Available digitally everywhere today, with physical copies out on December 13
from Amerimonte Records: smarturl.it/SOThankful
Celebrates with album release show in Dothan, Alabama
at the Dothan Opera House, Dec. 6 at 7 pm
Owens set to host the Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree on 650 AM WSM,
February 22 during CRS Week in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Neo-traditional country music artist and Alabama-native Shane Owens released his new album, Thankful For Country Music, today! The aptly-named fresh set of tunes is released by Amerimonte Records and is available digitally everywhere.
Blending his rich and bold baritone voice over a mixture of contemporary and classic country music sounds, Thankful For Country Music wraps the notes around his listener’s heart with traditional southern storytelling, wholesome family values, and a love for country. These are the hallmarks that Owens’ has built his reputation on as a country music artist.
“This album is the best one we’ve ever recorded,” Owens said. “I’m so thankful for all of the great songwriters and incredible musicians that collaborated with me to bring these songs to life. If you love traditional country music, this is it!”
Known for being one of the few modern day country artists who still pays homage to the old-school classic country sound, Owens journeyed to The Panhandle House in Denton, Texas to record the new album. He continues to work with Nashville-based songwriter Galen Griffin – who has penned hits for Clay Walker, Craig Morgan, Luke Bryan, and Joe Diffie – along with two of Owens’ past singles “Love To Try Them On,” and “Country Never Goes Out Of Style.”
Thankful For Country Music is produced by Nick “Ace” Lutz who recruited some of Texas’ best studio musicians including Mitchell Smithey (Ray Price, LeeAnn Rimes) on steel guitar; Kerry Huckaba (The Hansens, White River Band) on bass guitar; Jay Brown (Canyon) on piano & background vocals; Dale Morris Jr (Ray Price, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard) on fiddle; & Andrew Raley (Deryl Dodd), on drums.
Thankful For Country Music Track Listing:
1. 30,000 Feet (Galen Griffin)
2. Christian County (Galen Griffin)
3. I Don’t Love You Any More (Galen Griffin)
4. Dang Strait (Galen Griffin)
5. Everybody Dies (Galen Griffin)
6. Got Some Hurtin’ Done Today (Galen Griffin)
7. Hard Luck Girl (Galen Griffin)
8. I Don’t Have to Die to Go to Heaven (Galen Griffin)
9. Love Me to Death (Galen Griffin)
10. It Wasn’t Rainin’ (Galen Griffin)
11. I’m Not Going Anywhere (Galen Griffin)
12. Thankful (Shane Owens, Curtis Wright)
Album Name: Thankful For Country Music
Release date: December 6, 2019
Label: Amerimonte Records
UPC: 602257101723
Catalog #: AMER1017
Produced by: Nick Lutz
Buy/Stream/Listen: smarturl.it/SOThankful
You can find Shane Owens music on Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora and Amazon Music and stay current with him on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to follow his YouTube and visit www.shaneowenscountrymusic.com.
Album Release Show, Dec. 6 in Dothan, Alabama:
Owens will celebrate the release of Thankful For Country Music along with his new holiday song, “Nothing Compares To Christmas” today in Dothan, Alabama at the Dothan Opera House at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available via Etix.com or by calling (334) 615-3175.
“We’ve got 11 brand new songs and we will debut all those songs that night and everybody will be able to hear it for the first time,” Owens said. “That will be the first opportunity.”
A limited supply of the physical albums will be made available at the show ahead of their official December 13 release date.
What Country Radio Is Saying:
The album’s first single “Hard Luck Girl” pre-released on September 13, and currently sits at #45 on Music Row’s Country Breakout Chart where it’s been on a steady climb fueled by the 100+ country radio stations currently spinning the tune. Owens released a concept video for the song on September 26 [Click to watch], which was exclusively premiered by Country Rebel.
Shane continues with his string of new, traditional country inspired releases. Another one to sing along to… a sound that again fits the artist!”
– Cameron Dole, KWHW, Altus, Okla.
“It’s always a comfort to know that when I get a Shane Owens record, I know I’m going to get a top quality, truly country song that will immediately click with my listeners and ‘Hard Luck Girl’ is no exception. This guy is leading the charge of neo-traditionalists who are taking the ‘country’ back.”
– Mike Thomas, KWRE/KFAV, Warrenton, Mo.
“Shane Owens just keeps doing what he’s always done and that’s put out real good country music.”
– Greg Almond, WGGC, Bowling Green, Ky.
Shane Owens On Tour:
DEC 06 – Dothan Opera House / Dothan, Ala.
DEC 07 – The Vintage Room/Citizens Park / Geneva, Ala.
DEC 13 – Sylvia’s Bar / Pelham, Ga.
DEC 21 – Holiday Spectacular Park / Newton, Ala.
2020
MAR 13 – The Depot / Ashford, Ala.
MAR 28 – Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo / Opp, Ala.
For the most updated schedule, please visit ShaneOwensCountryMusic.com.