SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: FRIDAY, JANUARY 7

Welcome to a new year! This year, tune into newer artists as well as veteran artists who are still releasing new music and give them some exposure. There is some good stuff released to digital outlets everywhere this week - check 'em out and please #sharethemusic!

If you are able to leave a review on the outlet you use, please do so and let them know how you like the song. These reviews are so helpful to an artist and their team. If you don't like the song, be constructive in your review, not rude. The point is to help these artists, not discourage. And yes, I know there are LOTS of good songs that have been released the past week or two and they're not all listed here. I choose the ones that stand out to me and those might not always stand out to you but at least you've heard about them. Most of the time they won't be by artists who saturate today's country radio but there might be one or two in there if the song hits me right.

Be sure to check out the artist's websites and find out more about them and the latest tour dates. Connect with them on social media.

 "Forever Changed" (Family Reunion's Sweethearts Version) - T. Graham Brown

"Angelina" - Tracy Lawrence

"While She's Mine" - Paul Bogart

"Dreamer" - Home Free & Texas Hill

"Love Talking" - Eli Young Band

"Strangers" - Maddie and Tae

"Walk Out Backwards" - Teea Goans

"Whiskey Lullaby" - Jon Randall

"His Guitar" - Clayton Smalley

"All American Family Band" - Megan Mullins Owen

"Whiskey Wins" - Josh Kiser

"Long Ride Home" - Rick Huckaby

"Built Different" - Casey Donahew

"Upside of the Ground" - Ned LeDoux

PAUL BOGART RELEASES ROOTSY COVER OF BILL WITHERS’ “AIN’T NO SUNSHINE”

Listen to "Ain't No Sunshine" HERE

Paul Bogart lends his genuine cowboy authenticity to his reimagined and rootsy cover of the late Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine.” Originally a bluesy and timeless classic, Bogart’s new interpretation of the song brings it squarely into the realm of traditional country music, offering a fresh perspective on an age old tale of heartbreak and longing. With swampy guitars, smooth vocals, and an eerily haunting fiddle part, the single gives listeners a rich and earthy presentation of a beloved song. 

I can remember the first time I heard this song when I was 10 years old. My mom was singing her little heart out in the family car with the windows down right along with Bill Withers on the oldies radio station. I’d have never dreamed I would eventually get to record it and release it as my own single. Today is a good day!” said Paul Bogart.

Paul is no stranger to pushing the parameters of country music and making it his own. He’s received widespread acclaim for his seamless effort to maintain commercial success all while bringing the fundamental roots that make traditional country music a time tested genre to the forefront of his music. A well-versed songwriter himself, his writing is a reflection of his musical heritage. In regards to Paul’s last single, Taste of Country said “Paul Bogart's new song is a shot of unadulterated feel-good country music. The singer-songwriter captures the upbeat, sunny vibe of a new love in 'When She Gets a Hold on You.'"

"Ain't No Sunshine" was produced by Zach Farnum and is a 117 Music release

PAUL BOGART PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHEN THE COWBOYS ARE GONE” AT AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Scores Recent Cuts by Red Steagall, Kevin Fowler 

and Roger Creager

Country crooner Paul Bogart brings us back to the way it used to be in his black and white video for “When The Cowboys Are Gone.” The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) premiered the video at their World Championships in Oklahoma, where Bogart competed and finished second in team roping. He has won the World Championship title twice. The video has a vintage feel, switching between shots of Bogart performing the song and vignettes of classic cowboy scenes. The video can be viewed here and the song can be streamed here. The video was additionally premiered, this morning, on Facebook by the AQHA and Country Rebel and already has over 10,000 views.

“When The Cowboys Are Gone” was written by Bogart with Trent Willmon and Shane Minor and produced by Willmon. The video was directed by Pepper Meiler.



On top of his own projects, Bogart recently scored two major cuts on highly-respected artists’ albums. The first, “I Won’t Have Far to Go” on Red Steagall’s October 11 release, Hats Off To The Cowboy. One of only two outside cuts on the record, Bogart also penned this with Trent Willmon and Shane Minor. The other, “Purdy Dang Bueno” on Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager’s Dos Borrachos record, released November 15. Bogart co-wrote that song with Michael White and Trent Willmon, other notable writers on the record include Michael Hardy, Jessie Jo Dillon, Snuff Garrett, Steve Dorff, Brett Beavers, J.T. Harding and more.

“What a year! 2019 has been one for the books - coming off of a big win at the same AQHA World Championship Show that premiered my new video on the big screen. A huge highlight of the year is the honor of having a hero like Red Steagall record one of my songs, I couldn’t be more thrilled and humbled,” said Paul Bogart.

For more information on Paul Bogart visit PaulBogart.com.

CMT NEXT UP NOW PREMIERES PAUL BOGART’S MUSIC VIDEO FOR “I’M JUST SAYIN’’’

Country crooner Paul Bogart brings us back to Summer with his new official music video for “I’m Just Sayin’.” CMT's Next Up Now debuted this feel-good, breezy video on Wednesday, taking viewers on to the water with Bogart, prolonging the warmer months as long as possible. Written and produced by Trent Willmon with Jenee Fleanor and Buddy Owens, Bogart sings a lighthearted love song about wooing a woman with a tropical getaway and it can be streamed here. The music video was directed by Nashville’s Quinton Cook.

“Quinton Cook did a fantastic job of capturing everything that this song is about; highlighting a perfect day on the water, in the sun, with your girl and loving life. The video fits the song to a T and I am extremely proud of it and excited for the world to see it,” said Paul Bogart.

The single premiered on Medium.com has already received support from playlists including Apple Music’s The Sand Bar, Spotify’s New Music Nashville and Pandora’s New Country Now and Spring Break. Paul's previous single, “Mothers and Sons,” gained support from Spotify on their New Music Nashville playlist and Taste of Country called his song “When the Cowboys are Gone,” “nothing but authentic.”

BREAKOUT COUNTRY ARTIST PAUL BOGART EXCEEDS 2017 GOALS WITH IMPRESSIVE NUMBERS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Paul Bogart’s 2017 journey began with the release of his debut album Leather in September at his CD listening party at The Studio in Nashville. Attended by a packed house of industry VIPs and media, the event earned rave reviews. “Maybe in years to come this spot will be viewed as hallowed ground looking back to the time when Leather began to canvas the world,” noted Nashville Music City. The album has landed in Nashville Access Top 5 Albums of 2017 list and is available on all digital platforms.

The success of the independent record can in part be attributed to his active social media presence on Facebook and YouTube as the video views approach 2.7 million, noting the lead track All That Cowboy Jazz had over 25,000 spins in the first few days of release. Collectively the social reach for The Cowboy Way and Cowboy Ride is approaching 5 million fans.

As 2017 comes to a close, Bogart reflects on a few of the unforgettable moments that created special memories and remarkable milestones:

- “Leather” garnered four nods in the Grammy® first round ballots

“Leather”  - Country Album

“All That Cowboy Jazz” - American Roots Song

“When The Cowboys Are Gone” - Country Song

“This World Is Not My Home” - Gospel Performance/Song

- He was a special guest artist with an hour national interview and performance on the Big D and Bubba nationally syndicated radio show, which airs on over 50 country music FM radio stations.

- Paul was asked to be the featured artist for the reveal of Randy Travis wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Nashville.

- He and his dad won the AQHA World Champion title in the AQHA Amateur Heeling in Oklahoma City.

2018 is already shaping up to be another big year for Bogart, who is busy working on new music and has recently announced the upcoming addition to his family with a new baby due in March.

Paul Bogart Tour Dates:

Dec. 30 - Ramona, OK - Cherokee Casino
Dec. 31 - Claremore, OK - Dog Iron Saloon
Jan. 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Archery Trade Association Show
Jan. 12 - Wyandotte, OK - Brodertown Casino
Feb. 1 - Phoenix, AZ- Corona Ranch
Mar. 31 - Warner, OK - Connor State College Rodeo Team Fundraiser
May 4 - Wyandotte, OK - Brodertown Casino
Jun. 1 - Tulsa, OK - Bit By Bit Fundraiser
Sep.15 - Grover, OK - North Eastern Oklahoma Electric Coop

More dates to be announced soon.

Connect with Paul at www.paulbogart.com, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

DON'T LEAF THESE SONGS OFF YOUR "FALL INTO NOVEMBER" PLAYLIST

It's that time of year, there's a change in the air with crisp fall breezes and the changing color of the trees. It's also a big time for the release of new music. Check out our "Fall into November" Spotify playlist which includes the artists below. When you're looking for new music, don't "leaf" these artists off your own playlists!

Emma White

www.emmawhitemusic.com

- Recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 10 Country Artists You Need to Know

- Already over 1.5M total Spotify streams

Cash Creek

www.artistecard.com/Cashcreek

- Current EP "The Hard Way Chapter 2" recently released

- Band made up of lifelong friends and touring musicians who play or have played for artists such as Alabama, John Michael Montgomery, Brad Paisley and others.

- Cash Creek has a current #1 song "Don't Let Me Fall Away" on the Christian Music Weekly Chart

Christina Taylor

www.christinataylormusic.com

- CMT Discover Artist

- Current single “That Girl” has over 300K Spotify listens

Kasey Tyndall

www.kaseytyndall.com

- Debut single "Everything is Texas" hit #10 on CMT’s 12 Pack Video Countdown.

- Current single "Bar That's Open" co-written with Ashley McBryde and Lainey Wilson

- Currently on the road with Parmalee on their "Hotdamalama" Tour

The Reklaws 

www.thereklaws.com

- Over 60K Monthly Spotify Listeners

David Fanning

www.davidfanningmusic.com

- Produced No. 1 hits for Thompson Square and Parmalee

- Over 1 million Spotify streams

Native Run 

www.native.run

- Releasing their new single, “Sleeping in the Bed I Made” this month - first single since 2015

Blue Honey

www.bluehoneymusic.com 

- Americana/Country husband/wife duo

- Self-produce their own music

Melanie Meriney

www.melaniemeriney.com

- Song hit No. 2 on UK’s Hot Disc Chart

- Nominated for Nashville Independent Music Award (NIMA) for Best Female Country Artist

Paul Bogart

www.paulbogart.com

- World Championship Rodeo Rider

- Garth Brooks, after hearing his college demo music, convinced him to move to Nashville

CJ Solar

www.cjsolar.com

- One of Rolling Stone's Top New Artists You Need To Know

- Writer: Justin Moore "Kinda Don't Care", Jerrod Niemann "Blue Bandana",  Morgan Wallen "Up Down"

Jared Blake
www.jaredblakemusic.com

- Top  finalist, Season 1 of "The Voice" as member of Team Blake.

- Gives back through "Live to Be" and "Bringing Families Together" programs

- Current single "Please Don't Let Her Be Gone" recently released to country radio

PAUL BOGART'S LEATHER TAKES LISTENERS ON A RIDE BACK TO COUNTRY MUSIC'S ROOTS

New Project Features Songs by Bob DiPiero, Trent Willmon, Bill Whyte, Jenee Fleenor, Easton Corbin and More

Editor's note: Lovin' Lyrics has been a supporter of Paul and his music since 2008 and we're so glad to see him finally getting the interest he's worked so hard for. He's an artist you need to have on your playlist if you're a fan of traditional country music.

Traditional country stylist, Paul Bogart, announces the release of his new album, Leather, which includes the lead single, “All That Cowboy Jazz.” The project takes listeners back to the sound of an era country legends that included Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, all with Bogart's own spin. Produced by Sony Nashville recording artist, Trent Willmon (Little Big Town’s “Rain on a Tin Roof,” Montgomery Gentry’s “Back When I Knew It All”), the album can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and www.paulbogart.com.

“This album is about hard work, hustle, and loving the woman God gave you,” Paul Bogart says candidly. “It’s about keeping your head down when you win and crawling back in the saddle when you hit the ground.”

These are sentiments Bogart knows firsthand, having grown up in Northeast Oklahoma in a family of truckers, team ropers and musicians. The title track hearkens back to those heartland roots and homegrown work ethic.

“Not only is Paul a great singer and writer, he is a real cowboy…when he sings a song about it, he’s lived it," said Sony Nashville recording artist, Trent Willmon.

Leather is poised to resonate with everyday people and fill an increasingly gaping hole in modern country music. It features songs written and co-written by some of the biggest names in country music — Jim Beavers (Gary Allan’s “Watching Airplanes”), Shane Minor (Eric Church’s “My Kind Of Love”, Kenny Chesney’s “Live A Little”), Easton Corbin and more.
                       
Though his songs are fresh and he himself is young, he is an old soul with a knack for capturing time-honored traditions and summing up classic sentiments in catchy, three-minute songs. Exuding sincerity and a rare, down-to earth charm, Paul Bogart is, simply put, the epitome of traditional country music.

Leather Track Listing:

1. Better With My Baby (Cassidy Lynn, Paul Bogart, Daniel Stephen Wilson)
2. Pretty Please (Jim Beavers, Bob DiPiero, Easton Corbin)
3. When the Cowboys Are Gone (Trent Willmon, Paul Bogart, Shane Minor)
4. George Jonesin’ (Cassidy Lynn, Paul Bogart, Daniel Stephen Wilson)
5. Leather (Cassidy Lynn, Paul Bogart, Daniel Stephen Wilson)
6. All That Cowboy Jazz (Zach Runquist, Paul Bogart, Bill Whyte)
7. Way Past Beautiful (Jenee Fleenor, Buddy Owens, Phil O’Donnell)
8. Grow (Bill Whyte, Paul Bogart)
9. This World Is Not My Home (Albert Edward Brumley)
10. Buckaroo Lullaby (Bill Whyte, Paul Bogart)

Paul Bogart Tour Dates:

Oct. 14 - Claremore, OK - Robson Performing Arts
Oct. 14 - Claremore, OK - Dog Iron Saloon
Dec. 30 - Ramona, OK - Cherokee Casino
Dec. 31 - Claremore, OK - Dog Iron Saloon
Jan. 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Archery Trade Association Show
Jan. 12 - Wyandotte, OK - Brodertown Casino
Mar. 31 - Warner, OK - Connor State College Rodeo Team Fundraiser
May 4 - Wyandotte, OK - Brodertown Casino
Jun. 1 - Tulsa, OK - Bit By Bit Fundraiser
Sep. 15 - Grover, OK - North Eastern Oklahoma Electric Coop

Find everything Paul Bogart here: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, www.paulbogart.com and on Twitter and Facebook

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VIDEO PREMIERE/FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: "MYSTERIOUS THING" - PAUL BOGART

Check out the latest upcoming single from Paul Bogart, "Mysterious Thing". You can also download the single for FREE until Friday on Paul's Facebook Band Page.
We LOVE Paul, have been following and supporting him since early 2008. We had the opportunity to have lunch with him at Tin Roof in Nashville back in 2008 and we can promise you, there is nothing unreal about this guy, he is the real deal when it comes to country music. Those are the kinds of people we like to help promote. Let us know what you think!

VIDEO: "The Way I Am" - Cover of Merle Haggard Classic by Paul Bogart

Check out one of our personal favorite undiscovered true country artists, Paul Bogart, covering Merle Haggard's "The Way I Am". Paul is 100% country and we love that he keeps it real. If you were to look up the phrase “three chords and the truth” in the dictionary, you might see pictures of country legends like Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash . . . but more recently, you might also see Paul Bogart.

VIDEO: "Enjoy the Ride" - Paul Bogart

If you're a fan of REAL country music sung by an artist who is 100% country to the bone both in everything he does, how he lives, how he believes and how he performs, then check out the new video from my friend, Paul Bogart, called "Enjoy the Ride". I met Paul back in 2007 and fell in love with his music. He is what country was meant to be. Check him out at www.paulbogart.com and you can follow him on Twitter at @paulbogartmusic and "Like" him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paulbogartmusic.

TONIGHT! PAUL BOGART ON "INSIDE OUTDOORS" - THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL

Paul Bogart will be on National TV, as he teams up with Inside Outdoors once again on the Outdoor Channel.  Paul's Kansas deer hunt will air tonight at 8:30pm, Thurs. at 6:30am, and Friday at 12:30pm.  Paul's music, love for the outdoors, personality, and genuine attitude truly come out and I promise it will be very entertaining!!

Watch the trailer by visiting Paul's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/paulbogartmusic.

If you're not familiar with Paul or his music, he is the quintessential cowboy musician, it's not just a trend for him, it's who he is. I love this guy to death. Here's his video for "The Cowboy Way".

Sneak Peek at Paul Bogart's Project to Commemorate the Anniversary of the Nashville Floods

Check out the sneak peek of the project that Paul Bogart's been working on in commemoration of the one year anniversary of the Nashville floods. The single should be available for purchase on iTunes and CD Baby soon. Will post when it's available. Don't forget to enter the current contest to win an autographed copy of "The Ride", Paul's latest cd. Contest runs until Sunday. Click HERE for contest details.

CD Giveaway: "The Ride" by Paul Bogart

Ok y'all, I have four, count 'em, four autographed copies of the new cd, "The Ride", by Paul Bogart to give away to those who can answer the following question -

1.) Where was Paul Bogart born?

You can find the answer on Paul's website, www.paulbogart.com. While you're there, check out the whole site - photos, press, bio. Paul is the quintessential cowboy and his music reflects his love of country.

There are 4 ways to submit your answer to be entered -

1.) Comment below

2.) Email lovinlyrics@gmail.com

3.) Comment on the Lovin' Lyrics Facebook Page

4.) Tweet to @lovinlyrics.

Your answer must read as follows: Paul Bogart was born in _______, __.

Contest ends on Saturday, April 30 and the winnners will be announced on Sunday. Good luck!

Now Available: "The Ride" - Paul Bogart

If you like good, traditional country music then you need to check out Paul Bogart's new EP, "The Ride". Paul is the real deal from his hat all the way down to his buckles and spurs. He's a rodeo champion, a modern day cowboy. I met Paul in Nashville through a mutual friend back in 2008 and fell in love with his music. His writing and performing is raw, natural and refreshing. I can highly recommend this new EP, well worth the money. You can purchase "The Ride" on Amazon and iTunes. (Sidenote: His first cd, "Makin' Hay" is awesome too!)

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