I don't know.

I'll be honest. There's no rhyme or reason to this week's picks. Mostly because Friday kind of sneaked up on me this week. Then again it could also be because I've been listening to a weird mix of old school sing-a-longs and, what I refer to as, "music for the clubs" in an attempt to put together a pump-up playlist for the incoming first year students (who were born in 1998). Bieber and One Direction is involved. But then again, so is Stevie Wonder and Hall & Oates... so, all hope is not lost my friends.


The First: Grace and Grit by Meghan Patrick

I know I just featured a Meghan Patrick song a few weeks back, but I had so much fun singing this one (yes, in the car, of course) the other day that I figured I'd just share it. It helps when you make up the rules for your own blog, I suppose.


The Second: Out Of The Blue by Aaron Pritchett

Okay I have thoughts.
First off, add this one to the list of new age caribbean-inspired/Zac Brown Band-esque country songs. And I'm into it.
Secondly, Aaron. What are you doing. Fix your hat. Take off your sunglasses. Maybe do up a button or two. You're just a popped collar away from looking like an obnoxious 21-year-old dude who's still trying to ride the wave of being the popular guy in high school. You're better than that. Also please tell your friends to stop gawking like creeps.
Love the song though.


The Third and Final: Missing by William Michael Morgan

He's a crooner with a great Josh Turner-esque twang and earnestly wears a cowboy hat. So I think you'll like him as much as I do. His current single is actually Vinyl, which is also great but then I stumbled upon this gem and couldn't tear myself away.

I hope you all have a wonderful Labour Day long-weekend! I get to spend mine with some really cool student leaders getting ready for the kick-off to another school year. Because apparently it's September and there are beautiful leaves on the ground and I'm excited but also ohmygoodness where the heck did all the summer go!?

Thanks for listening!
Karla

On [Fridays] We [Talk About] Pink

Well hi.

Full disclosure: I ate too much candy earlier.
My stomach is now like "ow, why??" and my brain is like "I'm crashing hard, girl."
So I guess what I'm saying is that you'll just have to continue at your own risk at this point.

The First: Setting The World On Fire by Kenny Chesney ft. Pink

Yep. You read that right: Pink.
I actually used to like Pink when I was younger. She seemed so... rebellious. At least she did to the preteen conservative and quiet Karla who enjoyed following the rules. Plus her song Dear Mr. President always stirred up some emotions. Now, I would argue that mid-twenties Karla is still fairly conservative, quiet, and thoroughly enjoys following the rules, but the difference is that I probably haven't listened to a Pink song for quite some time. Until now, of course. Because if Kenny Chesney thinks she's cool enough to duet with, then let's be real I'm in.


The Second: Seven Bridges Road covered by Meghan Patrick and The Washboard Union

These beautiful bearded gems are back, along with their Canadian friend, Meghan Patrick, to cover this song originally from The Eagles.
First off: them harmonies are "on fleek" as (I think) the kids are saying these days.
Secondly: the single shot filmed inside that beautiful church is perfect.
Thirdly: that intense head bob around 2:35 that evolves... nay, metamorphosizes into something even more wonderful at 2:59 cannot be under-appreciated.


The Third and Final: I'll Be Home Soon by Craig Morgan

It's been a while since we've heard from this guy and since I like the slight grit to Craig's voice, I'm bringing him back. There's definitely something about it that makes it recognizable.
Video commentary: he does this oddly entertaining head/upper body roll thing at 1:44 that simultaneously makes me cringe and laugh. And then there's the whispering to end off the song. So take that for whatever it is, I suppose. But generally, I enjoy this song.

Apparently there's a meteor shower happening, so that's what I'll be spending an evening doing this weekend, along with visiting with some siblings and a long-lost (Edmonton) dear friend who I haven't seen in the flesh in who knows how long. So. Like. Maybe I'm excited it's the weekend. Just a tad.

Thanks for listening!
Karla

Thanks, yo.

I think there are three things I can really count on each week when I sit down to write CMF.

First off, coming up with a title is legitimately half the battle. It also happens to take half the time. And the sad, pathetic reality is that they're never any good (as you all well know).

The second is that a minimum of one of the music videos will inevitably make me roll my eyes into the back of my head so hard that I sometimes get nervous they'll get stuck like that.

The third is that, despite these two minor annoyances, writing CMF and searching for new music is always something I look forward to doing. So mostly I just wanted to say thanks for reading. Because otherwise I'd just be rounding up country music and sending it to myself... which would likely be considered weird.

And we all know I don't need any additional help in the weird department.


The First: I Know Somebody by LoCash

Spoiler alert: that "somebody" he's singing about mayyy be himself. What a sneak, hey?


The Second: Somewhere On A Beach by Dierks Bentley

I'm not entirely sure what it is with Dierks always getting on planes and flying off to beaches as a form of breakup revenge, but apparently it's his M.O. All that said, I like this song. Unrelated: anyone else have the overwhelming urge to go on vacation now?


The Third and Final: Bow Chicka Wow Wow by Meghan Patrick

Mostly including this one because I think it's a little ridiculous in a humourous kind of way. I am also entirely aware that I think the two reasons I love this song are:
1) That twang (and from Ontario of all places).
2) Those glorious older women who are really just living it up in the video.

I wish you all an excellent weekend! I have the pleasure of celebrating two dear friends at their engagement dinner tomorrow night and am very excited.

Thanks for listening!
Karla