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David Allan Coe’s Final Studio Album A Million Reasons Arrives October 16, Featuring the Outlaw Country Legend’s Last Studio Recordings
One of country music’s most influential and uncompromising voices will once again be heard when David Allan Coe’s final studio album, A Million Reasons, arrives worldwide digitally by F3 Entertainment/Symphonic on October 16. A newly recorded version of Coe’s signature song “You Never Even Called Me By My Name” was premiered today by Taste Of Country, and is scheduled for release on Sunday, September 06 across all DSPs on what would have been the Outlaw Country Legend’s 87th birthday.
Country Traditionalist & Farmer Dave Wilbert Pays Tribute To America’s Disappearing Family Farms On Poignant New Single “The Corn”
As corporate consolidation and economic pressures continue to reshape rural America, country recording artist, singer-songwriter and lifelong farmer Dave Wilbert is giving a voice to the quiet disappearance of the family farm on his poignant new single, “The Corn.” Out now on all DSPs with the lyric video being premiered today by RFD-TV, it’s the third focus track from his forthcoming new EP, The Good News, a songbook on farming, love and the combination of both, due out on September 18 by Wilbilly Records.
Award-Winning Texas Teen Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Turns Disillusionment Into Empowerment On New Self-Written Single “You’re Not Enough,” Ahead Of 18th Birthday
Texas country singer-songwriter Elle Townley is proving that authentic songwriting has no age limit. Following a string of statewide and national award wins and nominations, and celebrating her 18th birthday this Friday, August 21, the Georgetown native will independently release her latest single, “You’re Not Enough,” along with a new lyric video on her YouTube channel [@ElleTownleyMusic].
Country Singer-Songwriter John PayCheck Seeks Humility & Hope On New Single “Better Plan,” The Title Track From Forthcoming Third Studio Album Better Plan, Arriving November 27
Country singer-songwriter and recording artist John PayCheck announces his forthcoming third studio album, Better Plan, arriving digitally on November 27 from HorseBite Entertainment. On Friday, August 14 he’ll drop the album’s title track “Better Plan,” a fiddle-driven country rocker which finds PayCheck delivering one of his most personal and relatable songs of his career; a song of self-reflection, resilience and the lifelong pursuit of becoming a better man.
Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Channels ‘90s Country Love On New Single “Let’s Call It What It Is” From Forthcoming EP The Good News, Due September 18
Country traditionalist, singer, independent recording artist and farmer Dave Wilbert will release his forthcoming new EP, The Good News, a songbook on farming, love and the combination of both is due out on September 18 by Wilbilly Records. Wilbert’s latest single, “Let’s Call It What It Is,” arrives on all DSPs on Friday, July 23, channeling the heartfelt romance and timeless sound of ’90s country. Penned by Patrick Jason Matthews (Randy Travis, Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt) and Roxie Dean (Reba, Lorrie Morgan, Lee Ann Womack) the song immediately grabs its listener with a Yoakam-inspired guitar lick, before unfolding into a heartfelt reminder that genuine love doesn’t need to be complicated—it deserves to be recognized and spoken aloud. Wilbert’s signature 90’s style country crooning encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and cherish the kind of a rare connection that many spend a lifetime searching for.
Country Singer-Songwriters Whey Jennings & Karen Waldrup Collaborate On Potential Sleeper Duet Hit, Delivering Heartbreak & Harmony In Powerful New Music Video For “Damned If I Stay”
Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings collaborates with rising country recording artist and former The Voice standout Karen Waldrup for the emotionally charged duet “Damned If I Stay.” The track is featured on Jennings’ latest album, Baptized By Fire, available everywhere digitally by Dirt Rock Empire.
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