George Highfill epitomizes what country and western music is all about by delivering that twang and honky tonk sound perfectly. Touching on all the highs & lows of life while swingin’ along to the two-step beat, George Highfill will delight fans everywhere with his new release titled ‘Thank A Trucker’.
This new album is a nod to all the hard-working truckers out there who work hard to get US all of the products we depend on every single day. I really appreciate George Highfill’s genuine demeanor as a singer/songwriter as he speaks the truth and won’t settle for less. I also love the fact that George embodies the true spirit of County with a traditional style of playing that can’t be forgotten and can never go out of style. The country music world needs artists like George Highfill on the scene to lead the genre in the right direction.
‘Thank A Trucker’ features George Highfill on lead vocals & guitar and also includes bassist Paul Marshall (Wanda Jackson, Hank Thompson), drummer John Lee White (Dwight Yoakam, Rick Shea), and fiddler Candy Girard (Jerry Garcia, Delaney Bramlett). Music enthusiasts everywhere will cherish the classic country tone that George Highfill and his backing band has created on ‘Thank A Trucker’.
Prepare for “A Long Long Hard Cold Winter” as George Highfill is truckin’ along by delivering delightful, country charm and a brisk melody. A lively mix will get you jumpin’ to the sounds of Western Swing on the following song “Ants In My Pants”. George supplies just the right amount of heart & soul to satisfy your senses on “Honky Tonk You, Heartbroken Me”. The welcome wagon has arrived next with “I’m Counting On You” where an inviting presence draws listeners in. On track five, “I’m Not Making A Living”, George hits you with some cold, hard facts that connects with your average joes, your sinners & saints and everyone else in between. The lyrics on “I’m Not Making A Living” will connect with many people out there who struggle to make ends meet in this tough economy. Moving on, we hear an over-the-road (OTR) anthem next with “If You Got It Thank A Trucker” as this tune is rollin’ along nicely and next stop…your ears. Stand out lines in the song “If You Got It Thank A Trucker” are “lifeline of the country, red, white & blue” as I wholeheartedly agree and we salute you! George Highfill will keep you engaged from beginning to end on “Rowdy, Will and Me” as he tells a story that will attract to audiences near & far. I am simply loving the vibe on the next song, “The Bulldogger” where “two rowdy cowboys in hot pursuit” leads us on a wild chase that is one, toe-tappin’, good ‘ol time! On track nine, “The Only Reason (Mom and Dad)”, George produces a heartfelt & touching note to mothers and fathers. “The Only Reason (Mom and Dad)” will tug at your heart strings and have you realizing just how precious life is. The next installment titled “Too Sad To Sing” drags along at a steady pace as George proudly proclaims “America, let freedom reign”. A comforting sensation takes you over inside & out and doesn’t let up until the end on “Too Sad To Sing”. It’s a fine finish for George Highfill where it’s time to “play some real country” and why not “Two Merles and A Buck”. As Alan Jackson once said, “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” and this time around we give “Two Merles and A Buck” a well-deserved spin.
George’s music is widely popular in the states and even in Europe where people can’t seem to get enough of this classic country crooner. This new record will excite listeners everywhere with its traditional take on country music. Be sure to tip your hat to George Highfill and remember to ‘Thank A Trucker’ today! This album is available on all major streaming platforms and physical copies can be purchased upon request.
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By Jimmy Rae
