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Meghan Patrick “Golden Child”

I have a feeling that 2025 is going to be Meghan Patrick’s year.

Now, Meghan, hailing from Ontario, has been on the scene for quite some time, and has been getting a lot of attention as of late for her gritty and real Country sound.

She released her album “Golden Child” back in October, and the title track has cracked the Mediabase Top 50, and I have a feeling you will be hearing a lot more of it on your radio soon.

Check out “Golden Child” below:

Pretty dang good, am I right?

Here are the full lyrics:

“If I could send a letter back in timeTo younger me in her wilder daysA daydreamer with her head in the skyAnd always learning the hard way
I bet she’d think she knows better than meBut that’s just part of her charmNah, you couldn’t tell her anythingNothing stubborn as her and her heartBut I’d tell her while you’re reaching for the stars
Just be careful what you wish for honeyYou never know it might come trueDon’t be tempted by the easy moneyIt might cost more than you’re willing to loseThe same thing that takes the edge offIt can take the shine off after a whileSo wear your diamonds on the inside‘Cause everything that glitters ain’t golden, child
They’re gonna love you for the things you doBut not for who you areSo don’t go trading in your ride or diesFor the cool kids down at the bar
The time will come when you fall in lustAnd it’ll look like loveUntil it knocks you right down in the dustBut know that you’ll get back upYeah, know that you’re more than enough
Just be careful what you wish for honeyYou never know it might come trueDon’t be tempted by the easy moneyIt might cost more than you’re willing to lose (ah)The same thing that takes the edge offIt can take the shine off after a whileSo wear your diamonds on the inside (inside)‘Cause everything that glitters ain’t golden, child, ooh-ooh
Just be careful what you wish for honeyYou never know it might come trueDon’t be tempted by the easy moneyIt might cost more than you’re willing to lose (ah)The same thing that takes the edge offIt can take the shine off after a whileSo wear your diamonds on the inside (inside)‘Cause everything that glitters ain’t golden, childEverything that glitters ain’t golden, child, ooh-ooh
If I could send a letter back in timeTo younger me in her wilder daysI’d let her know that she’s doing just fineAnd everything’s gonna be okay”
Songwriters: Joey Hyde / Aaron James Eshuis / Meghan Sylvia Patrick
Seriously, though, such a great song, and I can definitely relate.
Heck, I think anyone who has lived just a litle bit of life can.
As I mentioned earlier,Ā  I have a strong feeling that 2025 is going to be her year… get ready!

 

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Morgan Wallen “Smile”

Well, this was a nice surprise this morning.

Morgan Wallen just dropped a new single called “Smile”, and I think it may be one of my favorites of his.

Written by Morgan, Ernest, Rocky Block, John Byron, Ryan Vojtezak and Luis Witkiewitz, I have a feeling this will be another #1 hit.

Because, like it or not, that’s all Morgan Wallen seems capable of producing these days.


Damn.

What I like about this song- aside from the sound and subject matter- is that it really shows of what a good vocalist Morgan is, which can sometimes be hidden with other hits like “Last Night” and “I Had Some Help”.

This definitely bodes well for more solid stuff in 2025.

And now this will be in my head all day, which isn’ a bad thing.

Have a Happy New Year!

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Elle King “Banned From The Grand Ole Opry”

Remember earlier this year when Elle King got hammerfaced and performed at a Dolly Parton tribute at the Grand Ole Opry?

@kennybowman78 #dollyparton #elleking #grandoleopry ā™¬ original sound – Kenny B

Yeah, that was a moment for sure, and that, combined with her drunken New Years Eve performance had a lot of people wondering what the heck was going on…

Well, Elle King posted a new song to instagram this week seemingly addressing the incident.

It’s called “Banned From the Grand Ole Opry”, and it’s pretty good.

 

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Now, did Elle actually get banned from the Opry?

Who knows? Maybe? Wouldn’t be the first time someone got kicked out of the circle.

Either way, it’s a fun song, and I really do like her voice and her style.

Wishing her all the best in 2025.

 

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Morgan Wallen Teases New Music!

Christmas has come early for Morgan Wallen fans.

Yesterday, Morgan teased a snippet of a new song he’s working on, allegedly called “Since You Got Gone”, and it’s probably his next #1 hit.

Check out the clip he shared on instagram below:

 

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As Morgan mentioned, it’s just a rough demo at this point, but it sounds like something you’ll be hearing on Country Radio nonstop in the next year, so get ready.

Morgan is currently working on his next project, and is heating up the charts right now with “Love Somebody”, and I’m thinking there’s no slowing down for Morgan anytime soon. Especially as those felony charges got dropped recently- that could have been a problem.

Hopefully, he slows down the partying, and just keeps on making good music.

2025 is likely to be another massive year for Morgan Wallen, and for Country Music in general, just like this year.

Bring it!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Zach Top “I Never Lie”

If you’re not tracking Zach Top, you are missing out.

Big time.

He broke early this year with his hit “Sounds Like the Radio”, and hot damn, he’s on a roll.

He’s got that glorious 90’s Country sound and it just makes my heart all kinds of happy.

His new single “I Never Lie” is perfection, and if you haven’t heard it yet, here you go:

Right? Isn’t that great? Sounds like the radio in 1994, as Zach Top mentioned in his previous hit “Sounds Like the Radio”.

Zach is the next big thing. Mark my words.

He’s also a pretty awesome guy, as evidenced by my interview with him from earlier this year:

Isn’t he a doll?
Check out his debut album “Cold Beer and Country Music” out now.
You’re welcome.
Zach Top is here to help save Country Music!
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Rolling Stone 100 Best Songs of 2024

It’s the end of the year, so naturally, all the major publications have to put out their “Best Of” lists- some objecive, and some not so objective.

“Rolling Stone” -possibly the least objective of them all- has graced us with their list ofĀ  “The 100 Best Songs of 2024”, and here’s the Top 10:

 

1.Ā Ā “Good Luck, Babe!”,Ā Ā Chappell Roan:

I’m actually totally down with this being #1. I love this song, and a lot of what Chappell Roan is putting out. An extremely talented and unique artist, and I’m not going to argue “Roling Stone” on this one.

 

2.Ā Ā “Not Like Us”,Ā Ā Kendrick Lamar:

This song was HUGE this Summer, and 21-year-old me would have been all about it. 41-year-old me could take it or leave it.

 

3.Ā Ā “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”,Ā Ā Shaboozey:

This song was (and still is) EVERYWHERE in 2024. It’s catchy as hell. But, is it technically a good song? Nah. Just fun and one of those ear-worms that you can’t get out of your head. It’s also the biggest song of the year as far as chart performance goes, as it’s spent a whopping record-tying 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

My biggest complaint about this song is that it’s basically the Country version of J-Kwon’s “Tipsy” that was huge 20 years ago:

I’m also salty that this song is 20 years old.

Oooof.
4.Ā Ā “Espresso”,Ā Ā Sabrina Carpenter:

I flipping LOVE Sabrina Carpenter, and her songs are ridiculously fun and catchy, and I still crank this one up when I hear it on the radio. even thoughĀ  have heard it eight million times this year.

Kudos to Sabrina for killing it in 2024.
5.Ā Ā “Birds of a Feather”,Ā Ā Billie Eilish:

I’m honestly not a huge Billie Eilish fan- I think she’s incredibly talented artist, but she’s not my style.

That being said, this is my favorite of hers, and I love that she’s showing off her gorgeous vocals on this song.

Also, she is incredibly gorgeous without trying.

 

 

6.Ā Ā “Too Sweet”,Ā Ā Hozier:

Hozier had a massive hit on his hands with “Too Sweet” this year, and it was his first ever #1 hit.

Kudos to him.
7.Ā Ā “Nasty”,Ā Ā Tinashe:

It’s a NO from me, dawg.

Again, college me would have had it on repeat on my Napster-burned CD.

Today me, not so much.

 

8.Ā Ā “Pink Skies”,Ā Ā Zach Bryan:

I’m going to be completely honest here… I don’t get the Zach Bryan obsession.

Is a good artist and writer? Yes. Does he have a great jawline? Also, yes.

But for me, he’s just emo-Country, and I just don’t vibe with it.

He’s got a few songs I like, but again, just not my cup of bourbon.
9.Ā Ā “Girl, So Confusing (Remix)”,Ā Ā Charli XCXĀ featuringĀ Lorde:

Real talk: I never heard this song before.

But I don’t hate it.

 

10.Ā Ā “Right Back to It”,Ā Ā WaxahatcheeĀ featuringĀ MJ Lenderman:

Ok, again, I’m clearly not cool enough to be aware of every single song on this list, but I do love that one now.

So, thank you “Rolling Stone” for alerting me to it.

Check out the full list of the “100 Best Songs of 2024” here:Ā https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-songs-of-2024-1235163675/benson-boone-beautiful-things-1235165149/
What is the best song of the year in your opinion?

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“Die With a Smile” Acoustic Version

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have a big hit on their hand with “Die With a Smile”, and rightfully so, as it is absolutely gorgeous song.

Well recently, they released an acoustic version, and it’s stunning, of course:


Ok, so it’s not a big departure from the original, but I love that you hear Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’s incredible vocals even more on this.

Just a perfect song highlighting two massive talents.

Can we just get a duet album from these two?

Pretty please?

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Ed Sheeran

With the holiday season in full force, new holiday songs are popping up everywhere.

This one, by the incredibly talented Ed Sheeran, was a pleasant suprise this week.

It’s called “Under The Tree” and it’s from the upcoming animated movie “That Christmas”:

I sometimes like a sad, reflective holiday song, because let’s be honest, not everyone can be holiday cheer all the time.

I get that.

Plus, pretty much anything Ed Sheeran does is on point, and I loved this song – and video- immediately.

“That Christmas” his Netflix in the UK on Friday, and stateside on December 4th if you want to check it out.

Trailer is below:


I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

The holiday season is in full effect.

Let’s GO!

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Toni Cornell “Sunset of Your Love”

Just… wow.

The late Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, who was also one of the best Rock vocalists EVER, has clearly passed on his incredible talent to his daughter Toni Cornell, who just released a song this week called “Sunset of Your Love”, and it is absolutely gorgeous.


Wowza.

I knew she could sing, as she has proven that before, but I wasn’t sure what to expect from her original music.

I’m impressed.

Really, really impressed.

Just a beautifully written, produced, and well-sung piece, and you can definitely tell that she has inherited her father’s talent.

Also, remember this tribute where she sang “Hallelujah” honoring her Father? This was 7 years ago, when she was like, 13 or 14:


Yeah, I just cried a little. Again.

Will we hear more from Toni Cornell?

I sure as heck hope so.

She hasn’t publicly confirmed any other plans at this moment, but you can keep up with her on instagram @https://www.instagram.com/tonicornell/

So utterly impressed by this poised and talented young woman.

 

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Lady Gaga “Disease”

Lady Gaga announced earlier this week that she had more new music coming, and she made good on that promise this morning by dropping the Rock tinged track “Disease”, and, of course, it’s pretty damn good.

I mean, it’s Gaga after all.


I love the rock edge, and I’m feeling Nine Inch Nails “Closer” vibes as well as a tinge of her song “Bloody Mary” in there.

I’m definitely not disappointed, and it’s already taking up rent-free space in my head.

The song is most likely off of Lady Gaga’s upcoming 7th studio album, which we know she has been working on.

This song defnitely bodes well fr the rest of the album. I’m hoping for more Rock Gaga in he future.

You hear that universe? Make it happen.

 

 

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