Defying country music as we know it, Colt Graves stuns listeners with his incredible country-rock single, “Dirt on Me”. A variety of genre elements are used and mixed around with as he adds folk storytelling vibes with incredible mainstream pop-rock, and classic rock energy – what more could we possibly ask for? This marks the follow-up to previous single, “Crazy”.
Colt Graves is a singer-songwriter hailing from Owensboro, KY who discovered his passion for music at a young age under the guidance of his grandfather, Josh Graves, a Bluegrass Hall of Fame Member. Colt Graves’ musical journey began in various bands across different genres, but in 2021, he embarked on his solo career. Blending elements of folk and country storytelling with modern influences from pop and hip-hop, Colt Graves’ sound resonates with audiences seeking emotionally relatable songs. With powerful vocals, classic country instruments, and contemporary beats, Colt Graves aims to captivate listeners. His debut single, “Lonesome Roads”, released in 2022, has already garnered over 78k streams on Spotify. With a promising lineup of upcoming releases, Colt Graves is set to make his mark in 2023, continuing the legacy of his grandfather on the path to the prestigious Grand Ole Opry.
Written by Adam Daugherty, Alan Richeson, Colt Graves, and Jordan Centers, “Dirt on Me” has a typical rhythmic classic country vibe throughout which wraps eagerly around Colt Graves deep vocals as he divulges a narrative storyline with clear inspirations coming from folk, pop-rock, and classic rock. His incredible crisp vocals adds an addicting quality to the track during the verses as he discusses his feelings and the difficulties he has in life. This is all before he blasts out in awesome country-rock adding an element of pop-rock as he unleashes his decision to not let others bury him. As the ending nears, the track delves more into rock as instrumental sections impresses to no-end. “Dirt on Me” is one of those tracks that you can’t help but feel the need to listen to on-repeat, whilst Colt Graves inspires all his listeners to not let others knock you completely down.
Talking about the track, Colt Graves said: “Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, it just isn’t good enough for some people? ‘Dirt on Me’ is for the people living true to themselves and trying to do the right thing, regardless of what anyone else has to say about it. It’s a ‘fed up with the bullsh*t’ anthem and a call to confident and more prideful arms; you can’t please everyone; the harder you try, the worse you will end up. People are always going to ‘Throw Dirt On You’ and try to drag you down, but positivity always wins, and the best thing we can do is ignore the noise and keep moving forward.”
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