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Embarks on Going Nowhere Fast pop-up show tour through more than 20 states, documenting his progress along the way on social media
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“John PayCheck may carry the weight of his father’s legacy, but he’s clearly making his own mark on country music.”
— Robert White, Savoir Faire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 03, 2024) — Neo-traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist John PayCheck announces his second studio album, More Days Behind, due out everywhere digitally on November 01 [pre-order], along with a limited supply of CDs available at his shows or at JohnPayCheck.com. PayCheck recorded his sophomore album at Nashville’s Omni Sound Studio working with Bill McDermott (George Strait, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley) on production, and either writing or co-writing most of the songs with Scott Gabbey.
PayCheck has recently released several singles from More Days Behind, including the honky-tonk barn burner title track “More Days Behind,” along with a few other traditionally inspired, meat-on-the-bone country songs like “Drinkin’ and Cryin’, “Blondes and Bulls,” “Say Goodbye,” “Desert Rose,” “Biscuits and Gravy,” and a cover of George Strait’s hit “When Did You Stop Loving Me.” PayCheck will release the album’s next single “White Lights” on September 14, followed by “Foolish Ways” on October 01 ahead of the full album release date on November 01.
“This new album is an anthology of the very definition of country music,” says PayCheck. “We’ve got ballads, Texas-swing, stories and heartbreak, some light-hearted fun, and some deep-rooted sorrow. We’re hitting all the notes with this one!”
More Days Behind Me Tracklisting & 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)
John PayCheck – the only son of outlaw country pioneer and Grand Ole Opry member Johnny PayCheck – recently made his own debut onto the Grand Ole Opry during an Opry Country Classics show on May 09 celebrating the legacy of his Father’s music.
To promote More Days Behind and to test the new songs out with country music fans, PayCheck recently kicked off his Going Nowhere Fast pop-up show tour, where he is bound for more than 20 states through the end of September. He’ll be documenting his progress and sharing updates on the TBA performance locations via his FaceBook, Tik Tok and Instagram.
“I’m basically just taking my music and message directly to the people in a grassroots manner, having fun with it, and hopefully making as many new friends, fans & artists as we can along the way,” says PayCheck. “I’m using this as the kickoff for my new CD, More Days Behind. We have a limited number of copies just for this tour before the official release on November 1st.”
2024 Going Nowhere Fast Tour:
**For tour updates & TBA locations follow John PayCheck’s FaceBook, Tik Tok and Instagram
27 AUG – Raleigh-Durham, N.C. – Tobacco Wood Brewing
28 AUG – Charleston, S.C. – Blues Coastal Bar & Grill
29 AUG – Rome, Ga. – Cherokee Country Club
29 AUG – Rome, Ga. – Alibi Prohibition & Combat Market
30 AUG – Birmingham, Ala. – Watkins
02 SEP – New Orleans, La. – DBC Bar and Grill
03 SEP – Galveston, Tex. – Huli Huli Hut
04 SEP – San Antonio, Tex. – The Stampede Saloon
05 SEP – Fredericksburg, Tex. – Luchenbach
07 SEP – Malvern, Ark. – Bogey’s at Malvern Country Club
08 SEP – Oklahoma City, Okla. – TBA
09 SEP – Amarillo, Tex. – TBA
10 SEP – Hudson, Colo. – End Of Trail Bar
12 SEP – Wichita, Kan. – Wichita Union Stockyards
13 SEP – Lincoln, Neb. – TBA
14 SEP – Des Moines, Iowa – TBA
15 SEP – Minneapolis, Minn. – TBA
16 SEP – Milwaukee, Wisc. – TBA
17 SEP – Chicago, Ill.- TBA
19 SEP – Grand Rapids, Mich. – TBA
20 SEP – Indianapolis, Ind. – Private Party
21 SEP – Louisville, Ky. – High Horse Bar
22 SEP – Cincinnati, Ohio – TBA
23 SEP – Pittsburgh, Pa. – Scarpaci’s
24 SEP – Rochester, N.Y. – TBA
25 SEP – Boston, Mass. – TBA
26 SEP – Havre de Grace, Md. – Hopkins Farm Brewery
About John PayCheck:
John PayCheck, son of country music legend Johnny PayCheck, embodies the traditions of country music while forging his own path in the industry. John’s musical journey began humbly as a roadie, where he learned about the business while traveling with his father and surrounded by legends. Music was ingrained into his everyday life as a result.
However, two major events diverted him from music temporarily; the tragedy of 9/11 spurred him to serve his country as an Army aviator, followed by his father’s passing in 2003, which led him to explore passions in firefighting and technology. John still serves as a Reserve Army Officer in Europe, but despite his temporary hiatus, music remained a constant thread in his life, drawing him back 20 years later.
As a combat veteran, farmer, and devoted family man, John’s return to music has been fueled by industry support and the encouragement of fellow country music legacy artists. His first single “Lone Stars” from his debut album, We All Have a Story, charted on Music Row, a significant milestone in his career. He has written songs with Erin Enderlin and Scott Gabbey, and is a CMA member and BMI songwriter. John has shared the stage with Chris Janson, Confederate Railroad, Dallas Moore and others and was invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in May of 2024 to honor his father on Opry Country Classics.
With a unique vocal style and deep-rooted appreciation for classic country, he continues the PayCheck family legacy while embracing the genre’s evolution. John stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of country music and the profound bond he still has with his father. John is building his own career despite the shadow of his father’s, and he’s excited to be a part of his own journey to see what the future holds.
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