Review
Sittin' back on the porch, sippin' sweet tea, and spinning stories of simpler times - that's exactly what Brian Kelley's sophomore album "Tennessee Truth" feels like. This 12-track collection of country anthems is a love letter to rural living, love, and findin' your own strength. Produced by Dann Huff, this album gets down to business with hits like "Acres", a heartfelt tribute to the simple life, where Kelley's powerful vocals soar like a bird takin' flight.
Then there's tracks like "How We're Livin'" and "Dirt Cheap", which celebrate the magic of rural livin', and "Barefeet or Boots" and "Dirt Road Date Night", which dive into the depths of true love. You can still hear hints of Kelley's "beach cowboy" vibes from his "Sunshine State Of Mind" project, especially in "10 O'Clock on the Dock", which whisks you away to a peaceful coastal paradise. Kelley's songwriting is like sittin' down with an old friend, swapping stories and laughin' 'til the tears come - it's that real, that relatable.
What really gets me is how Kelley drew from his own life experiences when writin' these songs. Take "Acres", for instance, which was inspired by his wife's family farm in Georgia - a place where he finds peace in the wide open spaces. With top-notch musicians like Derek Wells, Rob McNelley, and Jenee Fleenor lendin' a hand, this album is as smooth as a summer breeze on a July day. Overall, "Tennessee Truth" is the kind of album that'll make you feel like you're sittin' down with old friends, swappin' stories and makin' memories - and that's the highest praise I can give. - Daisy
