Battle of the Bangers: Delbert McClinton vs. Kacey Musgraves

Battle Of The Bangers

There's a plethora of music being released every single day. As a radio station, we can't play them all. I've put together a collection of some of my favorite tunes that either haven't made it, haven't been discovered, or haven't been heard. There may be artists you know, superstars you love, or names you've never heard of. I'll provide some backstory on the artist and my personal favorite lyrics from the song. You decide which one is the banger of the bunch to move on to next week's battle.

Delbert McClinton - Everytime I Roll The Dice

To say Delbert McClinton is talented would be an understatement. Singer-songwriter and overall baddie musician, this man is a gem for so many reasons, some of which are just cool fun facts. For example, while on tour in the United Kingdom, playing harmonica for a blues band, McClinton once gave John Lennon tips on how to play blues harmonica. He can play several instruments, but his blues abilities are undeniable. For me, it's the songwriting, which first brought McClinton to fame in 1978 when Emmylou Harris took his song, "Two More Bottles Of Wine", to number one. He's been honored for multiple music contributions to the state of Texas, including his 2011 induction into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame. From the 1992 album,  Never Been Rocked Enough, I challenge you not to tap your foot along to the single "Everytime I Roll The Dice".

Lori's Favorite Lyrics:

"She's got a lock on her door
But she gave me a key
She don't walk the floor
Oh, but she worries about me

Her love has no strings, shackles or chains
But I'm holding on for dear life
She's like a rolling seven
Everytime I roll the dice"

Kacey Musgraves - Mexico Honey

A true Texas woman, Kacey Musgraves developed her fame the old-fashioned way, working the Texas circuit. She also finished seventh on Nashville Star, which didn't hurt her rise to outlaw glory, but she hasn't necessarily spoken highly of the experience. Musgraves actually started in the early 2000's as part of a group known as the Texas Two Bits, where her star-studded yodeling took center stage. After Nashville Star, she signed with Mercury Nashville and released her first studio album,  Same Trailer Different Park, in 2013. The album won the Grammy for Best Country Album. She's been winning traditional country fans over ever since. True to her Texas roots, her songs feature everything from her soft, sultry voice to a mariachi band. Her recently released album,  Middle Of Nowhere, may be some of her best work yet. The single "Mexico Honey" is a wonderful song that showcases the unique, yet original Texas sound of Kacey Musgraves. Don't forget to vote for your favorite banger below!

Lori's Favorite Lyrics:

"I'm in a bad girl, good mood, wearing my gold hoops,

lining my lips right now in the rear view, baby, don't even play. When you look at me like that in your cowboy hat,

talking like a real man, makes me wanna take it

back, back, back to your place

Mmmmm."

 

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