Jake Kellen

Being a true-blue Texas girl, it's always good to find out about new "Texas Country" artists. And thanks to the wonderful world of Twitter, and my fellow-country-music-obsessed sister, I've found a new one!!

After receiving a tweet from Britain (my sister) about Jake Kellen, I did my usual protocol. iTunes, website, Spotify, etc. Which lead me to all of Jake's music. When I started playing his latest album "Heart of Gold", I was memorized. 

His sound, while unique, is so reminiscent of late 80's - early 90's country! My absolute favorite genre! He definitely has true Southern swagger with that West-Texas twang. His lyrics certainly speak to who he is, and who we all are as "good ol'e country folk". 

Researching Jake, I found out that apparently I'm late to the party! Considering this is his THIRD studio album!! It's obvious that Mr. Kellen knows what he's doing. And he's doing everything he can to put his music out there for the fans. Twitter, Facebook, iTunes, soundcloud, spotify... You name it, he's on it! You can imagine, being the social-media junkie that I am, how disappointed I was to just now hear his music! 

His current single "Jesus and Hank" is incredible. It tells a story. As all songs should, obviously. But this is different!! I truly believe that it's the sincerity in Jake's voice that makes his music so enjoyable. He means every word he sings, and you can actually hear it. You can hear him pouring his whole heart into every song he sings. That is so incredibly refreshing. 

Like I said, I'm sad that I was late to the party, but I'm glad I'm here now! I am a self-admitted 'country music snob'. I like what I like, and what I don't like, well... What I don't like, I don't review. 

And well, Mr. Jake Kellen, I like you!! I now have every song of yours on my iPod. Other than your current single which I'm hoping is available very soon, but will take to SoundCloud to listen to, in the mean time. You have true talent. And it's obvious that you have true faith! Something that doesn't come across a whole lot these days, in any artist. Then again, as Texans, we believe in football, country music, hard work, and The Lord! You clearly know who's lead you on the path you're on, and you're not afraid to express your thanks to the man upstairs, for that. Which is a more than admirable quality. I have fallen in love with you as an artist and I cannot wait to see what's next. You can bet that the next time I come back home (to Texas) for a visit, I'll be planning a trip to wherever you are, to see you on stage! You sir, have a very. Very bright future ahead and I cannot wait to watch it shine!

For more information on Jake you can visit: jakekellen.com

Twitter: @jakekellen

His current single "Jesus and Hank" is available to hear on SoundCloud. 

And all of his studio albums: "Take me home" - "Grace" - & - "Heart of Gold" are all available on iTunes