country
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Truck Stop Gospel – Parker Millsap Happy Friday! Fairly short post today because I need to go mow the lawn. “Truck Stop Gospel” is a really fun song with some really great lyrics. I don’t believe in criticizing anyone for their religious beliefs, and I actually really enjoy learning about spiritual beliefs other than my… Read more
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Kerosene – Miranda Lambert I don’t follow Miranda’s career like I used to, but I grew up on her first 4 or so albums, and I still really enjoy going back and listening to those songs. I have to credit my dad for introducing me to Miranda, and we were actually able to see her… Read more
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Neon – 49 Winchester I promised more 49, so here it is! While “Hays, Kansas” was the first song I heard by them and loved it, “Neon” is the song that really sold me on them as a band. I mentioned in my previous post about these guys how I felt they were essentially a… Read more
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Hays, Kansas – 49 Winchester I believe I first heard “this song”Hays, Kansas” about two or so years ago, and I initially fell in love with the opening guitar riff, then soon after lead singer Isaac Gibson’s voice (seen on the cover of their album, III). As soon as it was over, I think I… Read more
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Decoration Day – Drive By Truckers I don’t think I could ever write any post that aptly does this song justice, as it is an absolute masterclass in storytelling by Jason Isbell. (If you’re not familiar, he got his start with one of my favorite bands ever, the Drive-By Truckers.) I firmly believe that Mr.… Read more
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New Year’s Day – Charlie Robison Charlie Robison is an incredibly underrated country artist, perhaps more recognized for his marriage and divorce from one of the Dixie Chicks than his music. This song encapsulates that perfectly. Whenever I play this tune for people, I usually say something along the lines of “This is the greatest… Read more
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