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“…captures the soul of small-town life, the joy of weekend get-togethers, and the enduring strength of the American spirit.”
— Country Evolution
“…every song sounds like a winner.”
— Nashville.com
“In an era where country music seems to be searching for its identity, Dave Wilbert brings a sound that will identify with the newest to the oldest fans of the format.”
–– KFAV-FM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 09, 2024) – Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Dave Wilbert announces that his latest album, Live From America (It’s Saturday Night), 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.
Celebrating the nostalgia of American farm life, songwriters on the twelve track album include Dave Wilbert, Kerry Kurt Phillips (George Strait, Tim McGraw, Craig Morgan), Phil O’Donnell (George Strait, Blake Shelton, Montgomery Gentry), Jason Matthews (Billy Currington, Trace Adkins) Doug Supernaw, among others. It was produced by Eddie Blount, Dave Wilbert, Julian King and recorded at Black River Studios and Ridge High Studios in Nashville.
Tracklist & Songwriters:
- “Take It Outside” (Adam Wood, Bill Troy)
- “If You Ever Feel Like Lovin’ Me Again” (Jeff Stevens, Jerry Kilgore, Steve Bogard)
- “Footprints On The Moon” (Kevin Barton, Ryan Bizarri, Dee Briggs)
- “Live From America (It’s Saturday Night)” (Kerry Kurt Phillips, Jason Matthews)
- “Wasn’t It You” (Kerry Kurt Phillips, Andy Spooner)
- “Close Your Eyes” (Kerry Kurt Phillips, Andy Spooner, Doug Supernaw)
- “World’s Gone Crazy”(Dave Wilbert, Jason Matthews)
- “Christian County Homecomin’ Queen”(Galen Griffin, Kerry Kurt Phillips, Phil O’Donnell)
- “Route 5 Box 109”(Galen Griffin, Kerry Kurt Phillips)
- “Tractors and Trucks” (Ben Gallagher, Jim Collins, Wade Kirby)
- “My One And Only”(Dave Wilbert, Jason Matthews)
- “The Cabin Song”(Dave Wilbert)
About Dave Wilbert:
Blending relatable storytelling with a smooth country vocal, Dave Wilbert’s musical style strikes a balance between timeless familiarity and fresh authenticity. In 2024, Dave Wilbert was one of the most played independent country artists on the Music Row CountryBreakout and CDX True Indie charts. Building upon that success, Wilbert will be releasing his new single, “Live from America (It’s Saturday Night)”. Rooted in his personal journey and life on the family farm just west of Nashville, the single embodies Wilbert’s dedication to good, honest music. Whether you’re from the countryside and bonfires or big city lights, “Live from America (It’s Saturday Night)” is an anthem for the heartland of America. Dave Wilbert’s true-to-self approach continues to carve out a unique space in country music, bridging the genre’s rich history with its modern evolution.
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