Last month, Kelly Clarkson released a stunning new song called “Where Have You Been”, which I feel like it’s one of the best new releases of 2025 so far, and naturally, she had to perform it on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” for her popular “Kellyoke” segment, and of course, it’s gorgeous:
Kelly’s voice knows no bounds.
Hopefully we’ll get more new music from her in 2025… I really feel like this is one of her best songs of her career so far.
Unless you’ve been under a rock or something, you’re probably aware that Morgan Wallen’s new album “I’m the Problem” dropped today.
It’s huge, too. 37 songs… lots of collabs, of course, but I have to say my favorite so far?
One of the few actually Country songs on the album.
It’s Morgan and his friend and frequent collaborator ERNEST with “The Dealer”:
I like that a lot… kind of a new spin on Kenny Roger’s classic “The Gambler”.
Now, I haven’t had time to listen to the full album yet, as I have a job and a life and stuff… and 37 songs is a bit excessive in my opinion. But so far, it’s a lot of pop-leaning Country (no surprise there) and a really terrible song called “Miami” which is inspired by the late, great Keith Whitley’s “Miami, My Amy” that noone asked for.
Still, the album does have some big hits and solid songs on it, and with 37 songs, it’s hard for them all to be bangers.
And, let’s be real, it’ll be the biggest selling album of the year.
So, clearly, Morgan and his people know what they’re doing.
Get info on the album and the upcoming “I’m the Problem” stadium tour at http://Morganwallen.com
Willie Nelson teamed up with iconic former Journey frontman Steve Perry for a re-imagining of Journey’s massive 80’s hit ballad “Faithfully”, and it’s pretty dang cool.
First off, Willie is 92 and Steve Perry is 76, so naturally you’re not going to get the same vocal performance as you did decades ago, so let’s just clear that up, ok?
That being said, it’s a pretty neat version with these two legends:
The best part? All proceeds to Farm Aid, to support family farmers and the good food movement.
I’m just now getting back to watching singing reality competition shows after a long hiatus as my 3-year-old son loves them, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this guy Renzo on Season 28 of “The Voice’>
Covering Aersomith’s “Dream On” is a tall order for ANYONE, even Steven Tyler himself. Come to think of it, that’s probably how he destroyed his own vocal chords…
Anyhow, I was prepared to feel “meh” about this performance, as I have never really seen a great version other than the original, but holy moly, Renzo just nailed the bajeebus out of this song. (Is that even a word? It is now)
The high notes at the end are next freaking level.
Wait for it…
Impressive, right?
I haven’t watched much of Season 27, but if there is anyone better than that, well, hot damn.
The Season 27 Finale of “The Voice” is next Tuesday, May 20th on NBC, and I hope this guy makes it all the way.
Morgan Wallen is gearing up to release his new album “I’m the Problem”, which comes out one week from today (May 16th). He’s been dropping tracks off of it for months, and the latest offering off of the upcoming 37 song project is his first song that addresses his son Indigo, and it’s one I think may dads (and moms) can relate to.
Check out “Superman”:
Damn. That’s a good one. Much better than songs like his biggest hit “Last Night”.
I love that he keeps it real and admits his mistakes, which, let’s be real, we all make them. His mistakes are just magnified as he’s one of the biggest names in music. He’s human, and at least he seems to be trying to stay on right track this time.
Again, Morgan Wallen’s new album “I’m the Problem” drops May 16th, and you know it’s going to be the biggest album of the year, like it or not.
Morgan is also hitting the road with an all-star lineup this year, and you can get the dates and info here: http://morganwallen.com
ERNEST has teamed up with one of my favorite artists Miranda Lambert for a collab that is Country to the core.
Sadly, you can’t say that about a lot of Country music these days, but this you can.
The song is called “Another Thing to Love” and, yes, I do love it:
Really, though, you can’t go wrong with Miranda involves, am I right?
Also, ERNEST is one of the hottest up-and-comers in the industry, and has several hits under his belt with collabs like “Flower Shops” and “Cowgirls”, both with Morgan Wallen, and his songwriting game is strong.
Yeah, you’ll be hearing from him for a while, which is a good thing.
Check out his latest release “Cadillac Sessions” out now, and get info, tour dates, etc. at ernestoffical.com
Kelly Clarkson just made Friday that much better by giving us a beautiful new song called “Where Have You Been”
Unlike a lot of her music as of late, this song is actually positive and uplifting, and was actually inspired by a scene in the tv show “Only Murders in the Building” where Martin Short’s character said “Where have you been?” in wonderment to Meryl Streep’s character.
Kelly thought it was the sweetest thing, so she wrote a song inspired by the scene:
Isn’t that pretty? I think this is definitely one of my favorite songs that Kelly has released in a long time.
It’s also off of her new label “High Road Records” and I’m guessing we’ll get a new full-length album soon.
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