Media Monarchy plays Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire x Miranda Lambert x Lainey Wilson and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for May 21, 2025. ♬
Bread – “This Isn’t What the Governmeant” (Vinyl)
‘Baby I’m-A Want You’
Elektra – Jan. 1972
*Bread – “This Isn’t What the Governmeant” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf90rOMYihU // https://www.discogs.com/release/1578998-Bread-Baby-Im-A-Want-You // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_I’m-a_Want_You // ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’ is the fourth album by Bread, released in 1972. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in March 1972. This was the first Bread album to feature keyboard player Larry Knechtel. Its singles of course included the title cut, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Top 100. Gifted by Fasemelta Damon!*
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Morgan Wallen – “Superman”
‘I’m The Problem’
Mercury Records / Republic Records – May 16, 2025
*Morgan Wallen – “Superman” https://soundcloud.com/morgan-wallen/superman // https://morganwallen.lnk.to/imtheproblemalbum // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I’m_the_Problem_(Morgan_Wallen_album) // A song from Morgan Wallen to his son, from ‘I’m The Problem,’ available now via Mercury Records / Republic Records.*
Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus – “I Want It All”
Digital Single
Jim Patton / Mookie Siegel – May 13, 2025
*Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus – “I Want It All” https://youtu.be/5O7JPYiaid8 // https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HuKZ8gVDx0FKpbBncHTZH // Here’s the new single by Austin Americana duo, Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus, available now via the artist.*
Kassi Valazza – “Weight Of The Wheel”
‘From Newman Street’
Fluff and Gravy Records – May 2, 2025
*Kassi Valazza – “Weight Of The Wheel” https://kassivalazza.bandcamp.com/track/weight-of-the-wheel // https://kassivalazza.bandcamp.com/album/from-newman-street // Sweet Americana song included on ‘From Newman Street,’ the just-released album by Portland-based singer-songwriter, Kassi Valazza. Available now via Fluff and Gravy Records.*
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Dierks Bentley – “Standing In The Sun”
‘Broken Branches’
UMG Recordings – June 13, 2025
*Dierks Bentley – “Standing In The Sun” https://soundcloud.com/dierks-bentley/standing-in-the-sun // https://dierksbentley.lnk.to/BrokenBranches // From ‘Broken Branches,’ the upcoming album by Dierks Bentley, due on June 13th via UMG Recordings.*
Megan Moroney – “You Had To Be There” (w/Kenny Chesney)
Digital Single
Columbia Nashville – May 9, 2025
*Megan Moroney – “You Had To Be There” (w/Kenny Chesney) https://soundcloud.com/meganmoroneyofficial/you-had-to-be-there-feat-kenny // https://www.meganmoroney.com // Here’s the new single by Megan Moroney, featuring Kenny Chesney, available now via Columbia Nashville.*
Bailey Zimmerman – “Backup Plan” (w/Luke Combs)
Digital Single
Warner Music Nashville – May 2, 2025
*Bailey Zimmerman – “Backup Plan” (w/Luke Combs) https://soundcloud.com/baileyzimmerman-music/backup-plan // https://baileyzimmerman.lnk.to/backupplan // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bailey_Zimmerman // Here’s the new single by rising singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman, featuring Luke Combs, available now via Warner Music Nashville.*
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Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson – “Trailblazer”
Digital Single
UMG Recordings – May 9, 2025
*Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson – “Trailblazer” https://soundcloud.com/rebamcentireofficial/trailblazer // https://strm.to/Trailblazer // This tribute to the females of country music who blazed the trail for others, was first performed live on the recent 2025 ACM Awards by Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson, available now via UMG Recordings.*
Jackson Dean – “Be Your Man”
Digital Single
Big Machine Label Group – May 9, 2025
*Jackson Dean – “Be Your Man” https://soundcloud.com/thejacksondean/be-your-man // https://linktr.ee/thejacksondean // The new single by Jackson Dean, available now via Big Machine Label Group.*
Hudson Westbrook – “House Again” (w/Miranda Lambert)
‘House Again (with Miranda Lambert / The House That Built Me’
RiverHouse Artists – May 16, 2025
*Hudson Westbrook – “House Again” (w/Miranda Lambert) https://soundcloud.com/hudsonwestbrook/house-again-1 // https://hudsonwestbrook.lnk.to/houseagainwml // From ‘House Again (with Miranda Lambert / The House That Built Me,’ the just-released single by fast-rising country singer-songwriter Hudson Westbrook, available now via RiverHouse Artists.*
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Tonja Rose – “The Old Rugged Cross”
Digital Single
Nashville Skyline Records – April 4, 2025
*Tonja Rose – “The Old Rugged Cross” https://soundcloud.com/syntaxcreative/tonja-rose-the-old-rugged-cross // https://www.tonjarose.com // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Rugged_Cross // Christian country artist, Tonja Rose, covers a country gospel favorite, (written by George Bernard in 1913 and first recorded by gospel singer Virginia Asher in 1921), on her new single. Available now via Nashville Skyline Records.*
Dave Dudley – “Six Days On The Road”
‘Diesel Smoke And Dangerous Curves: Big Rig Bustin’ Hits (1962-1976)’
The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility – 2025
*Dave Dudley – “Six Days On The Road” https://youtu.be/otkytn8L-Cw // https://www.discogs.com/release/33068220-Various-Diesel-Smoke-And-Dangerous-Curves-Big-Rig-Bustin-Hits-1962-1976 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Dudley // Here’s an early truck-driving anthem released in 1963 by Dave Dudley, who became famous for the truck-driving songs that he released during the 1960’s and 70’s. Here featured on the various artists compilation album, ‘Diesel Smoke And Dangerous Curves: Big Rig Bustin’ Hits (1962-1976),’ available now via The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility.*
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C.W. McCall – “Wolf Creek Pass”
‘Wolf Creek Pass’
MGM Records – 1975
*C.W. McCall – “Wolf Creek Pass” https://youtu.be/X6LzWZYWpOU // https://www.discogs.com/release/8932673-CW-McCall-Wolf-Creek-Pass // This nail-biting, suspenseful tale of a runaway truck is the title track of ‘Wolf Creek Pass,’ the 1975 MGM Records album by C.W. McCall.*
Jody Reynolds – “Endless Sleep”
‘Hillbillies In Hell: The Endless Sleep (1958-1973)’
The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility – April 12, 2025
*Jody Reynolds – “Endless Sleep” https://youtu.be/6acvhYcPWB8 // https://www.discogs.com/release/33068052-Various-Hillbillies-In-Hell-The-Endless-Sleep-1958-1973 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jody_Reynolds // Rockabilly pioneer, Jody Reynolds, released this track as the A-side of his debut single on the Demon label in 1958, here featured on the various artists compilation album, ‘Hillbillies In Hell: The Endless Sleep (1958-1973)’. Available now via The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility.*