Tom's Country View

"What makes a song a banger? The most important is the hook, that sticks in your head, after you hear the song just once. In addition it will also have a solid beat, that you can't help but move to. And recognizability is also key." (DJ Rinehart / deepinthemix.com, July 23 2023)

"That’s what good music does, it puts into words and melodies what people maybe can’t say on their own. But, when they hear the right song, they feel understood. I think that’s really important." (Zach Top / americansongwriter.com, April 5, 2024)

"If I sing about opioid addiction, there’s not ever going to be a time where I’m going to tell you it was a good experience, because it never was even when I thought it was. I’ve always been one of those kind of guys that tell you about it, but you have to choose your own path. I just hope that it helps one person that is where I was at." (Bryan Martin / upncountry.com, March 14, 2023)

"We wear holes in all our highways until they keep us up at night. Eyes wide open, dreaming 'til the darkness turns to light. And we run from those who love us, yet their prayers continue on and we'll pass up a sure thing just to gamble on a song." (Desperado Troubadours / Mark Miller, Cody Jinks, Thomas James McFarland)

"BREAKING NEWS: New York journalist discovers new genre of music called "country" due to the release of Beyonce's new record "Cowboy Carter"." (Colby Acuff / X [former Twitter], March 30, 2024)