Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Music Minute - Kameron Marlowe and Marcus King: High Hopes

Country powerhouse Kameron Marlowe enlists critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Marcus King to ignite a fire with their brand new rendition of “High Hopes (feat. Marcus King)” available everywhere today. Originally released on Marlowe's May 2024 album Keepin' The Lights On, the new duet with the Americana mainstay retains the soulfulness of the original, now amplified with guitar-enhanced production for a bluesy-driven twist. Penned by Josh Osborne, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi, “High Hopes” captures the bittersweet struggle of moving on from lost love, blending optimism with a sense of lingering doubt. The pair swap lead vocals in a fragile balance of the emotions that hold together a broken heart during the aftermath struggle of what once was versus what is.

“It's an absolute honor to have Marcus King on this song with me,” shares Marlowe. “I've been such a huge fan of his and having him on 'High Hopes' just brings it to an entirely new level!” 
 
Last week, Marlowe energized crowds across the country as he made his morning television debut headlining on FOX & Friends' All American Concert Series. Dubbed “one of our greatest living country singers” (MusicRow), Marlowe performed his current radio single “Strangers” and other fan favorites live from FOX Square.
 
Fresh off his Strangers Tour with special guest Tucker Wetmore and the summer's hottest fairs and festivals, Marlowe will embark on his Keepin' The Lights On World Tour 2024 in September, visiting cities across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Having performed over 200+ shows in the last two years of his career, Marlowe has shared the spotlight with artists such as Thomas Rhett, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson and many more, and has appeared at major festivals including Stagecoach, Country to Country, CMC Rocks, Windy City Smokeout and Watershed.
 
With over one billion global career streams, recognition from the 2024 ACM Awards as a Best New Male Artist nominee, and praise from MusicRow, the Grand Ole Opry, CMT, Amazon, Pandora and more, Marlowe's star power shows no signs of dimming. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements by keeping up with Marlowe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok and visit KameronMarlowe.com for tour dates and more information.


ABOUT KAMERON MARLOWE:
With a voice that resonates like thunder in the heart of Nashville, Kameron Marlowe is hailed as one of country music's most thrilling voices. He's been through some changes in his 27 years, from adapting to life on the road to achieving RIAA Platinum-certified status and gracing stages alongside country music juggernauts. Raised in Kannapolis, N.C, Marlowe's musical journey began in church choirs and high school bands. After leaving college to support his family, he gained traction online and moved to Music City. His self-written viral hit “Giving You Up,” born from personal heartache, catapulted him into the spotlight before striking a deal with Sony Music Nashville. His debut album We Were Cowboys followed suit and garnered both critical acclaim and GOLD and PLATINUM certified tracks, earning him recognition from industry tastemakers and streaming platforms alike. As his profile has grown, he's sold out headlining shows coast to coast and has toured with the likes of Thomas Rhett, Riley Green, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson. He's known for delivering high impact performances, with all the energy of a true rock show. 

And now, his evolution unfolds further on his 16-track output, Keepin' The Lights On, out now, while his red-hot single, “Strangers” with Ella Langley spins at Country radio. The scope and maturity of the album establish him as a true force in today's country music—a triple-threat singer, songwriter, and performer blazing his own path, marked by his distinctively soulful and resonant vocals. It's a journey that delves deep into the human experience, touching on themes of mental health, battling feelings of inadequacy and the relentless pursuit of success. Marlowe lays it all on the line, revealing vulnerability in a way he's never done before. Rooted in unapologetic risk, fueled by vulnerability, and thoughtfully presented in concept like a perfect setlist from start to finish, Marlowe achieves connection through a ride of uniqueness that swerves the normal comfort zone. His sophomore album, developed from over 200 shows in the last two years, is the culmination of Marlowe's steadfast dedication, and fans will soon see first-hand his tireless commitment to his craft, not only on the road, but also in the studio. “If I can continue to be this personal in my writing, I feel like it will connect to people in a deeper way,” he shares. “That's all I want to do. And when you go deeper with yourself, you can connect deeper with other people.”
 
ABOUT MARCUS KING:
Marcus King faces heartache, addiction, and mental health head-on in his music. Pain quakes below the vibrato of his voice, and his delivery weighs heavy with booze-drenched regrets and mistakes in lonely hotels. The GRAMMY® nominated fourth generation musician from Greenville, SC, started playing guitar at 8-years-old following in the footsteps of his guitarist Father and Grandpa. Logging thousands of miles on the road as “The Marcus King Band,” he established himself with unparalleled performance prowess. During 2020, he linked up with Dan Auerbach and cut his solo debut El Dorado, garnering a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Americana Album. Between headlining venues, he performed alongside Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet, and Nathanial Rateliff in addition to gracing the bills of Stagecoach and more. He has launched various mental health initiatives, including a guitar auction collaboration with MusiCares. Now, his 2024 album Mood Swings feels like the moment of baptism when water washes away a life's worth of sins and degradation and all that's left is a revived, yet still real-as-hell primal scream. It's as if King strained raw soul straight from his gut up through that broken heart and on to the record under the watchful eye of Rick Rubin. Emphasizing his vocals front-and-center more than ever before, the trusty guitar he's so often associated with plays the sideman this time around (though there's no shortage of impressive shredding). For as dark as everything seemed, you can't help but feel a sense of hope in the power of Marcus's voice.

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