Swift, Rogers/Bowen, Marlowe, Watson, Ray release new music
Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen return for another round with "Hold My Beer, Vol. 3." The EP contains six original tunes full of fiddle and steel. Rogers and Bowen produced and co-penned each song. The pair worked alongside co-writers Rhett Akins, Brad Clawson, Drew Kennedy, Taylor Phillips, Aaron Raitiere and Allen Shamblin. The first volume came out in 2015 with volume two out five years later.
Dylan Marlowe released his debut EP, "Dirt Road When I Die," today. Produced by Joe Fox, the project features "You Were Right (Nat's Song)," released as a surprise for Dylan's now-wife on their wedding day in May. The release also includes one of his biggest songs, "Record High."The Statesboro, Ga. native has maintained a heavy touring schedule. Marlowe, who is no relation to Kameron Marlowe, first gained attention after posting his version of the Olivia Rodrigo hit "Driver's License," on TikTok.
Traditional country veteran Dale Watson pays tribute to blues singer Leadbelly on "Starvation Box today on Cleopatra Records. The title track from the Texas native is a collaborative effort between Watson and Mike Henderson. The disc includes blues, roots rock and folk sounds.
Frank Ray is out with his full-length debut disc today, a self-titled affair on Broken Bow. Ray, who once upon a time was a policeman in New Mexico, previously released an EP for Broken Bow/Stoney Creek Records. Produced by Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Scotty McCreery), Ray mixes a traditional country sound with R&B and touches of Ray Latin heritage. The album features 15 tracks – 13 co-written by Ray.
More news for Taylor Swift
- 05/30/25: Swift regains her recordings
- 09/10/24: Swift endorses Harris
- 01/31/23: Townes , The Reklaws, Swift score two Canadian awards nominations
- 11/01/22: Swift announces The Eras Tour dates
- 10/13/22: Swift tops American Music Awards nominations
- 08/28/22: Swift announces new disc
- 05/18/22: Swift receives PhD, urges grads to take chances
- 05/18/22: Taylor Swift's NYU commencement address
CD reviews for Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has made the best CD of her young career with her fourth CD. The biggest difference is that Swift's singing, spotty on previous releases and live performances, is far far superior here.
Swift wrote all 14 songs here, which like her other albums tend to deal with relationships that have gone south. Swift's songwriting always has been one of her strengths, and that continues to be the case here - both lyrically and musically. Put simply, Swift knows a lot about penning ...
Taylor Swift took the county world by storm with her huge selling debut and its five hit singles. With a huge marketing push and myspace, Swift was on her way. Kind of like an Avril Lavigne for the teen female country set.
Sophomore slump? There's no indication of that. Swift once again writes her material - all 13 songs here with help sometimes from Liz Rose, Colbie Caillat and John Rich. Swift writes of what she knows about - relationships and teen love come and gone in songs speak to her fans. ...
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