Ian Cripps (SVP of A&R, Atlantic Records), Twisters: The Album, Rachel Levy (EVP, Film Music for Universal Pictures)
Twisters, the current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, hits theaters July 19. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos, the film has been highly anticipated. But perhaps equally as anticipated has been its accompanying soundtrack, Twisters: The Album, a 29-song opus featuring only country music artists.
The project was first revealed in May with the release of leading track, “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” recorded by genre-leading superstar Luke Combs.
After the track list was announced, it was shared across major media outlets and social media accounts everywhere, impressing most everyone from casual country listeners to high-brow genre purists due to its expansive list of artists. Present are established commercial hitmakers like Combs, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett and Jelly Roll alongside rising stars Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, Conner Smith, Warren Zeiders, Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell. Also included are artists that find themselves on the outskirts of the mainstream like Tyler Childers, Sam Barber, The Red Clay Strays, Charley Crockett and Tanner Usrey.
It was clear that whoever put Twisters: The Album together did their homework.
Universal Pictures tapped experts for the challenge, with the album being produced and overseen by multi-Grammy winner and Atlantic Records West Coast President Kevin Weaver, among others at Atlantic Records and Universal Pictures.
Lainey Wilson and team with Twisters execs at the film’s premiere. Photo: Erick Frost
Two of those experts, Atlantic Records’ SVP A&R Ian Cripps and Universal Pictures’ EVP, Film Music Rachel Levy, recently spoke to MusicRow about the project.
According to them, the musical landscape was in the mind of the film’s director, the Oscar-nominated Lee Isaac Chung, early on. Chung, who grew up in Arkansas, wanted the soundtrack to be as authentic to Twisters‘ setting in Oklahoma as possible.
“We started with the idea of placing existing country songs,” says Levy. “It all very quickly turned into a much broader conversation based on Isaac’s willingness to really feature music in the film, Atlantic Records enthusiasm and shared vision to make something big—and also based on the excitement and interest from the artists and songwriters we reached out to initially.”
Once the team had fleshed out what kind of sound the scenes would need, they were off to the races. They made a list of their top picks and started there first.
“I have immense respect for Nashville’s creative community, and was excited to collaborate with these amazing artists and their teams,” shares Cripps. “First order of business was to come up with ideas of who would be the best fit for each scene, and then we started making calls to those artists. Everyone was super excited to be a part of the film, which made the process of getting 29 songs much easier.”
The first songs the Twisters team received back were Combs’ exhilarating “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma,” written by the artist alongside Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton; Wilson’s gorgeous “Out of Oklahoma,” which she penned with Luke Dick and Shane McAnally; and Moroney’s reflective “Never Left Me,” written by Moroney, Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jessie Jo Dillon.
Once those were in, they knew the Twisters album was going to be big.
“Everyone’s process was different,” says Cripps. “Some artists met with their core teams to write together, others wrote solo. Luke Combs was at his cabin with some of his writing partners and us on a Zoom. We discussed the scene and a few days later he sent us ‘Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma.’ That was an incredible moment.”
To build anticipation for the film, songs continued to roll out after Combs’ kicked off the excitement. In addition to Wilson and Moroney’s tracks, Rhett dropped the infectious “Feelin’ Country,” Childers delivered the heartfelt “Song While You’re Away,” Adell released the party-ready “Too Easy” and Zimmerman dropped the powerful “Hell or High Water.” Exciting newcomer Wetmore rolled out “Already Had It” and a collaboration with Smith, “Steal My Thunder.” Each track seemed to feature the artist’s unique sound in an elevated way, bringing a lot of focus to the movie and its tunes.
Cripps and Levy give a lot of props to the Nashville music industry for the caliber of music and its stellar marketing.
“The Nashville community of writers, producers, artists and managers were genuinely fantastic to work with, and everyone turned in incredible work,” says Levy, adding a special shout out to Allison Jones at Big Machine Label Group and Sophie Hopkins at Warner Chappell as well as all of the clearance and sync teams at the major publishers for helping to make it happen.
“Every song is so special to me, and I’m so excited for everyone to hear the full body of work,” Cripps shares. “We’re so thankful for everyone’s involvement and we’re so proud of the album that’s been put together.”
Twisters, and its excellent accompanying album, are both out now.
Twisters: The Album Track Listing:
1. “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs (Jessi Alexander, Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton)
2. “Ain’t In Kansas Anymore” – Miranda Lambert (Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure, Miranda Lambert)
3. “Steal My Thunder (feat. Tucker Wetmore)” – Conner Smith (Ben Johnson, Matt Jenkins, Blake Pendergrass, Conner Smith)
4. “Feelin’ Country” – Thomas Rhett (Ashley Gorley, Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Thomas Rhett, Parker Welling)
5. “The Cards I’ve Been Dealt” – Warren Zeiders (Warren Zeiders, Charlie Worsham)
6. “Never Left Me” – Megan Moroney (Megan Moroney, Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon)
7. “Out of Oklahoma” – Lainey Wilson (Luke Dick, Shane McAnally, Lainey Wilson)
8. “Hell Or High Water” – Bailey Zimmerman (Ashley Gorley, Austin Shawn)
9. “Dead End Road” – Jelly Roll (Brock Berryhill, Jason DeFord, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips)
10. “Country Classic” – Kane Brown (Jon Capeci, Gabe Foust, Jaxson Free)
11. “Tear Us Apart” – Sam Barber (Sam Barber, Ben Johnson, Eddie Spear)
12. “Song While You’re Away” – Tyler Childers (Tyler Childers)
13. “Already Had It” – Tucker Wetmore (Johnny McGuire, Grant Vogel, Tucker Wetmore)
14. “Chrome Cowgirl” – Leon Bridges (Amy Allen, Leon Bridges, John Ryan)
15. “Death Wish Love” – Benson Boone (Benson Boone, Philip Plested, Morten Ristorp, Johnny Simpson, Madi Yanofsky)
16. “Boots Don’t” – Shania Twain & Breland (Daniel Breland, Steph Jones, Jimmy Robbins, Sean Small, Sam Sumser, Theron Thomas, Shania Twain)
17. “Stronger Than A Storm” – Dylan Gossett (Dylan Gossett)
18. “Chasing The Wind” – Lanie Gardner (Cleo Tighe, Rollo Spreckley, Ryan Linvill)
19. “Leave The Light On (feat. Alexandra Kay)” – Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jesse Frasure, Hillary Lindsey, Blake Pendergrass)
20. “Before I Do” – Wyatt Flores & Jake Kohn (Wyatt Flores, Jake Kohn)
21. “Caddo County” – The Red Clay Strays (Dave Cobb, Brandon Coleman, Matthew Coleman, Eric Erdman, John Hall, Andrew Nix)
22. “Blackberry Wine” – Tanner Usrey (Tanner Usrey, Beau Bedford, Aaron Raitiere)
23. “Too Easy” – Tanner Adell (Tanner Adell, Akil King, Stephen McGregor, Jared Mullins, Will Weatherly)
24. “Shake Shake (All Night Long)” – Mason Ramsey (Mason Ramsey, Dan Fernandez)
25. “New Loop” – Tyler Halverson (Tyler Halverson)
26. “Touchdown” – Flatland Cavalry (Cleto Cordero, Dwight A. Baker)
27. “Driving You Home” – Nolan Taylor (Nolan Taylor, Ehren Ebbage)
28. “Wall of Death” – Wilderado, Ken Pomeroy, & James McAlister (Richard Thompson)
29. “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky” – Charley Crockett (Stan Jones)
BMG Strikes Admin Deal With Triple Play Music
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R): BMG’s Chris Oglesby, Kurt Allison, Jason Aldean, Neil Thrasher, Tully Kennedy, BMG’s Amy Hendon Scott and BMG’s Camryn Clark
BMG Nashville has formed a joint venture with Triple Play Music, the publishing company owned by Jason Aldean with longtime bandmates Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy.
Triple Play’s roster includes John Edwards and BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Night Train Records’ John Morgan, as well as new signee Neil Thrasher. The veteran songwriter has had hundreds of songs recorded over the last 25 years by artists such as Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Randy Houser, Ronnie Dunn, Tyler Farr, Reba McEntire and more. Thrasher’s songs have sold more than 50 million records and have spent 25 weeks at No. 1 including Aldean hits “Tattoos On This Town,” “Fly Over States,” “Night Train” and “Rearview Town.”
“Jason, Kurt, and Tully are BBR Music Group/BMG family. We are thrilled to partner with Triple Play and welcome Neil Thrasher. It is amazing to watch the creative energy between these long-time friends. The talent is unmatched, and we are proud to be on this journey with them,” says Creative Director, BMG, Amy Hendon Scott.
Brenda Lee To Release ‘Greatest Hits’ Collection In September
/by Lorie HollabaughBrenda Lee is set to release her Greatest Hits collection on Sept. 20 via UMG Nashville/UMe. The album will be available digitally as well as on vinyl in an exclusive blue marble color.
The project features 15 tracks remastered from original production tapes, 11 of the which reached the top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart. Among those included are hits “I’m Sorry,” “Sweet Nothin’s” and “I Want To Be Wanted.”
“These songs are really the gems that make up the soundtrack to my early career, and I just love that fans, old and new, will now have the opportunity to listen to this music again,” shares Lee.
At age 79, she is the oldest woman to top Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart, surpassing Cher and Mariah Carey.
Greatest Hits Track Listing:
*featured in the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart
1. “I’m Sorry” / Single Version (1960)*
2. “I Want To Be Wanted (Per Tutta La Vita)” / Single Version (1960)*
3. “Break It To Me Gently” / Single Version (1962)*
4. “All Alone Am I” / Single Version (1962)*
5. “Losing You” / Single Version (1963)*
6. “Sweet Nothin’s” / Single Version (1959)*
7. “Emotions” / Single Version (1960)
8. “Dum Dum” / Single Version (1961)*
9. “Fool #1” / Single Version (1961)*
10. “That’s All You Gotta Do” / Single Version (1960)*
11. “You Can Depend On Me” / Single Version (1961)*
12. “Everybody Loves Me But You” / Single Version (1962)*
13. “You Always Hurt The One You Love” / Album Version (1961)
14. “If You Love Me (Really Love Me)” / Album Version (1961)
15. “The End Of The World” / Album Version (1963)
Eli Young Band Celebrates Platinum Certifications Before Sold-Out Show
/by Liza AndersonEli Young Band with their new plaques onstage. Photo: Sawyer Jones
Country act Eli Young Band was greeted with custom plaques celebrating their Platinum album Life At Best as well as five-time Platinum single “Crazy Girl” and triple-Platinum chart-topper “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” when they visited the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) headquarters this week ahead of their sold-out “10 Years: 10,000 Towns Tour” stop in Washington, D.C.
Pictured (L–R): Eli Young Band’s James Young, Mike Eli, RIAA’s Michele Ballantyne, Triple 8 Management’s Cara Kozulak, RIAA’s Mitch Glazier, Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones and Chris Thompson. Photo: Sawyer Jones
The group—made up of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones and Chris Thompson—also recently released deluxe and vinyl versions of their 10,000 Towns collection, and have hinted that new music is on the horizon.
“We are so honored to once again celebrate with Mike, James, Jon and Chris! Holding tight to their Texas roots while finding fans in all corners of the country, it’s incredible to recognize the reach of Eli Young Band’s music,” said Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman & CEO. “Congratulations on your new RIAA certifications!”
“Keep on dreaming… is a perfect lyric for Eli Young Band,” expressed Eli. “Since college, that is exactly what the four of us have done, and we are continuously grateful for these moments. We see the impact of our incredibly loyal fans, and these RIAA certifications are as much for them as they are for us. Thank you to our team, our road family and everyone who has supported our dreams! Now let’s find a spot in the bus to hang this new hardware…see you all on the road!”
Robert Earl Keen Turns Fan Appreciation Day Into Weekend Celebration
/by Lorie HollabaughRobert Earl Keen. Photo: Emma Delevante
Robert Earl Keen has turned his annual Fan Appreciation Day into a weekend celebration this year. Hosted and emceed by Storme Warren, Robert Earl Keen’s Annual Homecoming Weekend will take place Sept. 1–2 for the first time at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas.
The first day will feature a ticketed guitar pull starring Keen, Liz Rose, Chuck Cannon and a surprise guest. The second day will include Lloyd Maines’ All-Star Classic Country Karaoke with a house band comprised of Maines, David Grissom, Chris Gage, Glenn Fukunaga and Dave Sanger. More surprise guests are slated to stop by before the Robert Earl Keen Band closes out the celebration with their set.
Like Keen’s previous Fan Appreciation Day shows, the Labor Day (Sept. 2) event is free and lottery-based. Fans traveling from out of state who purchase tickets to the guitar pull will automatically receive access to the free show on Sept. 2. Additionally, every purchase of Keen’s Western Chill box set in July counts as an entry to win a signed Western Chill-themed guitar and two tickets. For more information, click here.
“Celebrating my fans is a cornerstone of my career,” says Keen. “For the past two years, we’ve hosted folks from across the country, the globe even, for a free show that has a singular goal: showering my fans in appreciation, and giving them back the love they’ve given me since the 1980s.”
Cirque du Soleil Partners With BMG
/by John Nix ArledgeCirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has unveiled a partnership with BMG to manage Cirque du Soleil’s music catalog and explore various music-oriented initiatives. BMG will now act as the record label for Cirque du Soleil’s original scores, soundtracks and new album releases, as well as handle music publishing and the creation of new songs and releases.
The first release under this strategic partnership is the soundtrack for Songblazers, in collaboration with Universal Music Group Nashville, that accompanies Cirque du Soleil’s most recent theatrical production celebrating country music. The album, recorded at Sound Emporium in Nashville and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Daniel Tashian, features a mix of the show’s cast and country music stars. Upcoming projects include new soundtracks and releases with artists and songwriters celebrating cultural moments across the world.
The partnership will be led by the company’s new music division, Cirque du Soleil Studio, which was created to serve existing fans while also attracting new audiences to the brand. Their existing music catalog currently boasts more than 250 million career streams and 500,000 album equivalents sold in the U.S. alone.
“The power of music has long been a force uniting cultures and peoples in Cirque du Soleil productions around the world,” explains Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group Anne Belliveau. “As music plays an integral part in our productions, we’re proud to finally dive into the music industry and explore this new avenue. Over the last few years, BMG has brought a fresh vision to the music business, and we look forward to partnering with BMG on a variety of music-related opportunities.”
Marian Wolf, SVP Music Publishing North America, says, “Cirque du Soleil is one of the most innovative and creative entertainment companies in the world. We are thrilled to be the new publishing and recorded music home for Cirque du Soleil and to collaborate on upcoming new releases. This will provide unparalleled opportunities for BMG’s diverse roster of artists, songwriters, and catalogs. Together we aim to celebrate and elevate global culture by showcasing diverse music releases and transforming the way global audiences discover new music.”
Cirque du Soleil – Songblazers Tracklisting
1. “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”
2. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”
3. “Blue Moon of Kentucky (feat. Sam Bush and Dan Tyminski)”
4. “Where Shall I Be
5. “Cattle Call”
6. “Copperhead Road”
7. “Cattle Call (Reprise)”
8. “Workin’ Man Blues”
9. “Traveller”
10. “Cowboy Take Me Away”
11. “New Muleskinner Blues”
12. “Achy Breaky Heart (feat. Rob Ickes)”
13. “Orange Blossom Special / The Devil Went Down to Georgia (feat. Tommy Emmanuel)”
14. “Down to the River to Pray”
15. “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry (Reprise)”
16. “Carnival Heart”
17. “Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Reprise)”
49 Winchester Is ‘Leavin’ This Holler’ Next Month
/by Lorie Hollabaugh49 Winchester will release their new project, Leavin’ This Holler, on Aug. 2 via New West Records.
The 10-song collection was produced by the band and Stewart Myers, and features appearances by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, singer-songwriter Maggie Antone, fiddler Philip Bowen, and guitarist Cole Chafin.
49 Winchester has dropped two new tracks from the forthcoming record, “Hillbilly Happy,” and “Make It Count,” after previously releasing a video for tune “Fast Asleep.” They’ve also shared “Yearnin’ For You” and “Tulsa,” which was one of the first songs written for the album in reference to both Don Williams‘ “Tulsa Time” as well as Kenny Rogers & The First Edition‘s “Tulsa Turnaround.”
Leavin’ This Holler follows their first project on the label, Fortune Favors the Bold, which amassed more than 150 million global streams. Captured in a handful of studios around the country during rare moments between touring schedules, the new album aims to maturely display the group’s mix of rollicking country and searing rock.
“We wanted to explore every possible sound we could on this record,” says lead singer/guitarist Isaac Gibson. “No stone left unturned sonically—we got it exactly where we wanted it.”
49 Winchester is currently on their “Leavin’ This Holler Tour,” which includes a two-night stand at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. They also plan to headline the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, where some of their earliest performances took place, in September.
Leavin’ This Holler Track Listing:
1. “Favor”
2. “Hillbilly Happy”
3. “Yearnin’ For You”
4. “Make It Count”
5. “Leavin’ This Holler”
6. “Fast Asleep”
7. “Tulsa”
8. “Rest of My Days”
9. “Traveling Band”
10. “Anchor”
July 18 Declared Carrie Underwood Day In Hawaii
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L–R): Rick Blangiardi, Carrie Underwood and James Tokioka. Photo: Marc Lostracco
July 18 has now been declared Carrie Underwood Day in Hawaii by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and James Tokioka, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Director, on behalf of Governor Josh Green.
The proclamations were issued to Underwood on the eve of her first performances in Hawaii on July 19–20 in recognition of her career achievements as well as her significant cultural and societal contributions. This marks the first time ceremonial proclamations have been issued concurrently by the state of Hawaii and the city and county of Honolulu to honor an entertainer.
“History has been made with Carrie becoming the first artist to receive ceremonial proclamations from both the state and city,” says concert promoter Rick Bartalini. “She is in prestigious company of entertainers that have been previously honored by either the Mayor or the Governor in this manner, including Elvis Presley, Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars and Diana Ross.”
Both proclamations were presented to Underwood during an official ceremony at the Blaisdell Arena. The proclamation presented by Mayor Blangiardi stated in part, “With heartfelt aloha, we thank her for bringing her live show to Hawaii, and fulfilling the dreams of thousands of fans who have eagerly awaited this opportunity. Carrie Underwood embodies the Aloha Spirit through her talent, love and genuine care and compassion for others.”
Larry Fleet Launches ‘Highway Feet’ Podcast
/by Madison HahnenBig Loud recording artist Larry Fleet has launched a new podcast, Highway Feet With Larry Fleet.
The podcast will feature his band mates Crazy Legs and West Hall, who have become fan-favorites on the road. The first episode features the trio reminiscing on the origins of their careers and friendship, trading stories about a near-death experience, road tales and more.
New episodes will air every Wednesday at 4 a.m. CT. Listen to the first episode here.
Morgan Wallen & Ernest Top The MusicRow Radio Chart With ‘Cowgirls’
/by John Nix ArledgeMorgan Wallen takes the No. 1 position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with “Cowgirls” featuring Ernest. The track appears on Wallen’s One Thing at a Time album and was written by Ernest, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Rocky Block, Milan Modi and Charlie Handsome.
Earlier this month, Wallen set yet another record as he performed for 50,000 fans at London’s Hyde Park. This debut marked the United Kingdom’s largest country concert ever. Currently, Morgan is on the road headlining his “One Night At A Time Tour” and is joined by guests such as Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, Bryan Martin, Bailey Zimmerman and more.
“Cowgirls” currently sits at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 2 on the Mediabase chart.
Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Execs Talk The Country-Packed ‘Twisters’ Soundtrack [Interview]
/by LB CantrellIan Cripps (SVP of A&R, Atlantic Records), Twisters: The Album, Rachel Levy (EVP, Film Music for Universal Pictures)
Twisters, the current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster, hits theaters July 19. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos, the film has been highly anticipated. But perhaps equally as anticipated has been its accompanying soundtrack, Twisters: The Album, a 29-song opus featuring only country music artists.
The project was first revealed in May with the release of leading track, “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” recorded by genre-leading superstar Luke Combs.
After the track list was announced, it was shared across major media outlets and social media accounts everywhere, impressing most everyone from casual country listeners to high-brow genre purists due to its expansive list of artists. Present are established commercial hitmakers like Combs, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Thomas Rhett and Jelly Roll alongside rising stars Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, Conner Smith, Warren Zeiders, Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell. Also included are artists that find themselves on the outskirts of the mainstream like Tyler Childers, Sam Barber, The Red Clay Strays, Charley Crockett and Tanner Usrey.
It was clear that whoever put Twisters: The Album together did their homework.
Universal Pictures tapped experts for the challenge, with the album being produced and overseen by multi-Grammy winner and Atlantic Records West Coast President Kevin Weaver, among others at Atlantic Records and Universal Pictures.
Lainey Wilson and team with Twisters execs at the film’s premiere. Photo: Erick Frost
Two of those experts, Atlantic Records’ SVP A&R Ian Cripps and Universal Pictures’ EVP, Film Music Rachel Levy, recently spoke to MusicRow about the project.
According to them, the musical landscape was in the mind of the film’s director, the Oscar-nominated Lee Isaac Chung, early on. Chung, who grew up in Arkansas, wanted the soundtrack to be as authentic to Twisters‘ setting in Oklahoma as possible.
“We started with the idea of placing existing country songs,” says Levy. “It all very quickly turned into a much broader conversation based on Isaac’s willingness to really feature music in the film, Atlantic Records enthusiasm and shared vision to make something big—and also based on the excitement and interest from the artists and songwriters we reached out to initially.”
Once the team had fleshed out what kind of sound the scenes would need, they were off to the races. They made a list of their top picks and started there first.
“I have immense respect for Nashville’s creative community, and was excited to collaborate with these amazing artists and their teams,” shares Cripps. “First order of business was to come up with ideas of who would be the best fit for each scene, and then we started making calls to those artists. Everyone was super excited to be a part of the film, which made the process of getting 29 songs much easier.”
The first songs the Twisters team received back were Combs’ exhilarating “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma,” written by the artist alongside Jessi Alexander and Jonathan Singleton; Wilson’s gorgeous “Out of Oklahoma,” which she penned with Luke Dick and Shane McAnally; and Moroney’s reflective “Never Left Me,” written by Moroney, Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jessie Jo Dillon.
Once those were in, they knew the Twisters album was going to be big.
“Everyone’s process was different,” says Cripps. “Some artists met with their core teams to write together, others wrote solo. Luke Combs was at his cabin with some of his writing partners and us on a Zoom. We discussed the scene and a few days later he sent us ‘Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma.’ That was an incredible moment.”
To build anticipation for the film, songs continued to roll out after Combs’ kicked off the excitement. In addition to Wilson and Moroney’s tracks, Rhett dropped the infectious “Feelin’ Country,” Childers delivered the heartfelt “Song While You’re Away,” Adell released the party-ready “Too Easy” and Zimmerman dropped the powerful “Hell or High Water.” Exciting newcomer Wetmore rolled out “Already Had It” and a collaboration with Smith, “Steal My Thunder.” Each track seemed to feature the artist’s unique sound in an elevated way, bringing a lot of focus to the movie and its tunes.
Cripps and Levy give a lot of props to the Nashville music industry for the caliber of music and its stellar marketing.
“The Nashville community of writers, producers, artists and managers were genuinely fantastic to work with, and everyone turned in incredible work,” says Levy, adding a special shout out to Allison Jones at Big Machine Label Group and Sophie Hopkins at Warner Chappell as well as all of the clearance and sync teams at the major publishers for helping to make it happen.
“Every song is so special to me, and I’m so excited for everyone to hear the full body of work,” Cripps shares. “We’re so thankful for everyone’s involvement and we’re so proud of the album that’s been put together.”
Twisters, and its excellent accompanying album, are both out now.
Twisters: The Album Track Listing:
1. “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” – Luke Combs (Jessi Alexander, Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton)
2. “Ain’t In Kansas Anymore” – Miranda Lambert (Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure, Miranda Lambert)
3. “Steal My Thunder (feat. Tucker Wetmore)” – Conner Smith (Ben Johnson, Matt Jenkins, Blake Pendergrass, Conner Smith)
4. “Feelin’ Country” – Thomas Rhett (Ashley Gorley, Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Thomas Rhett, Parker Welling)
5. “The Cards I’ve Been Dealt” – Warren Zeiders (Warren Zeiders, Charlie Worsham)
6. “Never Left Me” – Megan Moroney (Megan Moroney, Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon)
7. “Out of Oklahoma” – Lainey Wilson (Luke Dick, Shane McAnally, Lainey Wilson)
8. “Hell Or High Water” – Bailey Zimmerman (Ashley Gorley, Austin Shawn)
9. “Dead End Road” – Jelly Roll (Brock Berryhill, Jason DeFord, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips)
10. “Country Classic” – Kane Brown (Jon Capeci, Gabe Foust, Jaxson Free)
11. “Tear Us Apart” – Sam Barber (Sam Barber, Ben Johnson, Eddie Spear)
12. “Song While You’re Away” – Tyler Childers (Tyler Childers)
13. “Already Had It” – Tucker Wetmore (Johnny McGuire, Grant Vogel, Tucker Wetmore)
14. “Chrome Cowgirl” – Leon Bridges (Amy Allen, Leon Bridges, John Ryan)
15. “Death Wish Love” – Benson Boone (Benson Boone, Philip Plested, Morten Ristorp, Johnny Simpson, Madi Yanofsky)
16. “Boots Don’t” – Shania Twain & Breland (Daniel Breland, Steph Jones, Jimmy Robbins, Sean Small, Sam Sumser, Theron Thomas, Shania Twain)
17. “Stronger Than A Storm” – Dylan Gossett (Dylan Gossett)
18. “Chasing The Wind” – Lanie Gardner (Cleo Tighe, Rollo Spreckley, Ryan Linvill)
19. “Leave The Light On (feat. Alexandra Kay)” – Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jesse Frasure, Hillary Lindsey, Blake Pendergrass)
20. “Before I Do” – Wyatt Flores & Jake Kohn (Wyatt Flores, Jake Kohn)
21. “Caddo County” – The Red Clay Strays (Dave Cobb, Brandon Coleman, Matthew Coleman, Eric Erdman, John Hall, Andrew Nix)
22. “Blackberry Wine” – Tanner Usrey (Tanner Usrey, Beau Bedford, Aaron Raitiere)
23. “Too Easy” – Tanner Adell (Tanner Adell, Akil King, Stephen McGregor, Jared Mullins, Will Weatherly)
24. “Shake Shake (All Night Long)” – Mason Ramsey (Mason Ramsey, Dan Fernandez)
25. “New Loop” – Tyler Halverson (Tyler Halverson)
26. “Touchdown” – Flatland Cavalry (Cleto Cordero, Dwight A. Baker)
27. “Driving You Home” – Nolan Taylor (Nolan Taylor, Ehren Ebbage)
28. “Wall of Death” – Wilderado, Ken Pomeroy, & James McAlister (Richard Thompson)
29. “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky” – Charley Crockett (Stan Jones)