Music On Mondays: Week Of 7/10/23

Taylor Swift's new release "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)"

When it was released in 2010, Speak Now represented a milestone in Taylor Swift’s career. Written between the ages of 18 and 20, her third album is also now her third re-recorded album. Taylor has been working on re-recording her first six albums to reclaim her work from the entities that now hold the masters.

Lauren Alaina's new single "Just Wanna Know That You Love Me"

"I don't need that house custom built, painted white/ With a wraparound porch and a swing/ I don't need the riches that money can buy/ I just wanna know that you love me/ I just wanna know that you love me," Lauren sings in the piano ballad.

Maddie & Tae's new single "Heart They Didn't Break"

"She ain't the one that slammed the door and tore off in the truck / She ain't the one that made me feel like I ain't good enough / Someone's gotta help clean up the mess you went and made / So here's to friends that will fix a heart they didn't break," M&T sing. The duo shared, “Our friendship has gotten us through so many phases of life. We feel like this song captures that sentiment so beautifully, and we are excited to share it.”

Ashley McBryde's new single "Made For This"

“Travis Meadows and I wrote ‘Made For This,’ and at the time, I was still touring in a van and he was using his truck, so we definitely had touring and the life of musicians top of mind,” shares McBryde. “But this song reaches beyond that. It’s not just touring musicians and bands and crews who are on the road 200+ days a year who are ‘calling home for a telephone goodnight kiss.’ It’s also members of our military, our truck drivers and those that work long or odd hours sacrificing time with their family. We’re lucky we’re made for this.”

Lily Grace’s new single “Bet On Us”

Lily telling Countrypolitan Magazine, ‘Bet On Us’ is about believing in something when no-one else does! It’s about betting on a relationship when everybody is betting against it. Whether they tell you you’re too young, you ‘aren’t a good fit’ or if they just don’t like the guy… if you’ve EVER been told your relationship isn’t going to work out, this song is for you!" 

Hannah Anders' new single "Turn It Up"

Known for bridging the gap between old and new country, in this new single, Hannah blends her love for rock with her authentic country sound, creating a high-energy hit. “Turn It Up” is a rocking tune all about wanting to have a good time with the music as loud as it can go. Hannah immediately brings us out of our chairs and to our feet as the single opens with a country-influenced heavy guitar riff and a spirited, “Come on!” Hannah sings of staying young and partying forever with the lyrics “Times may change but we never will.”  

Gabrielle Vaughn's new single "Lovestruck"

Opening with a funky bass riff and abrupt stop, listeners stay on the edge of their seats anticipating Gabrielle’s vocal entrance. The instrumentation is still strong yet mellow when Gabrielle enters with a mischievous tone singing, “the way that you’re looking is vicious/I want your hands all over me yeah.” Gabrielle paints the picture of being on a dance floor with disco balls and smeared makeup and draws the listener in as she watches someone from afar. As the tension builds to the chorus, Gabrielle amps up the intensity as she belts, “I'm always lovestruck, lovestruck, I can never get enough!” Her smooth tone and confident voice are reminiscent of 80’s icon Pat Benatar, powerful and poignant.