NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Edgy, outlaw country rocker Jacob Bryant unleashes his new album, Bar Stool Preacher from Thirty Tigers and American Roots Records, today. Wide Open Country premiered the official music video to the album’s focus track, “The Bottom (Raise ‘Em Up)”, which was also supported by CMT.com, while PopWrapped premiered the lyric video to the song.
To stream and download Bar Stool Preacher, click HERE.
Reviewers are applauding Bar Stool Preacher:
“This country star is singing from experience…‘Devil & an Old Six String’ reflects his past struggles, as it starts with soft acoustics and eventually kicks up in tempo when he sings the heartfelt chorus.”
– Daniela Avila, People.com
“Bryant’s rich baritone lends itself perfectly to love songs, but the singer admits that when he first started writing ‘Heartbeat,’ he didn’t have such a steamy plot in mind.”
– Carena Liptak, The Boot/Taste of Country
“Bryant tells deeply personal stories about his long, hard road to this phase of his life and career on Bar Stool Preacher, whether he’s sharing the addiction-conquering triumph in ‘Devil & an Old Six String’ or, more recently, revealing his more sensitive and sensual side with ‘Heartbeat.'”
– Bobby Moore, Wide Open Country
“Bryant’s bluegrass, classic country and southern rock influences are front and center on ‘Devil & an Old Six String’…the lyrics are poignant given Bryant’s history.”
– Cindy Watts, CMT.com
“With a ballad feel and a gorgeous, pedal-steel-led arrangement, the production behind Bryant’s impassioned croon takes on a timeless quality, just like the theme itself.”
– Joe Vitagliano, American Songwriter
“With his ability to be completely honest and vulnerable with his lyrics along with his deep, velvety, powerhouse vocals, his avid and expanding fan base will be drawn to his newest music like moths to a flame.”
– Bethany Bowman, The Tennessee Star
“On Bar Stool Preacher, Bryant draws on all of his influences, including his early years of playing both Christian and bluegrass, as well as his deep love of country music.”
– Gayle Thompson, Everything Nash
“Bryant gives us a lot of the signatures that define him as an artist from his gritty vocals to shredding guitars that grab you through the bridge.”
– Jeffrey Kurtis, Today’s Country Magazine
Produced by Bryant, Jesse Triplett, Brandon Metcalf, Noah Gordon and Jeff Catton, Bar Stool Preacher was recorded at South X Sea Studios in Nashville. The 13-song collection stays true to Bryant’s trademark, deeply personal style that has built an eager fan base and caught the attention of industry heavyweights like Thirty Tigers. The global music marketing, management, distribution and publishing company recently inked its deal with Bryant and American Roots Records. “I think Jacob has it in him to be a major star, and I’m proud that he and his team picked us to help him realize his promise,” shared Thirty Tigers President David Macias.
Bar Stool Preacher Tracklisting:
1. Well Whiskey (Discount Cigarettes) – (Written by Joel Shewmake, Jami Grooms, Danny Simpson | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Brandon Metcalf, Jacob Bryant)
2. The Bottom (Raise Em Up) – (Written by Jacob Bryant, Wyatt McCubbin, Carson Chamberlain | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Noah Gordon, Jacob Bryant, Jeff Catton)
3. Can’t Say No To You – (Written by Jacob Bryant, Wyatt McCubbin, Carson Chamberlain | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Jacob Bryant)
4. Baptized By The River – (Written by Joel Shewmake, Davis Corley | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Jacob Bryant)
5. Things That Hurt – (Written by Wyatt McCubbin, Carson Chamberlain, Gary Harrison | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Noah Gordon, Jacob Bryant)
6. Can’t Take An Angel To Hell – (Written by Jacob Bryant, Jami Grooms, Nick Sizemore | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Jacob Bryant)
7. Good Ol’ Boy (UK Rock Mix) – (Written by Jacob Bryant, Joel Shewmake, Brett Beavers | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Brandon Metcalf, Jacob Bryant)
8. Devil & An Old Six String – (Written by Jacob Bryant, Jami Grooms | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Brandon Metcalf, Jacob Bryant)
9. Buzzards – (Written by Wyatt McCubbin)
10. Ain’t Gonna Happen Today – (Written by Wyatt McCubbin, Carson Chamberlain, Marty Dodson, Mark Nessler | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Jacob Bryant)
11. Heartbeat – (Written by Jacob Bryant, Wyatt McCubbin, Carson Chamberlain | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Jacob Bryant)
12. Wash It Down – (Written by Jacob Bryant, Wyatt McCubbin, Carson Chamberlain | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Jacob Bryant)
13. Amen – (Written by Ben Kadlececk | Produced by Jesse Triplette, Brandon Metcalf, Jacob Bryant, Jeff Catton)
After losing his mother in 2010, the budding singer-songwriter battled depression and anxiety, self-medicated with alcohol and cocaine and ultimately suffered a heart attack at the age of just 19, but he transformed the pain into passion. “Music is healing. As simple as that sounds, the process of creating my art about the life experiences I have had is my therapy,” Bryant explained. “From writing the songs, recording, mixing and mastering to finally seeing a finished product in my hands has been extremely therapeutic for me.”
To keep up with Jacob Bryant, follow him on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify and Apple Music.
About Jacob Bryant:
With powerhouse vocals, bold songwriting talent and a dynamic live show, Bryant continues breaking the mold as a new artist. The singer-songwriter is a true road warrior and spent hundreds of thousands of miles on the road playing in honky tonks, fairs and even the Mother Church of Country Music, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Bryant has built an eager fan base while developing his trademark, deeply personal songs. After losing his mother in 2010, the budding songwriter battled depression and anxiety, self-medicated with alcohol and cocaine and ultimately suffered a heart attack at the age of just 19 – but he transformed the pain into passion.
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