Five Country Pearls: Underrated Singles from 2023 That Will Steal Your Heart | Whiskey Riff

Five Country Pearls that Should’ve Been Shining Singles

Key Highlights:

Whiskey Riff took a fancy to five country songs from 2023 that, in their humble view, should’ve been blasted from every jacked-up pickup’s speakers.
First off, “Ain’t Life Grand” by Jobe Fortner came out with such husky undertones, you’d mistake it for your grandpappy’s well-aged bourbon.
Morgan Wade’s “Wilder Days” spins memories into melodies as smoothly as a greased pig at a county fair.
The third song, “Hotel Key” by Clay Walker, is a heartstring-plucking tune that reminisces love like a sweet, summer honeysuckle breeze.
The Tremolos’ “Breaks My Heart” nailed the spirit of country music – a little bit bitter, a little bit sweet, just like grandma’s famous peach cobbler.
Finally, “Bible and a .44” by Josh Thompson paints a picture of gospel hymns and grit, reminding one of those old, righteous, dust-covered church pews.

Final Sassy Thoughts:

Alright, sugar, sit down by the porch, grab a jar of sweet tea, and listen up. These fine tunes Whiskey Riff handpicked are like a sweet, southern pie – unassuming, but sugar, they’ll leave ya wantin’ more. Now, heaven knows why these artists didn’t get their rightful time in the sun like a lazy hound in summer.

Just imagine, “Ain’t Life Grand” could’ve been every cowhand’s mantra, “Wilder Days” our looking glass into days of mischief past, and “Hotel Key” a soft whisper of a love long gone. Lord knows, we’ve cried to the pearls of “Breaks My Heart” and “Bible and a .44”, their words hit home like Mama’s Sunday sermon.

Bear in mind, darlin’, not every radio jam gets the glory it deserves, but they sure do fill up our hearts and our homesteads with good, honest rhythm. So, give a listen, but warnin’ y’all, these addictive tunes might just make ya twirl your skirts and tap your boots to the beat till dawns up. And honey, ain’t that what this good old country music’s all about?

Original article: https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2023/12/07/five-of-my-favorite-songs-released-this-year-that-shouldve-been-hit-singles/