Battle Of The Bangers: Blackberry Smoke vs. Blake Whiten [VOTE]

Week 4 - Battle Of The Bangers

There's a plethora of music being released every single day. As a radio station, we simply 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 simply 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. Holding strong, the week three winner is Blackberry Smoke's "Good One Comin' On". I've decided to put them up against another performer who recently played Evansville, Blake Whiten.

Blackberry Smoke - Good One Comin' On

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Blackberry Smoke is the epitome of modern southern rock twisted up with country storytelling. They are the first independent group to ever reach number one on the Billboard country albums chart in modern history.  I discovered the song "Good One Comin' On" while I was working in radio in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I did intros at a local weekend rodeo in Van Wert, Ohio. I would caravan a group of my girlfriends along with me, and this was our theme song for the rodeo ride to Ohio. It's the perfect toe-tapping, road tripping, good time song.

Lori's Favorite Lyrics:

"Throw in Ray Wylie Hubbard
Sing along to "Redneck Mother"
Any blues I had before are gone
Another workin' week is over
No chance of stayin' sober
I can feel a good one comin' on"

Blake Whiten - Rolling Stone

You may recognize the name Blake Whiten, as he just opened for Bailey Zimmerman at his Evansville tour stop. Safe to say, I think you'll be hearing plenty more from this 21-year-old singer-songwriter from South Carolina. Known for his storytelling, Whiten signed with Warner Records after his debut EP, Six Mile, received significant online traction. My partner in crime, Travis Sams, attended the Bailey Zimmerman show and said the opener really stood out. Travis told me to check out his song Rolling Stone, and needless to say, I was blown away. Whiten's rasp and soul truly shine through the emotion of his songs, which is usually difficult for someone so young in this game. Check out his debut single and don't forget to vote below!

Lori's Favorite Lyrics:

"It wasn't anything you done
I know that you wouldn't hurt someone
This is just the way it's gotta be
If you ride with me
And yeah, I know you're hurt right now
And I'm the only one you care about
And yeah, I know how bad that sounds out loud

But baby, I'm a rollin' stone"

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