Chesney, Jinks, Young, Brothers Osborne release new music
Cody Jinks returns with "Change the Game" on his own Late August label. Produced by Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, ZZ Top) and Jinks' longtime bassist, Joshua Thompson, and recorded mainly at MOXE outside of Nashville, the release contains 11 songs. The recording features Chris Claridy (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), David Colvin (drums, percussion), Drew Harakal (B3, piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar), Jake Lentner (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), Joshua Thompson (bass) and Austin "Hotrod" Tripp (pedal steel, Dobro). A new version of Faith No More's "Take This Bottle," featuring special guest Pearl Aday, daughter of Meat Loaf, is included.
Chris Young is out with "Young Love & Saturday Nights" on Sony Music Nashville. The title track and "Looking for You" were released as singles. Young wrote 15 of the 18 sides and was the sole producer on three songs. He co-produced with longtime creative partners, Chris DeStefano and Corey Crowder. The title track was penned by Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Josh Thompson with a posthumous songwriting credit to David Bowie. The project is Young's first new album since 2021's "Famous Friends."
Brothers Osborne release their "Break Mine EP" via EMI Records Nashville. The new, four-song EP includes two new tracks, "Break Mine" and "Get To Movin' Again," plus two songs included on their 2023 self-titled album - "We Ain't Good At Breaking Up" and "Back Home."
David J, 20, David J releases his Sony Music Nashville debut project, "Commitment Issues," an eight-song disc. Featuring co-writes with Ryan Tedder, Grant Boutin, Danny Majic plus a solo write ("Lie To Me"), the collection explores budding relationships, braving heartbreak and moving on. David J merges a variety of styles - country lyricism that plays over pop and hip-hop sensibilities, according to his label.
More news for Kenny Chesney
- 07/27/26: Chesney unveils "Silver Sands Marina" songs
- 07/14/26: Chesney bus goes on exhibit in Music City
- 06/26/26: Chesney unveils "Silver Sands Marina" video
- 05/11/26: Chesney will "Carry On"
- 04/22/26: Chesney plans to "Carry On"
- 01/20/26: `Chesney adds six Sphere shows in Vegas
- 10/22/25: Chesney heads back to The Sphere
- 10/16/25: Post Malone, Chesney, Green headline Tortuga Music Festival
CD reviews for Kenny Chesney
After a storied run including eight Entertainer of the Year awards and two Greatest Hits albums (so far), Kenny Chesney was due for a setback. This one wasn't strictly personal, as the "Chillaxification" Tour got waylaid by a pandemic shutdown that scrapped most everything. The loss really belonged to the fans, as the original "Here and Now" record Chesney was supporting was a beauty – from the stirring "Knowing You" to the snarky "Wasted", ...
For many years now, Kenny Chesney has been the number one yacht country artist; one never spotted far from an ocean or without an adult beverage in his hand. However, this album's title track expresses a much deeper perspective on life. "I must've sat on a dozen islands/Watched the sun sink into the sea." Previously, island living was the reason for life. Now, life's purpose is described as much more internal than external. Call it trading that pirate flag for a little more mindfulness. ...
Kenny Chesney's "Song for the Saints" is a step in the right direction for the popular country star. Inspired by the Hurricane Irma disaster, which hit Chesney personally as it destroyed a house he owned in the U.S. Virgin Islands, these songs are more serious and heartfelt than typical Chesney music.
Best of all is "Love for Love City," a reggae duet with Ziggy Marley incorporating steel drums into an inviting island mix. It's followed by a cover of Lord ...
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