Exclusive: Ray Scott Discusses "Guitar For Sale"

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ray Scott has built up an impressive career over the past decade. His 2005 debut album  My Kind of Music  racked up sales of over 100,000 units, and became the # 1 Country Album on the Billboard  Heatseekers chart.  Now, the singer-songwriter is prepping to release his  sixth studio disc, Guitar For Sale, on  June 9th.  Scott  commented on the new project,  

“When I went into the studio with my friend, and new producer, Michael Hughes, my goal was to do something a little different, something live tracked that’s not so polished, maybe even rough in spots, with the hope we’d come out with a product that had elements reminiscent of the way music first hit my ears when I was a young’un,” said Scott. “It wasn’t my intent to worry about what the rest of Nashville was doing… 'course it never has been. I’m proud to say I think we accomplished that. My first single, ‘Livin’ This Way’ is based on a classic country music theme - pain. In keeping with my habit of honesty in songwriting, I thought it was a good way introduce this new project.”

The title track, co-written with Ben Hayslip, closes out the eleven song set on a somber, emotional note as the semi-autobiographical ballad details the struggles of musicians and the toll it takes on their personal lives. Watch as Scott talks about the track below. 

Scott will also be touring to promote the release of Guitar For Sale, with dates booked through the summer. For a complete itinerary, visit  www.RayScott.com