![]() ![]() The Pick: Keep up with the beat of Music City, sign up for our music newsletter. "For your judgement day, I don't give a damn." –D.P "I won't be ashamed of what I am," she sings. As she’s pivoted from classic country to a heartland rock-inspired sound, her voice comes through more clearly than ever. Nearly every track on the country singer-songwriter’s sophomore album has a potent, personal story behind it: from the encouragement offered to a young woman on a dirt driveway in “Hang In There Girl,” to “Stone,” partially inspired by the loss of McBryde’s brother. –D.P Margo Price, “That’s How Rumors Get Started”įor her third solo album, the outspoken singer-songwriter teamed with a similarly genre-defiant Nashville artist – Sturgill Simpson, who serves as co-producer. “Everything” was the last song Prine ever recorded, and on it, he looks back fondly on "every town, and every hotel room/ And every song I ever sang, on a guitar out of tune." –D.P Ashley McBryde, “Never Will” Two months after COVID-19 took his life, the legendary songwriter was heard on one last brilliant, heartbreaking song. After millions of streams on social media, “F2020” hit digital services on Friday. –D.P John Prine, “I Remember Everything” On a whim, this Nashville trio recorded a deceptively sweet-sounding song that said what we’re all thinking about 2020: a year marked with a global pandemic, murder hornets and deaths that should have been prevented, for starters. Her story – paired with “Armor’s” heart-racing brand of syncopated, unflinching pop – has left listeners feeling empowered, too. The Paramore frontwoman’s solo debut is a fearless, cathartic collection, finding the 31-year-old vividly wrestling with anger, grief and anxiety in the wake of a divorce. In spite of this, the indie-rocker’s work is remarkably accessible, evoking an era in the ‘90s when alternative rock and chart-topping pop were almost one and the same. –D.P Hayley Williams, “Petals For Armor” Soccer Mommy – goes deep on her ambitious sophomore album, moving through three color-coded themes that tackle depression, illness and loss. Lifelong Nashvillian Sophie Allison – a.k.a. Teamed with the same creative duo behind Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour,” Eldredge hits new depths in his songs and embraces a timeless sound – look no further than his bittersweet piano-pop gem “Gabrielle.” – D.P Soccer Mommy, “Color Theory” On her third album, the jazz/soul favorite (and Nashville native) pays tribute to the female musicians who’ve inspired her, and brilliantly reinvents their songs in the process from Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor” to the Bonnie Raitt classic “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” –D.P Brett Eldredge, “Sunday Drive”Ī creative rebirth for one of modern country’s most soulful vocalists. Sound familiar, 2020? Kandace Springs, “The Women Who Raised Me” As we looked back on the best Nashville-made (and Nashville-connected) albums and songs of the year so far, our list seemed like it would never end. Luckily, the first six months have also been marked by great music. Now, we've all reached the midpoint of a historic year so saturated with uncertainty, tension and unrest, it's hard to believe we still have six more months to go. What that used to mean, though, was that the year had flown by so quickly, we were surprised that it was already July. We've said it before, and we'll say it again: It's hard to believe that we're halfway through the year. ![]() When you're done listening to these honky-tonk heartbreakers, be sure to check out our collection of happy songs for a much-needed pick-me-up.View Gallery: Jason Isbell concert at Ryman Auditorium Read through this collection of the saddest country songs to find your favorites, or create a playlist of all of these classics and give yourself a wallow weekend. There's something for everyone here, whether you prefer classic '70s songs like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" by Willie Nelson, '80s songs like "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones, or more modern hits like "Build Me a Daddy" by Luke Bryan and "I Drive Your Truck" by Lee Brice. So whenever you're in need of a good cathartic cry, throw on this playlist of the saddest country songs. Some of these sad country love songs ask and answer a lot of age-old questions about romance, like, "Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?" and "Can you ever really be friends with your ex?" These story-songs have the power to make us cry, but many of them also offer comfort and hope for a brighter tomorrow. ![]() Country music has always been known for the relatable stories woven into its lyrics, and those stories are often about the sorrow, loss, and heartache we all at times experience. ![]() They say misery loves company, so the next time you're feeling blue, try finding a friend in your favorite sad country songs. ![]()
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