“People are ready for real country music again,” says Randy Houser, and there are few people in a better position to give it to them.
Blessed with one of his generation’s great voices, he is also a world-class songwriter, penning hits for artists including Trace Adkins and Justin Moore, and a seasoned entertainer known for the passion and energy he brings to every performance.
His debut album, Anything Goes, introduced him as an exceptional artist, someone with both a cutting-edge sound and a deep respect for classic country. Fans, media and peers alike recognized that he possesses an artistic vision equal to his formidable talent.
The strong reaction to his music was evident when David Letterman heard the album’s powerful first single, “Anything Goes,” and invited Randy to perform on the Late Show, introducing him to an even broader nationwide audience. A searing portrayal of emptiness and loss, “Anything Goes” rose quickly into the Top 20. Randy followed it with one of the rowdiest songs and coolest videos of recent years—“Boots On,” which rocketed to #2. Randy was named Country Aircheck’s No. 1 New Country Artist in terms of airplay for 2009, and was a presenter and a nominee at both the ACM Awards (Video of the Year for “Boots On”) and the CMA Awards (New Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year), as well as garnering a nomination for the 2010 CMT Music Awards’ Nationwide® Insurance On Your Side® Award. At the awards show he helped host Kid Rock kick off the festivities with a surprise appearance on stage during a medley of "Cowboy," "Bawitdaba" and "Good Ol' Boys."
With one of country music’s most promising young careers, Randy is taking a major step forward with his sophomore album, They Call Me Cadillac.
“I wanted to make a record I wanted to hear,” he explains. “I put my heart into this, and the result is something I’m really proud of.”
From the beginning, Randy and co-producers Cliff Audretch III and Mark Wright agreed on a straightforward approach that focused on the meaningful lyrics of the songs.
“I want to catch people’s ears not just with a guitar hook, but with the words. I didn’t want too much going on around it.”
The result, recorded with Randy’s own band, rather than studio musicians, is a stark and straightforward effort that does full justice to an artist heavily influenced by the classic works of idols like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Waylon Jennings.
The album covers a great deal of musical and thematic ground. Randy includes pure fun, rowdy, foot-stomping tracks like “Out Here in the Country” and “Whistlin’ Dixie,” but also manages to capture the ups and downs of love on other tracks, demonstrating his artistic range. The manic and mile-a-minute declaration of “I’m All About It” contrasts sharply with the naked need of “Addicted.” The poignant look at love and longing that is “Here With Me” is a great compliment to the clever, rough-edged nod to love’s losers in “Lowdown and Lonesome.” “Man Like Me,” with its straight-ahead country approach and lyrics steeped in love and gratitude, is heavily reminiscent of the best of Don Williams and Randy Travis.
While these songs are a fantastic representation of Randy’s songwriting prowess, the remaining songs on the project complete this impressive collection and prove why Randy deserves to stand out among his peers. He excels on the blues-drenched “Somewhere South Of Memphis” and the pure gospel loveliness of “Lead Me Home,” a song that explores, with grace and wonder, the end of the human journey. Both songs let him stretch vocally, and together they offer a stunning example of the scope and quality of his work.
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10 of 6104MoreIN GOD'S TIME..AWESOME TUNE MAN! LOVE IT!
Have a wonderful 4th of july weekend!!!
HAVE A BLESSED WEEKEND KEEP ROCKIN
Hey , you and willie! yes! Now, get your god given talent and voice, some miSsissippi music!
RANDY..Hi baby..Jump on that Harley..Head to Georgia..Lets go boot scooting, sweety.
IS YOUR AUSTRALIAN PARTNER STILL ON THE ROAD WITH YOU GUYS?
Randy,
It was just two weeks ago that God led me to find your song "In God's Time." This song was right on time & even now I listen to it several times a day. The lyrics, every word, are as if you wrote the song knowing my life story.I cry every time I play your song. It touches my heart in the deepest place. I want you to know that today, after six years of suffering, but still keeping my faith in God I received my miracle and of course it was "in God's time." I am sure others have similar stories. I wanted to thank you for the song & tell you how grateful I am to you and most importantly God.
love the cadiallic man cd } i have and love ur music keep the music rolling .
Great time in Key West! Saw you twice. Once with Ed Roland at The Casa Marina......VERY COOL! Then again at Irish Kevins....you all were getn it!
i like your music