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Brantley Gilbert, ‘Kick It in the Sticks’ – Song Review
Brantley Gilbert, ‘Kick It in the Sticks’ – Song Review
Brantley Gilbert, ‘Kick It in the Sticks’ – Song Review
It’s difficult to overstate how important ‘Kick It in the Sticks’ is to Brantley Gilbert‘s career and the direction of country music. It’s a line drawn in the red Georgia clay — after two releases that held back — to allow those not previously familiar with the Jefferson-born singer to get acquainted with his pacing and style. This is his ‘Free Bird,’ in that it’s the first song fans and critics w
Big and Rich, ‘That’s Why I Pray’ – Song Review
Big and Rich, ‘That’s Why I Pray’ – Song Review
Big and Rich, ‘That’s Why I Pray’ – Song Review
With the exception of their submission to the ‘Footloose’ soundtrack, Big and Rich have just released their first new single since 2007. Both members of the duo have found some success as solo artists, but ‘That’s Why I Pray’ serves as a reminder of how much Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich need each other.