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Post by sabre14 on Aug 31, 2015 19:50:15 GMT -5
Artist: Craig Morgan Single: "When I'm Gone" Writers: Steven Dale Jones, Justin Ebach Label: Black River Entertainment Add Date: September 21st Source: Country Aircheck  Listen to the first verse and chorus of the song here!Craig has been at work on his next studio album this summer with producer Byron Gallimore and "When I'm Gone" will be the lead single. My source was correct that this would be released in the early Fall, although September 21st is still technically summer, lol. Tag .indulgecountry. :)
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 31, 2015 21:41:52 GMT -5
The mixing on the track seems a bit odd and disjointed, but I like that it's country and Craig's voice sounds as great as ever here, so I'm sure I'll enjoy this one.  |
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Post by codyj100 on Aug 31, 2015 23:55:20 GMT -5
This is SO refreshing. I didn't realize how much I've missed Craig, until now. This sounds perfect.
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Post by bboat11 on Sept 1, 2015 1:14:07 GMT -5
This song DOES sound incredibly fresh. Definitely modern, with undeniable country elements. I am completely on board! The chorus is kinda belty, which I know a lot of people have grown tired of with Craig, but I do not think it is the type of belty that will really turn off a lot of listeners. I cannot wait to hear the full song.
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Post by rsmatto on Sept 1, 2015 11:42:41 GMT -5
This feels like a hit to me but I also know some may feel that the lyrics are a bit of a 'downer' given they talk about death (though they really are about living a life worth celebrating and leaving behind). Considering the wake that is the loss of Aristomedia's founder/president in Nashville, this song feels like it was written for him, Jeff Walker. A man who DID live those lyrics.
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 2, 2015 11:40:37 GMT -5
Officially delivered to country radio today:  |
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Post by rsmatto on Sept 2, 2015 12:11:28 GMT -5
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 2, 2015 12:57:04 GMT -5
And if you wanted to grab a larger image, it's at the lyric page. Written by Steven Dale Jones and Justin Ebach Updated the first post. Thanks Matt! :) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 13:39:51 GMT -5
Wow, this sounds really good! Unfortunately it doesn't really matter what kind of song he produces at this point, as radio will heavily ignore it (probably), but wow, when he is on Craig is ON
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 2, 2015 14:25:15 GMT -5
Wow, this sounds really good! Unfortunately it doesn't really matter what kind of song he produces at this point, as radio will heavily ignore it (probably), but wow, when he is on Craig is ON I don't think radio will "heavily ignore" this but I agree that Craig is done getting hits at radio. Black River knows the challenges with Craig's age and was able to have slow success with "Wake Up Lovin' You" just last year, so I can see this one making the top 40 but not doing too much beyond that. |
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Sept 2, 2015 14:33:51 GMT -5
Craig's voice sounds both oddly processed and more aged. It sounds like he still hasn't gotten over his "belt like a male Martina and over-twang like early Aaron Tippin at the same time" phase, and I certainly hope the song doesn't end with a "WHEEEEEEEEEYUUUUUHNN AAAAAAAYYYYYYI'M GOOOOOOOOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOOOOOAAAAWWWWWWWNE". I like the snappy production and melody so far, and the lyrics seem promising.
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 2, 2015 23:41:06 GMT -5
Craig Morgan shared thoughts about his new single, "When I'm Gone" with CountryMusicRocks: "When I'm Gone" will be available to download on September 18th. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2015 9:48:16 GMT -5
Great modern song from Craig. A little toned-down even from his new songs off the Greatest Hits album. This is good.
I was convinced it would be "Country Side of Heaven" (Eric Paslay) as he played that pretty frequently live. I thought that was one of the weaker songs from Eric's album though, so I'm glad Craig went with this one.
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Post by smokebreak on Sept 6, 2015 9:13:12 GMT -5
Sounds ok. Not good, def not bad.
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 11, 2015 12:10:43 GMT -5
I have little faith Craig can ever achieve a top 30 single again but man, the add date Black River selected couldn't have been worse. Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and Joe Nichols all go for adds on the 21st, which also includes new releases from Ashley Gearing and Blackjack Billy.
I think this song is radio-friendly enough but it's going to be a long haul of a chart run if Craig's last couple singles are any indication.
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Post by hosssulpizio on Sept 11, 2015 13:50:02 GMT -5
I'm hoping this does well. Craig deserves more hit songs.
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Post by justin5545 on Sept 12, 2015 16:15:00 GMT -5
I have little faith Craig can ever achieve a top 30 single again but man, the add date Black River selected couldn't have been worse. Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and Joe Nichols all go for adds on the 21st, which also includes new releases from Ashley Gearing and Blackjack Billy. I think this song is radio-friendly enough but it's going to be a long haul of a chart run if Craig's last couple singles are any indication. You are aware that WKe Up Lovin' You reached 14 on the Billboard U.S Country AirPlay Charts |
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 12, 2015 16:27:43 GMT -5
I have little faith Craig can ever achieve a top 30 single again but man, the add date Black River selected couldn't have been worse. Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and Joe Nichols all go for adds on the 21st, which also includes new releases from Ashley Gearing and Blackjack Billy. I think this song is radio-friendly enough but it's going to be a long haul of a chart run if Craig's last couple singles are any indication. You are aware that WKe Up Lovin' You reached 14 on the Billboard U.S Country AirPlay Charts 1. Welcome to Pulse Music Board, justin5545films. 2. Wake Up Lovin' You was in 2013. Sabre14 doubts Craig Morgan will score a top 30 hit again. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2015 16:42:22 GMT -5
I have little faith Craig can ever achieve a top 30 single again but man, the add date Black River selected couldn't have been worse. Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and Joe Nichols all go for adds on the 21st, which also includes new releases from Ashley Gearing and Blackjack Billy. I think this song is radio-friendly enough but it's going to be a long haul of a chart run if Craig's last couple singles are any indication. You are aware that WKe Up Lovin' You reached 14 on the Billboard U.S Country AirPlay Charts Yeah, but the followup, "We'll Come Back Around" didn't even make the Top 50. Plus, country radio has already changed a lot since 2013 (when Wake Up was climbing) so it could be likely that this might do something, but I doubt it |
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 12, 2015 16:42:59 GMT -5
I have little faith Craig can ever achieve a top 30 single again but man, the add date Black River selected couldn't have been worse. Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt and Joe Nichols all go for adds on the 21st, which also includes new releases from Ashley Gearing and Blackjack Billy. I think this song is radio-friendly enough but it's going to be a long haul of a chart run if Craig's last couple singles are any indication. You are aware that WKe Up Lovin' You reached 14 on the Billboard U.S Country AirPlay Charts Yes. If you read what I said, I mentioned that "I (which indicates a personal forecast) have little faith Craig can ever achieve a top 30 single again" (meaning I'm aware that Craig has had many top 30 singles in his career). Craig is in his 50's now, and with how long "Wake Up Lovin' You" took to achieve its peak (along with the flame out of "We'll Come Back Around"), I think it will be as hard as ever for him to get sustained airplay on country radio. I'm not saying it's definitely not going to happen, just my prediction. Believe me, I know as well as anybody here, how high past singles on country radio have gotten. |
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Post by justin5545 on Sept 12, 2015 23:44:23 GMT -5
Be more optimistic guys. Anyone can make a top 30 hit. LoCash had songs that were never popular and all of a sudden I love this Life is in the top 30. Chris Jansons first album had no hits and now buy me a boat is top 5. I think with BLack River Entertainment and the Producer he is working with can make this a top 20 song. Along with the help from the 1,000,000 People who've liked his Facebook page and the people that watch his show. I am putting my prediction in that this song will reach at least 18
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 13, 2015 13:36:15 GMT -5
Be more optimistic guys. Anyone can make a top 30 hit. LoCash had songs that were never popular and all of a sudden I love this Life is in the top 30. Chris Jansons first album had no hits and now buy me a boat is top 5. I think with BLack River Entertainment and the Producer he is working with can make this a top 20 song. Along with the help from the 1,000,000 People who've liked his Facebook page and the people that watch his show. I am putting my prediction in that this song will reach at least 18 I'll agree with you that anything can happen. Black River (owned by that Sabres and Bills owner-what's his name?) just landed their first top ten and #1 with Love Me Like You Mean It from Kelsea Ballerini. I really believe that's the direction the label wants to go right now. Sure, Craig Morgan scored a few top twentys for the label, but has not punched it in to the top tier of the charts. Same goes for Kellie Pickler. I really hope she can gain traction at the label so they can boast TWO female stars there. I do agree with sabre14 that Morgan's prospects for scoring a top ten are out of reach. This isn't 2005 where he had the top song of the year with That's What I Love About Sunday and then followed it up with a #2 peaking Redneck Yacht Club. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2015 13:39:48 GMT -5
Wait Redneck Yacht Club only peaked at #2. I wanna know who stopped it.
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 13, 2015 13:46:52 GMT -5
Wait Redneck Yacht Club only peaked at #2. I wanna know who stopped it. "Redneck Yacht Club" peaked at #1 on R&R (granted, bulletless, which was fortunate for Craig) and #2 on Billboard. "Something To Be Proud Of" was #1 before RYC hit #1 on R&R and "Better Life" was immediately after. |
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 13, 2015 13:49:51 GMT -5
Wait Redneck Yacht Club only peaked at #2. I wanna know who stopped it. BILLBOARD TOP TEN FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 29, 2005: 1. Better Life-Keith Urban-Capitol 2. REDNECK YACHT CLUB-CRAIG MORGAN-BROKEN BOW 3. Somebody's Hero-Jamie O'Neal-Capitol 4. Something To Be Proud Of-Montgomery Gentry-Columbia 5. Stay With Me Brass Bed-Josh Gracin-Lyric Street 6. Skin Sarabeth-Rascal Flatts-Lyric Street 7. Probably Wouldn't Be This Way-LeAnn Rimes-Curb 8. Who You'd Be Today-Kenny Chesney-BNA 9. You're Like Comin' Home-Lonestar-BNA 10. Come A Little Closer-Dierks Bentley-Capitol |
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 13, 2015 13:54:05 GMT -5
Wait Redneck Yacht Club only peaked at #2. I wanna know who stopped it. BILLBOARD TOP TEN FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 29, 2005: 1. Better Life-Keith Urban-Capitol 2. REDNECK YACHT CLUB-CRAIG MORGAN-BROKEN BOW 3. Somebody's Hero-Jamie O'Neal-Mercury 4. Something To Be Proud Of-Montgomery Gentry-Columbia 5. Stay With Me Brass Bed-Josh Gracin-Lyric Street 6. Skin Sarabeth-Rascal Flatts-Lyric Street 7. Probably Wouldn't Be This Way-LeAnn Rimes-Curb 8. Who You'd Be Today-Kenny Chesney-BNA 9. You're Like Comin' Home-Lonestar-BNA 10. Come A Little Closer-Dierks Bentley-Capitol I always thought it was funny that "Redneck Yacht Club" peaked in October. Make sure to bring a sweatshirt when you take your boat out, lol. |
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Post by onebuffalo on Sept 13, 2015 13:55:25 GMT -5
BILLBOARD TOP TEN FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 29, 2005: 1. Better Life-Keith Urban-Capitol 2. REDNECK YACHT CLUB-CRAIG MORGAN-BROKEN BOW 3. Somebody's Hero-Jamie O'Neal-Mercury 4. Something To Be Proud Of-Montgomery Gentry-Columbia 5. Stay With Me Brass Bed-Josh Gracin-Lyric Street 6. Skin Sarabeth-Rascal Flatts-Lyric Street 7. Probably Wouldn't Be This Way-LeAnn Rimes-Curb 8. Who You'd Be Today-Kenny Chesney-BNA 9. You're Like Comin' Home-Lonestar-BNA 10. Come A Little Closer-Dierks Bentley-Capitol I always thought it was funny that "Redneck Yacht Club" peaked in October. Make sure to bring a sweatshirt when you take your boat out, lol. Either that or you would need a big net to skim off the leaves! |
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Post by sabre14 on Sept 17, 2015 23:49:37 GMT -5
This is now available on iTunes. :)
I was actually surprised they didn't place it on All Access the past week or two but whatever.
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Post by bboat11 on Sept 18, 2015 12:41:01 GMT -5
I am really liking this song. It is too bad he is releasing it right in the middle of an impending chart clog, because that will only be another factor that will potentially hinder him from getting another hit.
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