Last night, Kacey Musgraves was the Musical Guest on “Saturday Night Live” ahead the release of her new album “Deeper Well”, and of course, she owned it:
Here’s her performance of the title track “Deeper Well”:
And her latest single “Too Good to Be True”:
Kacey is always simplistic perfection with her music and her live performances. There’s something almost hypnotic about her voice, and her overall aura. I’ve never understood why she never got as much airplay as say… Carrie Underwood or Kelsea Ballerini in Country radio. I’ve always advocated for her, and I remember playing the fire out of “Merry Go Round”, “Follow Your Arrow” and “Blowin’ Smoke”, but for some reason they never hit the top of the charts. Not that it matters… Kacey has proven that she doesn’t need twenty number one hits to be a staple. I mean, Florida-Georgia Line had a ton of #1 songs, and let’s be real, they’re weren’t a patch on Kacey’s artistry and talent. Kacey has stood her ground, and has the career longevity (and Grammys!) to prove it.
I’m excited for her next chapter, in which she returns to her Country roots. Her album “Deeper Well” drops March 15th.
Carly Pearce just announced her fourth studio album via Big Machine Label Group! I figured it was coming soon, as she wiped her instagram clean this week- always a good indicator that something is coming.
The new album is called “hummingbird” and is out June 14th. And the title track is absolutely STUNNING:
How gorgeous is that?
I was immediately transported into another world with that song. It’s one that brings it’s own imagery, which is one of my favorite things that a song can do.
Here’s what Carly put on her instagram to tease the song:
I love that so much. It seems like Carly is coming through the tough times beautifully, and I can’t wait to hear the full album
You can also catch her on the road with Tim McGraw this Spring/Summer on the “Standing Room Only” tour, and you can find the dates at http://carlypearce.com
Country singer Gabby Barrett released her new album “Chapter & Verse” yesterday, and after hearing songs off of it like her latest single “Glory Days” and “You’re My Texas”, I was really looking forward to hearing her latest effort.
I’m definitely NOT dissapointed in the least!
She’s worked with so many great artists on this album, including Luke Combs who wrote “Dance Like No Ones Watching” and even gave his voice to the project:
Welp. My heart just melted.
You’re going to hear that song at ALL the weddings this year.
How amazing is Gabby’s voice on that song? And I love that she’s staying true to herself as an artist. She says that her music reflects her life, as a wife, mother, and Christian, and I love that.
Family values, people. It’s a good thing.
Gabby’s “Chapter & Verse” is out now, and is worth adding to your 2024 playlist.
It’s been a couple years since we’ve had new music from Keith Urban, and that all changed this morning.
Keith just dropped his first new song in 2 years called “Straight Line”, and it’s going to be the perfect Spring/Summer jam this year.
Yeah, that’s super catchy. High energy, feel-good, fast paced, with some good guitar action near the end… I’m sure this will be another big hit for Keith!
I can totally see myself driving down the road jamming out to this one. It’s an instant mood lifter,
It almost sounds like it’s got cross-over potential for Adult Contemporary radio as well. Look, there’s nothing wrong with genre-crossing. I have a lot of listeners that complain, but I feel that music doesn’t always have to be categorized. If it’s good, it’s good. Who cares?
Plus, anytime a Country artist crosses over, that just brings more attention to the Country genre, which is never a bad thing.
It seems all the controversy from the past few years has only served to propel his to the top- not just of the Country music charts, but the all-genre charts as well. In fact, Morgan Wallen had not only the #1 overall song of 2023 with “Last Night”, he also had the #1 album with “One Thing at a Time”. Again, this is across ALL the genres, not just Country. Not even Taylor Swift could pull that off this past year.
So, of course, some shady people that Morgan used to work with before he hit it big are going to try to capitilize on that.
Here’s what happened, according to Morgan himself:
Yeah, pretty damn shady, but not suprising, sadly.
So, Morgan pulled a Taylor Swift and re-recorded the fan-favorite “Spin You Around” this week:
Again, the song was written a decade ago, when Morgan was just starting out. It’s not terrible, but you can tell Morgan has definitely grown as a writer since he put out this song. That being said, I’m sure this song will still be streamed like crazy, because, Morgan Wallen.
Oh, and here he is performing it live in 2015:
The hair is just… no.
Also, Morgan said he is hitting the studio next month to begin working on his next project.
Like it or not, Morgan ain’t going anywhere, and I’m totally ok with that.
I remember meeting him and HARDY a few years back at CRS (Country Radio Seminar) in Nashville at the bar at the OMNI hotel. It was right before they hit it big, and they were drunk as hell and just having a good time with their matching mullets. It’s fun to see how far they’ve come since that night in 2019.
Megan Moroney is one of my favorite new artists on the Country scene. She’s got a unique, smoky voice that you don’t hear on the radio these days, as well as mad songwriting skills and smokeshow looks to complete the total package.
She burst onto the airwaves last year with her #1 debut single “Tennessee Orange” and she shows no signs of being a one-hit wonder.
Megan just released a new song yesterday, and it’s another great one- something ALL women (and guysm too, I’m sure) can releate to, as we all have been there.
It’s called “No Caller ID” and it’s really, really good.
I just love how the song flows, and the lyrics are spot on, as again, most of us have been there a time or two. Or three. Whatever.
If you haven’t checked out Megan’s highly lauded debut album “Lucky”, you need to get on that now. You won’t be dissapointed.
Also, Megan is hitting the road this Summer with Kenny Chesney on his stadium tour, which will only raise her profile more.
The most depressing time of the year, and this Polar Vortex thing or whatever deep freeze that is taking over the country doesn’t help.
So, how about a pick-me-up?
Ranker.com had fans vote on the best “feel good” country songs of all time. Here are the Top 10 . . .
1. “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks. (1990)
It’d be cool if Garth would put his videos on youtube, but whatever Garth. You do you.
But yeah, if you don’t sing along at the top of your lungs every time this song comes on, are you even Country?
2. “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band (2008)
This was The Zac Brown Band’s first big hit, and it still brings a smile to my face, and makes me want fried chicken.
Then again, everything makes me want fried chicken.
3. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett (2003)
Ahhh! I love this song. And Jimmy Buffett, may he rest in the big Margaritvaille in the sky. What a freaking legend.
4. “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn (1991)
This was THE jam in the early 90’s. I still know every word, even if I never mastered the line dance.
5. “All My Ex’s Live in Texas” by George Strait (1987)
If you don’t love George Strait, you’re unamerican. That is all.
6. “Song of the South” by Alabama (1988)
Same goes for Alabama. If you don’t celebrate their entire catalogue, you aren’t living your life right.
7. “Where the Green Grass Grows” by Tim McGraw (1998)
Definitely one of my favorites from Tim McGraw- reminds me of home. Man, I can’t wait to get back there someday for good… farm life is the best life. At least for me it is.
8. “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem” by Kenny Chesney (2002)
Kenny Chesney has no shortage of great beachy party songs. He also rocks the no shirt/cowboy hat look pretty dang well, which is also a pick-me-up in itself.
9. “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” by Jake Owen (2011)
This was THE Country song of 2011, and a career maker for Jake Owen. It’s still a Counry radio staple, and never gets old.
10. “Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts (2006)
I’m honestly “meh” about Rascal Flatts and always have been (except for “Moving On- GREAT song), but they did do justice to the Tom Cochrane original “Life is a Highway” for the “Cars” movie soundtrack.
Jelly Roll is on a roll (I got dad jokes today) and there’s no slowing it down.
He’s dominating Country, Rock, and now Top 40 Charts, and his next single to Country Radio “Halfway to Hell” has total #1 vibes to it.
Isn’t that catchy? It’s on his debut Country album “Whitsitt Chapel”, which has already spawned several #1 hits, including his last one “Save Me” which he shared vocals with Lainey Wilson.
Ya’ll, like it or not, Jelly Roll is just getting started.
So, today at the station, a hot new Country duo called Neon Union stopped by to play us a few songs at the Silversound Guitar Studio and they were incredible!
Plus, some of the nicest guys you could ever hope to meet.
Here’s a few of their songs:
“Bout Damn Time”
“This Side of the Dirt”
“Made in Mexico”
Aren’t they freaking good? They’re just getting started, too.
Thank you Jab Entertainment for bringing them to us today. This was a total treat.
And yes, my baby Brandon was trying to perform harmonies in the background. Some moms take their babies to daycare. I take mine to artist showcases. Brandon’s not mad at it.
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