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“While he is not riding his father’s coattails, he proves that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.”
– Clayton Edwards, American Songwriter
“…reflecting on where he’s been — and where he’s going next.”
– Sterling Whitaker, Taste Of Country
“…he’s damn good too as the title track from his latest album attests.”
— Kyle “Trigger” Coroneos, Saving Country Music
“…on his second album, More Days Behind, he turned more thoughtful and introspective with ‘Foolish Ways.’”
– Joe Leydon, Cowboys & Indians
“…reflecting his own musical approach.”
— Pam Windsor, Forbes
“There is not one moment on the sophomore album from John PayCheck, More Days Behind, where it is possible to mistake it for anything but country music.”
— Duncan Warwick, Country Music People Magazine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 06, 2024) – Country singer-songwriter and recording artist John PayCheck announces that his latest album, More Days Behind, has been admitted for consideration in the first round of voting for the 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. The project is on the ballot for Best Traditional Country Album category.
More Days Behind was released on Nov. 11, 2024, captures PayCheck’s classic era to 90s styled approach to country songwriting, sharing stories and teaching life lessons on the tracks throughout. The project features production by Bill McDermott (George Strait, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley) with songs co-written by his longtime songwriting pal, Scott Gabbey.
More Days Behind Track List & Songwriters:
- “More Days Behind” (John PayCheck, Scott Gabbey)
- “Biscuits and Gravy” (John PayCheck, Scott Gabbey)
- “Desert Rose” (John PayCheck)
- “Blondes and Bulls” (John PayCheck, Scott Gabbey)
- “Make Things Clear” (John PayCheck, Scott Gabbey)
- “Drinkin’ and Cryin’” (John PayCheck, Scott Gabbey)
- “When Did You Stop Loving Me” (Donny Kees, Monty Holmes)
- “Say Goodbye”(John PayCheck, Scott Gabbey)
- “Foolish Ways” (John PayCheck)
- “White Lights” (John PayCheck)
About John PayCheck:
John PayCheck is a multi-talented country singer-songwriter, musician and independent recording artist who embodies the traditions of the genre, while also bringing a more modern approach to his own sound. Aside from also being the only son of country music legend & Grand Ole’ Opry member Johnny PayCheck, John has also pursued careers as a U.S. Army Combat Aviator, and a Lavender Farmer. John is also a devoted family man, and a proud steward of his musical heritage.
His debut single “Lone Stars” from We All Have a Story landed on the Music Row charts and marked his return to the genre after a 20-year pause. He followed it with his critically praised sophomore album More Days Behind, and in May 2024, he performed on the Grand Ole’ Opry to honor his father on Opry Country Classics. John is currently working on his third album, slated for release in 2026.
John has written with Erin Enderlin and Scott Gabbey, is a CMA member and BMI songwriter, and has shared the stage with Chris Janson, Dallas Moore, Confederate Railroad, and more.
With a voice rooted in tradition and a spirit shaped by service, John PayCheck is keeping country music honest—one song at a time.
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