New Music from Chris Stapleton, MacKenzie Porter, Danielle Bradbery, Donovan Woods ft. Katie Pruitt, and Don Amero
The New Music Spotlight is here with another new edition, and this time around we've got a country and roots feel from start to finish.
With artists from both sides of the border, there are big stars and emerging artists included. There's a ton of talent, and smiles to be had while listening to some new songs.
Hit play on all five of these selections and enjoy. And when you're done, be sure to share your favourites with friends and on your playlists too!
Ready? Let's go!
Artist: Chris Stapleton
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Genre: Country
Related: Colter Wall , Brothers Osborne, Tyler Childers
Song: Cold
Notes: Cold is the longest song on the list, so why not just start with it? The second release from Stapleton's upcoming album, Starting Over (November 13, 2020) and boy is it good if you're all in on Chris Stapleton. The music itself is enough to catch your attention, and then you can go ahead and add in Stapleton's vocal performance and it's a win. I can't wait to hear the rest of the album. Bring it on.
Artist: MacKenzie Porter
Hometown: Medicine Hat, AB
Genre: Country
Related: Madeline Merlo, Meghan Patrick, Tenille Arts
Song: Drinkin' Songs
Notes: You ever have a song with someone and then you don't have that someone anymore but the song is still out there? If yes, this one's for you. Drinkin' Songs should continue the string of success that MacKenzie Porter has been enjoying, and we're here for it. The singer-actress has jumped back into country music with both feet and once again, she proves that she made the right call.
Artist: Danielle Bradbery
Hometown: Houston, TX
Genre: Country
Related Artists: Cassadee Pope, Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini
Song: Girls In My Hometown
Notes: Danielle Bradbery has shown her pop side in the country genre, and on Girls In My Hometown she strips things back a bit again and leans on some beautiful instrumentation and then shows off the voice that made people fall in love with her in 2013. You may know her name already, but she's still on her way up and there's no stopping her with songs and performances like this.
In an Instagram post about the song she said, "Girls In My Hometown touches more on my Texas roots-the sound and the meaning behind it. When I heard this song, my first thought was 'woah, I felt that..' I showed close friends of mine to get their opinion, and they got a bit emotional. We might look past it sometimes after we go along with our lives, but taking a moment to look back at where we're from.. it's a pretty special thing."
Artist: Donovan Woods ft. Katie Pruitt
Hometown: Sarnia/Toronto, ON
Genre: Singer-Songwriter / Roots
Related: Dan Mangan, Wold Rivers, Craig Cardiff
Song: She Waits For Me To Come Back Down
Notes: She Waits For Me To Come Back Down is the latest pre-release drop from Donovan Woods as we get ready for his Without People album hits on November 6, 2020. With Katie Pruitt on the track with him, Woods continues to show listeners that he knows how to write a songs, play it, and sing it exactly how he wants to present it, and nails it again. I have a feeling that a lot of guys are going to sit and listen and find themselves (past or present) in the line, "I'm a mess and she's a masterpiece." - enjoy.
Artist: Don Amero
Hometown: Winnipeg, MN
Genre: Country
Related: Tyler Joe Miller, Andrew Hyatt, William Prince
Song: On Down The Road
Notes: Don Amero's new album, The Next Chapter is available now, and while On Down The Road comes at the end of the record, and clocks in at just 1:39, I love it and think it's a great place to start. It's a short listen, yes, But in less than two minutes, Amero shares the voice, feeling, and talent that he brings to all of his music. Start here and listen to the whole new album today!