Media Monarchy plays Jesse Welles, Sheryl Crow, The Oak Ridge Boys and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for November 6, 2024. ♬
Jim Reeves – “Blues Skies” (Vinyl)
https://www.discogs.com/release/3012035-Jim-Reeves-Theres-Always-Me // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Reeves // Another Monarchy Exclusive!
Remy – “The Grundy County School Board”
YouTube Video
ReasonTV – October 11, 2024
*Remy – “The Grundy County School Board” https://youtu.be/Sbhra_AQqGI // https://www.youtube.com/@ReasonTV // Remy finds out that he’s not welcome at “The Grundy County School Board” on his latest parody video, available now via ReasonTV.*
Cody Jinks and Ward Davis – “Same Kind Of Crazy As Me”
Digital Single
Cody Jinks / Late August Records – October 25, 2024
*Cody Jinks and Ward Davis – “Same Kind Of Crazy As Me” https://youtu.be/PrrRmTda9-I // https://ffm.to/samekindofcrazy // Here’s a new version of Cody Jinks’ 2019 hit, recorded as a duet with it’s original co-writer Ward Davis, available now via Cody Jinks / Late August Records.*
Jesse Welles – “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” (Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover w/Mt. Joy)
Digital Single
Jesse Welles – October 29, 2024
*Jesse Welles – “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” (Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover w/Mt. Joy) https://soundcloud.com/jesse-welles/have-you-ever-seen-the-rain // https://open.spotify.com/artist/366xgdzfRGQoiDRGidGlDJ // Here’s a cover of the CCR classic, by alternative-folk singer and songwriter, Jesse Welles, available now via the artist.*
Aaron Lee Tasjan – “I Love America Better Than You” (w/Dave Schools)
Digital Single
Blue Élan Records – October 28, 2024
*Aaron Lee Tasjan – “I Love America Better Than You” (w/Dave Schools) https://soundcloud.com/aaronleetasjanofficial/i-love-america-better-than-2 // https://open.spotify.com/album/1qhNkBaI6GCKTRrqkJJ7HP // Here’s a remix version of the song from Aaron’s just-released album, ‘Stellar Evolution,’ this version features Dave Schools on bass. Available now via Blue Élan Records.*
Paul Cauthen – “Ridin The Line”
‘Black On Black’
Atlantic – October 25, 2024
*Paul Cauthen – “Ridin The Line” https://soundcloud.com/paulcauthen/ridin-the-line // https://paulcauthen.komi.io // From ‘Black On Black,’ the just-released album by Paul Cauthen, available now via Atlantic.*
Sheryl Crow – “Light A Candle”
Digital Single
Big Machine Label Group – October 25, 2024
*Sheryl Crow – “Light A Candle” https://youtu.be/NDVoW40slbM // https://sherylcrow.com // Here’s the just-released single by Sheryl Crow, all proceeds from the song will be “donated to the American Red Cross, supporting communities affected by hurricanes and tropical storms in 2024, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton.” Available now via Big Machine label group.*
The Oak Ridge Boys – “Mama’s Boys”
‘Mama’s Boys’
Lightning Rod Records – October 25, 2024
*The Oak Ridge Boys – “Mama’s Boys” https://soundcloud.com/the-oak-ridge-boys-official/mamas-boys // https://orcd.co/mamasboys // The title track of the just-released album by The Oak Ridge Boys, available now via Lightning Rod Records.*
Jim Lauderdale – “Delta Blue” (David Olney Cover)
‘Can’t Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney’
New West Records – October 18, 2024
*Jim Lauderdale – “Delta Blue” (David Olney Cover) https://newwestrecords.bandcamp.com/track/delta-blue-jim-lauderdale // https://newwestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cant-steal-my-fire-the-songs-of-david-olney // From the just-released various artists compilation album, ‘Can’t Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney,’ available now via New West Records.*
Buddy Miller – “Jerusalem Tomorrow” (David Olney Cover)
‘Can’t Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney’
New West Records – October 18, 2024
*Buddy Miller – “Jerusalem Tomorrow” (David Olney Cover) https://newwestrecords.bandcamp.com/track/jerusalem-tomorrow-buddy-miller // https://newwestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cant-steal-my-fire-the-songs-of-david-olney // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Olney // From the just-released various artists compilation album, ‘Can’t Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney,’ available now via New West Records.*
Ken Pomeroy – “Coyote”
Digital Single
Rounder Records – October 18, 2024
*Ken Pomeroy – “Coyote” https://kenpomeroy.bandcamp.com/track/coyote // https://www.kenpomeroymusic.com // Here’s the just-released single by Oklahoma native McKenan Dawn Pomeroy, aka Ken Pomeroy, available now via Rounder Records. Features vocals by John Moreland.*
West of Texas – “Get Back In Here”
Digital Single
West Of Texas – October 21, 2024
*West of Texas – “Get Back In Here” https://westoftexas.bandcamp.com/track/get-back-in-here-2 // https://westoftexas.bandcamp.com/music // This just-released single by L.A. band West Of Texas will be included on their just-released album, ‘Hot Motel Nights,’ available now via the band.*
Emmylou Harris – “Pancho & Lefty” (Townes Van Zandt Cover)
‘Luxury Liner’
Rhino Records – September 13, 2024
*Emmylou Harris – “Pancho & Lefty” (Townes Van Zandt Cover) https://youtu.be/exidLnAtOJc // https://www.discogs.com/release/31794194-Emmylou-Harris-Luxury-Liner // Cover of Townes Van Zandt (featuring backing vocals by Rodney Crowell and Albert Lee, with mandolin by Ricky Skaggs) from the 2024 remastered reissue of ‘Luxury Liner,’ the 1977 album by Emmylou Harris. Available now via Rhino Records (Rhino High Fidelity).*
Merle Haggard – “The Immigrant”
‘I’m Always On A Mountain When I Fall’
MCA – 1978
*Merle Haggard – “The Immigrant” https://youtu.be/u6UfoWdRcU8 // https://www.discogs.com/release/13899818-Merle-Haggard-Im-Always-On-A-Mountain-When-I-Fall // A song written by Dave Kirby and Merle Haggard from ‘I’m Always On A Mountain When I Fall,’ the 1978 MCA album by The Poet Of The Common Man.*