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No ole hat

"Executively produced by Blake Shelton, the film is a behind-the-scenes look at millions of miles, 24 albums, six thousand shows and gratitude for the legions of loyal fans, even when Nashville counted them out. The documentary tells a David and Goliath story that transcends musical genres." (Buddy Iahn / themusicuniverse.com, September 12, 2023)

Ballads & Bangers: Shoes Under My Bed & Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em

"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)

Psychopath

"I’m definitely different. I’ve learned to say no and that time is your most valuable thing. I won’t just do something because it looks good. I’m going to do what I want to do. I’m learning to keep my circle small and not listen to what the internet says or what other people say." (Morgan Wade /americansongwriter.com, September 8, 2023)

What are you on fire about?

"I’m living out so many emotions & firsts every single day, and that’s what’s reflected in these 24 songs. The coolest part is that I’ll have this time capsule for the rest of my life and I hope listeners get transported to those specific moments and feelings in their own lives, too." (Ashley Cooke / musicmayhemmagazine.com, August 11, 2023)

Nobody's Nobody

"TJ insists that wading into hot-button issues has never been his or the band’s intention. From gun control to gay rights, they’ve always spoken their truths, yes, but that’s not necessarily the same as getting political. 'I don’t see it as [making] a political statement. I see it as just simple right and wrong, the humanitarian aspect,' TJ says." (Jeff Gage, TJ Osborne / www.rollingstone.com/music, September 15, 2023)

Tennessee's Waiting

"We each grew up playing in different bands, but all had this admiration for three-part harmony bands like the Eagles or Alabama, and we noticed that was kind of missing in country music now. We wanted to put our stamp on that, and kind of reintroduce it." (Chad Jervis [King Calaway] / forbes.com, August 28, 2023)

Watermelon Moonshine

"Then I looked at the lists and tried to combine my likes and dislikes into titles. My least favorite food of all time is watermelon and my least favorite alcohol is moonshine … I think I turned those lists into a handful of titles, but ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ is the only one I ever resonated with enough to try writing it." (Josh Kear / billboard.com, June 8, 2023)