Dustin Lynch moved to Nashville in 2003 in pursuit of a career in country music. He signed to Broken Bow Record in late 2011, and released his debut single “Cowboys and Angles” on January 16th 2012. It’s a mid-tempo song that gained a lot of critical acclaim, such as Billy Dukes of Taste of Country, who gave the song four out five, praising Lynch’s “sturdy voice” saying that the chorus “Showcases his natural talent”. It debuted at number 59 on the U.S Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of January 21st 2012. It climbed to number 2 in October. His self-titled debut album, released on August 21st 2012, made it to the top spot of the Country charts. Later that year, “She Cranks My Tractor”, which was released on November 19th 2012, also charted, as did the third single from Lynch’s self-titled album, “Wild in your Smile” which made it to number 32 on the Country chart. Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three and a half stars, saying that “a lesser singer may have turned this song into a droll, cliché experience but “Wild in your Smile” pops with the help of some country-rock production”. He also said that “it sounds so easy for Lynch to sing with strength and conviction, and he’s showing the capability to navigate the subtleties that separate a good song from a great song”.
In early 2014, on March 31st, Lynch released his fourth single, “Where It’s At (Yep, Yep)”, which became his first number one on the Country Airplay chart in September 2014.
He received nominations for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year at the American Country Awards 2012. He also received a CMT Music Award nomination for Breakthrough Video of the Year for “”Cowboys and Angels” in 2013.
Shawn Randolph Houser was born 18 December 1975 in Lake, Mississippi and took after his father, who was a working musician. In high school, Houser fronted a band called 10lb Biscuit, but in 2002 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a songwriting career. His first successful song was a co-write with Jamey Johnson and Dallas Davidson for a Trace Adkins recorded song entitled “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.” The success of the song helped him shift his focus to doing his own performing in local venues around Nashville.
In 2008 Houser signed with Universal South Records and quickly released his first single, “Anything Goes,” in May that same year. The song achieved charting success, making it within the Top 40 of the Billboard Country Chart within the month of its release. The debut album of the same title, debuted the following November. At the 2009 CMA awards, he received two nominations: New Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for “Boots On.” He followed the success of “Anything Goes” with his sophomore album, “They Call Me Cadillac” released in 2009.
In 2011 Houser signed with Broken Bow Records’ Stoney Creek Division and released his third studio album, “How Country Feels” in 2012. The album was a big success, and the third single off the album, “Like A Cowboy” was released for 2014.
Dustin Lynch is the pinnacle of what I imagine country music to be. His gingham shirts, ripped jeans, boots and cowboy hat paired with the old guitar slung over his shoulder immediately transports you to the south. In 2003 Lynch made the brave decision to relocate to Nashville, home of the country singer, and try his luck there. His talent and charisma caught on slowly, but after his hard work and dedication, he was signed by Broken Bow Records in 2011.
Cowboys and Angels, my favourite song of Lynch’s was a collaboration with Josh Leo and Tim Nichols, and in my opinion, they should really write more together. It went straight into the top 20, being a solid release. Lynch’s work with other artists also gave him an amount of credibility which enabled him to begin his successful touring period. What I love about Lynch, is his enthusiasm that he shares with the crowd. He connects with them, not just from on the stage, but he also jumped down and immersed himself in the audience, which was one of the most memorable moments. Hopefully he’ll be touring far and wide for the foreseeable future, I will definitely be going back to see him again!
Randy Houser is the American country music artist who is signed to Universal South Records. He has received critical acclaim and has earned himself a lot of chart success throughout his successful career. “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” is the fantastic opener from this country sensei. Houser is onstage complete with is hollow body Gretsch electric guitar. He is one of those artists who just knows how to write a hit, having penned many choruses that people seem to know all the words to. It’s a fantastic moment when it happens to, with this audience knowing every word to these songs. It truly is a spectacle to be a part of. “Goodnight Kiss” is a fantastic stripped back moment between the audience and the artist where they light up the whole room with a mixture of mobile phones and lighters. He brings up the tone and livens the pace with “Like a Cowboy”, which sees the whole crowd jumping and singing along to this track. This country music singer is truly doing well for himself.