So What Of The New Music Of 2013?

So, as everyone’s adjusting to the idea of it being 2013, and the coming events of the new year, I thought I’d take you through some of the new artists and new releases of 2013, and what I’m most looking forward to etc (as if I’m a tastemaker, ha). Read away for the lowdown.

Albums I’m Looking Forward To:

• Ashley Monroe – Like A Rose

I began listening to Ashley back in about 2007 on MySpace, then my life moved on and I forgot about her, only to rediscover her every so often as the credited songwriter on an album sleeve, and finally when the Pistol Annies were formed. Their 2011 album, ‘Hell On Heels’ was amazing and I really hoped that Ashley would also consider making her own music again. The announcement came a few months ago when Ashley posted a new song, the title track, on her Twitter, stating that her album would be released 18^th December. I loved the new song and was excited to hear the record BUT then Ashley and Vince Gill (who happens to be her producer) wrote a new song and the release date was pushed back until 5^th March. I was gutted, but I am now counting down the days until I can finally hear this long-overdue life-affirming release from such a prolific songwriter of country music.

• Kacey Musgraves – TBA

I’ve never watched Nashville Star (occupational hazard of living in the UK) so I had never heard of Kacey Musgraves before this year, and although I had vaguely heard the name, it wasn’t until the beginning of December that I finally listened to ‘Merry Go Round’. That’s it, I was hooked, I researched her, wrote articles, bought the track and if my iPhone was counting the number of times I have played it, it without exaggeration would be in excess of 70 or 80, at least. My favorite country release of the year. Very little album information has been released so far but it does at least seem it will be this year it comes out, although that is little consolation for someone like me who absolutely cannot wait. Watch this space.

• Pistol Annies – TBA

Need I say more? If you read the Ashley Monroe paragraph you’ll know how much I love this group, and at the end-of-2012 announcement on Twitter that they were listening to new songs, well, I could hardly contain myself. EXCITEMENT. I’m slating this for a late Summer/early Fall release, allow Ashley to promote her album etc.

• Miranda Lambert – TBA

I’m sensing a pattern here. Okay so by now you should all know that Miranda is my fave, and this shouldn’t require any explaining whatsoever. She is due a new album at the end of 2013, possibly the beginning of 2014 if she intends to take her time over it, but we shall see. Right now she is promoting ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’, so I think it will be a while yet.

• Brad Paisley – TBA

Why has no-one decided on their album titles yet? This greatly annoys me. I have loved Brad since ’07 and have every single one of his albums. He’s one of my favorites of all time and ‘Southern Comfort Zone’ is a total classic and has hit home with so many people. He has also said about this album that he went back to basics and recorded everything and didn’t digitally add things or mess about with stuff. If it’s on the record, he and his band played it. I love that return to a more ‘real’ sound as I think Nashville has gotten far over-saturated with exactly the same sonic unit of late, and it makes for some very boring releases if you ask me, naming no names of course (that’s for another article entirely). This is coming out April 9^th so mark your calendars and be on the look-out for an album title, a track list and a second single in the meantime.

New Artists To Look Out For:

Again, I’m putting Kacey Musgraves on this list. I think she’s too much of a talent to ignore and I’m hoping she’ll be making some huge waves in Nashville this year. Another act I’m full supporting in 2013 is The Cadillac Black. They have toured with Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd in the past year (and got huge compliments from all), the lead singer writes for countless artists including producing Dierks’ latest EP, they have had songs featured on tons of huge network shows (not forgetting three songs featured in one episode of ‘Nashville’), and I am writing an artist feature on them. I genuinely really like their blend of country and rock (heavier and edgier than that in Nashville at the moment) termed ‘Country Fuzz’ and when I was approached to write the article I couldn’t believe I got to write about a band I actually really liked. I’m hoping it’s going to be a big year for them as they really deserve it and if you haven’t heard their music yet you should definitely check them out. As for artists who already have albums out, I’m gonna put it on the record and tip Jana Kramer and Lee Brice to rise higher and have a big 2013.

In addition to this, there are plenty of tours to spend all your hard-earned cash on. George Strait begins his ‘The Cowboy Rides Away’ tour with Martina McBride, Hunter Hayes joins Carrie Underwood for the ‘Blown Away’ tour, Taylor Swift starts her highly-anticipated ‘Red’ tour and Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley take their ‘Locked and Reloaded’ tour out on the road beginning this month.

So whatever tour you’re planning on going to, whatever new artist you’re tuning into and whatever album you’re counting down to, it looks set to be a great year and I want to know what you’re rating and looking forward to in the coming 12 months. COMMENT. Comment away.

Posted by Vickye (Guest Writer).
If you want to check out my own blog it's For The Country Record, and you can follow me on twitter @planmymistake. You can email me at vickye.countrymusic@gmail.com.

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