Caylee Hammack – If It Wasn’t For You (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 40:48 minutes | 523 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Capitol Nashville
The album features 13 new tracks, all of which were written or co-written by Hammack herself. And in an exciting turn of events, the project also includes a special collaboration with fellow redhead Reba McEntire on the song (you guessed it) “Redhead.” Fellow rising stars Tenille Townes and Ashley McBryde also make guest appearances on the record.
“I feel like I’m airing all my dirty laundry in this album in hopes of others feeling that honesty and vulnerability and in it, finding a safe haven to be themselves,” said Hammack in a press release. “I want the nitty gritty to shine through, that’s where the stories are. Every song on this record has a true story behind it, and now I can’t wait to tell those once people listen to the album!”
Georgia native Hammack is nominated for two ACM Awards at the upcoming September ceremony, including New Female Artist of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year, as part of “Fooled Around and Fell In Love,” alongside Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Elle King.
It’s not just the lyrical load, though nearly every word is true. Just as importantly, the ferocity with which Hammack and co-producer Mikey Reaves came at these songs compels. As a producer, Hammack seeks to match the emotion to the recording. It’s not enough to hear the story, she wants listeners to experience the viscerality of it. Whether it’s the swaggering Tammy Wynette come uppance “Just Like You” or vulnerability and awe that permeates “Looking For A Lighter,” these tracks pull the listener in. Hammack understands, because her feelings fall around her in songs.
Tracklist
1. Caylee Hammack – Just Friends
2. Caylee Hammack – Redhead
3. Caylee Hammack – Looking For A Lighter
4. Caylee Hammack – Preciatcha
5. Caylee Hammack – Sister
6. Caylee Hammack – Just Like You
7. Caylee Hammack – King Size Bed
8. Caylee Hammack – Forged In The Fire
9. Caylee Hammack – Family Tree
10. Caylee Hammack – Mean Something
11. Caylee Hammack – Small Town Hypocrite
12. Caylee Hammack – Gold
13. Caylee Hammack – New Level Of Life
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