Carly Pearce is one of the best vocalists in Country Music right now, and she has once again proven why in a gorgeous acoustic version of her latest single “We Don’t Even Fight Anymore”.
It’s a song that she shares with Chris Stapleon, but this version that she just released shows that she doesn’t even need Chris’s incredible vocals to make it special.
Also, apparantly she did it in one take?
Masterful.
How good was that, though?nail
I’ve got goosebumps over here.
Carly Pearce is a legend in the making, and I love that she can nail a song and make it come to life with all of the emotion that her voice conveys.
Autotune? AI? Not necessary when you have talent like that.
Carly is teasing more new music for 2024, and like a lot of the newer female artists on the scene, this is just the beginning for her.
Luke Grimes- best known as the actor who portrays Kayce Dutton in “Yellowstone” is making quite the name for himself in the Country Music world, which is even further solidified with his live version of “Burn” during a recent Spotify Outside Session.
Check this out:
I love the simplicity of his music, which a good bit of it he has written or co-written.
If you haven’t heard the studio verison, here you go:
So, so good.
All of his music sounds like it could be featured on he “Yellowstone” soundtrack- and some of it is!
Luke’s debut EP “Pain Pils or Pews” is out now, and you get get more info and dates at http://lukegrimes.com
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.
Luke Conbs seems to be making a habit of posting unreleased songs on socials these days, and hey, I’m not mad at it! He just posted this song he wrote with his friend Josh Phillips called “The Man He Sees in Me”, and it’s, of course, perfect.
Personally, I am loving the “Dad Songs” Luke is putting out these days. It’s where he’s at in life with two litle boys under two. That’s what Country Music is supposed to be- life. And this is where he’s at in life, and I’m in the same place. Except, obviously not a dad. But the song makes me think of my husband and father of my 2 year-old son, and I know Brandon already thinks his Daddy hung the moon, and I hope he never thinks otherwise.
I can’t wait for more Luke in 2024.
Honestly, I am really loving the direction Country Music is headed…
So, yesterday, on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, Country legends Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood performed The Judds classic “Cry Myself to Sleep” and it is absolue PERFECTION.
Wow, that completely exceeded my expectations. I mean, I knew it would be good, but that was next level.
I grew up a fan of The Judds and Trisha Yearwood, so this made my 90’s Country-loving heart happy.
If you haven’t checked out the “A Tribute to the Judds” album, you’re missing out on some seriously good stuff.
Teddy Swims is one of the biggest new talents on the scene, with an absolutely astounding voice. He hit i big in 2023 with “Lose Control”, and he’s just getting started.
As a sucker for a good cover song, my attention was drawn to a live performance of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” that he performed on BBC Radio earlier this week.
HOT DAMN!
That was fantastic.
And I wonder how much it hurt o get those eyelids tattooed.
I can’t wait to see where Teddy goes next. As I mentioned before, this is just the beginning.
Ariana Grande just released her highly anticipated new single “Yes, And?” and it’s a mix between Madonna’s “Express Yourself” and Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way”.
Basically, it’s a total pop anthem, catchy as hell, and it’s been in my head all morning.
So, it’ll probably be a massive hit. Earworms usually are.
I wish she showed off more vocals, as she does have one of the most incredible voices, but hey, we all know she can sing, so might as well do what she wants at this point.
Also, the music video is totally giving Paula Abdul’s “Cold-Hearted Snake” vibes:
Pretty cool, right?
Here’s Paula’s “Cold Hearted Snake” video from 1989:
Uncanny, right?
What do you think of Ariana’s new single?
I don’t totally hate it, which means I’ll freaking love it in two months.
It’s NFL Post-Season, and having lived a large portion of my adult life in Kansas, of course I’m pulling for the Chiefs!
And I have a feeling a lot more people will, too, after this Hallmark movie themed hype video got released.
I choked on my coffee watching it this morning.
Sadly, Taylor Swift wasn’t in the video, but Donna Kelce is! “The heart can be in two places at once”… PERFECT! (If you know, you know)
I know some people are complaining about this video, but honestly? I love it! And I actually can’t stand Hallmark movies, but this made me smile this morning. Not everything has to be so dang serious, people. Let it go.
Also, the Chiefs are taking on Miami Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium where it will be a tundra weather-wise.
Jennifer Lopez just dropped a new single today, and you know what? It’s super fun.
I honestly haven’t been a fan of her music lately, but her new song is catchy and fun, and the video is great!
It kind of pokes fun at her multiple marriages and relationships, and I throuroughly enjoyed watching it.
Also, how the hell is she in her fifties? Good genes? Good doctors? Both?
Who cares. Woman is KILLING it, as always!
I think this may be the perfect restart to her music career. Just an all-around feel-good song.
Go JLo!
Side note: I used to work at the place that she married Ben Affleck at. The estate is located on Hampon Island in Riceboro, GA, where I used to work in the equestrian department in 2007-2009. I got to go to the house once, and even met Ben a few times.
I kid you not.
Super nice guy, and I’m happy for him and Jennifer.
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