A diverse set of songs from Jon Pardi, Katie Armiger, and Kelsea Ballerini are impacting radio today. The three songs are representative of the range of styles available in the genre right now.
Jon Pardi’s “When I’ve Been Drinking” is likely to make country traditionalists smile. The track features his signature thick twang and tells the story of a classic evening in which too much tequila leads to an unintentional phone conversation with an ex-lover. If you’re hearing the song for the first time, commenters on YouTube warn that you just might “melt” as you listen to Pardi croon on the track.
Katie Armiger’s last three singles have fallen just short of a Top 40 slot on the Country Airplay charts, however this single, “One Night Between Friends,” just may be the song that propels her to the next level. The track has a relaxed and down-home vibe with just enough pop-style production to give it a firmly contemporary feel. “Fresh” is one word that has repeatedly emerged in early reviews of the song, which is a description that accurately captures the track’s light and carefree spirit. Check out a live performance of the song below!
Kelsea Ballerini’s “Love Me Like You Mean It” is the young newcomer’s debut single. The track has an upbeat tempo, a steady beat, and lyrical repetition, which gives it a solid pop-influence. Sonically, it will fit well alongside many of the current beat-heavy chart toppers on country radio, which should allow Ballerini to make a noteworthy splash onto the scene.
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