![]() As they swap verses, the hillbilly heavens open wide. Then Gene’s peerless twang takes a turn, while the soaked-in-steel, piano tinkling production waltzes you through the profoundly sad, profoundly country lyric. –Two of country’s greatest vocalists create chillbumps in their first duet. Writer: Willie Nelson Producer: Dirk Johnson Label: GW GENE WATSON & WILLIE NELSON / “Wonderful Future” He expresses gratitude for his small-town upbringing while rejoicing in escaping it. His sincere tenor rides atop a crystalline, acoustic track that enchants with every note. –This has a folkie, bluegrassy texture that ripples with authenticity. Writers: Brandon Ratcliff/Pete Good/Josh Jenkins Producers: Pete Good/AJ Babcock Label: Monument You’ll find it on the eight-tune Through the Madness Vol. The duo’s saucy vocals are backed by a punchy rhythmic track and roaring guitars. Of course, it’s about kicking the bum and all of his shit out. Writers: Maddie Font/Taylor Kerr/Josh Kerr/Tayla Parx Producers: Derek Wells/Josh Kerr Label: Mercury The track is drawn from the soundtrack of the documentary Still Working 9 To 5, which explores the impact of the film as well as the ongoing issues faced by women in the workforce. Kelly takes the pensive, melancholy lead with Dolly offering harmonies and vocal interjections. –Dolly’s Oscar-nominated, Grammy-winning 1980 classic gets a complete makeover in this choppy, echoey, hip-hop influenced pop production. Writer: Dolly Parton Producers: Shane McAnally/Sasha Sloan/King Henry Label: SmackSongs/ The power ballad moans with roadhouse heartache as he drawls the yarn of a good-time guy who hides his blues. –The title tune of Pardi’s new album maintains the winning formula of his chart-topping “Last Night Lonely.” Which is to say, it is unapologetic honky-tonkin’ hillbilly. Writers: Benjy Davis/Reid Isbell/Joe Ragosta Producers: Bart Butler/Ryan Gore/Jon Pardi Label: Capitol It is also apparently somewhat magical: The only two shows when she didn’t sing it, she was in car accidents. She is so pluperfectly country that everything she sings grips me. Her current live album includes the moving anthem. It’s an acoustic ballad that wishes safe travels for gypsy troubadours everywhere. –Sunny sang this on the Opry last weekend, and it blew everyone away. Writers: Monty Holmes/Buddy Owens/Sunny Sweeney Producer: none listed Label: SS The band’s Ryman concert is tonight (Sept. Next, they begin singing together, and the result is gorgeously melodic dynamite. The group’s trademark harmonies kick it off, then her piercing soprano underlines the chorus message of regret. It is packed with celebrity collaborations, including guests Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton, James Taylor, Marcus King, Jamey Johnson and, on this heartbroken track, Andress. –The Georgia band’s The Comeback (Deluxe) album drops a week from Friday. Writers: Zac Brown/Clay Cook/Josh Dunne/Ray Fulcher/Ben Simonetti/Jonathan Singleton Producers: Zac Brown/Ben Simonetti Label: Warner ZAC BROWN BAND & INGRID ANDRESS / “Any Day Now” ![]() The thin-sounding, upbeat ditty with her lilting singing has evidently exploded on TikTok. –Life imitates art in this outing, since co-writer DeRosa is one of the bridesmaids in Morgan’s upcoming nuptials. Writers: Kylie Morgan/Sam DeRosa/KK Johnson Producers: Ben Johnson/KK Johnson Label: EMI There is also a live duet version of the song with Morgan Wallen. His conversational vocal is perfectly phrased on this moving ode to homespun spirituality. Writers: Connie Rae Harrington/Larry Fleet Producer: Joey Moi Label: Big Loud Brown get all lovey dovey on a dull ballad. ![]() Writers: Josh Hoge/Jaxson Free/Kyle Fishman/Christian Davis/Jared Mullins Producer: Dann Huff Label: RCA Her new Subject to Change collection drops tomorrow (Sept. ![]() Ballerini is spreading her wings like never before and making the best music of her career to date. The track bops delightfully with tasty mandolin licks, fiddle embellishments and snappy brushed drumming while her vocal verve rides on top. –“Heartfirst” remains the single, but this new video is so jaunty, flirty and enticing it must be consumed at once. Writers: Shane McAnally/Julian Bunetta/Kelsea Ballerini Producers: Julian Bunetta/Shane McAnally Label: Black River Lovely listening, if not exactly hit bound. The well-produced ballad features layers of soprano vocal, echoey ambiance and pointed lyrics toward a self-centered guy. Writers: Ben Williams/David Fanning/Andy Sheridan/Avery Anna Rhoton Producer: David Fanning Label: Warner The audio-nirvana collaboration between the Zac Brown Band and Ingrid Andress is this week’s Disc of the Day. So is Larry Fleet, who takes home the DISCovery Award. Youngsters Brandon Ratcliff, Jon Pardi, Sunny Sweeney and Kelsea Ballerini are flying the country banner high as well. It doesn’t come any better than Gene Watson & Willie Nelson. For-real country music returns with a vengeance in this week’s DISClaimer column.
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