Chris Stapleton AKA “The Greatest Freaking Singer on This Planet” just dopped his 5th studio album “Higher” this morning, and it’s full of panty-dropping gems.
Take the title track “Higher”:
Holy High Notes!
I mean, is there anything Chris Stapleton’s voice can’t do?
I’m thinking negative, Ghostrider.
Chris actually had that song for over twenty years, but he was “scared” of it, due to the high notes and head tones.
Funny to think that an incredible vocalist like Chris is scared to do anything with those golden vocal chords, but thankfully he got over that fear and gave us this and another great album to enjoy.
I’m watching the 57th Annual CMA Awards on ABC just now, and I was already looking forward to Cody Johnson taking the stage. Well, this performance solidified why I am such a fan.
I’m ugly crying over here.
Hot damn. You can tell he loves his wife.
Guys, take note on how to make your woman feel special.
I mean, maybe you can’t do it on this scale but still….
That being said, I have a massive cold right now, and my husband brought home Fireball Whiskey and Apple Cider to help make it better without me asking for it. He just knew.
Maybe it’s not a painting of me while he’s performing at the CMAs, but still… it’s something.
Cody Johnson just released his highly anticipated double album “Leather” this morning, and there was a collab I was really excited to hear. It’s with Jelly Roll (because who isn’t teaming up with Jelly these days?) and it’s called “Whiskey Bent” and it’s really good:
Solid work, guys! At first, just seeing the title, I thought it would be just another drinking song. And, it is, but not in the way I thought. Great play on words, and very relateable topic for many.
Whiskey = Trouble. At least in my experience, which is why I stick to wine.
Cody’s doule album “Leather” is out now, and so is the new Jason Aldean “Highway Desperado” and Toby Keith’s “100% Songwriter”.
In case you missed it… on “Saturday Night Live”, there was a skit with comedian Nate Bargatze and SNL cast members making fun of Country Music with a song called “Lakebeach” sung by a band called “The MudPuddles”.
I snorted coffee up my nose I laughed so damn hard, and I may now have to go to the ER.
This is freaking GOLD.
Anyone who grew up in the Country knows about the damn Lake Beach.
For me, it was Piney Lake in West Tennessee.
Don’t knock the damn Lake Beach until you’ve tried it, ok?
Also, how awesome is Dave Grohl in the sketch?
Seriously, I had to watch this seven times already, and it’s so perfect and hilarious. Only because it’s 1,000% true.
Also, here’s her performing it at Red Rocks recently:
Yassss!!!!
So, does that mean a new album?
I sure hope so. Her last release was “Bell Bottom Country” which came out last Fall, and was a huge hit. Her latest single “Watermelon Moonshine” is spending it’s 3rd week at #1 on the Country charts, and her collab with Jelly Roll “Save Me” is climbing the charts with lightening speed.
Seriously, we need more artists like her in ALL the genres.
You know, the talented and real type. The kind of woman you could actually hang out with and relate to… she truly does personify what Country Music is all about.
And her live performance that was just released of her latest single “Light On in the Kitchen” is proof of her incredible talent.
Damn good, right?
If you’re one of those “I Hate Country” types who is wondering why Country resonates with so many, and why it’s selling so much, especially of late?
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it a thousand more times I’m sure… Chris Stapleton can’t miss.
He just dropped a new song off of his upcoming album “Higher” and it’s absolutely glorious.
It’s called “It Takes a Woman” and it’s his signature Bluesy/Rock/Country perfection.
Can we get an “Amen” for his insanely talented wife Morgane on the background vocals? I want HER to release a solo project, or better yet- a duets project with Chris. It needs to happen, like, yesterday.
Chris’s new album Higher will be released on November 10th.
I have loved Carly Pearce since she first hit the Country scene, and dammit, I love her even more after hearing this song!
It’s called “Heels Over Head” and was released early this morning.
Yasssss…. that song is a sick burn to someone… possibly to whoever dated her ex-husband Michael Ray after the divorce? You know Carly loves to write about real life.
Seriously, I love what Carly is doing for the Country genre. True Country music, great songwriting, real-life experiences, and a fantastic voice to tell the story. She’s got it ALL.
Also, expect more music from Carly in the future. She’s been teasing new stuff on instagram, and I can’t wait to hear more!
Toby Keith has had a rough couple of years. He was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer, and has been undergoing treatments the past year. He made an appearance at the Inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards last week, and he performed his new song “Don’t Let the Old Man In” and brought pretty much everyone who watched it to tears.
Oh, AND it’s #1 on the itunes Country chart this week. As it should be.
The song, which he wrote after having a conversation with Clint Eastwood while sharing a golf cart, is something I think everyone needs to hear:
Annnnddd… in case you missed it last week, here is his performance of the song at the Peoples’ Choice Country Awards:
Toby is a fantastic songwriter, and this song proves it once again.
My favorite lyric: “Ask yourself how would you be
If you didn’t know the day you were born”
Yeah, I would not be 40, that’s for sure. I think that’s a good thing.
My parents are 72. They are still crazy active and run a wedding venue (Cogan’s Farm- look it up!) and my Dad still works. They say all the activity – both physical and mental- keeps them young. I couldn’t agree more.
I wish Toby and his family all the best, and he’s doing all he can to keep the Old Man on the doorstep. As should we all.
Toby will be releasing an album called “100% Songwriter” via Mercury Records on November 3rd, which features his favorite songs that he has written.
He’s got so many great ones, and it looks like he shows no sign of stopping.
Good.
That being said, I will continue to take the song’s advice and “toast each sundown with wine”.
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