Review
Sam Hunt's debut album, "Montevallo," released back in 2014, truly stands out with its mix of traditional country storytelling and contemporary R&B and pop vibes. The album name comes from the town of Montevallo, Alabama, where Hunt's girlfriend, Hannah Lee Fowler, called home. Hunt lays it all on the line with 10 tracks exploring themes of love, relationships, and the charm of small-town life.
With production by Zach Crowell and Shane McAnally, the album is polished to a T, focusing on catchy hooks that’ll get stuck in your head. Songs like "Take Your Time," "Leave the Night On," and "Cop Car" prove Hunt’s got a knack for writing hits that country lovers and pop enthusiasts alike can enjoy. The album’s success was no small feat, scoring a nomination for Best Country Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, and bagging the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards for Digital Album of the Year.
When it hit the scene, "Montevallo" garnered a ton of praise and made a massive splash commercially, debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200 and racking up over a million in sales by 2016. This impressive debut put Sam Hunt firmly on the map as a rising star in the country music world. Whether you're all about country or lean more towards pop, "Montevallo" is a standout listen. - Jackson
