My Top 10 Favorite Country Songs Right Now

As you may already know, I have been a country music fan for as long as I can remember. I love how relatable the lyrics to the songs are and how there is literally a song for however you may be feeling or whatever situation you are going through. Whether that situation be sadness, heartbreak, happiness, etc. So for this weeks post I decided to pick ten of my favorite songs right now. Some of them are on country radio while some of them are not but should be. As you will see most of my favorite artists are female although I do like my fair share of the guys as well. Country radio is filled with "bro-country" these days & I think it is about time we get back to the roots of country music which is storytelling beyond girls, trucks and beer. I will post a link to iTunes to purchase the songs.

1. Get Out - Sarah Davidson - Purchase Here
2. Pull Me Back - Leah Turner - Purchase Here
3. Looking Back Now - Maggie Rose - Purchase Here
4. Safe - Katie Armiger - Purchase Here
5. Boomerang - Ashley Gearing - Purchase Here
6. Close Enough - Jason Michael Carroll - Purchase Here
7. Clockwork - Easton Corbin - Purchase Here
8. In Your Arms - Rachel Holder - Purchase Here
9. Closer To Nowhere - Kellie Pickler - Purchase Here
10. Slip On By - Austin Webb - Purchase Here

I would love to know your thoughts on these songs and what some of your favorite songs are right now. I encourage you to listen to these songs if you have not heard any of them.

Sarah Davidson self-titled EP Review

Sarah Davidson, whom you might recognize from TNT's reality series, Private Lives Of Nashville Wives, is a incredibly talented singer/songwriter in her own right. Although some people may only know of her because of her well-renowned country music songwriter ex-husband Dallas Davidson, Sarah is well on her way to proving that she is just as capable and determined to have as big of a career or even bigger. Sarah has spent her entire life working toward a career of her own. Sarah’s new self-titled EP is her first studio effort and, if country music fans appreciate sensational writing, beautiful vocals, and catchy songs about life, love, and loss, it will not be her last.

The EP contains five songs (with a version of the EP that adds the Private Lives of Nashville Wives theme song, "Bright Lights, Big City." available exclusively at Walmart), ranging from slow, emotional ballads to upbeat songs filled with independence. Sarah was fortunate to fill her EP with some of Nashville's most prominent songwriters. Although no song is complete without the right voice attached and Sarah provides perfect, sincere vocals on each of the tracks. What makes this EP unique is listening to it in sequence Sarah tells a story of new love. lost love and recovery, and does so in a way where you can close your eyes and feel every emotion along side her.

The EP starts off with Sarah’s first single, “Drink You Up,” a fun ode to falling in love and wanting to devour every bit of that love.“Drink You Up” is a strong introduction to Sarah that will leave listeners wondering what else this artist has to offer.

What else Sarah has to offer is “Ride Around,” which was featured on Private Lives, is a light and youthful track about first love. The song paints a picture of a young woman in a car, taking in her surroundings and allowing her hair to blow freely in the wind. Anybody who is in love or has been in love can turn this track on, sit back, and smile at the feelings Sarah draws from her audience.

Contrarily, “Get Out” focuses on the time when love is no longer. In “Get Out,” Sarah aches for the ability to erase her lost love from her mind, memory, and everything that is familiar to her. There is no way around describing this song as “sad,” but it is undeniably relatable to anyone who has suffered through a difficult loss. It also happens to be one of my favorite songs on the album.

Speaking of sad songs, Sarah would prefer to avoid them, but everyone needs at least one sad song on his/her/their album. “No Sad Songs” ironically follows “Get Out” and immediately shifts the mood of the album. This track is about turning the corner from that painful breakup and seeing things from a clear perspective and firmly embraces the essence of the happier side of country music. I think this song in particular would do great as a single on country radio.

The first chapter of Sarah’s musical tale ends with her freedom leading her to a point of being able to move on with her life. On this track, titled “Run Wild,” Sarah sings about breaking away from the confines of a relationship, letting loose, having fun, and running wild. Before the album comes to a conclusion, we are left with the impression that Sarah has come full circle and is ready to experience all life has to offer once again. Her heartbreak was only temporary, and now she is rejuvenated and excited about enjoying the world around her.

As this particular portion of Sarah’s story comes to a close, we are left with the satisfaction of knowing she came out the other side stronger, and it is comforting to have a definitive end to this chapter. However, this EP is most certainly just the beginning for Sarah, who proved on this project just how deserving she is to be a part of the country music community. I look forward to continuing to “ride around” with Sarah and following her happily ever after in this industry.

My personal favorite song on the EP although it changes frequently is Get Out. While the song is incredibly sad, I love the heartfelt emotion that she pours into singing the song.

You can purchase the EP on iTunes here: Sarah Davidson - EP
You can purchase the Walmart Exclusive EP with the bonus track Bright Lights, Big City here: Sarah Davidson EP (Walmart Exclusive)
Please "like" Sarah's Facebook page Sarah Davidson Music Page
Follow her on Twitter: Sarah's Twitter Page