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KENTUCKY GOLD
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GOLD VINYL RELEASE COMING 15TH NOVEMBER
Showcases Raw Southern Rock and Country Fusion
Following the release of his acclaimed debut album Kentucky Gold and two triumphant appearances at The Long Road Festival, Bowling Green, Kentucky native Kyle Daniel, a rising star in country and southern rock music, has released the video for ‘Summer Down South’.
‘Summer Down South’ is a celebration of good times, hot weather and cold beer, complete with vivid imagery and an anthemic chorus that invites listeners to raise their cups and soak in the Southern vibe. The song features Kyle’s distinctive vocals alongside the infectious sound of The Cadillac Three, creating a perfect blend of southern rock and country.
“This one was my favourite song to record for the album because it brought me back to my high school days of the Strokes, with a little bit of my buddies, The Cadillac Three, peppered in for good measure. Jaren (Johnston) was such a pleasure to work with, both in the writing and production of this song, and I’m glad to have been a part of it!”
Available now via Snakefarm, Kentucky Gold is testament to Kyle’s journey as a guitarist, songwriter and storyteller, blending the gritty soul of Muscle Shoals with the unmistakable twang of Nashville.
Produced by industry veterans, including the aforementioned Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac Three, Brian Elmquist of The Lone Bellow and multi-instrumentalist Mike Krompass, Kentucky Gold is a powerhouse collection of tracks, all co-written by Kyle, that resonate with authenticity and passion, showcasing his distinctive vocals and electrifying guitar work.
PRAISE FOR KENTUCKY GOLD
“…a thumping southern rock masterpiece that the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackberry Smoke would be proud to call their own.” Country Music People
“A few critically acclaimed EPs aside, [Daniel] has waited until his late thirties to release his first fully fledged album. Absurd? Maybe. Excellent? Absolutely.” Classic Rock
“Kyle Daniel unveils his major talents on Kentucky Gold …the likes of Five Horse Johnson, The Black Crowes and Robert Finley come to mind.” RnR Magazine
“The perfect blend of Country and Southern rock’n’roll with a whole lot o’ soul thrown in for good measure, Kentucky Gold has been a long time coming but is definitely worth the wait. Highly recommended.” Fireworks
“The acid test of a record is whether the tracks’ melodies are strong enough to make you want to listen to them again. This certainly passes that test- the music here compares very favourably with, for example, a well-established group like Blackberry Smoke. Fans of Southern Rock will very much enjoy this.” Americana UK
“…these are just brilliant, diverse songs. The best debut album of its type for years.” Maximum Volume Music
Reflecting on the release of Kentucky Gold, Kyle shares, “This album represents years of dedication and a deep love for the music that shaped me. It’s a blend of my Southern roots and the diverse influences I’ve encountered along the way. I’m incredibly proud to finally share these songs with the world.”
With influences including The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kyle’s music pays homage to the rich tradition of Southern rock while carving out a fresh, modern sound. His ability to fuse classic rock elements with contemporary country sensibilities has garnered praise from critics and fans alike.
This new chapter for Kyle represents a journey through the heart of Southern rock and country. From playing dive bars in Tennessee through to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, he has honed his craft, hitting the highways year after year.
For more information on Kyle Daniel, Kentucky Gold and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.kyledanielmusic.com
Kentucky Gold Track-listing:
1. ‘Can’t Hold Me Back’ (Clay Mills, Mike Krompass, Kyle Daniel)
2. ‘Fire Me Up’ featuring Maggie Rose (Will Hoge, Kyle Daniel)
3. ‘Runnin’ From Me’ (Adam Wright, Kyle Daniel)
4. ‘A Man Like That’ (Michael Whitworth, Kyle Daniel)
5. ‘Southern Sounds’ featuring Kendell Marvel (Kendell Marvel, Kyle Daniel)
6. ‘Me & My Old Man’ (Adam Hood, Kyle Daniel)
7. ‘Summer Down South’ featuring The Cadillac Three (Jaren Johnston, Kyle Daniel)
8. ‘Following The Rain’ (Adam Wright, Seth Rentfrow, Kyle Daniel)
9. ‘Deep In The Woods’ (Adam Wright, Kyle Daniel)
10. ‘Wild, Free & Easy’ (Dustin Christensen, Kyle Daniel)
11. ‘Everybody’s Talkin’’ featuring Sarah Zimmermann (Adam Wright, Kyle Daniel)
12. ‘Divided We Are’ (Adam Wright, Kyle Daniel)
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About Kyle Daniel:
Firing twin barrels of classic southern rock and modern country, Kyle Daniel makes blue-collar music for rock clubs, honky-tonks and everywhere in between. At the centre of that southern sound is a guitar hero, storyteller and songwriter who has built up his audience the old-school way – by hitting the highways year after year, playing everywhere from dive bars in Tennessee to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, taking in key UK & European festivals along the way.
Kyle Daniel, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, began playing bars before he could legally drink. Music was in his blood; his father played banjo in a local bluegrass group, and his mother played bass and piano. Daniel followed in his parents’ footsteps by becoming a hotshot guitarist, winning the Kentucky Blues Challenge at 17 years of age and placing in the finals at the International Blues Challenge one year later.
Later, Daniel began writing songs that showcased not only his fiery fretwork but also his songwriting chops and vocals. His debut EP, Kyle Daniel, was recorded in a single day and released independently in 2018. Even without a label’s help, the self-titled record found critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone praising it for mixing “the gravely twang of Steve Earle with Chris Stapleton’s range, plus bigger hooks”. After spending several years as a sideman for other artists, Daniel has finally claimed his share of the spotlight, brewing up his own melting pot of hard-hitting American roots music.