Saturday, March 11, 2023

Music Minute - Buddy Jewell: Sweet Southern Comfrot

 Highly-acclaimed country music artist Buddy Jewell has announced the much-anticipated rebooted version of his 2003 hit, “Sweet Southern Comfort." The 20-year anniversary of the beloved song features fellow country stars Clint BlackThe Bellamy Brothers and Marty Raybon. The original essence of the 2003 song is still there along with a freshness that will transport listeners worldwide to the beauty of the American south. The soft sounds of fiddle, banjo and steel guitar help deliver a tune as comfortable as a front porch swing out in the country. “Sweet Southern Comfort” is now available for streaming and download on all music platforms and at https://smithmusic.ffm.to/662582930023.

"I cannot believe it has been twenty years since "Sweet Southern Comfort" was released to country radio. To think that I would release it again twenty years later featuring my buddies Clint Black, Marty Raybon and The
Bellamy Brothers makes it all come full circle!" exclaimed Buddy Jewell.

Clint Black added, "I had the best time reuniting with my buddy, Buddy Jewell, to take
comfort in this fantastic song."

"I’ve loved this song since the very first time I heard it. To think I would get the chance to sing on a remix never crossed my mind. To be included with a lineup of fellow road warriors is pretty special," shared Marty Raybon. "It sounds great and I think everyone found the right place to sing. I’m a big Buddy Jewell fan. I know you’ll enjoy 'Sweet Southern Comfort.'

"It was such a joy singing on the 20th-anniversary version of Buddy Jewell's big hit "Sweet Southern Comfort" and to be joined by Clint Black and Marty Raybon well, what more could you ask for," stated the Bellamy Brothers.


Co-written by Rodney Clawson and Brad Crisler, the new single was recorded at Station West in Nashville. Brandyn Steen served as the project's Executive Producer with the talented Mitchell Brown producing the music content. The project was engineered by Bart Busch. Studio musicians included Buddy Jewell III (drums), Sid Spiva (steel guitar), Craig Fletcher (banjo, fiddle), Mike Bryant (electric and acoustic guitar) and Mitchell Brown (bass). 

Stay current with Buddy Jewell on his official website at buddyjewell.com and by follow him on FacebookInstagramTwitter and YouTube. Stream and download Buddy Jewell’s music on SpotifyApple MusicPandoraAmazon MusicYouTube Music and more.

About Buddy Jewell:
America chose Buddy Jewell as the very first winner of the USA Network's hit reality show Nashville Star. Buddy was the true viewer favorite from the very beginning, capturing 65% of the nationwide voting and beating out 11 other contestants, most notably, Miranda Lambert, by over 2 million votes on the final episode. He and America have been involved in a love affair ever since.

His self-titled Columbia Records debut release landed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts,  was certified GOLD later that same year and garnered two back-to-back top-five hits with "Sweet Southern Comfort" and "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)." Both tunes have RIAA certified 1 million radio air plays.

Buddy Jewell gives back to his community and beyond on many levels, serving as past spokesperson for The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation and Compassion International. He ministers to inmates at nearby facilities on a regular basis as well. Buddy especially has a heart for children and actively supports several worthy causes, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Buddy has served our nation throughout his career, supporting and entertaining our troops at home and abroad. He traveled with Sergeant Major Kenneth O. Preston, on an extensive USO tour to remote forward operating bases on the front lines in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. Buddy Jewell is a proud American patriot, a devoted father and husband and an outspoken follower of Jesus Christ.

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