In my personal opinion, there is no greater line from a song than "..as long as there's stars over Texas, darlin' I'll hang the moon for you." It gets me every time.
I am a big fan of Tracy's and I listen to his music constantly on my iPod. When I hear it, all-of-a-sudden I'm 6 years old again out in the pasture feeding the horses. It takes me back to a simple time in my life. And I love him and his music for that.
I have seen Tracy in concert many, many times in Texarkana and in his hometown of Foreman, Arkansas which is about 35 minutes down the road. (Depending on how fast you're driving, of course.) Every single year somehow managed to top the one before. His presence, his interaction with the fans, and that one-of-a-kind voice, always made for a good time.
I recently purchased "Headlights, Taillights, and Radios" on iTunes. I did it blindly, not previewing any of the songs, just knowing that I would love it. And I was right! It's awesome! I fell in love instantly with "Stop, drop, and roll", "Where I used to live", "Black top", "Good girl", & "Cloud of dust". My favorite on the album has to be "Butterfly". Being a big softy, of course, I cried. It was so touching. Which we all know that if anybody can get you to squeeze out a tear, it's Mr. Lawrence. As is evident with songs like "Til' I was a daddy too" and one of my favorites "If I don't make it back".
The album is just, well, fantastic!! With all of the debate about the direction of Country music these days, it is beyond refreshing to see an artist from "my generation", change with the times, but stay 100% true to who he is!
Country music is not what it used to be. But let's be honest, as great as they are, Luke, Jason, Blake, and Eric aren't singing the same songs as Garth, George, Tracy, Alan. And they're not singing the same music that was sung by Hank, Waylon, Willie, or Merle. But that's the beauty of country music! Everybody brings something different to the table while staying true to who and what they are. Which is pure country!
"The only thing that stays the same is, everything changes!" - Tracy Lawrence (Time Marches On)
That is the truth. Country music is the one and only genre that is always evolving but never changes. So... maybe there's a little more bass, and a little more electric guitar. The music itself is the same. It's about lovin' God, fallin' in love, drinkin' beer, huntin' deer, breakin' hearts, barroom brawls, catchin' fish, dirtroads, backroads, momma & daddy, Mammaw & Pappaw, Friday night football, and Sunday mornin' church. It's about knowing who you are, where you come from, who made it possible, and loving every bit of it!!
At its roots, country music will always be the same. And artists like Tracy, know and understand that! And keep it fresh by changin' up the verse, but always keepin' the melody the same.
Tracy, I've listened to you and watched you since I was a little girl. Your songs are forever a part of who I am! I love your new album and I can't wait to see how much more you give us in the future! You truly are, one-of-a-kind. And even though there's a little distance between Texarkana, and Foreman, always know that as far as Texarkanians are concerned, you'll always be a hometown boy to us!! Love, love, love you!
Please visit: tracylawrence.com
Headlights, Taillights, & Radios now available on iTunes
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