Family, Faith and Firearms: Tobacco Rd Band Releases ‘JESUS & GUNS’ to Radio

Courtesy: Tobacco Rd Band

(NASHVILLE, Tenn. Press Release) – Country singer/songwriter Eric Durrance didn’t mean to be political when he wrote and recorded “Jesus & Guns.” However, as a result of President Obama's recent executive action on gun control, he decided to speak out, by releasing the song to radio stations. The single first appeared on his Tobacco Rd Band's 2012 album “Where the Girls Are,” but was never released to radio, until now.
 
“This song wasn’t meant to be political when I wrote it; it’s just about the values I was raised with, along with millions of other Americans,” Durrance said. “It says to protect your family because there’s always going to be a wolf at the door. When my dad gave me his shotgun, he had that talk with me. I think we’re getting into a situation where everybody needs to have that talk.”
 
https://soundcloud.com/eric-durrance/jesus-guns/s-Aog9J
 
Durrance, former lead singer of the acclaimed Christian rock band Big Dismal, has been focusing on country music in recent years. He previously toured as a solo opening act with Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum, and later co-wrote Jake Owen’s hit single “Eight Second Ride.” In 2013, he released the single “That’s Country” featuring Colt Ford. His song “I Wanna Dance With You” was also featured in the soundtrack of “The Dance,” a short film produced by ABC Entertainment as part of the network’s “Home for the Holidays” digital series in 2013.
 
“’Jesus & Guns’ has always been a fan-favorite, everywhere we play,” Durrance said. “I realize the title might seem provocative, but all I’m saying is that the Bible is your spiritual gun against evil.”
 
The music of Tobacco Rd Band is available on iTunes, Amazon and other digital outlets. For information is available at www.TobaccoRdBand.com.

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