If you wanna click around on this video, I talk about Flatland Cavalry (1:06), Randy Houser (5:30), Cody Johnson (5:53), Colbie Caillat and Gone West (6:32), The Steel Woods (9:33), Brett Young ( 11:11), Mitchell Tenpenny (13:30). And yes, I'm gonna cover the Florida Georgia Line record soon!

@jamesludwig6743

5 жыл бұрын

I saw FGL's New Album and thought wow. (Speed of love, Blessings)It has its amazing moments and the most cringe moments. (Swerve, Small Town) They try to meet their fan base halfway. With pop and try to please critics with a bit of 90's nostalgia

@beardoggin8963

5 жыл бұрын

Grady Smith thanks for another great video dude

@aidancash1

5 жыл бұрын

Can you please review gabby Barrett’s I hope. She released the song and video on Jan 25th. She was third place on American idol. She doesn’t have a record label yet but I think it is s really good song.

@kristinasturgell4749

5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on Florida Georgia Line's new album. I personally think it is their best album yet. It is a lot more country sounding than their previous albums. It does have some steel guitar in it. I like it but I want your opinion my personal favorites are Can't Say I Ain't Country, Simple, Colorado, Speed Of Love, Small Town and Blessings.

@beardoggin8963

5 жыл бұрын

@@kristinasturgell4749 just another money grab and so they can point to it when people say they are just pop country.

This channel is honestly my go to place to explore country music that is not in the hot country playlist or what the radios play.

Yessss! The Texas people finally got to you on Flatland!!! I love them so much, they are so fun live. Songs from their other albums you would like are: “A Life Where We Workout”, “One I Want” and “Missing you” I really like “Stomping Grounds” and “Tall City Blues” and I even heard those on my hometown (Texas) radio station a while ago. So glad you love them, and are introducing so many people to them! Their songs are soaked in Texas references, but not so much that non Texans can’t love em!

@courtney.22

5 жыл бұрын

I just started listening to them recently and my favorites are Years From Now, Honeywine and Old School. I've listened to Honeywine before and it didn't click at first. And this was the first time I listened through the full album. I wouldn't call myself a fan yet; just a casual listener.

Im ashamed that I didnt know about Flatland Cavalry until now... thanks for the introduction and for listening to so much pop country so we dont have to!

@supernorry3847

5 жыл бұрын

same

@onefinetexan1029

5 жыл бұрын

Theyve been my number 1 since Come May. Im glad more people are starting to hear them

This channel for me is a breath of fresh air for someone who still TRIES to listen to the country radio stations where synth sounds, pseudo drums, and soulless lyrics reign...thank you for the suggestions!

I'm somewhat new to country music. I grew up hearing my dad listen to it but never really paid much attention until quite recently. This channel helps expand my knowledge and grow as a fan. Thank you.

I absolutely love Cody Johnson's album and Monday Morning Merle is one of my favorites!

Also Flatland’s record is AMAZING. Could be the best album of the year.

The cover of Mitchell Twopenny's album makes him look like a serial killer who just got an anonymous phone call from someone who just said, "They know" and then hung up and now he's standing there trying to figure out what to do.

@WritteninBlood

5 жыл бұрын

@@beardoggin8963 I was thinking the same thing.

I don’t think Mitchell’s album should be considered country, but all in all I really like drunk me

@samuellagasse144

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, its really strange, I don't love the album but I love Drunk Me. Its the same with his new album. I love the title track Black Crow, but am apprehensive about the rest.

“..easy on the ears, heavy on the heart” 😭❤️ fantastic. Thank you for all the recommendations, and also your heartfelt, enthusiastic analysis and phrasing. Love the videos, keep it up! There is such a lack of sincere content on KZread, and you’re a bright spot.

Thanks for introducing Flatland Cavalry ,they seem like a pretty good band.

Flatland Cavalry needs more attention. Need to do Corb Lund next

You gotta check out Tyler Childers

@elainarichins4370

5 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually started listening to him recently and he’s one of my current favorites!! I Swear (To God) is my favorite song for sure.

I love this channel.. it helps me find new ACTUAL country music

I don't listen to country that much, although I do appreciate it because I grew up in a small town in Kansas, but you are so passionate and knowledgeable about country music that I really enjoy hearing you talk about it.

You should listen to "God and Country Music" by George Strait

I love classic, traditional, and western swing country music. I have pretty much given up on exploring new music in the country genre, but I'm excited to listen to your recommendations! Glad I found your channel!

We need a best music 2019 running Spotify playlist Grady. I’ve been throwing together a playlist based on your recommended music. Keep it comin!

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

You mean like this one? open.spotify.com/user/12180978759/playlist/5SBRhqxctG4awl4apGxaZm?si=f8i39BmnQ_-3ud10iwBbJg

Went to a flatland cavalry concert earlier this year and it was easily the best concert I’ve been to with the music being great, there’s just something about the people that you can’t really describe and the band including cleto interacting with all of the audience. All around great experience.

Need to check out Randall King, has a very Traditional Country sound

@coltensneed4336

5 жыл бұрын

Taylor Polk Mirror, Mirror is one of my favorite songs to come out recently!

@docdrew9466

5 жыл бұрын

Taylor Polk got to see him open up for Aaron Watson in college station, he reminds me of a young Garth brooks.

Ha, the same reason you weren't as big on the Steel Woods is the same reason I loved it. I think that's cool though how two people can hear something so differently! At any rate, thanks for checking it out, Grady! Awesome video as always. I share your Flatland Cavalry love!

I LOVE that you listened to Gone West and liked their EP! I can’t wait to see what else they do!

Thank you, precious Grady, for introducing me to Flatland Calvalry

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this new trend of singing about California in the way that a lot of older country artist's sang about Texas. Songs like "Blue Tacoma" or "Best Shot" and many others that are starting to revere California in a way that seems to be furthering the trend of pop country.

Glad you took my advice with reviewing Mitchell Tenpenny. It’s honestly my guilty pleasure album, idk why I just like listening to it but it definitely is a pop album: if you listen to it with that in mind then it’ll be slightly more enjoyable than going in thinking it’s country

WOW, I've just discovered Flatland Cavalry myself and I agree that it's an amazing album! I gave them 6 out of 6 on my blog (which is in Norwegian). But have you listened to the debut album of Charles Wesley Godwin, "Seneca"? He was born and bred in the Applalachian region and has made a stunning debut album. He's also a very good lyricist. What about this: "Be gentle when you let me down". Check him out, you won't be disappointed!

Thanks for the introduction to Steel Woods, these guys are awesome! I'm surprised you don't like them if you like Blackberry Smoke. That other band you mentioned American Aquarium I had also not heard of but they aren't really my cup of tea. More of a Drive By Truckers/Jason Isbell vibe.

Ryan Bingham's new album comes out in two days if I'm remembering correctly. He's really good with a cool scratchy voice. Been around for some years too. I know people recommended a lot of music to ya and it probably gets tired after awhile but thought you might dig his sound.

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, man! This is actually my first Bingham album, but I'm listening to it. Don't know where it fits on the channel, but it's on my radar!

@coltonpouch2653

5 жыл бұрын

It's actually out now along with Hayes Carll's new album+

@rockpaperscissors82

5 жыл бұрын

You haven't listened to his first two albums?! Wow. Mescalito and Roadhouse Sun are two of my all-time favorite albums. Mescalito was, in fact, my introduction to independent/non-mainstream country music, and that was in 2007 before country radio took a nosedive.

@txdieselkid

5 жыл бұрын

Skip all his previous albums and listen to the Live album. Sure, they are good, but Bingham's stuff comes across better live than recorded.

Midland “At Least you Cried” has to be one of my favorites

@mikeflinn8983

5 жыл бұрын

I love that song. I hope it gets pushed to radio after "Burn Out" is through. I think they'll either push "At Least You Cried" or move on and release a brand new song that will be on their second album.

Can you listen to george straits new songs

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

Doing something on that (and Reba) this week, unless I can't get it shot!

If you have some time check out Colter Wall.

Great video, keep it up! Question - what do you think of Dan Tyminski's album "Southern Gothic"? I am torn, because the whole bluegrass+electronica (should that be called "AstroTurf music"?) is weird. But I still found myself liking several of the tracks on that album despite myself. I know it's a few years old now, but I'd be interested to hear a review.

I don't always agree with you, but I do love your reviews. They're always so thoughtful and articulate. I'll definitely check out Flatland Cavalry. Thanks!

Hey Grady, I really enjoy your videos and you’ve introduced me to some artists I haven’t heard of, so I appreciate that! I do have to say that I love Mitchell Tenpenny’s album (though you make some valid points.) I did want to correct one thing you said and that’s the song “Walk Like Him” was actually written about his father, who passed away. I think if you listen to it again, you’ll find more appreciation for it.

Listen to Cadillac Three they are a country rock you’ll like it and what concert did u go to

@biratebryan5479

5 жыл бұрын

The played at my University for a concert and they were so good.

thoughts on the cassadee pope album?

Flatland Cavalry is my favorite band. Glad they are finally getting some recognition they deserve

Excellent recommendation for Flatland Cavalry (my first time hearing of them). I've got Homeland Insecurity on repeat now since hearing your review yesterday.

Would you ever consider making Spotify playlists of new songs that you enjoy? I love country music but it is so hard to discover new things when the radio seems to play the same stuff day in and day out.

"It's not to say he didn't have a country upbringing..." I have a feeling you are not only talking about Mitchell Tenpenny there. A whole tour titled "Can't Say I Ain't Country." or that Luke Bryan "What Makes you Country" single out right now?

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are a psychic. Stay tuned.

Love the vibe of your videos. So genuine and natural. Subbed and got notifications on. I’m looking forward to your next videos

What do you mean the self loathing for the troubadours. I'm kinda interested in it. I'm a big fan of them and I never thought of it like that. But anyways great video.

@beardoggin8963

5 жыл бұрын

Jake Pridgeon I can hear that. They have a deeper sound and their lyrics are heavy at times but it is just the kind of music I like to hear at certain time

Just starting watching your channel and a new video comes out! Nice work, man.

I saw Flatland Calvary live a couple weeks ago and they were phenomenal! I can't wait to get into them more. Also any chance on checking out George Straits new song God and Country Music? Absolutely one of my favorite now songs right now!!

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

Love to hear that!! Flatland is awesome. I was gonna do something on God and Country Music, but I went ahead and shelved that idea cuz it's not his official single! But I've listened, and it's so good. (And I mean, of course it is -- written by Lori McKenna, Barry Dean, and Luke Laird!)

@1110julian

5 жыл бұрын

Flatland is one of my favorites! But their first album is the best by far.

Good to see so many of musicians from Lubbock and Texas country scene getting recognition!

Shoutout to Flatland Cavalry! I agree that echo-y sound did knock a couple of points off for me on a couple of songs but a solid album overall! even though I think I like Humble Folks the previous album a little better still. Great reviews like your channel!

You are spot on with this video. Great stuff!!! Did you review Eric Church's Desperate Man album yet? It is my favorite album of 2018.

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have a whole review video on it!

I'd love it if you reviewed Catherine McGrath's debut album "Talk of This Town"

Thank you for recommending Flatland Cavalry! They are my new fave.

Thanks for the tip on Flatland Cavalry; I’m always the last to know 😄

Hey Grady! Just wanna say I love your videos and reviews! Totally agree with your opinion on Flatland Calvary-solid album I don't know if you've ever checked out a guy by the name of Brad Cox? I just discovered him few days ago. Released an album last spring, and it;s solid album, especially if you're fan of guys like Luke Combs. take care!

Yes Homeland Insecurity made #1! It's been on repeat since release. ❤❤❤

Grady, you should listen to Tori Forsyth’s album, Dawn of the Dark if you haven’t already. It came out last year but I’ve been listening to it a lot lately. So good!!

What do you think of Devin Dawson? I just heard one of his songs and the damn thing is stuck in my head.

any comments on Texas country ie Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew...

Makes my heart happy that Flatland Cavalry is mentioned...making Lubbock proud

Try out ‘The Damn Quails’

I know you’re on the fence about FGL and so am I. You and I have a lot of the same views on country music. But speed of love may be one of the most fun songs of all Time. Feels like I’m on the dance floor of a rodeo!!

You should check out Ryan Bingham and Hayes Carll next. they just released a new album a few days ago!

I WANNA KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON GONE WEST AND THEIR FULL ALBUM CANYONS PLEASE!!

STURGILL SIMPSON, Y'ALL!!🎻🇺🇸🎧

why cant we get more music like george strait and alan jackson?

Dude, I'm pretty sure my wife hates you-she hates all country music. But because of you, I've been obsessed with Cody Jinks' "Head Case." It's such an amazing song.

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

I accept her hatred for the greater good.

Thank you for your last comments on the “what’s country” at the end, I couldn’t agree more. It’s important to call out music that is blatantly not country and has not ties to the roots of the music.

Would love to hear your opinion on Ward Thomas - british folksy-pop-country type thing, kinda remind me of maddie and tae's newer stuff. Some interesting writing too on songs like guilty flowers and lie like me

Check out Jacob Bryant and hunter Thomas mounce

I'd love it if you reviewed the entire On the Rocks album of Midland since you've done drinkin problem already

You can't go wrong with Flatland Calvary, good choice Grady!

Hey, I hear ya on the Brett Young. It is a very...... polished..... sound. That said, he is pretty involved in the writing, much of it is personal to him, and comes off as fairly sincere. In a pop and country industry where so many artists are singing canned lyrics penned by someone else, that kinda counts for something.

I thought "Drunk Me" was above-average for a modern pop-country track so I was surprised you hated Tenpenny's album. Granted I haven't heard anything else from the album.

Check out Dillion Carmicheal

For feb, i think you should check out jacob bryant's practice what i preach. I was really surprised with it.

Check out Carlton Anderson

Your generosity toward Brett Young makes me think you have to be the world's KINDEST person in general. Haha.

@courtney.22

5 жыл бұрын

I like the song Used to Missin You on that album 😊😊

Doing God’s work for the review of Flatland Cavalry, they definitely deserve the recognition!

Have you listened to/seen Lacy Cavalier’s song Cheating on u? Would love to see your thoughts on it!

You should review The Ones That Didn’t Make it Back Home by Justin Moore. I’m curious to know your thoughts

The Steel Woods have a metal attitude to their music. Hell, they covered "Hole in the Sky" on their first record (and crushed it. Its actually a damn good cover!). I love Flatland Calvary & Cody Johnson's album has been played constantly lol.

YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT MIKE RYAN! (Another Texas Guy) His “Blink you’ll miss it” album is the most recent and is soooo good. Some favorites from that album are: 1. Blink you’ll miss it 2. Damn Good Goodbye 3. The rewrite 4. New Hometown But some other song favorites from different albums are: 1.dancing all around it 2.when I drink beer 3. Girls I date 4. Only all the time

In regards to Mitchell Tenpenny: Though I find "Drunk Me" to be catchy, it seems to be the peak of his music from the small amount I've heard, plus, it's not Country. In regards to Brett Young: I happen to like what I've heard from Brett Young (which has only been the singles so far), but it's not Country music, it's definitely more in the Gavin DeGraw and Jason Mraz realm of music (which is fine by me, I'm a big fan of that style, it's just not Country). I didn't even know that Colbie Caillat had new music out, so I'm going to have to check that out, been meaning to check out the Cody Johnson album and I've heard good things about the Randy Houser album as well. Steel Woods are a band I haven't gotten around to yet, and I'm a little ashamed that I haven't heard of Flatland Cavalry until now. Also, what's the concert you went to last night?

What do you man by Brett young being vanilla?

You should do an album review of Kacey Musgraves albums !!!

FGL’s new album.... curious to see what you think. Looking forward to that video! Lol

You should do concert reviews!

You should check out “Bring me Down Town” and “If my Heart Had a Heart” from the Cassadee pope album. 2 pretty good songs. Rest of the album is kinda poppy

I'd be interested in your opinions on Kip Moore?

What do u think about country rap and rock. Aka Ryan Upchurch

you should check out Heath Sanders!! He is new and exploding

You should check out Charles Wesley Goodwin's debut album Seneca, it's really good

Have you heard Clay Walker's new album Long Live the Cowboy?

Check out old crow medicine show!

Review Riley Green please!

I completely understand your criticisms of Brett young lol... I just find it funny, cause I enjoy his music a lot. I love all country... I love Luke combs and some traditional country songs,,, and I totally understand criticisms of this “pop country” but someone people just enjoy this mix of the two I guess. And some artist go down that route, so I think people should just respect the two audiences and types of music I guess? I personally just don’t see a way to criticize these artist... like if there’s a market for this type of music, might as well cash in on it 😂

Blackberry smoke is great if you like a little harder Flatland Calvalry. They’re GREAT but don’t get much attention

"They have like 20 sex jams and then they have a song, I want to be like Jesus" good line Grady

When do you think you’ll make a video for Florida Georgia line’s new album?

@jeffzachry7519

5 жыл бұрын

Well. Just saw your comment and realized you mentioned it

Grady, is Colter Wall on your musical radar?

@GradySmith

5 жыл бұрын

Yessum kzread.info/dash/bejne/ood7j9awfqXXeMY.html

What are your top 10 albums of all time.

Grady: Everybody: "HEY DID YOU KNOW YOU LOOK LIKE DIERKS BENTLY!?!?!"