Jason Aldean Reveals Track Listing for 8th Studio Album REARVIEW TOWN

Two-time, reigning and current ACM “Entertainer of the Year” nominee Jason Aldean has revealed the track listing behind his hard-charging and ferociously confident eighth studio album REARVIEW TOWN, out April 13. Joining forces with longtime producer Michael Knox,  the risks and their rewards electrify the 15 new tracks snaking between stadium-sized guitar anthems, heartfelt country minimalism and hip-hop swagger. Fans who pre-order the album at any available digital retailer will instantly receive a download of its driving title-track.

“It’s about putting things behind you…things that have held you down…and looking ahead,” said Aldean of REARVIEW TOWN’s title track. “When you look at my career and the personal experiences I’ve gone through, it really seemed like a fitting title for this record and it’s one of the best songs I’ve ever recorded. It was important to me to pick songs that have substance to them, I’m more conscious of that these days.”

Long a maestro of up-tempo stompers, Aldean kicks off REARVIEW TOWN with “Dirt to Dust” and “Set It Off,” an epic one-two punch of dirty guitars and undeniable hooks with razor-sharp production.

Heading for traditional Country on the standout lost love lament “Drowns the Whiskey” featuring Miranda Lambert, the track is remarkably understated in its arrangement, but it’s saturated in well-worn emotions. On “Better At Being Who I Am,” Aldean lends a nuanced, knowing delivery to the breakup tale. 

Occasionally like on the enthusiastically-received Top 10 and climbing lead single, “You Make It Easy,” he even finds himself channeling the blues. But for all its sonic diversity, REARVIEW TOWN is indelibly cohesive. It’s Aldean’s lifelong love of country — country music and country life – that ties it all together.

REARVIEW TOWN TRACK LISTING:

1. Dirt to Dust
(Jaron Boyer, Ben Stennis, Michael Tyler)

2. Set It Off
(Brandon Kinney, Jody Stevens, Josh Thompson)

3. Girl Like You
(Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda, Michael Tyler)

4. You Make It Easy
(Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Jordan Schmidt, Morgan Wallen)

5. Gettin’ Warmed Up
(Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda, Cole Taylor)

6. Blacktop Gone
(Brett Beavers, Derric Ruttan, Josh Thompson)

7. Drowns the Whiskey (Feat. Miranda Lambert)
(Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton, Josh Thompson)

8. Rearview Town
(Kelley Lovelace, Bobby Pinson, Neil Thrasher)

9. Love Me or Don’t
(Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Schmidt, Morgan Wallen)

10. Like You Were Mine
(Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy, Brian White)

11. Better at Being Who I Am
(Casey Beathard, Wendall Mobley, Neil Thrasher)

12. I’ll Wait for You
(Nick Brophy, Michael Delaney, Jennifer Hanson, Neil Thrasher)

13. Ride All Night
(Dallas Davidson, Kyle Fishman, Houston Phillips)

14. Up in Smoke
(Jessi Alexander, David Lee Murphy, Chris Stevens)

15. High Noon Neon
(Tony Martin, Lee Miller, Neil Thrasher)

Trent Harmon’s New Single “You Got ‘Em All” Is The Most Added Song at Country Radio This Week

There is no doubt Trent Harmon is a powerhouse vocalist; millions chose him as the reigning American Idol. Now he’s proving to also be a skillful songwriter and talented artist with “You Got ‘Em All” (Big Machine Records). His new single is the No. 1 most-added at Country radio this week.
 
Listen to “You’ve Got ‘Em All” here –  http://smarturl.it/YouGotEmAll
 
Co-written alongside Justin Ebach and Jordan Minton in less than one hour, “You Got ‘Em All” is a fresh introduction to audiences who have supported him over the last year as he’s taken the time away from the spotlight to expand on his craft.
Inspired by the relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Trent wrote the song following her decision to move to Thailand with two days-notice to pursue her dream of teaching overseas. A mix of emotions – sadness, confusion and happiness for her – swirled around as lyrics poured out. The game-changing single is a preview of Trent’s heart and soul-filled new music that industry and critics agree is a hit.
 
“Live or on the radio, this is a rip-your-heart-out weeper and a legit Song of the Year candidate.”
– All Access
 
“Trent pinned everyone’s ears back at CRS when he debuted this powerful, urgent, passionate and super melodic slab of sound.”
– Music Row
 
“…features the unique vocal stylings that made Harmon a standout on Idol.”
– Variety
 
“Delicate piano and Harmon’s crystalline vocals swell into a slick, bright production…”
 – Rolling Stone Country
 
“…an absolute show-stopper.”
– Taste of Country
 
Trent is currently on the road visiting with Country radio and playing his own headline dates. For more information and to check out his exclusive video “5 Things You Don’t Know About Me,” visit TrentHarmon.com.

CMR Exclusive: Smithfield Chats “Hey Whiskey” and More

Country duo on the rise, Smithfield, has released their latest single, “Hey Whiskey.”  The new track is included on the duo’s debut self-titled EP, and is heading to country radio on March 26.

While in Nashville last month during Country Radio Seminar, we caught up with Trey Smith and Jennifer Fiedler to chat about “Hey Whiskey,” and much more. Check out our exclusive interview with Smithfield here, or watch below.

“Hey Whiskey” is available now. Grab your copy on iTunes here, and be sure to request at your local country radio station.

Stay connected with Smithfield by visiting their Official Website, and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Luke Bryan Releases Inspiring Music Video for Latest Single “Most People Are Good”

Four-time Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge Luke Bryan releases a new music video for “Most People Are Good,” directed by Wes Edwards.  Entertainment Weekly exclusively premiered the video – watch HERE.

“Most People Are Good” is Luke’s second single from his What Makes You Country album that debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums charts last December and is now available for the first time on vinyl.

The poignant “Most People Are Good” single, written by David Frasier, Ed Hill and Josh Kear, landed on Billboard’s 2017 Reader’s List claiming it “is a veer in the road (for Luke): an inspiring, positive-message song with a heartfelt vocal. At a time when the world is not such a positive place it’s, well, just in time.” Rolling Stone says “Most People Are Good” is “sincere” and is an “uplifting song, a gentle argument for all that’s right in the world.”

After his media junket in New York City last week to promote the Sunday night premiere of American Idol on ABC and playing three concerts on his “What Makes You Country Tour,” Luke is now in Australia for his first-ever concerts down under. His touring year will conclude this fall after headlining concerts across North America including some of the biggest and best sports stadiums in Toronto, New York City, Cincinnati, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Boston, Minneapolis, Los Angeles (the first country concert to ever be held in Dodgers Stadium), Denver, St. Louis, Chicago, Vancouver and wrapping the tour in Detroit at Ford Field on October 26.

Craig Campbell Returns with Brand New Single “See You Try”

Long celebrated for his new-school take on classic Country, Red Bow Records’ Craig Campbell is back with a fresh blast of uptempo fun, offering up a brand-new single titled “See You Try” today (3/16).

Penned by Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard with James McNair and Jordan Schmidt, the twangy barstool anthem finds Campbell shifting gears for a wild-and-free hit in the making, marking his first release since 2016’s uplifting critical triumph, “Outskirts of Heaven.”

“I feel like it was well worth the wait on my end, and I’m hoping the fans will feel the same way,” Campbell says of the track. “I believe in divine providence and I feel like this song was meant for me, so I’m excited, and I feel like this is a game-changer.”

Check out yesterday’s world premiere of “See You Try” – including a flirtatious lyric video featuring Campbell’s beautiful wife, Mindy – on Billboard.com.

Produced by Bart Butler (Jon Pardi’s California Sunrise), “See You Try” feels like a natural mix of fan favorites “Fish” and “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” as Campbell playfully invites a country cutie to see if she can change his mind about a boys’ night out. Well known as a devoted family man, though, Campbell says the irresistible track reminds him of one woman and one woman only – his wife of more than 12 years.

“When I’m doing my thing with my friends and she’s ready to leave, I love for her to try to convince me,” he explains. “Like ‘Hey, it’s time to go. And if you go with me right now, then this is gonna happen.’ Even though we’ve been married for a little while now, I still get excited when she does those things.”

A regular guest on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage, exceptional vocalist and critically acclaimed live performer, Campbell is on the verge of breaking out to superstardom after nearly a decade of success on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and beyond.

Songs like “Family Man,” “Fish” and “Outta My Head” started the Georgia native off, striking a chord after the singer-songwriter was discovered in Nashville’s famous honky-tonk, The Stage. Since then, “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” has cracked country radio’s Top 10 and “Outskirts of Heaven” found tastemakers praising Campbell’s heartfelt sincerity, paving the way for the next chapter of his story.

Campbell is coming off a standout year which included Luke Bryan’s 2017 HUNTIN’, FISHIN’ AND LOVIN’ EVERY DAY Tour, and is currently working on his debut studio album for Red Bow Records – his third full-length project overall. He’ll headline select dates across North America throughout the summer of 2018.

Purchase/stream “See You Try” here.