King Calaway’s new song “The Other Half” is out now, July 7th, on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track below.
Country music’s boy band, King Calaway are proving that 2023 is their year. With an album coming out later this summer, and a new song released just last month called, “Tennessee’s Waiting,” the foursome are showing no signs of slowing down. Today, King Calaway is giving fans another song to be excited about. “The Other Half” is officially out now.
While “Tennessee’s Waiting” was a nostalgic song that was a true love letter to Tennessee, “The Other Half” depicts how it feels to be torn in two post-break up. King Calaway sings about a broken heart with such conviction and relatability. While the vocals and the harmonies are impressive, it’s the incredible instrumental arrangement and catchy wordplay that truly steals the show.
If “Tennessee’s Waiting” and “The Other Half” are any inclination of what the album will be like, fans are in for a real treat. King Calaway are a their absolute best right now, and have the potential to hit it big upon album release! It is clear that the band members have put their heart and soul into this upcoming project, and these songs are just the beginning of the magic that is in store for all of us.
King Calaway shares new song, “The Other Half,” 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 King Calaway releases.
“The Other Half” 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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Who is Cody Hibbard? The singer-songwriter joined us to chat about his journey to country music. Get to know the rising star here…
Cody Hibbard // Photo Credit: Brooke Stevens
Quick Facts:
Full Name – Cody Hibbard
Birthday – August 31st
Hometown – Adair, Oklahoma
Current City – Nashville, Tennessee
Musical Influences –Kings of Leon, Dierks Bentley, Travis Tritt
Label – Droptine Music
Current Single – “We Speak Country” (As of article date – 7/3/2023)
The Beginning:
Today’s spotlight artist is an incredible singer-songwriter from Adair, Oklahoma. Cody Hibbard may not fit the mold that people have made around country singers, but he is as real and as a talented as they come. Keep reading to learn more about his story.
“I was adopted when I was 13 months old to a family in Adair, Oklahoma,” began the singer. ” I grew up on a 368 acre farm. Farm life and country life was pretty much all I knew, and pretty much still all I know.” Despite learning to play guitar and piano when he was young, Hibbard never considered that music could be in his future. “I was always musically-inclined, but it was never on my mind that I was ever going to pursue this.”
Instead, he listened to music while working hard on the family farm or on drives with his parents. “I listened to mostly country music growing up […] When I would ride with mom, she would listen to Christian, gospel, music 24/7. […] That’s where you get some of the soul behind the music that I write,” he shared, adding, “Then my dad also loved classic rock. […] That’s where you get a lot of the heavy guitar and more of the polished sound in my music, because I enjoyed listening to everything from Def Leppard to whatever was playing on our local rock station.”
Hibbard also recalls developing a liking for artists like Dierks Bentley and Joe Nichols after attending a local festival in Oklahoma. “I remember that sound. It had that classic country vibe, but kind of more in your face so to say that I really liked.”
The Turning Point:
Armed with talent that he was never planning on using, Hibbard joined the United States Naval Academy after graduating high school. Unfortunately, he got hurt, which led him to head to college for a semester. “A buddy of mine asked if I wanted to go pipelining over the summer and we’ll go back to school in the fall, and I said sure. Went pipelining, got my first paycheck, and called mom and said I’m not going back to school.”
After pursuing a hardworking career in pipelining, Hibbard went to visit his friends in Texas in May of 2019. While at a restaurant, he noticed that the waiter was acting strange to which the waiter replied, “I don’t want to offend you…” Hibbard shared, “I said ‘there’s nothing in this world that will every offend me.’ And he said ‘You don’t sound how you look.’”
The singer’s friend went on to add, “man if you think that’s weird, you gotta hear him sing.” This led him to the opportunity to sing at the restaurant with just the three songs he knew how to play. The manager liked him so much that he invited him to come back to play a gig, after he learned more songs.
“I went and learned some songs, came back, and a few weeks later I met my guitar player and his brother. They asked if I knew how to write music and when I said no, they told me to try it out, and that’s how it all started!”
That incredible event led Hibbard to slowly start pursuing singing and writing music, even though he did not know what to expect from the music industry. He just continued to work “harder than anyone else.” “I was just thrown into this thing,” shared Hibbard, who eventually connected with the right people, landing himself a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Droptine Music.
Today:
Flash forward to today, Hibbard is continuing to grow his artistry as he releases more and more music out into the world. Recently the singer released, “We Speak Country” and “Beer Problem.” While both songs speak to the singer’s talent and charisma, “We Speak Country” speaks to Hibbard’s character and inclusivity.
“The song came to me and I kind of laughed […] I started really diving into it a little bit more, and I was like man this is everything that we do. This is that small town feeling without saying small town. It’s exactly how I grew up and at the same time,” he shared. “I hate this whole [country music debate], it irritates me because where I grew up everyone was country. It didn’t matter if you were the emo kid, to the rock and roller, to the jock, to the band nerd, because I was all of those. I loved Paramore as much as I loved being the drum major, as much as I loved being baseball captain. I was all that, and no one thought anything of being country or not country. It wasn’t a debate.”
Hibbard is building a fanbase that is accepting and inviting, even if you do not sound how you look. “This song is me to a tee. It’s where I grew up, but it’s also an anthem for a lot of us.” Fans can continue to look forward to more new music coming down the pipeline soon, as well as, more shows being added to the books as we speak!
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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 Cody Hibbard releases.
Cody Hibbard’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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Cody Hibbard releases new song, “Beer Problem,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Rising artist, Cody Hibbard is truly making a name for himself in the country music industry. While he may not necessarily “fit the mold,” of what fans often think about when they think of a country singer, he is as true-blue country as it gets. Today, the talented singer-songwriter shares his brand new song, “Beer Problem.”
Hibbard is bringing the honky-tonk to our ears with this new release. A fun-loving, summer-ready jam, “Beer Problem” is the perfect addition to your music playlists. The song is a light-hearted take on solving all your problems with a beer after a long work day. Additionally, the song showcases Hibbard’s entertainer ability, as the track is definitely stage-ready.
“I got a long list of things stacking up to do // This cooler won’t let me get to // I got 24-12 oz reasons // Buried in some reddy ice // and a I don’t give a damn feeling saying I’ll get to it some other time // When I start drinking, I start thinking that as far as I can see // Yeah that sounds like a beer problem to me”
Hibbard shows no signs of slowing down. He appears to be cranking out new music this year, and giving fans exactly what they want. Definitely jump on the bandwagon before he blows up!
Cody Hibbard shares new song, “Beer Problem” 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 Cody Hibbard releases.
“Beer 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.
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Shane Profitt releases new song, “Still Picks Up,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new track here and learn more.
Breakout artist, Shane Profitt is one of the hardest working new artists in country music right now. The singer-songwriter creates music that feels personal to him and relatable to fans. Today, Profitt is sharing one of his most vulnerable songs to date called, “Still Picks Up.”
The new song is a reminder to everyone to stay in touch with the people we love. Profitt wrote this song after his father suffered a stroke, and he did not know if he would ever see him again. When you go through panic, fear, and sadness, after a life-altering event, it can feel very isolating; however, Profitt is reminding everyone that we are certainly not alone. He is also reminding everyone to hug their loved ones a little tighter.
“I had no idea if I’d ever see him again,” shared the singer in a recent press release.“When you’re about to lose someone that means so much, you start to reflect on the stupid fights that could have been avoided and all the things you should have said. By the grace of God, my father is okay and here with me today. So, I wrote “Still Picks Up” to remind us to call those important folks in our lives while they can still pick up the phone, because tomorrow is not promised.”
Profitt grows with each and every release he puts out. “Still Picks Up” is quite possibly his best release to date!
Shane Profitt shares new song “Still Picks Up”, 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 Shane Profitt releases.
“Still Picks Up” is now available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently released music here on our ‘New Country Music’ playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.
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Russell Dickerson shares brand new EP, Three Months Two Streets Down, out now, June 27th on all streaming platforms. Listen to the new EP now.
Russell Dickerson can truly do no wrong! Every song he touches is a certified hit. In his brand new summer-ready EP, Three Months Two Streets Down, Dickerson proves his staying power with just five incredible songs.
The project kicks off with “Ride The Wave.” An absolute slow-jam, Dickerson’s vocals are on full display on this catchy tune. The track has summertime romance written all over it. Even though summer loves do not alway last, Dickerson emotes how it feels to just go with the flow, despite the impending outcome.
Next up, “Down on the Beach,” is the perfect summer-bop. Seemingly inspired by his beach days with his beautiful wife, the song has all the summer staples. This song is made to blast, while chilling on the beach with your loved ones or spending the day out on the water. Dickerson is coming for that king of summer with this jam.
Similar to the vibe of the opening track, “Steal My Summer” is a love song about a budding relationship. Dickerson is a pro at creating romantic songs that make us all believe in love. While “Steal My Summer” is still about that summer fling, it still has that same honesty and desirability as old-school RD tracks like “Yours.”
“Beauty and the Beach” feels like a fun pop-country riff off Justin Bieber’s popular song, “Beauty And A Beat,” in the best way. While clearly, all about love and summertime like the rest of the EP, “Beauty and the Beach” is the clear anthem on the project. The song would make the perfect addition to Dickerson’s live set.
Much like “Ride The Wave,” the final track, “SMR LV” bookends the project with nostalgia and love. “SMR LV,” aka summer love feels like the culmination of the love story expressed in “Ride The Wave.” While the song has a tinge of sadness for the ending of the season, it feels like the perfect conclusion for the stellar project.
Although just five songs, Three Months Two Streets Down will get you excited for more Russell Dickerson music to come! The record highlights all the things we have grown to love about RD and his undeniable talent, charm, and charisma.
Three Months Two Streets Down EP Track List:
Ride The Wave
Down on the Beach
Steal My Summer
Beauty and the Beach
SMR LV
Russell Dickerson shares brand new EP, ‘Three Months Two Streets Down,’ out now.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Russell Dickerson releases.
Three Months Two Streets Down 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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Who is VAVO? The DJ duo behind the ‘YEEDM’ movement joined us to chat about their journey so far. Get to know the rising stars here…
Quick Facts:
Full Name – VAVO (Jesse Fischer and Alden Martin)
Birthday – Jesse: 2/28; Alden: 11/13
Hometown – Jesse: Vancouver, Canada; Alden: Surrey, United Kingdom
Current City – Windsor, California
Musical Influences – Avicii, Diplo
Label – KESS Records
Current Single – “We Got History Remix” (As of article date – 6/26/2023)
The Beginning:
This week we are finally sharing the story behind the YEEDM experts, VAVO, comprised of the talented Jesse Fischer and Alden Martin. We hosted VAVO at Rockaway Beach last month for a sold-out event, so it is clear that both country and EDM fans alike are loving the DJ duo.
Both men gravitated towards music at different times in their lives. For Jesse, who grew up in Canada, his love for music grew over time. It culminated on a spring break trip that changed his life for the better. “I got into music about 2012,” he began. “I went to a spring break in Cancun, Mexico, and there were a bunch of big DJs playing at the nightclubs and stuff, and after that I was like, this is really cool, I want to do that. So after that, I came home, quit my job, bought a little DJ board and started DJing.”
On the other hand, Alden was introduced to Dance and EDM music at just ten years old, but gravitated more towards the production side of music. “For me, it was kind of the other side of it. It was more from the production side. My uncle sort of introduced me to dance and house music back when I was ten,” he shared. Adding “During school, I really wanted to learn how to make and build a beat in all the music and records, so I was looking online, and downloaded some music software and started doing it every day for a couple of years.”
Both men began creating and releasing music separately on their own before Alden came across Jesse on social media. “I think I messaged him back in 2015 because I had heard one of his songs, and I said ‘Hey we should collab together. It would be really cool to work together.’ So we did that.”
Soon there after, they became VAVO, combining their wide variety of influences from artists like Avicii, Diplo, and David Guetta into a new sound that was all their own. “We’re not limited to one genre, so we take inspiration from a multitude of people, whether it be Avicii, David Guetta, a bunch of smaller guys too. And now we’re more into the country-pop stuff.”
The Turning Point:
Upon connecting via social media, VAVO recalls speaking everyday for a year before even releasing music together. When their first release performed well on Soundcloud, it was evident that they had to move forward together with their music. “I think we have had the success we have had because we come from different backgrounds and different tastes in music. It’s just a good melting pot,” shared the duo.
In their blossoming career, VAVO scored a number one song on the Dance music charts, as well as, gained notoriety on social media. The transition to YEEDM music has also grown their fanbase. It all started with a remix of Morgan Wallen’s catchy song, “Last Night.”
“Alden was back in the UK visiting family and Morgan’s album was coming out. I was talking to our friend, Daniel, D’lay and I was like ‘I really like this song, “Last Night” with Morgan Wallen’, so we took a crack at it,” shared Jesse. While Alden added, “I’d never heard of Morgan Wallen before being from the UK, but I loved it. […] We finished it while I was on the plane coming back, and we posted that TikTok and it blew up.”
VAVO received an incredible response from the remix when they shared it on social media. “The response that we had from that remix and “YEEDM,” we have never seen it before with anything we have ever done. It was cool because we were getting country fans who were die-hard country fans and others who were die-hard EDM fans, and it was just this mixture of both.”
The duo went on to add that while they are not the first DJs to remix country music, they are one of the firsts to truly embrace the genre. “There were artists who had remixed country songs before, but nobody had really dove completely into it and taken on the kind of YEEDM image like we have,” they shared. Adding, “Fans could tell that we were really leaning into it […]. It’s the perfect timing to have that crossover stuff.”
Today:
Flash forward to today, the new genre has taken a league of it’s own. The combination of country music and EDM, dubbed ‘YeeDM’, has fans from all genres coming together to listen and dance to the country music lyrics over dance remixes. Fans are still bumping VAVO’s mix of Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night”, as well as, new remixes of artists like Luke Combs and Priscilla Block. Most recently VAVO with D’lay combined their talents to remix Mitchell Tenpenny’s killer song, “We Got History,” which was officially released to all streaming platforms.
“We got a notification that Mitchell Tenpenny duetted our remix on TikTok and we were like “no way”,” VAVO shared when asked how the collaboration came to be. “He loved the remix and he sent us the original demos and stuff and we worked to finish it, and it just happened like that.”
The song is already exceeding expectations, growing both VAVO and Tenpenny’s fanbases. “It’s honestly crazy. A lot of these country artists, the power of social media, that remix is doing crazy numbers already really just based on social push.”
While remixes have clearly been successful for VAVO, original music is on the horizon. “For us, it’s going to be working with artists on original music. We’re going to Nashville next week for a week of just writing with a whole bunch of singer-songwriters. It’s really just developing a lot of originals and really solidifying ourselves in this kind of new genre I guess,” they shared.
Fans can be on the look out for more new music and more shows. It is only just the beginning for the incredible duo, and they are definitely about to take it to the next level! Make sure you’re following @CountrySwag on Instagram to find out when we’ll be hosting the duo next!
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Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news and announcements about future VAVO releases.
VAVO’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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Jordan Davis earns his sixth number-one song at country radio this week with his single, “Next Thing You Know.” Learn all the details here.
As soon as we heard Jordan Davis sing “Next Thing You Know,” we knew it was going to be a hit. Recently, the singer-songwriter secured his fourth and fifth number ones at country radio with “What My World Spins Around” and “Buy Dirt.” Today, Davis adds to that list with “Next Thing You Know,” marking his sixth number one at country radio.
Davis’ single is country music at its absolute best. “Next Thing You Know” is a song about the journey through love and life. It perfectly complements “Buy Dirt,” and many of the singer’s other heartfelt songs. It was just a matter of time before the song found its way to the top of the country charts.
“Next thing you know // You’re savin’ money like never before // Just to spend it all at a jewelry store // Gettin’ down on one knee on her mama’s porch // Just prayin’ she don’t say, “No” // Next thing you know // Your best man gives a half-drunk speech // And you’re sunburned on a honeymoon beach // And your left hand’s gettin’ used to that ring // And there the next two or three years go // Next thing you know”
Congrats to Jordan Davis and his team on his sixth number one at country radio!
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“Next Thing You Know” 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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Ashley Cooke drops three new songs, including, “mean girl,” “shot in the dark,” and “tastes like,” out now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new tracks below.
Superstar in the making, Ashley Cooke just shared some exciting news with her fans! Cooke’s debut album, Shot In The Dark is officially dropping on July 21st, featuring 24 brand new songs. In celebration of the news, the singer-songwriter is sharing three new songs with fans including a collaboration with Colbie Caillat called, “mean girl,” the title track, and a song called, “tastes like.”
In a recent press release, Cooke shared, “It’s been full of bucket list moments for me… I made my Opry debut, signed my first deals, went on tours with my heroes, and lived a lot of life in the moments in between. This album is about all of that — and it’s about the magic that can come if you really take risks in life and love.”
The first new song released today is one of the few collaborations on Cooke’s upcoming record. “mean girl” featuring Colbie Caillat is a beautiful reminder of the power of sisterhood. While the song is melancholy in nature, it is a reminder to the girlfriend of your ex to pay attention to the signs in the relationship. Heartbreaking, yet beautiful, “mean girl” is one of Cooke’s best songs to date. Cooke and Caillat are truly the pair we never knew we always needed!
“Where there’s some, there’s always a fire // and he’s got the lighter // this ain’t me being mean girl // I just hate to see a good heart hanging on as string, girl // It sure looks a. Lot like love, but what you don’t see, girl // is all those cards slid so far up his sleeve, girl // when he says you’re the only one take it from me // it’s just another thing // that he doesn’t mean, girl”
As for the title track, “shot in the dark,” Cooke leans deeper into her songwriting prowess. “shot in the dark” depicts what it is like to find a love interest in the bar and feeling the rush of a first kiss. The song feels hopeful and alluring.
Finally, “tastes like” is a fun, party song. While Cooke is known for her personal lyrics, Cooke’s entertainer-side is on full display on this track. “tastes like” is a cheeky, summer-ready tune that is sure to get a lot of playing time during the singer-songwriter’s live shows this summer.
These three songs are proving that Cooke’s album is one to look out for. She is truly on the brink of superstardom, so if you are not yet a fan, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon!
Ashley Cooke shares three new songs, ahead of upcoming album, slated for release this July.
Fans can join our Weekly Round-Up e-newsletter here, for the latest in country music and more news about future Ashley Cooke and Colbie Caillat releases.
Ashley Cooke’s new songs are 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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Jake Owen shares new album, Loose Cannon, out now, June 23rd on all streaming platforms. Listen to the brand new record below.
With his unique beachy take on country music, Jake Owen is back with his seventh studio album, Loose Cannon, out now. Produced by Joey Moi, the sixteen track collection features Owen’s classic breezy sound mixed with clever lyrics and heartfelt ballads.
Coming over four years since his last full-length release, Greetings From…Jake, which featured hits like “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” “Made for You,” and “Down to the Honkytonk,” the Florida native is back with another collection of future chart toppers. With Loose Cannon, Owen is poised to reclaim his unofficial role as summer’s surefire hitmaker, enlisting co-writers that include Devin Dawson, Jordan Davis, Walker Hayes, Brent Cobb, Ashley Gorley, and more.
“I can’t wait to share this new wave of music with my fans,” shared Owen in a statement. “This album is a long time coming and feels like the best version of me. Grab your buddies, put the boat in the water, pour a cold one out, and we’ll catch y’all out on the lake. It’s the best time of year and we’re ready to celebrate.”
Out of the gate, there’s the album’s first single, “On the Boat Again,” which sounds immediately familiar thanks to its reinterpretation of the Willie Nelson classic, “On the Road Again,” while still managing to put a new spin on it. With its airy production, it’s an immediate anthem for long days on the water.
Nostalgia weaves its way through much of Loose Cannon, echoing through songs like “Boy in the Chevrolet,” “The Ending,” and “Hot Truck Beer.” “Boy in the Chevrolet” reads much like a letter to his younger self, while “Hot Truck Beer” is a breezy look at the simplicities of life at seventeen, recalling hot nights and hot beer enjoyed in a truck.
“Smoking something from the center console // Drinking too early by a couple years // Alabama pumping out the Alpines Kool cigarettes and hot truck beer // Mama’s tears and daddy’s tough love // We knew better but we didn’t care // Didn’t have it all but it was close enough // ‘Cause of Kool cigarettes and hot truck beer”
“Friends Don’t Let Friends” and “Nothing” are immediate standouts; the former a classic country friendship drinking song as the superstar pulls up a barstool beside a struggling friend, musing “You ain’t on your own, and I ain’t going home, friends don’t let friends drink alone.” Meanwhile, “Nothing” is a toe-tapping ode to kicking back and relaxing, punctuated with catchy “nope, nope”s paired with the classic and immediately recognizable whistled theme song from The Andy Griffith Show.
“Nothin’ goin’ on all day long // Got a whole lotta nothin’ to do // I’m flippin’ that sign on the door of my life // Sayin’ I’ll be back in a few // Yeah, don’t get many days I get to kick it like Jimmy Buffet // But when I do, to tell you the truth, man, I lovе it”
“It Don’t, He Won’t and You Do” and “Hope Less” are two of the album’s strongest ballads, with the former being one of the more traditional country tracks, a classic broken down, broken hearted country ballad laden with slide guitars. Meanwhile, “Hope Less” is a stirring ballad that finds him questioning someone who is trying to change who he is at his core. “You want to settle me down, why baby why?” He asks. “Now everything you want to change, ain’t that what made you fall in love with me?”
“Solo, Solo,” “Go Getter,” and “Somewhere South with Rum” are tongue-in-cheek heartbreak anthems, laced with humor and a hint of lime as Owen kicks back with a drink to move on. On “Solo, Solo,” the clever lyrics find him “sippin’ on a Solo, solo” as he muses “It’s just me, myself, and this drink Kinda ironic, don’t you think?”
“Hearts and Habits” and “When It All Shakes Out” find Owen experimenting with different sounds, the former finds him falling prey to a “cowboy killer” in the form of a 5 ‘5’’ woman with brown eyes, who’s bound to “do some damage.” Meanwhile, “When It All Shakes Out” is introspective yet anthemic, twangy guitar resonating over a staccato chorus that’s sure to provide an exciting live moment that finds him pondering “Can you shake the hand of the man you’re gonna be when it all shakes out?”
“Hey Can I Buy You a Beer” is a sentimental love song that has Owen musing how far a relationship has come from where it started. “We caught lightning in a Miller lite can, call it good timing or the good Lord’s plan, Ain’t it crazy how we got here? // From a look my way to a ‘Hey can I buy you a beer?’”
The album ends with the title track, a poignant and slow build of a love ballad that finds Owen celebrating the fact that opposites attract. “We’ll walk together, hand in hand, a good hearted woman and a hard headed man // As long as you’re my anchor, baby,” He croons, his voice heavy and rich with emotion. “I’ll be your loose cannon.”
While Loose Cannon may be Jake Owen’s seventh full length album, there’s no sign of staleness or boredom here. In fact, he sounds better than ever, continuing to stay true to what has made him a superstar while also trying new things. Here, he continues to do what he does best, mixing breezy summer anthems with clever country lyrics and heartfelt ballads.
Country Swag Picks:
On The Boat Again
Friends Don’t Let Friends
Loose Cannon
Nothing
Loose Cannon Tracklist:
“Hot Truck Beer” – Jordan Fletcher, Jim McCormick, Austin Nivarel
Loose Cannon is out 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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Old Dominion shares brand new EP, Memory Lane, out now, June 23rd on all streaming plaftorms. Listen to the new EP now.
Earlier this year, Old Dominion surprised fans with a four-song sampler of their upcoming project Memory Lane. Today, the band is releasing the full EP for the project. Memory Lane EP features three new songs and five previously released songs, making it eight songs in total.
The record kicks if with previously released tracks. “If I Should Have Married You” and “Memory Lane.” Both songs express nostalgia in their own ways. While the former is tells the age-old story of the one that got away, the latter, embodies reminisces about the days of feeling like you were in paradise. “Memory Lane” is one of those songs that will go down as a crowd-favorite for Old Dominion.
Next up, “Some Horses” display a more melancholy version of the bandmates. Although bittersweet, the song fits perfectly within Old Dominion’s growing catalog of hits. It is a song for anyone who needs to be set free. With lyrics like “I’ll love you forever, you should have known better, some horses can never be tamed,” it is clear that this song has a deeper meaning.
The next two songs on the record, “Ain’t Got a Worry” and “Love Drunk and Happy” are summer-ready. Both tracks embody summertime at its finest. These songs are sure to be both a hit at live shows and the soundtrack to everyone’s boat days. The same vibes flow through track number seven, “How Good Is That” too!
Memory Lane changes courses a bit on the new track, “Easier Said with Rum.” One of the greatest songwriting songs on the EP, “Easier Said with Rum” is a summer-ready, break-up song. While the heartbreak is evident, the song is full of honest regret, when you did not tell the person you love that you love them.
The record culminates with the final song on the project, “Freedom Like You.” The concluding track was the perfect note to end on, as the song is pure nostalgic mixed with summertime feelings. Old Dominion has truly mastered creating music that makes us feel ready for the next adventure, nostalgic for the past, and everything in between. The Memory Lane EP is definitely worth the hype.
Memory Lane EP Track List:
If I Should Have Married You
Memory Lane
Some Horses
Ain’t Got a Worry
Love Drunk and Happy
Easier Said with Rum
How Good Is That
Freedom Like You
Old Dominion releases their brand new music sampler, ‘Memory Lane,’ out now.
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Old Dominion’s new songs are 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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