Dallas Smith - "Tippin' Point" Review

New Single From Country Crossover Singer

Country fans first heard of Dallas Smith from his summer country anthem "Nothing But Summer" which came from his debut country album.  That said, Smith is no stranger to making music, serving as  the lead singer of the Canadian rock band Default which has released four albums in its tenure.  Just yesterday Smith released the country pop number "Tippin Point" which sounds similar to Luke Bryan's "Crash My Party" album.  With lyrics addressing booze, good times, and pretty women, Smith is surely looking for some mainstream crossover success with this song and we don't doubt that this songs catchy beat and lyrics will get him just that.  It also doesn't hurt that Smith has been hanging around with some of country's best over the past few weeks with opening gigs for such stars as Florida Georgia Line, Colt Ford, and Jason Aldean.  Look for this one on the airwaves soon and don't forget to be one of the first to pick it up when it's released on the 8th of October.

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Buy the new single on iTunes on the 8th of October, we'll be sure to update this post with a link.

Chase Rice - "Ready Set Roll" Review

Chase Rice is Ready and Rolling 

From being a Linebacker for UNC Chapel Hill football team, to carrying tires on pit crews for Jimmie Johnson and Ryan Newman, to competing on Survivor: Nicaragua, to rising to country stardom, Chase Rice does it all.  Recently, Rice released this promotional title track for his EP "Ready Set Roll" and we think the track might provide and inkling into what the EP is going to sound like.  "Ready Set Roll" is reminiscent of Chase Rice's friends from Florida Georgia Line who have rode a country sound that has elements of hip-hop all the way to country superstardom.  Chase Rice's previous work has had elements of rock and hip-hop but his latest jam seems to have even more than in the past.  If you're a fan of Florida Georgia Line then we are sure you'll be a fan of Chase Rice and his EP which will be available for pre-order on iTunes in a week and released on the 15th.

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Check out Chase Rice's past work on iTunes Here

Florida Georgia Line Deluxe Edition Album Release

"Here's To The Good Times... This Is How We Roll" To Be Released October 25th

The amount of success the Florida Georgia Line has experienced over this past year is incredible and they're at it again.  It'll be very interesting to get an inside look into the duo's experiences as we will get the chance to take a look at the "exclusive behind the scenes content" mentioned in their Facebook announcement.  We also can't wait to see what FGL brings to the table in the 5 new songs they're expected to release on the new album.  We have high hopes for the star duo, and they've done nothing but surpass our expectations in the past.

Check out their Twitter for all the latest FGL news Here

Songs For The Season

13 Bars Picks to End The Summer and Get You Ready For The Fall

It's already October 1st and the change of season is looming.  The temperatures dropping along with the leaves.  It's jeans, flannels, bonfires, football, and country music.  Here's our 13 Bars fall picks to get you in the autumn spirit, and transition you from a great summer.

"Boys Of Fall" - Kenny Chesney

Nothing can get you excited for fall like Kenny Chesney singing about his passion: football.

Check out the song on iTunes Here

"Harvest Time" - Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan delivers an awesome track vividly describing the change of season under "the big red moon".

Check the song out on iTunes Here

"Colder Weather" - Zac Brown Band

This song may not be exactly about fall, but it talks about colder weather, and it is feeling a bit brisk outside, so that's good enough for me.  Also, it's just a really great song.

Check it out here on iTunes Here

"Days Go By" - Keith Urban

Summer flew by this year, Urban reminds us how quickly the days go by and to enjoy the ones we have.  Here's hoping the days fly by until next summer.
Check out the song on iTunes Here

"Beat This Summer" - Brad Paisley 

As summer comes to an end, here's to the best summer yet, and the best summer yet to come.

Check out the song on iTunes Here

"Drink To That All Night" - Jerrod Niemann

Niemann's New Single Released Yesterday Receives Positive Radio Response

Niemann released his new single yesterday, and according to his website jerrodniemannofficial.com, the song had an early local radio release on September 25 "and the pre-release response from the radio has already been tremendous." The song has a pop music feel that one might not expect from Niemann; it's a little different than your traditional country song. You're gonna have to take a listen for yourself and be the judge.

Check out the song on iTunes Here

Album Review - Before The Sun Comes Up

John David Kent Has That "Country Twang"

We previewed John David Kent's new album last week and blogged about its release yesterday but today we're giving it a full top to bottom review.  If this album gets picked up by country radio, it's sure to get JDK noticed on the national level as he puts out a solid mix of down tempo and upbeat songs all of which are very well produced.  Listening to this album in full was a treat as it had consistent feel without being too repetitive or having the songs sound too similar.  This is an absolute must buy for those who need a new album to cruise around to with the windows down.

Song By Song Breakdown

Country Twang

With a badass electric guitar and a foot stomping beat, Country Twang is a bound to be a favorite on the album for those who enjoy Toby Keith.  This hard-nosed first song sets the tone for the album which is markedly more rugged than his previous work.

Before The Sun Comes Up

The message of this one is similar to that of Kip Moore's "Up All Night" in its 'young and on the run all night' type feel.  Young country fans will take a particular liking to this one as it provides the perfect background anthem to free living during high school and collegiate summers.

Fight For You

The third track on this album gives us a different lyrical feel while keeping the overall theme of the album intact.  Fight For You is a song about young love and the tests and trials that it entails.  We love this one for its unique meshing of uptempo beat and emotionally engaging lyrics.

Little Less Lonely

Continuing the trend towards JDK's softer side, Little Less Lonely gives us some nice slow and simple artistry that is always refreshing to hear in contemporary country.  This one is definitely the kind of song that will put you in a calmer mood and let you sink into a more comfortable state of mind.

Leaving Without You

This uniquely rhythmic country tune is one that brings the tempo of the album back up while maintaining the calm and soothing mood set by Fight For You and Little Less Lonely.  With an awesome electric guitar solo towards the middle of the song, Leaving Without You is a solid simplistic country song with rock elements that really gives you an appreciation for JDK's musical talent.

Last Call

Last Call is the kind of song you jack up the volume to on a saturday night to set the mood for a good old fashioned country party.  With a shredding guitar and a pounding beat, Last Call cranks the tempo of the album back up to ten and gets the blood pumping.  Look for this to be a future feature on our Party Pick for the Weekend segment.

Struck a Nerve

If you want a sample of Kent's vocal aptitude check out Struck a Nerve.  His transfer from a rugged verse to a chorus that requires remarkable vocal range is flawless and at 2:09 JDK hits a note that we didn't know we had in him.  All together this one is a simple musical song that outlines Kent's remarkable vocals.

Should've Let Me Go

This song is for the country fan that loves a marriage of straightforward acoustic guitar and smooth melodic electric guitar.  Kent spins a story of a destructive love over a relaxing guitar medley and simple beat that really puts his artistry on display.

Free to Drive

Free to Drive is a song that operates on a simple formula: Freedom, young love and driving on the highway.  This is a must add to your "driving around" playlist as it sends off the perfect vibes for a summer cruise on the open road. 

Until We Turn Around - 13 Bars Pick of the Album

Until We Turn Around ends this album on the perfect note as it embodies the overall theme of his album.  JDK preaches "Laughing and loving and living right now" over a cool laid back instrumental and it makes for song that's both refreshing to country purists and appealing country radio stations.  This meshing is not easy to come by these days and it will almost certainly provide John David Kent with the widespread notoriety that he undoubtedly deserves.

Check it out on iTunes Here

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