This is country music’s week to shine, so no wonder there is a cornucopia of tasty tracks in this week’s DISClaimer column.
Mickey Guyton, Chase Matthew and Luke Bryan bring the opening devotionals. Brothers Osborne, War & Treaty and Chase Rice rock the house.
But it’s the most “country” of the country releases that rule the day. They belong to the divine Miranda Lambert, the sublime Dailey & Vincent, the hearty Eddie Montgomery and the King of the Hill, Luke Combs. The Entertainer of the Year also has the Disc of the Day
Give a DISCovery Award to Warner newcomer Chase Matthew.
LUKE BRYAN / “Prayin’ in a Deer Stand”
Writers: Luke Bryan/Nicolle Galyon/Jimmy Robbins; Producer: Jody Stevens/Jeff Stevens; Label: Capitol
–Good listening. The echo on his vocal is big help, and the vibrating, atmospheric electric guitars in the production are dynamite. I doubt that there is a huge percentage of listeners who spend their Sundays hunting deer, but whatever….
JESSIE JAMES DECKER / “Grow Young With You”
Writers: Emily Weisband/Alysa Vanderheym/Jordyn Shellhart; Producer: Alysa Vanderheym; Label: Big Yellow Dog/Warner/Atlantic
–This multi-hyphenate seems to hit on all available platforms, from books to fashion to TV to music. As before, she proves to be a fine singer on this choppy, clappy bopper about a sunny love. I always like the little falsetto hiccoughs in her delivery.
LUKE COMBS / “Going, Going Gone”
Writers: James McNair/Luke Combs/Ray Fulcher; Producer: Luke Combs/Chip Matthews/Jonathan Singleton; Label: River House/Columbia
–This is a lovely change of pace. Combs exchanges his brawling, bruising vocal style for a gentler, more contemplative delivery. He’s wistful yet resigned over a lost love. As usual, the song is a model of country craftsmanship. He so deserves every award we give him.
BRITTNEY SPENCER / “A Hundred Years Old”
Writers: Ashley Ray/Brittney Spencer/Sean McConnell; Producer: Daniel Tashian; Label: Elektra
–Does this artist set the record for the longest set-up ever for a real radio release? She’s on television, in social media, on others’ records, in print and all over the map without ever actually stepping up to bat. Now she has a new live EP recorded acoustically at Blackbird Studio. This charming, wafting, yearning performance is yet another tease. The lady has the talent. Somebody light a fire under this career kindling.
EDDIE MONTGOMERY / “Thank a Beer Drinker”
Writers: Wynn Varble/David Lee/Don Poythress; Producers: Noah Gordon/Shannon Houchins; Label: Average Joe’s
–Like that road you drive on? How about the food you eat, the electricity in your house, running water and the car you own? Give thanks to the blue-collar folks who keep our factories and our infrastructure running. I love the message of this. Eddie delivers it perfectly. Oh by the way, he adds, if you like this song, thank another beer drinker.
MIRANDA LAMBERT / “Geraldene”
Writers: Miranda Lambert/Jack Ingram/Jon Randall; Producers: Jon Randall/Luke Dick/Miranda Lambert; Label: RCA
–With her performance of this at the CMA Awards, Lambert again demonstrated that she is the finest, pure-country female singer in our current music biz. She calls out a temptress with just the right touches of envy and smoldering threats. The spare, snappy track keeps things crackling. It’s a model of restraint, throwing the spotlight on her superb, twangin’ delivery. “Geraldine” is just one of the many gems on her 15-track Palomino collection. Available on double vinyl, by the way.
CHASE MATTHEW / “She Loves Jesus”
Writers: Chase Matthews/Will Pattat; Producer: Austin Shawn; Label: Warner
–Nashville native Matthew stages his Warner Music debut with this pristine ballad about a pure, devout, beautiful woman. His mellow baritone is loaded with warmth. The steel guitar and piano accompaniment is poetry.
MICKEY GUYTON / “I Still Pray”
Writers: Mickey Guyton/Tyler Hubbard/Ryan Daly/Steph Jones; Producer: Corey Crowder/Tyler Hubbard/Ryan Daly; Label: Capitol
–One associates praying with silence. But Guyton’s emotional soprano is a shout of blazing affirmation as she explains the depth of her devotion. An extraordinary, stately vocal performance by one of our most gifted artists.
DAILEY & VINCENT WITH RHONDA VINCENT / “Those Memories of You”
Writers: Alan O’Bryant; Producer: Paul Worley; Label: DV
–The harmonies in this performance will send shivers through your whole body. Opry greats Dailey & Vincent have turned from bluegrass to country on their new CD, but this bluesy, electrified revival of the Dolly/Linda/Emmylou 1987 smash proves their vocal backgrounds are solidly in place. Jamie Dailey’s lead vocal is a masterpiece, and the thrilling support of the Vincent siblings sends the whole thing into the stratosphere. Breathtaking is the word.
BROTHERS OSBORNE WITH THE WAR & TREATY / “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (But I Like It)”
Writers: Keith Richards/Mick Jagger; Producer: Robert Deaton/Danny Rader; Label: BMG
–The forthcoming Stoned Cold Country is an all-star Nashville tribute to the songs of the Rolling Stones. These two sterling duos join forces for its first advance track, which they introduced on the CMA Awards. T.J. kicked it off in a deep, rumbling baritone. Tanya lit the track ablaze. Michael shot off fireworks, then the whole ensemble burned the house down. The official studio track underwhelms by comparison.
CHASE RICE / “Way Down Yonder”
Writers: Blake Pendergrass/Chase Rice/Corey Crowder/Hunter Phelps/John Byron; Producer: Oscar Charles; Label: BBR
–A menacing, loud outlaw anthem with big percussion and an abundance of attitude. It wears out its welcome fairly quickly.
CARTER FAITH / “Already Crazy”
Writers: Carter Faith/Tofer Brown/Lauren Hungate; Producer: Tofer Brown; Label: CF
–The lyric is very nicely crafted and her vocal is spot on. I kept waiting for the ballad’s track to take off, but it stuck with its piano-and-strings wash throughout.
Devin Dawson Reveals Nearly Year-Long Battle With Vocal Disorder
/by Lydia FarthingDevin Dawson. Photo: Tyler Conrad
Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Devin Dawson has revealed that for the last ten months, he has been struggling with dysphonia, a voice disorder.
The Warner Music Nashville recording artist recently sat down with Storme Warren on SiriusXM’s The Highway to discuss the disorder and his journey over the last year.
“It’s something that I’ve realized isn’t common, but it definitely happens to people. But no one ever really talks about it,” Dawson shared. “I’ve never had an issue being vulnerable, honest or authentic, but it just felt like time to open up.”
He later took to his own socials to comment further, explaining that dysphonia is a muscle condition which affects how people talk and/or sing. Dawson noted that his experience has “severely” affected his talking and singing voice in the lower ranges.
“When all this started, I hoped it would be a couple [months of] recovery and that I would do all the work to find my way through,” he said. “Although I’m way better than I was a few months ago, I’m still not where I need to be to give y’all 100%, which is what y’all deserve.”
He continued by sharing that throughout this journey, he has been very open about it with his Nashville friends and family, explaining that from the beginning it wasn’t something that he wanted to hide or be ashamed of. Though there have been a lot of hard moments along the way, he explains there have also been some positives, including perspective, clarity, humility and being able to “sharpen other swords.”
“I’ve still been writing every day and been lucky enough to work with some amazing people [and] some insanely talented artists, writing some of the best songs I’ve ever written mostly for others, but a few special ones for myself when they come to me,” he noted. “I want to say thank you to y’all for always making it known that y’all believe in me—even if I disappear from the spotlight for a bit. I’ve learned a lot from this and I will continue to learn more.”
Dawson closed by sharing his exciting for a new record, though he’s not sure when it’ll be just yet.
For the full conversation with Warren, click here.
Tyler Childers Readies To ‘Send In The Hounds’ On 2023 Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughTyler Childers and The Food Stamps. Photo: Emma Delevante
Tyler Childers and his longtime band The Food Stamps will head out on their “Send in the Hounds Tour” next spring.
Kicking off April 14 at The Fillmore in New Orleans, the nationwide run includes shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, the Santa Barbara Bowl, Berkeley’s Greek Theatre, Boston’s Leader Park Pavilion, The Met in Philadelphia, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and several others.
Special guests on the trel include Charley Crockett, Drive-By Truckers, S.G. Goodman, Wayne Graham, Abby Hamilton, Elle King, Marcus King, John R. Miller, Miles Miller and Margo Price. Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting Nov. 16, with general on-sale following Nov. 18.
The upcoming shows add to another notable year for Childers who released his new triple album, Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?, earlier this fall via Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records.
Drew Parker Announces Headlining Tour For Winter 2023
/by Lydia FarthingRising Warner Music Nashville artist Drew Parker will bring his live show to cities across the country this winter on his headlining “At The End of the Dirt Road Tour.”
Kicking off Jan. 19 in Athens, Georgia, the trek will include stops in the Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Illinois and more through the beginning of March. Noah Hicks, Sarah Allison Turner and Meghan Patrick will join for select dates. Tickets for the trek are on sale now.
Parker shared the touring news earlier this week after earning Song of the Year honor at the 2022 BMI Country Awards for Luke Combs’ “Forever After All.” The multi-week No. 1 was written by Parker, Combs and Robert Williford.
Earlier this year, the Georgia native released songs “Raised Up Right” and “Little Miss Saturday Night,” with more new music to come. The tunes follow his seven-track EP While You’re Gone, of which the title track served as Parker’s first major-label single.
Tortuga Notches 10 Years With Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Shania Twain As 2023 Headliners
/by Lorie HollabaughKenny Chesney, Eric Church, and Shania Twain are slated to headline the upcoming 10th annual Tortuga Music Festival from April 14-16 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, Nov. 18 at tortugamusicfestival.com.
Additional main stage performers at Tortuga 2023 will include Wade Bowen, Ashley Cooke, Niko Moon, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Jake Owen, Carly Pearce, Shane Profitt, Jameson Rodgers, Brittney Spencer, Cole Swindell, and more.
Tortuga’s Sunset Stage will host Lauren Alaina, Tyler Braden, Corey Kent, Kidd G, Wiz Khalifa, Justin Moore, Kylie Morgan, Pecos & The Rooftops, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith, The Wallflowers, Tropidelic, Brett Young and more.
The festival will also feature a Next From Nashville Stage with performances from Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Tyler Booth, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, Dylan Marlowe, Chase McDaniel, Megan Moroney, Pillbox Patti, Catie Offerman, Aaron Raitiere, Frank Ray, Red Clay Strays, and Alana Springsteen, with a special performance from Ray Wylie Hubbard.
The festival has an ongoing commitment to supporting ocean conservation efforts, with each year raising funds and serving as an opportunity to educate the public about the environmental issues effecting the oceans. Fans will be able to explore Rock the Ocean’s Conversation Village on-site to learn more about the work of the organization and how to get involved.
Miles Adcox To Hold ‘Human School’ Session At CRS 2023
/by Lorie HollabaughMiles Adcox, Chairman and owner of the emotional wellness lifestyle brand Onsite, will be the featured speaker for CRS 2023.
With a CRS-exclusive presentation titled “Human School” on March 15, Adcox will share a session on becoming more resilient, managing anxiety and stress, optimizing our lives by harnessing an awareness of ourselves and others, and reconnecting to what makes us all human.
Adcox is a speaker, thought leader, advocate, advisor, and entrepreneur in the emotional wellness space. He has created and managed multiple mental health programs and personal growth workshops, has consulted major brands on organizational health and emotional wellness, and is a communication, personal growth, and mental health consultant to the entertainment industry.
He owns and manages businesses in human services, hospitality, consumer services, and real estate. He is the founder of Human School, Onsite Entertainment, Milestones at Onsite, and Co-Founder of The Oaks, a premier retreat space in southern California. Adcox’s work at Onsite has been featured on 20/20, Good Morning America, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, People, Billboard, Marie Claire, and more.
“We are thrilled to welcome Miles Adcox back to CRS in 2023, and we’re excited to see what lessons he’ll share during his ‘Human School’ presentation,” notes CRS Executive Director RJ Curtis. “CRS is also proud to partner with the team at Onsite to provide complimentary emotional wellness screenings for our attendees during CRS week, as we feel a responsibility to provide tools for our constituents to pursue a more positive, fulfilling experience at home and at work.”
As part of a greater Health and Wellness initiative at CRS 2023, Onsite has teamed up with CRS to offer an Emotional Wellness Check-in for attendees during this year’s seminar. The Onsite Team will provide a 30-minute experiential emotional health check-in as an opportunity to enhance the understanding of one’s self and how we connect with others. More details will be revealed at CRS 2023.
Country Radio Seminar will take place March 13-15, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for CRS 2023 is open now.
Gabby Barrett Goes No. 1 On MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart
/by Alex ParryAfter a long haul on the charts, Gabby Barrett’s “Pick Me Up” reaches the peak position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart. Barrett penned the single with Ross Copperman and Jon Nite.
In 2022, Barrett was named one of the New Faces of Country Music at Country Radio Seminar. She also earned an RIAA Platinum certification for her album Goldmine, a double Platinum certification for her single “The Good Ones,” and a 6x Platinum honor for the single “I Hope.”
This summer she accompanied Jason Aldean on his “Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour” and joined Brooks & Dunn’s on select dates of their “Reboot 2022 Tour.”
Click here to view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Chris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson, Riley Green Tapped To Headline Pepsi Rock The South
/by Lorie HollabaughChris Stapleton, Zach Bryan, Cody Johnson and Riley Green are set to headline the Pepsi Rock The South Festival from July 20-22 at York Farms in Cullman, Alabama.
Previously a two-day festival, the 2023 event has expanded, and will feature three days of music with performances from Bailey Zimmerman, Travis Tritt, Jo Dee Messina, Chase Matthew, Drake Milligan, Mackenzie Carpenter, Madeline Edwards, J.R. Carroll, Ella Langley, Tristan Baugh and more. Tickets are available now.
“We welcomed more than 65,000 fans last year, and we’re looking forward to expanding to three days with some amazing headliners and artists this year,” says Shane Quick, Pepsi Rock the South partner. “It’s been an exciting journey to see this festival continue to grow and give back. We are thankful for this community, and we look forward to seeing everyone in Cullman again this summer.”
Pepsi Rock The South was founded in 2012 and continues to support charities in local Alabama communities. To date, the event has raised more than $1,000,000 for area charities, including Cullman City Parks and Recreation, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, The Link of Cullman County, Alabama Forever and Cullman Caring for Kids.
Universal Music Group Rings In CMA Award Wins At Special After Party
/by Lydia FarthingPictured (L-R): Dierks Bentley, Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, and UMGN Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan. Photo: Chris Hollo.
UMG Nashville celebrated the 56th Annual CMA Awards with artists, staff, and industry friends at the Rutledge in downtown Nashville.
Awards host Luke Bryan, along with many of the label’s artists, were featured in special collaborations, tributes, appearances, and performances throughout the night. Some of the artists included Alan Jackson, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Caylee Hammack, Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Little Big Town, Maddie & Tae, Parker McCollum, Reba McEntire, The War And Treaty, and Tyler Hubbard.
Pictured (L-R, back row): CMA Co-Host Peyton Manning, UMGN EVP A&R Brian Wright, Jon Pardi, Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne, Dierks Bentley, UMGN Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan, UMGN EVP Promotion Royce Risser, UMGN EVP & COO Mike Harris, Luke Bryan, The War And Treaty’s Michael Trotter Jr., Jordan Davis, Caylee Hammack, Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, The War And Treaty’s Tanya Trotter, Catie Offerman. (L-R, front row): Caroline Bryan, Travis Denning, UMG Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, Carrie Underwood, UMGN President Cindy Mabe, and Dalton Dover. Photo: Chris Hollo.
UMG Nashville winners of the night were Jordan Davis (Song of the Year for “Buy Dirt”), Chris Stapleton (Male Vocalist of the Year), Brothers Osborne (Vocal Duo of the Year), and Alan Jackson (Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award).
Pictured (L-R): The War And Treaty’s Michael Trotter Jr., Caylee Hammack, The War And Treaty’s Tanya Trotter, and UMGN President Cindy Mabe. Photo: Chris Hollo.
Pictured (L-R): The War And Treaty’s Michael Trotter Jr, UMGN President Cindy Mabe, UMG Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge, UMGN Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan, and Sam Williams. Photo: Chris Hollo.
Warner Music Nashville Takes Over Twelve Thirty Club To Celebrate After CMA Awards
/by Lydia FarthingPictured (L-R): Ben Kline (Co-President, WMN), Cody Johnson, and Cris Lacy (Co-President, WMN). Photo: Alan Poizner.
Warner Music Nashville celebrated three wins and four performances at the 56th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 9). Artists, managers, and staff members took over The Twelve Thirty Club on Broadway after the ceremony.
Pictured (L-R): Ian Munsick, Kristen Williams (SVP Radio, WMN), Cody Johnson, and Shane Tarleton (SVP Artist Development, WMN). Photo: Alan Poizner.
Cody Johnson stopped by to toast his Single and Video of the Year honors. Ashley McBryde took home Musical Event of the Year alongside Carly Pearce for their duet “Never Wanted To Be That Girl.”
Johnson and McBryde both performed at the event, as did Cole Swindell and Zac Brown Band. Charlie Worsham backed Dierks Bentley on guitar during the tribute to CMA Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Alan Jackson. Breland also joined the show as a presenter.
Warner Music Nashville executives and recording artists gather before the 2022 BMI Awards. Photo: Jimmy Fisco.
Earlier this week, the Warner Music Nashville team and some of its roster also gathered for a special, commemorative photo before the BMI Awards on Tuesday evening (Nov. 8).
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Luke Combs Proves CMA Entertainer Of The Year Status On New Single
/by Robert K OermannThis is country music’s week to shine, so no wonder there is a cornucopia of tasty tracks in this week’s DISClaimer column.
Mickey Guyton, Chase Matthew and Luke Bryan bring the opening devotionals. Brothers Osborne, War & Treaty and Chase Rice rock the house.
But it’s the most “country” of the country releases that rule the day. They belong to the divine Miranda Lambert, the sublime Dailey & Vincent, the hearty Eddie Montgomery and the King of the Hill, Luke Combs. The Entertainer of the Year also has the Disc of the Day
Give a DISCovery Award to Warner newcomer Chase Matthew.
LUKE BRYAN / “Prayin’ in a Deer Stand”
Writers: Luke Bryan/Nicolle Galyon/Jimmy Robbins; Producer: Jody Stevens/Jeff Stevens; Label: Capitol
–Good listening. The echo on his vocal is big help, and the vibrating, atmospheric electric guitars in the production are dynamite. I doubt that there is a huge percentage of listeners who spend their Sundays hunting deer, but whatever….
JESSIE JAMES DECKER / “Grow Young With You”
Writers: Emily Weisband/Alysa Vanderheym/Jordyn Shellhart; Producer: Alysa Vanderheym; Label: Big Yellow Dog/Warner/Atlantic
–This multi-hyphenate seems to hit on all available platforms, from books to fashion to TV to music. As before, she proves to be a fine singer on this choppy, clappy bopper about a sunny love. I always like the little falsetto hiccoughs in her delivery.
LUKE COMBS / “Going, Going Gone”
Writers: James McNair/Luke Combs/Ray Fulcher; Producer: Luke Combs/Chip Matthews/Jonathan Singleton; Label: River House/Columbia
–This is a lovely change of pace. Combs exchanges his brawling, bruising vocal style for a gentler, more contemplative delivery. He’s wistful yet resigned over a lost love. As usual, the song is a model of country craftsmanship. He so deserves every award we give him.
BRITTNEY SPENCER / “A Hundred Years Old”
Writers: Ashley Ray/Brittney Spencer/Sean McConnell; Producer: Daniel Tashian; Label: Elektra
–Does this artist set the record for the longest set-up ever for a real radio release? She’s on television, in social media, on others’ records, in print and all over the map without ever actually stepping up to bat. Now she has a new live EP recorded acoustically at Blackbird Studio. This charming, wafting, yearning performance is yet another tease. The lady has the talent. Somebody light a fire under this career kindling.
EDDIE MONTGOMERY / “Thank a Beer Drinker”
Writers: Wynn Varble/David Lee/Don Poythress; Producers: Noah Gordon/Shannon Houchins; Label: Average Joe’s
–Like that road you drive on? How about the food you eat, the electricity in your house, running water and the car you own? Give thanks to the blue-collar folks who keep our factories and our infrastructure running. I love the message of this. Eddie delivers it perfectly. Oh by the way, he adds, if you like this song, thank another beer drinker.
MIRANDA LAMBERT / “Geraldene”
Writers: Miranda Lambert/Jack Ingram/Jon Randall; Producers: Jon Randall/Luke Dick/Miranda Lambert; Label: RCA
–With her performance of this at the CMA Awards, Lambert again demonstrated that she is the finest, pure-country female singer in our current music biz. She calls out a temptress with just the right touches of envy and smoldering threats. The spare, snappy track keeps things crackling. It’s a model of restraint, throwing the spotlight on her superb, twangin’ delivery. “Geraldine” is just one of the many gems on her 15-track Palomino collection. Available on double vinyl, by the way.
CHASE MATTHEW / “She Loves Jesus”
Writers: Chase Matthews/Will Pattat; Producer: Austin Shawn; Label: Warner
–Nashville native Matthew stages his Warner Music debut with this pristine ballad about a pure, devout, beautiful woman. His mellow baritone is loaded with warmth. The steel guitar and piano accompaniment is poetry.
MICKEY GUYTON / “I Still Pray”
Writers: Mickey Guyton/Tyler Hubbard/Ryan Daly/Steph Jones; Producer: Corey Crowder/Tyler Hubbard/Ryan Daly; Label: Capitol
–One associates praying with silence. But Guyton’s emotional soprano is a shout of blazing affirmation as she explains the depth of her devotion. An extraordinary, stately vocal performance by one of our most gifted artists.
DAILEY & VINCENT WITH RHONDA VINCENT / “Those Memories of You”
Writers: Alan O’Bryant; Producer: Paul Worley; Label: DV
–The harmonies in this performance will send shivers through your whole body. Opry greats Dailey & Vincent have turned from bluegrass to country on their new CD, but this bluesy, electrified revival of the Dolly/Linda/Emmylou 1987 smash proves their vocal backgrounds are solidly in place. Jamie Dailey’s lead vocal is a masterpiece, and the thrilling support of the Vincent siblings sends the whole thing into the stratosphere. Breathtaking is the word.
BROTHERS OSBORNE WITH THE WAR & TREATY / “It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll (But I Like It)”
Writers: Keith Richards/Mick Jagger; Producer: Robert Deaton/Danny Rader; Label: BMG
–The forthcoming Stoned Cold Country is an all-star Nashville tribute to the songs of the Rolling Stones. These two sterling duos join forces for its first advance track, which they introduced on the CMA Awards. T.J. kicked it off in a deep, rumbling baritone. Tanya lit the track ablaze. Michael shot off fireworks, then the whole ensemble burned the house down. The official studio track underwhelms by comparison.
CHASE RICE / “Way Down Yonder”
Writers: Blake Pendergrass/Chase Rice/Corey Crowder/Hunter Phelps/John Byron; Producer: Oscar Charles; Label: BBR
–A menacing, loud outlaw anthem with big percussion and an abundance of attitude. It wears out its welcome fairly quickly.
CARTER FAITH / “Already Crazy”
Writers: Carter Faith/Tofer Brown/Lauren Hungate; Producer: Tofer Brown; Label: CF
–The lyric is very nicely crafted and her vocal is spot on. I kept waiting for the ballad’s track to take off, but it stuck with its piano-and-strings wash throughout.