Currington enjoys Gold
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 – Billy Currington's fourth studio album, "Enjoy Yourself," was certified Gold by the R.I.A.A., marking his second consecutive album to go Gold.
The first two singles from "Enjoy Yourself," Pretty Good At Drinkin' Beer and Let Me Down Easy, marked his fourth and fifth consecutive number one singles and his seventh overall.
Currington, who is currently working on his fifth studio album, kicked off a 16-date headlining tour across the country last week.
"As an artist you always want to release an album that connects with fans," said Currington. "I'm so grateful that 'Enjoy Yourself' did and that I that get to celebrate with everyone out on the road during the tour."
Currington is on tour with label mates David Nail and Kip Moore. The tour will make stops in San Antonio, Knoxville, St. Louis, Atlantic City, N.J. and Charlotte, N.C.
More news for Billy Currington
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- 09/27/13: Currington pleads out in boating incident
- 04/25/13: Currington gets booked after warrant issued
- 04/24/13: Currington indicted for "terrorist threats"
- 07/17/12: Currington takes "Good Directions" Platinum
CD reviews for Billy Currington
Billy Currington is a prototypical bro country specimen with his boyish good looks, infectious charm and smooth voice. That said, he has avoided being thrust into the negative stereotypes of that group largely because his songs avoid the harder edges of the sub-genre. His lyrics generally avoid excessive partying and objectifying women. His catalog of catchy numbers and sweet ballads lends an Adult Contemporary feel to the material.
His sixth studio album is a breezy 12-song collection ...
Billy Currington's We Are Tonight sometimes plays out like a college frat boy soundtrack album. The song Wingman, for instance, describes how two guys pair up to score chicks, while Hey Girl is all about an objectified hot girl that doesn't even have a name - names, integrity, character and such, are simply unimportant when it's a game featuring the hunter and the hunted. (This particular hunter doesn't even need a wingman). The album's best song is called Banana Pancakes. ...
Billy Currington treats this album's title like a manifesto. The title track, with its part-Mexican, part-tropical groove, prescribes drinking, dancing, swimming and generally having a good time. All Day Long, on the other hand, takes a page out of the Zac Brown Band book for a slightly jam band-like lovers rock tune. While Kenny Chesney can come off a little smug when singing similar sentiments, Currington is far more likeable. His easygoing style is best showcased on Bad Day of Fishin'. ...
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