Jake Owen scores first Top 10 single
Monday, June 11, 2007 – Jake Owen's "Startin' With Me" marks the first Top 10 single of his career, his label announced Monday. The song, which was co-written by Owen, Kendall Marvel and Jimmy Ritchey, tells the story of a man who has made countless mistakes and wants to start his life over by changing the one thing he can - himself.
"I am so overwhelmed," said Owen. "It wasn't that long ago that I was playing in a college bar, and now to see my name on the top of the country charts with my heroes like Alan Jackson and George Strait - it is the most unbelievable feeling."
Owen enjoyed a top 15 hit "Yee Haw" from his debut album, "Startin' With Me" last year. He also has toured with Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Currently, he is opening the 2007 Alan Jackson/Brooks & Dunn Tour.
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Endless Summer EP
Jake Owen has been described by some as an artist who has evaded the prototypical country music playbook. And while that may be true, on his "Endless Summer" EP, coaxing a bit more life out of his summer tour with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, the artist openly embraces the classic summer music formula, offering up airy, catchy jams that will remind you of cool breezes and warm waters.
Owen chooses to bookend his taste of summer EP with two classic road songs, the first of which being »»» |
Barefoot Blue Jean Night
Five years ago, Jake Owen debuted on the country music charts with his twangy, yet catchy Yee Haw. Owen, who turned 30 years old on Sunday, has matured as an artist, as evidenced by the 11 songs on his third album, "Barefoot Blue Jean Saturday Night." There's plenty of versatility from southern rock to country and ballads.
The title track is one of the Florida native's biggest hits. It has a perfect chorus, and it's just right for the summer time -- whether you're »»» |
Easy Does It
A sophomore album can be a tough nut to crack. You don't want to get away from what created your initial success, but there's also a chorus of folks asking "what else can you show us? Disappoint and you could be one-and-done. Have some success, and you keep alive the opportunity to remain relevant - at least for another year or so.
We know Jake Owen's strength is ballads - his biggest hit off his 2006 debut album Startin' With Me was the self-reflective title track. »»» |
Editorial: Walking the talk –
When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
Concert Review: Steve Earle doesn't rest (on laurels) –
If you didn't realize Steve Earle had a new disc out, "The Low Highway," it would have been no problem realizing that quite and quickly.
That was because Earle started the two-hour show with three straight tracks from "The Low Highway," and he would not be done for the night. The title track of was a midtempo effort... »»»
Concert Review: The Howlin' Brothers leave the radar behind –
The Howlin' Brothers - this trio, in reality, contains no brothers - are about eight years into their career and on their fifth album. To say they've been under the radar screen may be an understatement. You couldn't even say they've been flying under that screen because they have stuck very close to their Nashville environs.... »»»
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