Photo: Courtesy of UMG Nashville
Award-winning artist Darius Rucker has been bringing people together with his warm, comforting sound and lowcountry spirit for decades now. His music career first took off as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the multi-Platinum band Hootie & the Blowfish. In addition to playing with the group, Rucker has garnered success as an individual country act with 10 No. 1 hits and multiple No. 1 albums. Yesterday (Oct. 4), the Grand Ole Opry member was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, and tomorrow (Oct. 6), he unveils his first solo record in six years, Carolyn’s Boy.
In addition to his Music City Walk of Fame induction, the singer-songwriter gave fans a taste of the highly-anticipated release yesterday at Analog at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, where he was recorded as part of the “Recorded Live at Analog” series supported by Heaven’s Door and debuting on PBS early next year.
Named in honor of Rucker’s mother Carolyn, the album exhibits his homey vocal stylings with a beautiful blend of feel-good, fun tunes and deeper, moving numbers that remind us that we can always connect to one another in some way and make it through the hard times. He co-wrote 11 of the 14 tracks, and recently shared some stories behind the collection with MusicRow.
Rucker notes that he had always thought about paying homage to his mother with a project, and recalls the moment he came up with the title.
“It was the first day of recording, and I just wasn’t in a good place mentally. I sat down after a take and said to myself, ‘At the end of the day, I’m just my mama’s boy,’ and after thinking about it more, I decided I was going to name the record Carolyn’s Boy.”
The Charleston native knew he wanted to make a living in the world of music as a child. Growing up, his mother was extremely supportive of his passion and introduced him to genres including gospel and R&B. That influence can be detected in tracks such as “Ol’ Church Hymn (feat. Chapel Hart)” as well as his decision to cover Rihanna‘s “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
Rucker cut “Ol’ Church Hymn” almost immediately after writing it alongside Greylan James, Ben Hayslip and Josh Miller. After recording his own vocals on the song, he came across something special that he felt would enhance it immensely. “I was on Twitter and came across these three women singing country music, and they sounded amazing, absolutely amazing. [In that moment], I said ‘I’m going to get these girls to sing on [‘Ol’ Church Hymn’].”
Rucker then messaged the ladies on Instagram and collaboration began. Those three women turned out to be trio Chapel Hart, who would go on to earn the coveted “golden buzzer” on the talent competition show America’s Got Talent. “They really took [the track] to different level. Their vocals are so great, and I love that song so much,” he expresses.
After hearing Rihanna’s stunning work on “Lift Me Up,” Rucker was inspired to cover the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song and include it on Carolyn’s Boy. When it comes to the current trend of established artists covering songs outside of their genre, Rucker is all for it.
“People have been covering great songs forever, and when it happens in a big way, it’s awesome to see,” he states.
The artist continues to echo encouragement and unity with tunes “In This Together,” “Have A Good Time” and chart-topping single “Same Beer Different Problem.”
“There’s so much division within our country, and we all have to live together. So, I hope people find songs on this record that resonate with them and help them get through the hard times. I want that on every record”
Written by Rucker, Monty Criswell, Derek George and Bobby Hamrick, “Have A Good Time” was also released as a single along with outside cuts “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” and “Southern Comfort.” The artist says he knew he had to cut “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” as soon as he heard it due to it’s ’90s country energy, and describes his love for the feel, speed and story “Southern Comfort.” The album also features “Sara,” which Rucker concocted with fellow renowned entertainer Ed Sheeran, Joel Crouse and Kyle Rife. He recalls witnessing Sheeran’s early days as an artist. Over the years, the two have developed a friendship, and had been wanting to collaborate for quite sometime. Rucker shares that he spontaneously flew to England one day to write with Sheeran.
“Ed asked me who my first love was, and I told him it was my fifth grade girlfriend Sara. He then asked me a million questions about that [time in my life]. In the end, he wanted to write a song about her, so we did,” he reminisces.
Creating Carolyn’s Boy has given the hitmaker a new sense of appreciation for the art of music.
“One thing that really came out of [this record] for me was a better love for what I do. We went through the pandemic and all the hardships of the past few years, and writing through all that stuff made me want to write and perform more. It further solidified how much I love what I do.”
He continues to feed that desire to perform and connect as he readies his personally-curated Riverfront Revival Music Festival for this weekend (Oct. 7-8), following the album’s release. Rucker will also wrap the stateside leg of his “Starting Fires Tour” at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Oct. 14, and make his way back across the pond and to Ireland for a few international dates in 2024.
For King + Country, Zach Williams, More To Perform At 54th GMA Dove Awards
/by Lorie HollabaughThe first round of performers has been announced for the upcoming 54th annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, set to take place Oct. 17 in Nashville.
Brandon Lake, For King + Country, Katy Nichole, Miel San Marcos, Pastor Mike Jr., Phil Wickham, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Zach Williams with Walker Hayes are all on tap to perform at the celebration, which will be hosted by platinum-selling musician, preacher and public speaker Tauren Wells.
Tickets have sold out for the in-person Nashville event at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena, but The GMA Dove Awards will air exclusively on TBN and The TBN app on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. CT and 9 p.m. CT. Additionally, the audio simulcast will air on SiriusXM’s The Message (Channel 63) and on the SiriusXM app. An encore presentation of the broadcast will air on TBN Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. CT and 9 p.m. CT.
Key partners for this year’s Dove Awards include Christian non-profit Cantinas Arts Foundation, whose mission is to support artists who share their talent and faith through Arts and Media, WieRok Entertainment, an organization passionate about creating and supporting Christian creatives in making and distributing great content, and Lipscomb University, who is now in its 10th year as venue host for the Dove Awards.
The 54th annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.
SongwritingWith:Soldiers To Hold First ‘Run Walk Ride’ Fundraiser
/by Lorie HollabaughSongwritingWith:Soldiers will hold its first-ever “Run Walk Ride” fundraiser on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.
Participants across the country are invited to team up for a run, walk or ride (via bike, wheelchair, motorcycle, etc.) of any distance at any location. Funds raised support SongwritingWith:Soldier’s mission of transforming veterans’ lives through collaborative songwriting with hit writers. Registration for the event, presented by Atmos Energy, is now open. Prizes will be awarded for the largest team, the team with the most donations, and more.
“We have seen how our program changes the lives of veterans and their families,” said SongwritingWith:Soldiers’ Executive Director Kristin Starling. “Our desire is to reach as many veterans as we can, which is made possible through fundraising efforts like ‘Run Walk Ride.’ We hope you’ll form a team and join us in honoring those who have served our country this Veterans Day.”
SongwritingWith:Soldiers transforms lives by pairing professional songwriters with veterans at retreats across the country to share their stories and connect with others. The first retreat was held in 2012 near Fort Hood, Texas with eight veterans, and since then, retreats have been held across the U.S. with hundreds of veterans and military families connecting, sharing their experiences, and writing songs with professional songwriters. This year alone, SongwritingWith:Soldiers will write with more than 1,000 veterans.
Tyler Childers Extends ‘Mule Pull ’24 Tour’ Through Next Summer
/by Lorie HollabaughTyler Childers and The Food Stamps. Photo: Sam Waxman
Tyler Childers has extended his global “Mule Pull ’24 Tour” through next summer with newly-confirmed shows in Chicago, Boulder, Tampa, Vancouver, Calgary and more.
Special guests on the tour include Adeem The Artist, Willi Carlisle, S.G. Goodman, Wayne Graham, Shakey Graves, Valerie June, Laid Back Country Picker, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Allison Russell.
Fans are being asked to register before tickets go on-sale, and registration for the pre-sale is open now until Oct. 8. For more information, click here. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the pre-sale starting Oct. 11. A very limited number of tickets will be available for the general on-sale following on Oct. 13 at ticketmaster.com, while supplies last.
The new dates follow the first leg of Childers’ trek, which sold out instantly last month. The upcoming performances celebrate his new album, Rustin’ In The Rain, which recently debuted at No. 10 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Ahead of the release, Childers unveiled the lead single, “In Your Love,” along with a video that debuted as YouTube’s No. 1 trending music video. Since then, it has garnered over 6.6 million video views and 30 million on-demand streams.
Russell Dickerson’s ‘God Gave Me A Girl’ Reaches No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chart
/by Sherod RobertsonRussell Dickerson‘s heartfelt song “God Gave Me A Girl” reaches the pinnacle of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart this week, jumping from No. 4 to No. 1.
With its soul-stirring lyrics and melodic composition, this song written by Dickerson, Zach Crowell, Ashley Gorley, and Chase McGill has touched the hearts of many listeners and continues to leave a lasting impression.
“God Gave Me A Girl” has the ability to resonate with a wide range of audiences. Whether you are in a committed relationship or searching for that special someone, the song’s universal message of love and gratitude strikes a chord.
The song currently sits at No. 12 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 6 on the Mediabase chart.
Dickerson recently kicked off his “Big Wheels & Backroads Tour” with his high-energy show in Philadelphia, Silver Springs and Boston. Continuing through November, the tour will hit a total of 11 states across the country with opener Restless Road on all dates with Parmalee and Niko Moon performing on select dates.
Click here to view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Darius Rucker Details The Creation Of ‘Carolyn’s Boy’ [Interview]
/by Liza AndersonPhoto: Courtesy of UMG Nashville
Award-winning artist Darius Rucker has been bringing people together with his warm, comforting sound and lowcountry spirit for decades now. His music career first took off as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the multi-Platinum band Hootie & the Blowfish. In addition to playing with the group, Rucker has garnered success as an individual country act with 10 No. 1 hits and multiple No. 1 albums. Yesterday (Oct. 4), the Grand Ole Opry member was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame, and tomorrow (Oct. 6), he unveils his first solo record in six years, Carolyn’s Boy.
In addition to his Music City Walk of Fame induction, the singer-songwriter gave fans a taste of the highly-anticipated release yesterday at Analog at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville, where he was recorded as part of the “Recorded Live at Analog” series supported by Heaven’s Door and debuting on PBS early next year.
Named in honor of Rucker’s mother Carolyn, the album exhibits his homey vocal stylings with a beautiful blend of feel-good, fun tunes and deeper, moving numbers that remind us that we can always connect to one another in some way and make it through the hard times. He co-wrote 11 of the 14 tracks, and recently shared some stories behind the collection with MusicRow.
Rucker notes that he had always thought about paying homage to his mother with a project, and recalls the moment he came up with the title.
“It was the first day of recording, and I just wasn’t in a good place mentally. I sat down after a take and said to myself, ‘At the end of the day, I’m just my mama’s boy,’ and after thinking about it more, I decided I was going to name the record Carolyn’s Boy.”
The Charleston native knew he wanted to make a living in the world of music as a child. Growing up, his mother was extremely supportive of his passion and introduced him to genres including gospel and R&B. That influence can be detected in tracks such as “Ol’ Church Hymn (feat. Chapel Hart)” as well as his decision to cover Rihanna‘s “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
Rucker cut “Ol’ Church Hymn” almost immediately after writing it alongside Greylan James, Ben Hayslip and Josh Miller. After recording his own vocals on the song, he came across something special that he felt would enhance it immensely. “I was on Twitter and came across these three women singing country music, and they sounded amazing, absolutely amazing. [In that moment], I said ‘I’m going to get these girls to sing on [‘Ol’ Church Hymn’].”
Rucker then messaged the ladies on Instagram and collaboration began. Those three women turned out to be trio Chapel Hart, who would go on to earn the coveted “golden buzzer” on the talent competition show America’s Got Talent. “They really took [the track] to different level. Their vocals are so great, and I love that song so much,” he expresses.
After hearing Rihanna’s stunning work on “Lift Me Up,” Rucker was inspired to cover the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever song and include it on Carolyn’s Boy. When it comes to the current trend of established artists covering songs outside of their genre, Rucker is all for it.
“People have been covering great songs forever, and when it happens in a big way, it’s awesome to see,” he states.
The artist continues to echo encouragement and unity with tunes “In This Together,” “Have A Good Time” and chart-topping single “Same Beer Different Problem.”
“There’s so much division within our country, and we all have to live together. So, I hope people find songs on this record that resonate with them and help them get through the hard times. I want that on every record”
Written by Rucker, Monty Criswell, Derek George and Bobby Hamrick, “Have A Good Time” was also released as a single along with outside cuts “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” and “Southern Comfort.” The artist says he knew he had to cut “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” as soon as he heard it due to it’s ’90s country energy, and describes his love for the feel, speed and story “Southern Comfort.” The album also features “Sara,” which Rucker concocted with fellow renowned entertainer Ed Sheeran, Joel Crouse and Kyle Rife. He recalls witnessing Sheeran’s early days as an artist. Over the years, the two have developed a friendship, and had been wanting to collaborate for quite sometime. Rucker shares that he spontaneously flew to England one day to write with Sheeran.
“Ed asked me who my first love was, and I told him it was my fifth grade girlfriend Sara. He then asked me a million questions about that [time in my life]. In the end, he wanted to write a song about her, so we did,” he reminisces.
Creating Carolyn’s Boy has given the hitmaker a new sense of appreciation for the art of music.
“One thing that really came out of [this record] for me was a better love for what I do. We went through the pandemic and all the hardships of the past few years, and writing through all that stuff made me want to write and perform more. It further solidified how much I love what I do.”
He continues to feed that desire to perform and connect as he readies his personally-curated Riverfront Revival Music Festival for this weekend (Oct. 7-8), following the album’s release. Rucker will also wrap the stateside leg of his “Starting Fires Tour” at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Oct. 14, and make his way back across the pond and to Ireland for a few international dates in 2024.
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Toby Keith Gives ‘Emotionally Gripping’ Performance
/by Robert K OermannPictured: Toby Keith performs on stage during the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Sept. 28. Photo: Mickey Bernal/NBC via Getty Images
This week, DISClaimer feels warm and nostalgic.
On hand are such monumentally gifted old friends as Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Lacy J. Dalton and Marty Stuart. The youngsters are keeping pace, because we also have Brittney Spencer, Maren Morris, Dustin Lynch and Joy Oladokun with Chris Stapleton playing at the top of their games.
The Disc of the Day goes to the stardust sprinkled collaboration between Old Dominion and Megan Moroney.
ANNE WILSON / “Rain in the Rearview”
Writers: Anne Wilson/Matthew West/Zach Kale/Jaren Johnston; Producers: Jeff Pardo/Jonathan Smith/Zach Kale; Label: UMG
— Wilson is a major Christian-music star, but this is her bid to cross over into country music. Vocally, she’s got the goods. The crashing, echoey production of this anthem sounds like ‘70s rock, which means she should fit right in.
BRAD PAISLEY / “Son of the Mountains”
Writers: Brad Paisley/Dan Tyminski/Jerry Douglas; Producers: Luke Wooten/Brad Paisley; Label: EMI Records Nashville
— This is a splendid country rocker, packed with Paisley guitar runs and wailing vocals. The lyric is an ode to his gorgeous West Virginia homeland. Dan Tyminski provides tenor vocals and Jerry Douglas offers slippery Dobro licks. Dandy listening.
LACY J. DALTON / “Devil By a Different Name”
Writers: Lacy J. Dalton; Producers: none listed; Label: StarVista
— Accompanied by a chugging rhythm track and some scampering fiddle and guitar picking, Dalton offers a timely message of inclusion and togetherness. She’s unafraid to confront our racial, gender, political and sexual differences and to urge tolerance. More power to her.
ZAC BROWN BAND / “The Way You Look Tonight”
Writers: Dorothy Fields/Jerome Kern; Producers: Zac Brown/Matt Mangano; Label: Home Grown Music
— Are you ready for a finger popping, jazzbo outing by these guys, complete with punctuating horn blasts? The Great American Songbook number was introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1936 film Swing Time and won the Best Song Oscar. The Lettermen made it a big pop hit in 1961, and it is associated with singers ranging from Frank Sinatra to Rod Stewart. It has nothing to do with country music, but it’s always a pleasure to hear it.
BRITTNEY SPENCER / “Bigger Than the Song”
Writers: Tofer Brown/Brittney Spencer/Jennifer Anne Wayne; Producers: Marcus “Marc Lo” Lomax; Label: Elektra
— The ballad’s electro track beats steadily behind her while she vocally strolls through a pithy lyric. Along the way, she drops the names of her inspirations—Reba, Aretha, Whitney, Dolly, Alannis, Janis, Johnny & June, Latifah, Beyonce…. Anyhow, it’s ear catching as all get out.
OLD DOMINION & MEGAN MORONEY / “Can’t Break Up Now”
Writers: Emily Weisband/Tofer Brown/Matthew Ramsey/Trevor Rosen; Producers: Old Dominion/Ross Copperman; Label: Columbia Nashville
— Country’s new “it girl” teams up with the genre’s top band to create a little audio magic. The power ballad features primo picking and dynamic vocal harmonies. Matthew Ramsey and Moroney portray a troubled couple who have too much invested in one another to call it quits. As you might guess where this group is concerned, the melody is luscious.
GIRLS NEXT DOOR / “When the Water’s Down”
Writers: TW Hale/Leslie Satcher; Producers: TW Hale/Tom Harding; Label: Girls Next Door 2.0
— Each member of the quartet gets a lead vocal on the verses, then they join in for rousing harmonies on the Dobro-laced choruses. The song has a cool Southern-gothic lyric about a hypocritical small town whose dark secrets emerge during a drought when lowered river water reveals all.
MAREN MORRIS / “The Tree”
Writers: Jimmy Robbins/Laura Veltz/Maren Morris; Producers: Greg Kurstin; Label: Columbia
— Morris apparently bids farewell to country music by releasing her strongest performance in years. The empowerment song finds freedom by exiting a toxic relationship, and it soars with powerful harmonies and audio dynamics. I’m totally into this marvelously written and produced outing.
JOY OLADOKUN & CHRIS STAPLETON / “Sweet Symphony”
Writers: Joy Oladokun/Ian Fitchuk/Shae Jacobs; Producers: Joy Oladokun/Mike Elizondo/Ian Fitchuk; Label: Republic Records/Verve Forecast
— This was originally issued at this time last year. A new version pairing the folkie conversationalist with the fire-breathing soulman is even more thrilling than the original. The ultra romantic ballad remains a great song to snuggle to. This deserves massive attention.
DUSTIN LYNCH / “Honky Tonk Heartbreaker”
Writers: Dustin Lynch/Hunter Phelps/Zach Crowell/Ben Johnson; Producers: Zach Crowell/Ben Johnson; Label: Broken Bow Records
— A good-time party banger with a romping beat and countryboy lyrics. Tap yer toes.
MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES / “Altitude”
Writers: Marty Stuart; Producers: Mike Conley/Chris Scruggs/Harry Stinson/Kenny Vaughn/Marty Stuart; Label: Snakefarm
— Beautifully country, drenched in steel guitar and drawled vocals. The title tune of this outfit’s latest is like a splash of cool water on the desert. To put in culinary terms, this is palate cleansing, so play it and chill. Love at first listen.
DOLLY PARTON & LINDA PERRY / “What’s Up”
Writers: Linda Perry; Producers: Kent Wells/Dolly Parton; Label: Butterfly Records
— The latest advance track from Parton’s forthcoming Rockstar mega, 30-track collection is a 4 Non Blondes cover that was originally a hit in 1993. The ballad begs for a better day. It’s essentially a Dolly solo with songwriter Perry providing a soft harmony vocal.
TOBY KEITH / “Don’t Let the Old Man In”
Writers: Toby Keith; Producers: Toby Keith/Reid Shippen/Arturo Buenahora; Label: Show Dog
— Keith stopped the show with this during last week’s debut People’s Choice Country Awards. His powerful performance of a lyric facing mortality was an emotionally gripping moment that electrified us all. The undertone of his cancer struggle was unmistakable and heart wrenching. The video of it shot to No. 1 on iTunes in the days following the telecast. If you didn’t catch it, do so now.
Shane Tarleton Exits Warner Music Nashville
/by Liza AndersonShane Tarleton
After 13 years with Warner Music Nashville, Shane Tarleton is leaving the label.
Tarleton has spent the last two years serving as Executive Vice President, Artist Development.
“I would like to thank the incredible team for all of their passion, creativity and dedication over the years. To the artists who inspire all of us with their amazing talent and art, a special ‘thank you’ to you and your teams for instilling trust in me,” he shares. “I look forward to announcing my next adventure in early 2024.”
Tarleton can be reached at ShaneTarleton@gmail.com.
CMHOF Reissues Historical Books On Patsy Cline, Jimmie Rodgers, More
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has reissued four historical books exploring the lives and careers of Country Music Hall of Fame members Patsy Cline, The Delmore Brothers, Jimmie Rodgers and Bob Wills.
The newly reissued books include The Life and Times of Patsy Cline by Margaret Jones,
The Delmore Brothers: Truth Is Stranger Than Publicity by Alton Delmore, My Husband, Jimmie Rodgers by Carrie Rodgers, and Bob Wills: Hubbin’ It by Ruth Sheldon.
The quality paperback books have been updated and include fresh interior designs and new cover artwork. Published by the museum’s longstanding publishing arm, CMF Press, the books are now available exclusively on the museum’s website and in its store.
The titles will be available in bookstores across the country and online outlets beginning Oct. 24 through a distribution partnership with the University of Illinois Press. The ongoing partnership between the museum and the university press aims to co-publish new works on country music and related genres as well as release and distribute significant out-of-print historical books.
‘CMT Music Awards’ To Return Live From Austin In 2024
/by Caela GriffinThe CMT Music Awards will return live from Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Sunday, April 7, 2024 on CBS, and will be available to stream live and on demand via Paramount+ with Showtime.
Paramount Global’s signature country tentpole returns for the third consecutive year following record-setting 2023 ratings. The 2023 awards scored its biggest audience ever with the broadcast reaching 6.18 million viewers.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the CMT Music Awards on CBS back to Austin in 2024,” say Executive Producers Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin and Leslie Fram. “From the electrifying, sold-out Moody Center crowd to fans packing the streets for our outdoor Congress stage, and Bevo himself walking the red carpet, our Texas-sized welcome proved to be one of our biggest and most unforgettable shows yet. We’re thankful to our incredible partners at Moody Center and with the City of Austin and are thrilled to bring CMT’s signature blend of world premieres, genre-bending surprises and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations back this April.”
Jeff Nickler, Oak View Group’s Senior Vice President, says, “Oak View Group and Moody Center are honored to welcome CMT, CBS and Paramount back to Austin. We look forward to building upon the success of last year’s record-breaking event and to hosting another sold-out audience for country music’s biggest party.”
“The CMT Music Awards are coming back to Austin in 2024, and we couldn’t be more excited,” says Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin. “As the ‘Live Music Capital of the World,’ Austin is no stranger to celebrating its vibrant music community and showcasing an eclectic array of musical talents. We’re proud that the CMT Music Awards are returning to Austin, and we can’t wait to welcome artists and visitors to our city.”
Big Loud Rock Signs Alt-Pop Artist Bizzy
/by Caela GriffinBizzy. Photo: Hunter Henderson.
Alt-pop songstress Bizzy has signed with Big Loud Rock, the alternative/rock imprint of Big Loud Records that is home to Hardy, Blame My Youth, Letdown., Jagwar Twin and Yam Haus.
“I’m so incredibly stoked to join the Big Loud Rock family,” shares Bizzy. “The support around me is everything I’ve dreamed of and more. I cannot wait to see what the future holds!”
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of Bizzy’s journey,” shares Big Loud Rock’s Greg Thompson. “On behalf of the Big Loud Rock family, we can’t wait to bring her music to the world.”
In celebration of the new partnership, the 25-year-old Maryland native has introduced herself with the confessional, rock-infused single, “I Don’t Get Breakups,” out now.
Co-written alongside Fran Litterski and Brandon Meagher, Bizzy utilizes her clever diaristic approach to songwriting to capture specific moments of heartache. The track bursts with introspective lyric and pleading vocals to pluck at angsty heartstrings, perfectly encapsulating the anxiety and confusion that come with making the transition from lovers to strangers.
Bizzy recently announced that she is going on her debut tour across the U.S. in direct support of Frenship. She will kick off the tour on Oct. 5 in Carrboro, North Carolina, and stopping by major cities such as Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, and more.