Demo of the Week: “Sober Sunrise”
This demo is courtesy of Charles Dixon, creator of Music City Hit-Makers. Catch songwriter Brett James at an upcoming MCHM event.
Writers: Brett James, Jessi Alexander, Steve Moakler
Vibe: Haunting harmonies, heartfelt, contemplative
Key lyrics: “I think you’ve finally made these bloodshot eyes want to see a sober sunrise”
Could be a good fit for: Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town
X factor: A hard-hitting extended metaphor about coming clean in more ways than one