KRISTIAN BUSH TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT SOLO ALBUM SOUTHERN GRAVITY ON STREAMSOUND RECORDS – 4/7; GRAMMY-WINNING RECOR
Platinum-selling country star Kristian Bush brings his voice to the forefront with his highly anticipated debut solo album, SOUTHERN GRAVITY, to be released April 7 on Streamsound Records. Drawing on his proven skills as a hit-making performer, writer and producer, the record builds on the catchy, radio-friendly vibe of lead single “Trailer Hitch” and showcases Bush as a recording artist at the top of his craft.
Earlier today, Bush revealed album details in an exclusive on ROLLING STONE Country. Check it out here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/kristian-bushs-southern-gravity-album-not-weighed-down-by-stereotypes-20150128.
"I love this album. The songs on SOUTHERN GRAVITY feel like home to me, and I am proud and excited to share them, finally. They are your stories as much as they are mine, and I hope you hear yourself in here, no matter if you are standing up, falling down, or dancing in between the pieces of your life,” said Bush.
For his solo debut, the GRAMMY Award winner teamed with friend and producer Tom Tapley, as well as executive producer Byron Gallimore (Sugarland, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw), to hone SOUTHERN GRAVITY’s groove-heavy mainstream country sound. Bush is a co-writer on each of the album’s 12 tracks, including collaborations with legendary Nashville songwriters like Bob DiPiero, Paul Overstreet, Tom Douglas and more.
The feel-good lead single “Trailer Hitch” – now Top 25 and rising at radio -- was released to rave reviews from music critics, radio, and fans alike. Named USA Today’s “Song of the Week,” the track was also featured in ROLLING STONE Country’s TOP 25 SONGS OF 2014 and iTunes BEST OF 2014 – COUNTRY SONGS. The infectious tune has racked up millions of streams to date, and its inspiring lyrics sparked Bush to partner with Goodwill Industries International for the #GiveItAway campaign to encourage donations of used clothing and goods.
Track Listing:
1. Make Another Memory (Kristian Bush/Jeff Cohen/Rodney Clawson)2. Light Me Up (Kristian Bush/Jesse Rice)
3. Trailer Hitch (Kristian Bush/Brandon Bush/Tim Owens)
4. Southern Gravity (Kristian Bush/Scooter Carusoe)
5. Flip Flops (Kristian Bush/Jeff Cohen/Paul Overstreet)
6. Giving It Up(Kristian Bush/Jeff Cohen/Tom Douglas)
7. Feeling Fine California (Kristian Bush/Jeff Cohen/Paul Overstreet)
8. Waiting On An Angel (Kristian Bush/Jeff Cohen/Bob DiPiero)
9. Walk Tall (Kristian Bush/Jeff Cohen/Nathaniel "Bo" Rinehart/William "Bear" Rinehart)
10. Sending You A Sunset (Kristian Bush/Tim Owens)
11. Sweet Love (Kristian Bush/Sherrie Austin/Phil Barton/Jeff Cohen)
12. House On A Beach (Kristian Bush/Canaan Smith)
Bush has been leaving his mark on music for more than two decades. The singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist started his career with folk-rock duo Billy Pilgrim in the early ‘90s, releasing a much-lauded pair of albums for Atlantic Records (self-titled debut and BLOOM). In 2004, he exploded onto the country music scene with Sugarland, surpassing sales of over 22 million albums worldwide, achieving five No. 1 singles and winning numerous awards, including GRAMMYs, AMAs, ACMs, CMT Music Awards and CMAs. To date, Bush has garnered six BMI Awards for his songwriting, and in 2011 he founded the music publishing company and songwriting collective Songs of the Architect, collaborating with Matt Nathanson, the dB’s, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and more.
In 2015, Bush will continue his PUT YOUR SOUL IN IT TOUR, beginning with appearances at the Ryman Auditorium (2/15), The Bluebird Cafe (2/26) and the Grand Ole Opry (3/6) in Nashville before heading overseas for select tour stops in Australia.