Published: January 1, 1970
Earlier this year, revered Texas musician JARET RAY REDDICK surprised fans and wowed critics with his debut country album, "Just Woke Up." A few short months later, he's back to release a new video for the emotionally wrenching single "Drunk As It Takes," which features guest FRANK TURNER and stars actor THOMAS IAN NICHOLAS ("American Pie," "Rookie Of The Year").
Commenting on the song and video REDDICK states:
"I wrote 'Drunk as it Takes' 13 years ago with the hopes someone else would make it a huge hit! Well, that didn't happen. Instead, the song sat there in a pile of songs destined only to be heard by me every few years, and no one else...ever! Then the pandemic afforded me the time to finally make the country album I have been wanting to make for many years. And there was this song. And it fit the vibe! I can't express how blessed I feel to have Frank Turner guest on this recording. He is easily my favorite artist of the last 15 or so years. And then Thomas Ian Nicholas agreed to be in the video. Suddenly, there is a visual representation of the pain portrayed in the song. I have awesome friends!"
FRANK TURNER says of their collaboration:
"Getting to work with Jaret in any fashion is a privilege. Over our lockdown chats we established that, like most songwriters, we are at heart country music fans. So singing on a proper country song was a joy and a privilege."
Actor THOMAS IAN NICHOLAS adds:
"The whole Jaret Ray Reddick album is so good. I jumped at the chance to be a part of the music video. I think we really encapsulated the melancholy vibes of the song."
Born and raised in Denton, REDDICK's country roots run deep as his pride for the Lone Star State. His mom was a country singer and Willie, Waylon and the boys were on regular rotation on the family record player. Music from fellow Texan The Red Headed Stranger and his outlaw friends would prove to be vital in his development as a musician and would remain a crucial rock throughout his career.
Those familiar with his work as the frontman of Grammy nominated pop-punk band BOWLING FOR SOUP will find a familiar voice and sense of humor in the music and lyrics. The album features some special guests, most notably one of REDDICK's favorite musicians and good friend FRANK TURNER who lends his vocals on "Drunk As It Takes." There's also a cameo by UNCLE KRACKER on the album opener "Way More Country," DESCENDENTS guitarist Stephen Egerton performs on "Natalie" and Cody Canada of THE DEPARTED appears on "You And Beer."
Other highlights include the home state anthem "Songs About Texas," the family tribute "Royal Family" and "One Of The Good Ones." There are also country re-workings of two of BOWLING FOR SOUP's most popular songs, "Ohio (Come Back To Texas)" and "The Bitch Song," which are likely to please fans old and new alike.
JARET RAY REDDICK Tour Dates:
Nov 25 - Plano, TX - Legacy Hall (w/Kevin Fowler)
Dec 6 - London, UK - Boston Music Room
Dec 7 - Birmingham, UK - Asylum
