One of my favorite newer artists in Country Music is singer/songwriter ERNEST who has had a couple of #1 hits with Morgan Wallen- “Flower Shops” and “Cowgirls”- and both are well-deserving of the top spot.
A few months ago, ERNEST released a stellar song with Lainey Wilson called “Would if I Could”, and in case you missed it, here’s their collab:
Such a great song, with the true 90’s Country vibe that I have always loved. Welll… ERNEST just released a solo version of “Would if I Could”, and I think it’s even better than the duet:
Damn. That is totally giving Tracy Lawrence. I love it!!!
Which version do you like better?
Also, kudos to Dean Dillon and Skip Ewing II for writing a true Country song.
Jamey Johnson is back, and it’s a damn beautiful thing.
If you remember, Jamey had a massive hit in the late 2000’s with “In Color” off of his album “That Lonesome Song”, and was pretty much everywhere for a minute.
Ok, I have to flex for a second- I got to meet him back in 2009 in Valdosta, GA, and I swear the guy doens’t smile, no matter how hard I tried to make it happen:
After the success of “That Lonesome Song”, Jamey kind of laid low for about a decade and some change, but now he’s back!
He’s with Warner Music Nashville and just dropped a new song called “When I’m Old” and it’s pure Jamey Johnson:
Now, that’s what I’m talking about.
I’m hoping that he has a new album coming, which would make sense, as he’s with a new label.
It’s been 14 years since he put out a solo album, and it’s about damn time.
Jamey is a true Country artist, and the industry needs more of this.
Ella Langely is one of the brightest new stars in Country Music, and after the success of her duet with Riley Green “You Look Like You Love Me”, she released a new single called “weren’t for the wind”, and it’s damn good.
I just love her sound.
Freaking good, right?
Country Music needs more of her.
I think she may be my new girl crush.
Ella will be releasing a deluxe version of her debut album “Still Hungover” on November 1st, and I feel like we will be hearing a lot more from her in the future.
Back in 2019, Brooks and Dunn released their “Reboot” album, where they re-imagined some of their greatest hits with some of Country’s biggest stars. Well, they have another similar project in the works called “Reboot 2”, featuring everyone from Lainey Wilson to Morgan Wallen to rock band Halestorm.
You’re excited right?
Because you should be.
And, to get us ready, Brooks and Dunn and Lainey Wilson just dropped their version of “Play Something Country”, and of course, it totally works:
Yep, that checks out, for sure.
Brooks and Dunn’s “Reboot 2” album will be out November 15th, and you can get more info at https://www.brooks-dunn.com/
Country Star Cody Johnson just released a collab with vocal powerhouse Carrie Underwood, and of course, it’s lovely.
The song is called “I’m Gonna Love You”, and it’s just a pure, simple love song:
I have a feeling tha this is going to be a wedding playlist staple…
My family has a wedding venue in West Tennessee called Cogan’s Farm – http://Cogansfarm.com– so check it out!
That’s why I always have weddings on the brain.
Ok, shameless plug aside, is the song anything gorundbreaking?
No. But it doesn’t have to be.
When you have two talents like Cody and Carrie, sometimes keeping it simple and letting the vocals and emotion shine is enough.
In addition, Cody Johnson announced the deluxe version of his latest album “Leather” featuring 13 new songs on November 1st. And in case you weren’t aware, Cody Johnson live is definitely something to see- get tour dates at https://apps.codyjohnsonmusic.com/leather/ and you can catch Carrie Underwood in Vegas with her “Reflections” residency: https://www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com/
Shaboozey burst onto the Country Music scene earlier this year with his smash hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” which is STILL #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the biggest song of the year so far. Well, Shaboozey just released his next single to Country Radio, and I’m thinking he’s not gonna be just another one hit wonder. His new release “Highway” is so damn good!
Check it out below:
Here’s the lyrics:
“I see dead ends but we still going strong We been heading down a one-way street But it feel like it’s wrong Moving like a freight train getting tired of chugging along I’ve been tryna say goodbye But I’m gone miss you, girl, the second you gone
Gave me your heart, gave you heartbreak (I let you down) Sorry I’m lost in this dark place (I’ll fight it out) Somehow I’ll make it to Sunday I promise I’ll be coming back
I might die on the highway With all my regrets I’ve been driving for miles and miles and miles I can’t see where it ends I’ve been trying to find ways To tell you how I feel, yeah But I can’t tell you goodbye ‘Cause I know it’ll hurt if I let go of the wheel
Since you stop riding shotgun, I ain’t been myself Going out looking for a good time but I’m going through hell Got Jesus on the hotline saying, “You need help” Put the liquor on the shelf, tell the Devil, “Farewell”
You gave me your heart, gave you heartbreak (I let you down) Sorry I’m lost in this dark place (I’ll fight it out) Somehow I’ll make it to Sunday I promise I’ll be coming back
I might die on the highway With all my regrets I’ve been driving for miles and miles and miles I can’t see where it ends I’ve been trying to find ways To tell you how I feel, yeah But I can’t tell you goodbye ‘Cause I know it’ll hurt if I let go of the wheel
And I don’t want to go down this road by myself No, I don’t want to be the story That others tell
The guy who died on the highway With all his regrets He was driving for miles and miles and miles Couldn’t see where it ends He was tryna find ways To tell her how he feels But when he looked in her eyes He could tell she was hurt so he let go of the wheel.”
Pretty solid, am I right?
I really like his sound- he’s unique, but still staying in the “Country” lane.
I know there are some that are complaining about artsits like Shaboozey, Jelly Roll and Post Malone in Country, but those are the annoying people that basically think Country stopped at Hank Sr.
It hasn’t.
Country Music, like every other genre, has to grow and evolve to reflect the times.
I, for one, love the change and growth. There’s room for all of it.
Diversity is a good thing, people.
Kudos to Shaboozey for adding his flair to he airwaves in 2024.
Sturgill Simpson recently delivered one hell of a version of the iconic “Purple Rain” by the legendary Prince, and you know what? He nailed it.
I’m usually a bit suspicious of covers of such incredible songs like “Purple Rain”, but Sturgill’s Country spin on the classic gave it a whole new vibe, and I love it.
Check this out:
I was prepared to not love it, but here I am.
Also, kudos to Sturgill’s band, because they killed it.
Also, Sturgill looks uncannily like my husband, which is not a bad thing.
This past Friday, Miranda Lambert released her 10th studio album, and her first on her new label Republic Records called “Postcards From Texas”, and I feel like it’s one of her best works yet.
And that’s saying something, as Miranda consistently puts out great Country music, and has been for the past two decades.
Yep, it’s been that long.
One of the standout songs on “Postcards From Texas” is Miranda’s collab with fellow Country artist Parker McCollum on a track called “Santa Fe”.
I’m getting major George Strait vibes on this one:
Thank you, Miranda Lambert, for always delivering great Country music.
Just a simple, pure, perfect Country song.
Can we get more of this, please?
I’m so loving that the real, true Country sound has been making a comeback.
Also, get more info on Miranda’s new album, and upcoming tour dates at MirandaLambert.com
She is one of the best in the business, and her 10th studio album “Postcards From Texas” proves why she has been a Country Music staple for 20 years.
Yes, it’s been 20 years since her breakout single “Kerosene” was released.
Feel old yet? You’re welcome.
Miranda Lambert’s latest album is basically a sonic roadtrip through her home state of Texas, and here are some of my favorites off of the album:
“Bitch on the Sauce”:
Oh, man. What woman hasn’t been there? I love it!
Miranda is really a master at getting lyrics just right to evoke whatever feeling she is trying to convey.
She teamed up with Jaren Johnston for this track, and they nailed it!
“Armadillo” :
And just like that, I want to get high with an Armadillo.
I think this might be one of my favorites on the album.
“Looking Back on Luckenbach”:
It’s the steel guitar for me on this one. Texas Honky Tonk Perfection right there!
Miranda wrote this with Shane McAnally and Natalie Hemby, so there was no way she would go wrong there.
And Miranda has a collab with Parker McCollum on the album as well, which is a nice treat.
“Santa Fe”:
Really, the entire album is fantastic, and I feel like it’s Miranda’s best yet. And that’s saying something, since she’s always put out great prejects.
I’ll be jamming out to this for a while.
Get more info on Miranda’s album and tour dates at https://www.mirandalambert.com/
Drinking on horseback with Miranda is still on my bucket list… not gonna lie.
The KING of Country Music released his 28th Studio album called “Cowboys and Dreamers” and of course, it’s pure Country Gold.
First off the title track- “Cowboys and Dreamers” is perfect:
BUT there’s also a collab with Chris Stapleton on there called “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame”, and really… you can’t go wrong when you combine those two:
“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” reminds me of the early 80’s Country- just fun and rowdy- and again, add Chris Stapleton to the legend that is George Strait, and again- pure Country perfection!
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