I wanna drive too fast til I break the motor // Raise my glass til the party’s over // Dancing myself til the edge of death // Livin’ ain’t killed me yet”

In her solo career, Johnson is emerging as an artist to pay attention to. So far, her releases have both been bonafide anthems for confidence and growth. We can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve next! “Livin’ Ain’t’ Killed Me Yet” is an automatic add to any music library.

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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 Naomi Cooke Johnson releases.

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“Livin’ Ain’t Killed Me Yet” 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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Drake Milligan Drops New Song “I Got A Problem”

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Drake Milligan releases new song, “I Got A Problem,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.

Singer-songwriter, Drake Milligan is adding more music to his growing catalog. The traditional country music singer shares a catchy new song today called “I Got A Problem.”

With a soulful country sound, “I Got A Problem” showcases Milligan’s talent in every possible way. The new song hits after just one listen. Fun and flirty, the new single is all about a girl and all the ways that she has won over a cowboy. At first glance, the listener may think the song is going to be about something bad, but the writers’ flip that notion on his head, talking about “a good problem to have” aka having a love interest.

“Your kiss tastes like whiskey // And I’m a drinker // You play with my heartstrings // Girl I’m a singer // No, it ain’t no joke // You’re a smoke show // I’m a Marlboro man, when I’m holding your hand // You’re a wildcard // I’m a gambler // I was going nowhere // You wrecked my plans girl // I got a problem // But what a damn good problem to have”

Milligan proves his talent yet agin with “I Got A Problem.” The song is the perfect addition to anyone’s music library.

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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 Drake Milligan releases.

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“I Got A Problem” 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.

Ashley McBryde: ‘The Devil I Know’ Album Review

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Ashley McBryde’s brand new album, The Devil I Know is out now, September 8th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.

One year ago, the talented singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde, released Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, a fourteen-track record about fictional characters in a fictional town. It was well-received by critics, being nominated for a GRAMMY, and showcased the Arkansas-native’s creativity. The Devil I Know is another project that embodies McBryde’s strong songwriting capabilities and her ability to capture listeners’ ears with humor, raw emotion, and vivid attention to detail. 

The album opens with the up beat “Made For This;” a reflection of the singer’s experience on the road with her band. She mentions that the alcohol and Adderall lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but when God gives you a once in a lifetime opportunity, you better take it. In the title track, the singer addresses the criticisms she often receives from her peers. She shrugs off these stamps of disapproval, knowing that there’s evil everywhere you turn, so you might as well stick with the ones that are familiar. The first chorus is McBryde’s demo version, which is followed by a rocking transition with heavy electric guitar and percussion. 

“Momma says, get my ass to church // Daddy says, get my ass to work // Doctor says I gotta give up on these smokes // Everybody’s got something to say // About how I gotta change my ways // But I got something to say of my own // Hell, there’s hell everywhere I go // I’m just sticking with the devil I know”

“Light On In The Kitchen” is McBryde’s fastest rising single of her career thus far, currently approaching the top 25. Written with Connie Harrington and Jessi Alexander, the lyrics are inspired by the life lessons she received from her mother when she was young. The sentimental, black-and-white music video was shot in her childhood home and features old, grainy videos from her past. 

“Honey, trust yourself // You better love yourself // ‘Cause ’til you do you ain’t no good for anybody else // And honey, boys are dumb // But you’re gonna to find you one // Love him hard, bless your heart // When you need someone to listen // That’s why I leave the light on in the kitchen”

“Single At The Same Time” is a classic “right person, wrong time” story. Although she is happy with the life she has now, she continues to wonder what could’ve been. “Learned To Lie” is another vulnerable song in which the singer reflects on her past, recalling all the lies her parents told each other. She wishes that was one trait she didn’t pick up and master. This track ends with an electric and powerful guitar solo.   

“I, I learned to cry // Quietly, I learned to pray // Silently, inside a house where the Devil played // And I, hate that it runs in my blood // I hate how easy it comes // I wish I’d learned how to love the same way I // learned to Lie”

A country record is incomplete without some drinking songs. “Cool Little Bars” is an ode to those ‘hole-in-wall’ dives that provide a safe space for common folk with broken hearts. Fellow country star, Lainey Wilson, co-wrote this track with McBryde. “Whiskey and Country Music” is showered with keys, steel guitar, and simple percussion. The singer admits she’s tried everything from meditation to medication, but nothing takes the edge off like whiskey and classic country music when she’s getting over a relationship. 

“Just pass me a bottle, and I won’t refuse it // Put Patsy on vinyl, and good lord, I lose it”

The two songs with “whiskey” in the title are very different in both sound and subject matter. “Women Ain’t Whiskey” is targeted at the men who disrespect women. The singer is sick and tired of feeling like 80 proof alcohol—only hit up when the other is lonely, and moving on once the bottle is empty. 

The album ends with the rocking “Blackout Betty” and the easy-going “6th of October.” In the former, it seems like the singer is giving advice to this woman named Betty who continues to make irresponsible decisions. After the second chorus, the listeners realize “Blackout Betty” is just the singer’s drunk alter-ego; perhaps a play-on Ram Jam’s top-20 hit, “Black Betty.” The latter is a much simpler melody over an acoustic guitar where the singer reminds listeners to go with the flow, embrace their past, and be proud of who you are. 

McBryde has certainly solidified herself as one of Nashville’s most notable and exciting artists. Her journey to stardom has been marked by perseverance and a deep commitment to her craft. Whether she’s depicting a true tale, or one completely fabricated, she tells it with such passion that is personal not only to her, but to her audience of all types country music fans. 

The Devil I Know Track List:

  1. Made for This (Ashley McBryde and Travis Meadows)
  2. Coldest Beer in Town (McBryde, Autumn McEntire and Nicolette Hayford)
  3. Light on in the Kitchen (McBryde, Jessi Alexander and Connie Harrington)
  4. Women Ain’t Whiskey (McBryde, Hillary Lindsey, Jon Nite and Chris LaCorte)
  5. Learned to Lie (McBryde, Hayford and Sean McConnell)
  6. The Devil I Know (McBryde, Jeremy Stover and Bobby Pinson)
  7. Single at the Same Time (McBryde, Benjy Davis and Andy Albert)
  8. Cool Little Bars (McBryde, Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson)
  9. Whiskey and Country Music (McBryde, John Osborne and Lee Thomas Miller)
  10. Blackout Betty (McBryde, Aaron Raitiere and Hayford)
  11. 6th of October (McBryde, Blue Foley and CJ Field)

Country Swag Picks:

  1. Made For This
  2. The Devil I Know
  3. Blackout Betty
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Ashley McBryde’s new album ‘The Devil I Know,” 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 Ashley McBryde announcements and releases.

To keep up with Ashley McBryde follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

The Devil I Know available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Who Is Larry Fleet? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music

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Who is Larry Fleet? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…

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Larry Fleet // Photo credit: Matt Paskert

Quick Facts:

Full Name – Larry Fleet
Birthday – February 14th
Hometown – White Bluff, Tennessee
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical Influences – Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, Marvin Gaye, Merle Haggard
Label – Big Loud Records
Current Album – Earned It (As of article date – 9/4/2023)

The Beginning:

One of our current favorite artists is on his way to superstardom. While Larry Fleet may not need an introduction, we are highlighting his story in this week’s spotlight feature. The rising artist has worked hard for years trying to make a name for himself in the industry, and his story is one of timing, grit, confidence, and a ton of hard work.

“I actually grew up 30 minutes west of Nashville in White Bluff, Tennessee,” began Fleet. “Grew up there, born and raised, and ended up moving to Chattanooga as I got older, and we ended up buying a house right back where I grew up.” Fleet recalls that music was an important part of his upbringing.

“I had a great uncle who played guitar and pretty much anything with strings on it, he could play. We would all go to his house after church on Sunday, and we’d go over there and they would all sit around and play music, so that made me want to play,” he shared. “They taught me how to play guitar when I was like five or six years old […] I really loved it, so I kept playing and ended up taking a few lessons to try to understand what I was doing and learn to read music and stuff like that.”

During his childhood, the singer-songwriter was exposed to many different genres of music. Firstly, it was all about bluegrass and gospel music, and eventually Fleet was introduced to Rock and soul music. “At that time [when I was a child] we were into bluegrass and gospel stuff. One of my first songs that I ever learned how to play was the “Wildwood Flower”,” he shared. Adding, “I learned a lot of Willie Nelson when I was a kid because my mom loved him.”

“I love music and I love how different things can make me feel. If it made me feel a certain way, I would dive into it and learn everything about it, and study what they did, and study the songwriting, and how people put the song together.”

He also recalls his grandfather introducing him to rock music and his best friend’s mom introducing to him to soul music for the first time. “She played me Otis Redding and the Temptations and stuff. That’s when I started learning about soul music, and I loved it and I loved the way it felt.”

The Turning Point:

Despite loving music all throughout his life, Fleet found himself focusing on sports and putting music on the back burner throughout high school. “As the years went on, through high school and college I would pick up my guitar and try to write songs and play other people’s stuff just to tinker around with it,” shared the singer, reflecting on how music was still fun, despite not always being a focus.

He ended up getting really good and craving songs, playing guitar, and singing, even though he never considered playing music professionally. “I went and played a couple of bars and stuff and I made some tips and I was like ‘wow I can make money doing this.’ It was always an adrenaline rush going up there,” he shared. Adding, “Enough people told me I was good at it that I believed it and thought maybe I’ll try to do this.”

For years, Fleet cut his teeth playing whatever gig he could and playing in bars. Eventually, the singer-songwriter accepted that this maybe was not the road for him. “After a while you either realize it’s not going to happen or maybe it will, and I didn’t want to be an old man playing in the bars trying to make something of music if it was never going to happen. After playing a long time I thought this wasn’t in my cards, so I went back to doing construction work. […] I really was happy and thought that was it.”

While working his construction job, Fleet and his buddies would play random gigs for extra money from time to time. One night, while playing at a a private party, the singer met Jake Owen by happenstance. “Jake Owen happened to come in there and sit and watched me play for a while. […] He was like “why don’t you quit your job and try to do this thing” and “I said if you take me on the road with you, we’ll see what happens.” He called me a week or two later, and I ended up going on the road with him.”

After a successful first week on the road, Owen invited him to come back on the road with him the next week, and persuaded him to quit his job to give music another shot. Fleet obliged and thank God he did. “I gave it a try, and here we are, it worked,” he stated. “It took a long time to get where we are at, but it’s cool. I’m super blessed and thankful to play music for a living.”

Today:

With three albums now to his name, Fleet’s hard work has definitely paid off. The husband and father has found success both in his personal and professional life. Professionally-speaking, just last week, the singer released his third studio album, Earned It. Filled with 21 songs that embody who the singer is as a person and what he is all about, the record is an incredible display of talent.

When asked about the new project, Fleet shared that it was a new and exciting time for him in his career. “I wanted to call this record ‘Earned It’ because I think it kind of sets the mood there and it feels right,” he shared. The singer went on to share how important the title track, which he co-penned, meant to him and the record as a whole. “I had to go out, learn my craft, play bars for years and years, and years, and I played for nobody, I made no money. I had to learn how to write songs, and I worked really, really, really hard at it. I’ve had to learn to do what I’m dong. It’s not a cocky thing, but I did ‘earn it’. I worked hard for it. A lot of the world is blue-collar people, and they work hard everyday. […] Working hard for what they got and their family and stuff, so this is kind of an anthem for blue-collar, everyday, working men and women, it’s a working man pride kind of thing.”

That sentiment truly speaks to the new record and Fleet’s catalog of music as a whole. Fleet is humble, honest, and as hardworking as they come. “I think you need some fun stuff, I think you need some stuff that would make you feel, and some heartbreak stuff, so I tried to piece together 21 songs that all go together. There’s something on this record for everyone.”

Looking ahead, big things are in store for Fleet and his fans. As he promotes this record, the singer can be found playing gigs across the country. Checkout his tour dates here.

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

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Larry Fleet’s music is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released tunes on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Luke Combs Scores Number One Song with “Love You Anyway”

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Luke Combs continues his streak of number ones with his 17th song to top the country charts, “Love You Anyway.” Get all the details here!

Everything Luke Combs touches becomes an absolute hit! In his incredible career, Combs has garnered millions of fans and given us some of the most iconic music in the genre. Today, the singer-songwriter adds to his impressive catalog of number one songs, scoring his seventeenth number one at country radio with “Love You Anyway.”

“Love You Anyway” is a declaration to loving without boundaries and walls. The song expresses the type of love we all truly desire, only Combs has been able to put it into words. Since its release back in February, the song has garnered massive support from fans and industry alike. Romantic, raw, and real, the single truly speaks to love in the most beautiful way.

“If it took one look to turn my days to night // At least I’d have the stars that sparkle in your eyes // There’s just some things that leave a man no choice // Like a compass needle needing its true North // Even if I knew the day we met you’d be the reason this heart breaks // Oh, I’d love you anyway”

Congrats to Combs and his team on another monumental feat! It’s only a matter of time before his next radio single hits the top of the charts.

Fans can catch the number one single and many more on one of Combs’ many tour dates. Check out his full schedule here.

Join our Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about upcoming Luke Combs announcements and releases.

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

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Brian Kelley Shares Brand New Song “Dirt Cheap” Out Now

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Brian Kelley releases new song, “Dirt Cheap,” out now, September 1st, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.

As he continues to lean into his own musical style as a solo artist, Brian Kelley is finding himself aligning with true stories and relatable experiences. A true embodiment of the small-town lifestyle, Kelley’s new song, “Dirt Cheap” is the perfect song for him.

Although not written by the entertainer, “Dirt Cheap” feels like a song the singer could have penned himself. Written by Seth Ennis, Wyatt McCubbin, and Andy Sheridan, the easy-going song talks about slowing down and leaving the city for a bit in favor of dirt roads, small-town living, and everything it has to offer. Kelley is the perfect artist to share the sentiments expressed throughout the track.

“The moment I heard ‘Dirt Cheap’ I knew I had to record it. It reminded me of some of my favorite Country songs growing up that really pull at your heartstrings,” shared the singer in a recent press release.  “As much as I love the beach, I love the country too. This song matches and meets me where I’m at in life currently. I’m working hard, so in love with my wife Brittney, and always keeping my eyes peeled for the perfect ‘Dirt Cheap’ property of our own. I am so thankful this song landed in my world, and I hope it resonates with those who hear it just like it did with me.”

Kelley continues to find his rhythm in his solo career, and if his next songs are anything like “Dirt Cheap,” country fans are in for a real treat.

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Brian Kelley shares new song, “Dirt Cheap,” 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 Brian Kelley releases.

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

“Dirt Cheap” 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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Parmalee Shares Catchy New Song “Boyfriend” Ahead of Album

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Parmalee releases new song, “Boyfriend,” out now, September 1st, on all streaming platforms ahead of next album, For You 2. Listen to the brand new track below.

Platinum-selling country group, Parmalee are gearing up for the release of an extended version of their record called For You 2. As we anticipate the new songs on the project, Parmalee gives fans a new track to hold them over. Today the singers released their new song, “Boyfriend.”

“Boyfriend” joins “Girl In Mine” as two of the five new tracks on the record. “The support from our fans for this album has been amazing,” shares lead singer Matt Thomas in a recent press release. “It’s been two years […] that we released For You and we just weren’t ready to be done with it.” The new song, “Boyfriend” is catchy, flirty, and feels distinctly ‘Parmalee.’

“If I was your boyfriend, I would treat you right // Put you in a house on picture perfect drive // I don’t know his name or what the hell he’s waiting on // But if I was your boyfriend, I wouldn’t be your boyfriend long”

Over the years, the country group has really found their sound, and “Boyfriend” fits the bill. The single is the perfect addition to their impressive catalog of music. “Boyfriend” is one of those songs that you will know all the words to after only one listen. Definitely add it to your playlist!

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Parmalee shares new song, “Boyfriend,” ahead of next studio album, ‘For You 2.’

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

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

“Boyfriend” 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.

Larry Fleet: ‘Earned It’ Album Review

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Larry Fleet’s brand new album, Earned It is out now, September 1st on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new music below.

Larry Fleet is one of the most humble and authentic entertainers in country music right now. The singer-songwriter has a knack for singing his truth, writing relatable stories, and creating true-blue country songs that fans will want to listen to again and again. His brand new album, Earned It showcases all of it. With 21 songs, Fleet leads his listeners through a journey of gratitude for his roots, a humble appreciation for the successes and the pain points, and a steadiness in knowing that hard work can build dreams.

“I love getting to play music and write songs, but there are still days when I ride by a job site and see some ol’ boy on an excavator and I’m like, ‘Man, I remember that,’” Fleet shares in a recent press release. “You work hard every day. You build something with your hands, and when you’re done you’ve got something to look at and you’re proud of that.”

The record kicks off with the title track, which sets the tone for the rest of the project. On “Earned It,” Fleet leans into the blue-collar lifestyle, bringing the stories to life on the track and teaching us lessons throughout the song. He encourages everyone to be the best that they can be and appreciate the simplicities that life affords us. While the song is lyrical poignant, the fun-loving instrumentals add to the already incredible single.

“Buddy, I earned it // Damn right it was worth it // And I’ll do it all over again even if I’m hurtin’ // Oh, at the end of the day // I get to watch my children play // I’m satisfied with my simple life // ‘Cause, buddy, I earned it”

Fleet continues to highlight the blue-collar lifestyle and that “built not bought” attitude throughout the record. Songs like “25-8,” “Where There’s A Willie” and “Muddy Water,” bring nostalgia to the forefront of our hearts. Each of the three songs pay homage to the small-town lifestyle and show gratitude for the mistakes and failures too in different and enticing ways.

Many songs off the record also touch on the themes of settling down and putting roots down. On “Two Beer Plan,” listeners get to hear a love story unfold and work longterm after a couple of drinks at the bar. The story is heartwarming and poetic in nature. Similarly, on “Angels Were Gone,” Fleet likens his wife to an angel for all she does and all she is. On “Layaway,” fans get to hear all about the process of actually putting down roots.

Fleet expresses love again on both “Taking The Long Way,” an uptempo jam that we cannot get enough of, and again on “Tennessee On You.” On the latter, the singer weaves us through a budding new love story that feels hopeful, eclectic, and flirty. The song is one of the several places that you can see Fleet’s Otis Redding influences touch.

The blossoming superstar’s love for Rock ‘N’ Roll music is also evident on the project. While the uptempo songs are a dead giveaway for the inspiration from that genre, one of our favorite songs off the project, “Devil Music,” is more on the nose. On the track, Fleet expresses growing up listening to the genre and the story that unfolded throughout his life. Although not penned by the singer, it feels like the story could have come from his own life adding to the likability of the track.

Another theme that is evident throughout the entire project is lessons learned. On track two, “Lucky Dog,” Fleet laments about a break-up, singing lyrics like, “My whole world just drove away.” Though the lyrics are melancholy, the uptempo instrumentals and the “hats off” to the other guy mentality make the song both likable and catchy. On “Something He’d Say,” Fleet urges us all to be mindful about what we deserve. A lyrically-prolific song, the track is a reminder that we all get to be treated with love and respect.

While each and every song has a flavor of teachable moments woven in, the last three songs off the record really bring it home on the project. Beginning with “Grow,” arguably one of the best songs on the project, Fleet reminds us all to relish in each stage of life because it is all a growing edge and learning curve. Similar to the feel of songs like “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis and “A ROCK” by HARDY, “Grow” is a perfect example of real storytelling country music.

On “Daddy Don’t Drink,” written by Fleet with Derek Bahr and Luke Laird, the singer opens up about becoming a father and all that he has done and will continue to do for his family, including giving up vices in favor of being a role model.

With that being said, the final song on the project, “Young Buck,” turns nostalgic memories about being an outdoorsman into lessons about being present in life. The song feels like the heartbeat of the record in the most poignant of ways.

Earned It is a cohesive body of work that makes us all think, feel, love, enjoy, and relish, something we believe that Fleet intended for his fans and listeners. Fleet has definitely emerged as a mainstay in country music with this album officially sealing his fate and much-deserved place in the genre.

Earned It Track List:

  1. Earned It (Larry Fleet, Connie Rae Harrington)
  2. Lucky Dog (Zach Abend, Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy)
  3. Ain’t Mad At Jesus (Larry Fleet, Josh Miller, Jake Mitchell)
  4. 25-8 (Casey Beathard, Nicolette Hayford, Jim Wolf)
  5. Things I Take For Granted (Larry Fleet, Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi, Brett Tyler)
  6. Lord Willing (Larry Fleet, Will Bundy, Brett Tyler)
  7. Two Beer Plan (Larry Fleet, Thomas Archer, Ryan Beaver, Mark Holman)
  8. Taking The Long Way (Larry Fleet, Will Bundy, Brett Tyler)
  9. Something He’d Say (Larry Fleet, Josh Thompson, Jake Mitchell)
  10. Beer Needs A Beer (Larry Fleet, Brett Tyler, Logan Wall)
  11. There’s A Waylon (Steve Moakler, Joseph Patton, Logan Wall)
  12. Angels Were Gone (Rodney Clawson, Jessie Jo Dillon, Joybeth Taylor)
  13. Try Texas (Jake Mitchell, Larry Fleet, James McNair)
  14. Tennessee On You (Rocky Block, John Byron, Jacob Durrett, Ashley Gorley)
  15. Muddy Water (Larry Fleet, Jesse Frasure, Brett Tyler)
  16. Devil Music (Jessie Jo Dillon, Neil Mason, Brett Tyler)
  17. Layaway (Larry Fleet, Mark Trussell, Josh Miller)
  18. Much To Talk About (Tommy Cecil, Jordan Dozzi, Craig Wiseman)
  19. Grow (Rodney Clawson, Josh Miller, Dallas Wilson)
  20. Daddy Don’t Drink (Larry Fleet, Derek Bahr, Luke Laird)
  21. Young Buck (Andy Albert, John Byron, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett)

Country Swag Picks:

  1. “Grow”
  2. “Two Beer Plan”
  3. “Earned It”
  4. “Devil Music”
  5. “Taking The Long Way”
  6. “Something He’d Say”
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Larry Fleet shares brand new album, ‘Earned It,’ out now on all streaming platforms.

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