Music Minute - Tracy Lawrence: Gulf of Mexico

 

Country music icon and philanthropist, Tracy Lawrence, unveils the next track off his forthcoming EP, Out Here In It, with the soulful heartbreak Country ballad “Gulf of Mexico,” available everywhere today. Accompanied by an all new music video, the “superb Country vocalist” (MusicRow), who's been a household name for decades, brings his signature sound to the forefront in the second release off his carefully crafted six-song EP, due Friday, June 7.   LISTEN: “GULF OF MEXICO”   “I love a good ballad,” shares Lawrence. “These kind of songs have always been some of my favorites to sing. When I heard Gulf of Mexico it was instantly a favorite that I had to record and put on the EP. I can't wait for everyone to hear this song and like it as much as I do.”   Staying in the realm of his distinctively branded style, “Gulf of Mexico” offers a neon lit, slow dance spin to the center of the EP, providing a roadmap of the broken-hearted, runaway places that Lawrence has searched for to mend his fractured heart. Engulfed in traditional led instrumentation that adds proper feels to the heartache emotions of Lawrence's powerful vocal, listeners travel the vices he's examined at the bottom of every alcohol-filled glass inside any bar he could find. Penned by Monty Criswell, Derek George and Bubba Strait, the track tugs heartstrings when Lawrence confesses that no matter how far he tries to run away from her and drown out the memory of what they used to share, she's still in full ownership of his heart.   The “Country music luminary” (American Songwriter) stars in the accompanying “Gulf of Mexico” music video out today. Set against the backdrop of the Gulf's rolling blue ocean waves, Lawrence's spotlight puts his smooth, steady vocals on display as he sings through the soul-searching emotions heartbreak brings to the forefront.   WATCH: “GULF OF MEXICO” MUSIC VIDEO   Cut from some of Nashville's hottest songwriters including Rodney Clawson, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett, Wyatt McCubbin, Lee Thomas Miller, Ernest Keith Smith and more, “the pure Country hitmaker” (Taste of Country) is set to unveil his summer EP, Out Here In It, on Friday, June 7. The project's already released title-track, “Out Here In It,” takes listeners on a retrospective journey through the “strings-and-steel embellished production” that “perfectly underscores his meditation” (MusicRow). PRESAVE: OUT HERE IN IT EP     Come May 4, Lawrence will headline the Ryman Auditorium for the very first time. Following the nearly sold-out headline debut, Lawrence gears up for “Tracy Lawrence and Friends” coming to Ascend Amphitheater for CMA Fest on Saturday, June 8. Excitement runs high for the show, completely selling out within the first few hours of on-sale. Joining him is tourmate Green, Chris Young, Maddie & Tae, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn and Charles Esten for the highly-anticipated show. For more information visit www.tlmissionpossible.com and keep up with Lawrence on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

ABOUT TRACY LAWRENCE: With 13M albums sold and 18 No.1 singles, Tracy Lawrence has solidified his status as a cornerstone of Country music for more than thirty years. Even as he continues to release music and tour, the CMA and ACM award winner's ambitions have also extended to numerous media and charity projects. In recent years, Lawrence has hosted the radio show  “Honky Tonkin' with Tracy Lawrence,” which currently airs in more than 170 markets. His interest in working with younger artists and being able to explore different topics led to the “TL's Road House” podcast, which has featured guests such as HARDY, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more.   Over three decades into his decorated career, Lawrence's legacy continues to evolve. Currently on Riley Green's Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour throughout May on top of his first-ever headlining show at the Ryman, he is poised for a monumental year ahead. After revisiting his catalog with the Hindsight 2020 Vol 1, 2 and 3 and Live at Billy Bob's Texas albums, Lawrence is gearing up to release his Out Here In It EP, set to arrive on June 7.  Meanwhile, Lawrence continues to uphold his commitment to helping those in need across Middle Tennessee and beyond with his Mission:Possible non-profit committed to serving the homeless. From its humble beginnings cooking Thanksgiving dinners for the Nashville Rescue Mission to frying over 84K turkeys to date, the organization has raised more than $1M for those in need. In recognition of his philanthropic efforts, Lawrence was honored with the 2023 CRS Humanitarian Award.   For additional information on Tracy Lawrence, please visit his website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.   ABOUT MISSION:POSSIBLE: Tracy Lawrence's Mission:Possible exists to raise support and awareness of the homeless population in Middle Tennessee and beyond. The organization was launched in 2006 with its initial fundraising event, Mission:Possible Turkey Fry which has raised over $1M for Nashville Rescue Mission, fried over 10K turkeys and provided over 86K meals to the homeless and hungry of Middle Tennessee. In 2021, the organization created a Spring event, Mission: Possible Celebrity Golf Classic which has raised over $1.1M.