A singer with a firm grasp of the sound and styles of traditional country music,
Charley Crockett
's songs of honky tonk life and Southwestern misadventure made him a rising star among fans of the Nashville sound, while also confirming his love of vintage blues and soul. He won a following through steady touring and a stream of independent albums, issuing more than a dozen LPs between 2015 and 2024. After earning plenty of critical praise and a Grammy nomination, 2025's
Lonesome Drifter
finds
Crockett
releasing his music through a major label for the first time. Anyone afraid that working with new corporate sponsors might force
to water down his sound can relax -- the album is prime
, full of tough, relatable songs of hardscrabble lives, strong, bluesy vocals, and music that embraces the many flavors that make up Americana. Featuring the singles "Game I Can't Win," "Jamestown Ferry," and the title tune,
captures this uncompromising talent at the top of his game. ~ Mark Deming