Award-winning singer Joe Nichols has hit the mark with Old Things New, an album that shows us exactly who he is, and how country music should sound.
Not for the first time, he’s been able to strike the perfect balance between artistry and accessibility, bringing his distinctive baritone to songs that prove the relevance of country. This is something “I’m really proud of”, he makes clear.
From the jazzy This Bed’s Too Big to the emotional An Old Friend Of Mine, Old Things New is a diverse work that’s clearly the product of a confident and self-aware artist. “I’ve found my place by moving deeper into the kind of music I love,” Joe explains, “which are songs that draw on the traditional side. A lot of country music at the moment is real aggressive and hard. I love that music, but it’s not what I do. I’ve found my niche by doing something outside of what everyone else is doing.”