Cold meds and make-up

Real talk: the only thing keeping me looking and acting like a real human right now are cold meds and make-up. So apologies in advance for the shorter CMF this week but... at least I tried?


The First: Dear Hate by Maren Morris feat. Vince Gill

So Maren Morris. AND Vince Gill. Together. What a recipe for success. This song is so heartbreakingly good and there's really not much more I can say, just listen to it.


The Second: Doin' Fine by Lauren Alaina

If you've been reading CMF for any amount of time, you can probably guess that I'm not super into this music video because it's... a lot. BUT I like the song and that, unlike so many others, it's not about getting over her own romantic relationship but that there are other layers to it. Like an onion, as Shrek would say. Weird reference? Probably.


The Third and Final: The Long Way by Brett Eldredge

If I'm being honest, I'm really just counting down the days until I can reasonably be listening to Brett's Christmas album without getting weird looks. So I'm settling for this song in the meantime because I do love it... and because if I just play all Brett Eldredge's songs on shuffle then sometime Spotify does me a solid and sneaks in one or two holiday ones. Because it knows that's what I really want.

Hope you all cozy up this weekend and enjoy the rainy days from inside some place warm. I intend to do just that with a little hot tea, a good book and some final trip planning mixed in too. Enjoy the last few hours of this work week!

Thanks for listening!
Karla

So you're a rocket scientist?

So I'm sick. Again. Who knows why but after five days of being teased with a tickle in my throat and a lingering cough, it finally took hold and turned into something a little harder to ignore. All this to say, forgive me in advance for a shorter than usual CMF this week - the cold meds are wearing off and my bed is calling.

The First: Life's About To Get Good by Shania Twain

WELL HELLO SHANIA!! She's back, folks! Now, is this a little more electronic-y than I wish it was? Perhaps. But am I really going to complain about new music from this goddess of Canadian country? Heck no. Looking forward to the new album!


The Second: Holding The Other by Lauren Alaina

So apparently Lauren is in a movie which from the trailer just looks like the 2017 version of Crossroads... regardless, there's no denying that she's got a great voice and so I'm happy to have a new song to listen to as a result of this movie.


The Third and Final: Boy by Lee Brice

I feel like it's been ages since we've heard something new from Lee Brice and I figured this one would be a nice share right before Father's Day this weekend.


And on that note, Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! A special shout out to mine who really is the most generous, selfless, and hilarious (don't tell him I said that last part though) man I know.

Thanks for listening!
Karla

Happy Anniversary to Us!

So apparently I've been doing this for FOUR years.
What?!? 
My goodness.
Why are you all still here?

I kid, of course. Thanks for sticking around for so long and appeasing this little accidental project of mine. Thanks for putting up with my weekly rants and attempts at humour, for the kind notes, for the uproar when I said I'd no longer be CMFing last April Fool's Day, and for all of you non-country listeners who have excitedly told me stories about when you've been able to "impress" others with your country music knowledge. I appreciate you.

If you're curious about what CMF was like four years ago, here you go...


The First: Girl Crush covered by Lauren Alaina

So this lady's got a new single called Queen of Hearts out right meow, but sadly it has yet to make its way onto the Youtube. So instead I decided to feature her in another way because I do think she has a beautiful voice that needs to be shared. I mean, did you hear that high note at 3:14?? What a beaut. Plus we all know my love for all things Little Big Town, but they don't currently have anything new out soooo whatcha gonna do.*

*You gonna feature some covers.


The Second: My Old Man by Zac Brown Band

New album! New album! What a thoughtful anniversary gift, Zac. This is too much. You really shouldn't have... but since I wouldn't want to deprive the world of your incredible musical creations, I'll allow it. Also, a shout out to my old man who texts/emails me to tell me how funny I am every week. He's the one you can thank/blame for my sense of humour and also my obnoxiously large ego.


The Third and Final: Boomerang by Ward Thomas

Just discovered these ladies and it looks like they've released a few pretty decent singles in the past year. Maybe this means that perhaps the ladies of country are coming out of the hibernation they told no one about? Maybe?? I'm taking it as a sign and am very excited. This song's fun, has some subtle clapping (immediate win in my books, as y'all know) and is quite catchy. Like, you listen to it more than once and it's got some serious It's a Small World After All levels of catchiness. Listen at your own risk, I guess.

According to the internet, the traditional gift for a 4th anniversary is fruit or flowers. Since I know you're obviously going to ask, let me just tell you: my favourites are mangos and freesias. They can be sent to either my home or work address. Up to you to decide whether or not I'm joking...

As always, thanks for listening!
Karla