I got an email recently from an artist's manager. It was the first time that I've been contacted about the possibility of releasing some country music on Nice People. And, hey... this is Oklahoma. I grew up with some old school country music. As long as this isn't some new jack, glossy, autotuned pop country, I told the manager that I'd be willing to give it a listen and speak with the artist. He assured me that this was the real deal and that Kenny Wayne would be happy to speak with me.
I got the mp3 files on Saturday, along with a message that included Kenny's phone number. So, I picked up my phone this morning and gave Kenny a call.
Kenny picked up the phone. After making my introduction, I was promptly informed that it's "a God damn disgrace to make a business call on Memorial Day." and that I should be ashamed of handling my business "like some kind of liberal pussy with no respect for the boys who lost their lives defending this great nation".
That was my first introduction to Kenny Wayne. To be perfectly honest, he's not the kind of "Nice People" we typically deal with. But, his manager is. On top of that, his songs are really good. And, his manager seems sure that he's inches from confirming a gig at Silver Dollar City, where Kenny would be happy to wear a Nice People shirt onstage. That would be kinda cool.
Stay tuned over the next week for a couple more songs from this up and comer who some consider an unrecognized leader of the current renegade country resurgence.
For now, here's Hard Shot To Swallow. Enjoy!
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