“I always knew I would do a bluegrass album,” Taylor said. “I’ll never forget turning 16, getting my license and going to pick up my Papaw to take him to see Ralph Stanley at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. I am pretty sure my friends were doing anything but taking their grandpa on a date to listen to bluegrass music, it was really special for me.”
By: Angela Redding | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Beat magazine | February 7, 2024
Photo: Tiffany Bearden
Brit Taylor has just released her latest album titled “Kentucky Bluegrassed.” The album showcases her incredible talent in the bluegrass genre. Fans of Brit Taylor will be thrilled to hear her unique take on this traditional style of music. With her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Brit Taylor’s album is sure to captivate listeners and leave them wanting more. “Kentucky Bluegrassed” is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the beauty and authenticity of bluegrass music.
Country Singer and Songwriter
Country singer and songwriter Brit Taylor, who was named an Artist to Watch by Nashville Scene in 2024, has returned to her roots in the Appalachian region with her latest studio album, Kentucky Bluegrassed.
This album, which pays tribute to the songs and sounds of her Kentucky upbringing, was released today, exactly one year after her highly acclaimed album Kentucky Blue, which was produced by Sturgill Simpson. Recorded in a single session at the renowned Clement House Recording Studio, the album captures the essence of bluegrass mountain music, with its spontaneous and joyful performances by talented musicians.
Kentucky Bluegrassed is being released by Cut A Shine Records in collaboration with Thirty Tigers. To celebrate the release, Taylor will be performing at the legendary Station Inn in Nashville, TN on February 8, followed by a show at The Burl in Lexington, KY on February 10.
Stream here. Vinyl and CDs are available at brittaylormusic.com.
Track List:
- Anything But You – Brit Taylor and Adam Wright
- Rich Little Girls – Kimberly Kelly, Brit Taylor and Adam Wright
- No Cowboys – Nick Autry, Adam Chaffins and Brit Taylor
- Kentucky Blue – Kimberly Kelly, Brit Taylor and Adam Wright
- Married – Brit Taylor and Adam Wright
- Church Bus – Dan Fernandez, Billy Montana and Brit Taylor
- Saint Anthony – Brit Taylor and Adam Wright
- If You Don’t Wanna Love Me – Adam Chaffins, Adam Landry and Brit Taylor
Taylor’s Appalachian heritage is beautifully showcased in this album, which consists of eight captivating songs.
Kentucky Bluegrassed consists of eight songs, with five being re-imagined versions from Kentucky Blue and three being new Taylor originals. The album showcases a range of emotions, from modest to boisterous, gentle to blunt. It is a stripped-down musical and vocal achievement that pays homage to the people and music that influenced Taylor from a young age.
Taylor’s Songs Tell Stories of Everyday Life
Alongside the re-imagined songs, the album includes the previously released tracks “Saint Anthony,” “Church Bus,” and “Married.” True to the bluegrass genre, these songs tell stories of everyday life.
Taylor frequently references St. Anthony and even bought her own church bus for touring. Additionally, she wrote “Married” just a month before eloping with Chaffins to a vintage desert trailer park near Taos, New Mexico. Seamlessly flowing with the songs from Kentucky Blue, the new album creates a rich quilt woven with threads of tradition, innovation, and raw talent.
Music Video Directed by Natia Cinco
The music video for the main song, “If You Don’t Wanna Love Me,” from the album, is also being released. Directed by Natia Cinco, the video adds a new twist to the original song. The fiddle playfully flirts with a plucky banjo and groovy bass, giving the song a fresh newgrass vibe. The lyrics are sassy and a little sultry, adding to the overall appeal.
If You Don’t Want to Love Me, That’s Fine, Because I’ll Find Someone Who Will
The song has a touch of a “hillbilly risqué” vibe to it. It was just enough to make her husband regret suggesting a certain line that Taylor absolutely adored and refused to change. The sassy message of the song was crystal clear: “If you don’t want to love me, that’s fine, because I’ll find someone who will.”
“The band was on fire,” Taylor said. “We were hoping to get five or six songs recorded – if we were lucky, but we ended up tracking all eight songs. These musicians are on a whole other level. There are no pro-tools tricks. There wasn’t a big budget or time for a ton of overdubs. All we had was one day, the Clement recording studio and that was it. Brandon Bell (engineer and mixer) is a wizard on the board, and that studio with all its history has good vibes. It was a hell of a good time. And probably the most fun I’ve ever had in the studio thus far.”
Taylor Recognized As One of the Few Artists Reviving Traditional Country Music
Grammy.com also recognizes Taylor as one of the few artists reviving traditional country music. Additionally, Whiskey Riff, in their review of the pre-release of her song “Saint Anthony,” urges everyone to take notice of Brit Taylor if they haven’t already. It’s definitely time to pay attention to her incredible talent.
travelING across the country to share her music with fans
After releasing her album, Taylor will hit the road and travel across the country to share her music with fans. You can find her schedule on brittaylormusic.com.
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