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Tiffany Houghton Releases Latest Single “I’m Gonna Love You” – Listen

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Pop artist Tiffany Houghton has just released her latest single, “I’m Gonna Love You.” Houghton is a Dallas, Texas native who is now currently living in Los Angeles, California working hard at her future release. Back in 2014, Houghton was a special guest on MKTO‘s American Dream Tour where she got her first taste of major tour life. Since then, Houghton has released her debut EP, This Is Not an EP, back in December of 2014.

Following Houghton’s previous release “Catch Me If You Can,” which received significant airplay on Radio Disney, “I’m Gonna Love You” is a song about that first feeling you get after a first date. Houghton shared with Billboard the inspiration behind the song:

“After the shoot that day [for her Christmas-themed ‘Blame it on the Snow’ video], I went out with this guy my brother set me up with,” Houghton says. “Go big bro, because it was an amazing first date. Afterwards I was jotting down song ideas in the elevator before I even made it to my room.”

Houghton also shares:

“This song is the butterflies. It’s jumping off the cliff before you know anyone’s gonna catch you,” Houghton says. “It’s the delusional belief that the person you just met could be the love of your life.”

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“I’m Gonna Love You” will be one of those songs that will have you singing along in no time. Houghton’s voice brings something fresh to the pop scene with her charismatic personality that will instantly bring in new fans all around. Along with the upbeat chorus and Houghton’s undeniable raw talent, “I’m Gonna Love You” will be a song that many will be able to relate to:

If my heart breaks I’m gonna break you / If it’s just a game, I’m gonna break you / If it’s all the same, I’m gonna take you / No matter what it takes (x2) / If it’s just a touch, I’m gonna touch you / But baby if it’s love, I’m gonna love you   

Listen to “I’m Gonna Love You” Below!

The song’s lyrics dive into the mind of someone who just experienced a picture perfect first date and all the emotions that can arise from it. This emotions may include all the first date butterflies and the foresight into the future that this person may be the one. Houghton will go all in as long as the other person feels the same. Houghton will not waste her time if there is nothing more than just a fling and will stand her ground if things go awry. Something hopefully many people will also follow suit, know your worth. The song’s upbeat music and lyrics is the perfect soundtrack to a first date for better or for worse.

Overall, the song analyzes all of these feelings together and is stitches them to create the vision of the experience. Houghton’s voice will become the sound of your feelings to express them in a way that you may be unable to do.

Be sure to keep up with Houghton and keep an eye out for new music coming out in the near future!

Purchase “I’m Gonna Love You” on iTunes!

I’m Gonna Love You – Single by Tiffany Houghton

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Tim McGraw Makes History With Three Songs in the Top 15

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Country superstar Tim McGraw has made history in becoming the first ever artist to have three individual singles simultaneously inside the top 15. McGraw’s current single, “How I’ll Always Be” is within the top 15 along with Florida Georgia Line‘s current single “May We All” and Big & Rich‘s current single “Lovin’ Lately,” which he is a collaborator on both. 


McGraw picked up his 59th career top 10 song with “Lovin’ Lately” and it is looking like  “May We All” and “How I’ll Always Be” will also be entering the top 10 in the near future adding to his list of accolades. Recently, McGraw’s previous single, “Humble and Kind,” was certified platinum along with reaching the #1 spot along with the music video. McGraw has consistently been creating hit after hit and shows no signs of slowing down.

Along with McGraw’s chart success, he is currently gearing up for his Soul2Soul The World Tour with his wife and country star Faith Hill. The tour is quickly becoming the talk around the country music world as it was heavily anticipated after the two toured together back in 2007 on the Soul2Soul II Tour. A list of cities and dates can be seen below.
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Mo Pitney Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Behind This Guitar’ – Listen

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Mo Pitney has officially release his debut album, Behind This Guitar. This is Pitney’s first major release with his record label, Curb Records. Behind This Guitar features 12 songs with something every music fan will love, with Pitney co-writing 10 of the songs. Pitney comes in with a fresh new voice that perfectly encases raw country talent. The album features many stories that anyone will be able to relate to with the traditional country flare that will keep country fans begging for more. Pitney’s sister also sings on the album, it looks like good genes run in his family!

 

The first track on the album is titled, “Country,” which is country through and through. “Country” (co-written by Bobby Tomberlin and Bill Anderson “Whispering Bill”)  is a song about what life is like inside the country and explains that you do not necessarily have to be in the middle of nowhere to experience it.

Let me tell ya ’bout country / Country can be in the middle of the city / Country can be on a farm / Country ain’t even a place on the map / It’s a place in your heart

Pitney explains that “Country” is not a place that is accessible by car, plane or train, which is a common misconception. Instead, it is a place in which everyone can visit, their heart. “Country” talks about various situations that everyone can experience no matter their location in the world. There is much more to the perception of what “Country” really is other than if you grew up on a farm or not. It is not that black and white.

 

One of the most upbeat songs on the album is titled “Everywhere,” which is a song that new and old country music fans will love. “Everywhere” was co-written with Phil O’Donnell and Dean Dillon, which features elements from traditional and modern country music and perfectly mends the two together to create one perfect piece.”Everywhere” is song that will have fans singing at the top of their lungs along with the tuneful chorus and is the current single!

Everywhere / Every step / Every sunrise, every sunset / Every word I say, every night and day / Every single moon / Everything I do / Everywhere

WATCH MO PITNEY SINGING “EVERYWHERE” AT HIS ALBUM RELEASE PARTY IN LA!

“Everywhere” is a song about what it is like being with that one person that you love and cannot picture your life without. It’s that feeling you have knowing that they will be with you every single step of your life. The pace of the song along with the music fits the tone of the lyrics and the story of the song. When you find that one person you just want to scream it out and you have so much joy spending your life with them. “Everywhere” will be a song that everyone will be begging to be able to experience in their owns lives, it is the soundtrack to an everlasting relationship.

 

The title track “Behind This Guitar” (written by Phil O’Donnell, Casey Beathard, and Don Sampson) is a story about where one’s love for music came from and the life of an artist behind a guitar who may feel stuck. “But from time to time it feels like I’m trapped and somehow trapped behind this guitar.” The life of a musician is not always as glorious as it seems, but they would not trade it for anything in the world and are thankful for the opportunity presented in front of them.

Behind this guitar / Is just a boy who had a dream in his heart / Behind this guitar / Is just a guy who can’t believe he got this far

The song also explains how it is not just Pitney behind the guitar, that it took people who believed in him and the man upstairs that blessed him with his gift.

But thanks to Him / My family friends / Knows who got me where I am / You know who you are / Now with that in mind / The truth is I’m not the only one behind this guitar 

Throughout the entire song is a somber acoustic guitar carrying along the melody and setting the tone for the story that is unfolding. “Behind this guitar” is a song that does not only apply to musicians, but can be compared to anyone’s life. “Behind this guitar” is certainly going to be a fan favorite and is a stand out on the album.

 

Overall Behind This Guitar is one that has many stories about life experiences and the journey through life. Including songs like “It’s Just A Dog” which is about finding a stray dog and going through life with it. The song speaks about how a dog is something more than just a pet, they will stick with you through even the toughest times and how they are not just a dog. The album also talks about taking the chance on talking to someone who you may be interested in. You have to “Take That Chance” to start that beginning of your story and if you freeze, you may miss your chance at a fairy tale ending. Pitney brings a breath of fresh air to the country scene with his debut album. Pitney defines what country music is all about with his debut album and will be the discussion among fans all around. With it’s true-to-life stories and personal experiences, it is something that will connect with anyone young or old.  Every song has its own purpose to fill the story that will shape and define the person Behind This Guitar.

Listen to Behind This Guitar

Behind This Guitar Track Listing 

1. “Country” (Mo Pitney, Bobby Tomberlin and Bill Anderson)
2. “Clean Up On Aisle Five” (Mo Pitney and Wil Nance)
3. “Come Do A Little Life” (Mo Pitney, Wil Nance and Byron Hill)
4. “It’s Just A Dog” (Mo Pitney, Jimmy Melton and Dave Turnbull)
5. “Everywhere” (Mo Pitney, Dean Dillon and Phil O’Donnell)
6. “Boy & A Girl Thing” (Mo Pitney and Don Sampson)
7. “I Met Merle Haggard Today” (Mo Pitney and Don Sampson)
8. “Take The Chance” (Mo Pitney and Dean Dillon)
9. “When I’m With You” (Mo Pitney and David Lee Murphy)
10. “Love Her Like I Lost Her” (Mo Pitney and Dennis Duff)
11. “Behind This Guitar” (Phil O’Donnell, Casey Beathard, and Don Sampson)
12. “Give Me Jesus” (Fernando Ortega)

 

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Try and “Act Like You Don’t” Love Brooke Eden’s Debut EP “Welcome To The Weekend”

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It has been a long time coming, but today we finally have Brooke Eden‘s debut EP, Welcome To The Weekend. Eden is a part of the CMT’s Next Women of Country and is well on her way to stardom. She has a dynamic and powerful voice that will instantly turn heads wherever she is performing.

Welcome To The Weekend is Eden’s first EP after signing with RED BOW Records. Eden co-penned all four songs on the EP while Jacob Durrett and Nick Brophy produced the project.

”Welcome To The Weekend” EP Review

The first track on the EP is titled, “Diamonds,” which sets the tone for the EP and is also the lead single. “Diamonds” gives us a glimpse into a time in Eden’s life when everything was so simple but so magical at the same time.

Shining like diamonds, dancing in the headlights / All the boys are watching us right now / Welcome to the weekend, everybody’s drinkin’ / Everybody’s here to throw it down

 

Eden co-wrote the song with Chris DeStefano and Brett James, two of Nashville’s most sought after songwriters. “Diamonds” shows off Eden’s vocal range and the ability to effortlessly blend pop into a country anthem. The lyrics stay true to Eden’s upbringing and is song that will resonate with many.

“Act Like You Don’t” (co-written by Cary Barlowe and Jesse Frasure)  is about missing your ex and him possibly missing you too, but needing him to act like he doesn’t. It can be hard to let go of a relationship that might not be the best for you, but it doesn’t make missing that person any easier.

So when you wanna have a late night drive-by / Drunk dial my phone ’round midnight / Say you miss me waking up by your side / Act like you don’t / Like you don’t 

“Act Like You Don’t” is certainly a song many will listen to after a break up, when they are still missing their ex, but know it’s for the best they are no longer together. “We’re better apart, we’re not what we need.” This is one of those upbeat and catchy songs that will surely have you singing along with the windows down and give you the strength to leave the past in the past.

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“Silence Speaks” was co-written by Ingrid Andress and Will Weatherly and it is one of the most personal songs by Eden. “Silence Speaks” is a song about an ex of Eden’s who wanted to go on a “break,” but ended up with a new girlfriend a few days later.

Eden shares “’Silence Speaks” is a song I wrote to vent my emotions when I found out my ex had a new girlfriend.”

‘Cause I ain’t crazy / I’m a classy lady / And I ain’t wasting no more time on you / I bet you’re expecting / Some psycho ex girlfriend /  But I  don’t need words / Since silence speaks louder than / I hate you, I never want to see you again

The song is a play on the phrase “Silence speaks louder than words” and the lyrics are created from it. Eden shows that you do not always have to speak to get a clear message across. The track features a catchy melody with a strumming banjo to go along with, which creates a stomp your feet feeling to it. Eden vividly creates the image to the story with memorable lyrics and a soulful vocal performance that will leave you wanting more.

Rounding off the EP is the final track titled, “Sunday Mornin'” which was co-written by Justin Wilson. “Sunday Mornin'” has a punchy melody that is always a fan favorite at Eden’s shows. The song is about Eden not wanting to be just your Saturday night.

But boys like you don’t know girls like me / Girls like me / Ain’t just some pretty little thing, baby / Hey if I’m going to be your Saturday night / I’m going to be your Sunday mornin’

From one listen through it is clear to see why this is a fan favorite. It is an in your face attitude with guitars riffs that will have you up off your feet and dancing around. The lyrics show confidence that she’s more than just a fling and you have to give to get. Eden’s rock edge is in full force in this song and it is infused well with her pure country talent. “Sunday Mornin'” is the perfect “ending” to Eden’s weekend and will leave you wondering what happens during the week.

Overall, Welcome To The Weekend showcases almost every side of Eden and has something that everyone will love. With Eden’s raw raspiness to her voice, it is clear to see how she stands out on her own. Each song builds off one another and paints together what a “weekend” could be full of. Eden’s personality comes alive on each of the songs that will teach you a little about herself. Eden is one artist that you will NOT want to miss. Through Eden’s infectious personality and flare on stage, it is one live show that you will not want to miss. Eden is also working hard on her debut album that is scheduled to be released sometime in the following year.

Listen to “Welcome to the Weekend” on Spotify!

Purchase “Welcome to the Weekend” on iTunes!

Brooke Eden – Welcome to the Weekend EP

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10 Canadian Country Artists You Need to Know – Listen

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Our friends north of the border in Canada have been putting out some great country music. However, much of their music does not reach the airwaves here in the USA. You may have already heard songs by Lindsay Ell or High Valley, but they are both actually from Canada! We put together a list of 10 Canadian country artists that you need to know (in no particular order) to give you a taste of what Canada has to offer! Make sure you check out our Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page to hear each artist!

Petric – Petric is a duo comprised of brothers Jason and Tom Petric from Transcona, Winnipeg, Manitoba. They were signed to fellow artist Dallas Smith’s label, Steelhead Music, back in May of 2015. Petric is able to pull of catchy choruses along with a tune you will be humming along to. If you are a fan of duos like Florida Georgia Line or Dan + Shay, you will definitely love Petric!

 

 Madeline Merlo – Merlo was born in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Merlo has just recently released her debut album, Free Soul, on April 29, 2016. Merlo has a powerful voice and you will see why by listening to just one song. Merlo was also nominated for Female Country Artis of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards in 2016. If you are a fan of Kelsea Ballerini or Carrie Underwood, you will love Merlo’s music!

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Dallas Smith – Smith was born in Langley, British Columbia and originally in a rock band named, Default. Some of you may remember the band as they were successful with their hit song, “Wasting My Time.” Smith has opened for artists like Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban. Smith has recently just released his newest album, Side Effects, on September 2, 2016. He was also nominated for Male Artist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards in 2016.

 

Tim Hicks – Hicks was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Hicks has co-wrote his song “Get By” with Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line. Hicks has opened for artists like Dallas Smith and Dierks Bentley. Hicks has also just release his latest album, Shake These Walls, on September 9, 2016. Hicks was also nominated for Interactive Artist or Group of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards in 2016.

 

Brett Kissel – Kissel was born and raised in Flat Lake, Alberta. Kissel has won many awards in Canada including Male Artist of the Year at the Association of Country Music in Alberta Awards in 2014 and Male Artist of the Year at the 2016 Candian Country Music Association awards. Kissel’s song, “Airwaves” also reached the number one spot on the Billboard Canada Country charts on October 3, 2015.

 

Tebey – Tebey was born and rasied in Peterborough, Ontario. Tebey has collaborated with fellow Canadian group, Emerson Drive on a cover of “Wake Me Up” that reached number five on the Billboard Canada Country charts. Tebey is also a songwriter signed to BMG Rights Management and he has co-wrote songs for pop group One Direction.

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Livy Jeanne – Jeanne was raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Jeanne got her first breakthrough when she toured across schools in Alberta in 2012 on her You Don’t Have to Be Invisible Tour. Jeanne’s first single, “Any Other Way” reached number 42 on the Billboard Canada Country charts. Jeanne released her debut album Dashboard Renegade on July 17, 2015. If you are a fan of Kelsea Ballerini or Carrie Underwood, you will love Jeanne’s music!

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Jess Moskaluke – Moskaluke was born in Lagenburg, Saskatchewan. In September 2011, Moskaluke won the New Artist Showcase Award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, which allowed her to play at the Global Artist Party at the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Today, Moskaluke is having a very successful career, she just won her THIRD consecutive Female Artist of the Year award at the Canadian Country Music Association awards. One listen to Moskaluke’s music and you will see why she has been dominating.

 

Dean Brody – Brody was born in Smithers, British Columbia and grew up in Jaffray, British Columbia. Brody has had a very successful career thus far, winning many awards. Brody released his latest single, “Time” on September 9 2016. Brody has a classic country voice with strong songwriting setting him apart from the rest of the pack.

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Autumn Hill – Autumn Hill is a duo comprised of Mike Robins and Tareya Green. Their debut single “Anything At All” reached number 12 on the Billboard Canada Country charts and even reached the top 30 on the Billboard Canada Hot AC charts. They were nominated for Group or Duo of the Year at the 2016 Canadian Country Music Association awards. Their harmonies speak for themselves with undeniably catchy songs and powerful lyrics. If you are a fan of Thompson Square and Lady Antebellum you will love their music.

 

Listen to all of their music below!