EP Review: Tucker '#Country'

Tucker is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who has played and toured with Eric Durrance on the Jason Aldean Tour (2008 CMT), Jimmy Wayne, James Otto, Guy Penrod, and more. A sought after musician for some of the busiest artists on the road, Tucker now comes into his own as an artist with the release of his debut EP #Country. 

Available now, #Country contains seven tracks, six of which he had a hand in writing. Bringing to mind Aldean, his first single, the country rocker “#Country” kicks off the project. The remaining six are honest, emotional and relatable tunes based on Tucker’s own experiences and the experiences of those around him. Radio ready “She’s Like That” describes the special gal in his life, while the mid-tempo “Missing A Part Of Me” deals with that promising relationship that is no more, as does the heartfelt “Burn” which finds him trying to rid himself of her memories. “Leave,” featuring a lovely piano introduction, has him deciding the time to leave-without regret-is now, as “it’s hard to love her when you’re getting nothing back.” The EP also includes “What I Can Change” and “Meant To Be.” The former is an inspirational look at life and what we can and can’t change; reminding us that we have the power to make those little changes that could make another person happy if only for a moment. The latter, and closing track, is a romantic ballad about finding “the one” after almost giving up.

A promising debut from an artist who stands apart from the pack. Give #Country a listen.

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