Jon Pardi is leading the country music revolution

[@JonPardi]

Awesome!

[@ProteinHammer]

Been killing it!

[@rhichey]

😍

[@renandelima2921]

Wow

[@Tex_Mex_A_Lex]

Greatness recognizes Greatness

[@Ryansk2003]

BSOSUI

[@GradySmith]

I LOVE THIS ALBUM.

[@jpoconnell8]

Grady Smith I LOVE THIS ALBUM TOO

[@alicequinn8455]

Same!!! Just cant get enough 🤠🍻🍻🍻

[@trevoram19]

"A beautiful reminder of how great country music is" - Amen Brother

[@daytona2003]

Still waiting for a remember you young video

[@dylanholey6314]

Honestly, it's the best album I've listened to in years

[@tbb236]

“Starlight” is such an underrated song on this album, but there isn’t a bad song on here so that’s saying a lot

[@omnistar3stone478]

Tanner_10 the banjo, the guitar, the chorus. Defiantly top 3 on the album.

[@bradendewolfe1314]

Agreed

[@bradendewolfe1314]

It's a really good song but I wouldn't say it's underrated considering the album just came out. But I see what your saying.

[@cadeobermueller4086]

Tanner_10 dude that song is so good great meaning behind it

[@victornguerrero]

So true!

[@courtneykramer4679]

Love everything Jon Pardi is doing right now. And “Heartache Medication” is so irresistible. I like it more each time I listen to it.

[@23StudiosSports]

Courtney Kramer the beginning to that song is so damn good, reminds me of the old days.

[@thomasbegley9957]

I hate that song

[@elcochiloko9835]

Try Starlight

[@shaneshane9419]

I’ve been saying it for a while now. Jon Pardi and midland is the look and sound country music and us fans need. For some reason the radio stations don’t play their music as much as others Was lucky enough to see Jon Pardi and midland in the same concert earlier this year in Sacramento. All the way from NC to Cali to see them both

[@MrLanGT]

Midland had a couple nice hits, but Let It Roll was a huge disappointment compared to what I had heard out of them before. Go back to what you were doing, it was much better.

[@MrLanGT]

@@shaneshane9419 Considering my playlist contains George Straight, George Jones, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, Patsy Cline, Alan Jackson, among many other REAL country artists, I think I do know a bit. Also, considering the fact that both Dan and Shay as well as Thomas Rhett get played on pop radio stations, I don't think I'd consider that county in any way, form, or fashion. I'm not sure why this triggers you. It was lacking, compared to their previous music. I didn't say it wasn't closer to country music, I said it wasn't as good. It's subjective, you are allowed to believe as you wish, but I personally just think it's lacked, compared to some of their older music and other artists. I don't think that Let It Roll was as good as On The Rocks..

[@MrLanGT]

@@shaneshane9419 and while I said it wasn't AS good as their old music, that doesn't mean that it isn't decent music.

[@MrLanGT]

@@shaneshane9419 I directed that towards Midland, not you. Sorry for that miscommunication, but, yeah, I don't believe that Let It Roll is as good. It's a subjective matter, though.

[@austinstone3926]

Mr. LanG I have to disagree man, maybe the album was a tad underwhelming but I really enjoyed the sound, production, and writing of let it roll

[@JBBaird715]

If he never makes an album called "Pardi Songs" imma be pressed, lmao.

[@DanTheTrojanMan123]

Hahaha! I would love this!

[@DerekSLord]

Or Pardi Time or Life of the Pardi

[@DerekSLord]

Pardi Crowd

[@HaveyyBabeyy]

Should be once he gets enough to have a number 1 hits compilation.

[@danielmoraguez3081]

Pardi Playlist

[@beniv9174]

Jon Pardi and Midland are 100% the best country music artists now!!!!

[@incufish23]

Country music and Aegon the Conquerer 😎 👍

[@johnreal2321]

Ben 1313 listen too Cody Jinks or Tyler Childers

[@jd4uproductions404]

and Luke Combs, you forgot about him, but yeah I agree with you!

[@Braden-xu5ef]

@@johnreal2321 Cody Jinks Album is about to top everybody's else's this year

[@jaxkman]

Nah fam Riley Green

[@jessesmith5689]

When I first listened to ‘Tequila Little Time’ my first thought was, “holy crap. Jon Pardi is George Strait 2.0”

[@jlsgarage872]

2:27 "collabing with people in the edm world" *Glares at kane brown doing that song with marshmello*

[@dylanholey6314]

Honestly it's catchy, but still lol I used to respect Kane Brown but now he is being a huge sellout

[@cgk6312]

Needs to be an attack on Zac Brown. That album was hot ass.

[@VictorYTMusic811]

Kane brown always seemed like a pop country guy to me anyways so i personally wouldnt consider him a sellout lol... Gotta admit pop country is catchy tho!

[@eknutson89]

I'm loving this return to a more traditional style of country!

[@linger2001]

Alright! Alright! another album swinging the pendulum back to the country sound. I'm so excited to be finally seeing real country music being made again. I have a feeling this is gonna grow and we are in for a good 10-15 year run of real country music.

[@turtlenecks616]

I really like John Pardi. The one thing I don’t like is how a lot of his songs sound the same. Perhaps it’s just the sound of his voice, but still credit to him for brining back a 90s type sound.

[@narcthy993]

I've had Riley Green and John Pardi on repeat lately, I just love their new albums

[@Obironnkenobi]

Kind of like George Strait and Randy Travis did back in the day, he's bringing back the real Country music.

[@turbobacontm7092]

‘Don’t blame it on whiskey ‘ is the best track on the album, reminds me of picture by kid rock. Such a great song.

[@alexhudson6451]

Turbo BaconTM 100% agree. Was thinking the same thing

[@lathanlawrence9888]

Ain’t Always the Cowboy is one of my top songs released over the past two years. Really solid work

[@khazad25]

I appreciate what he's doing for the scene but Jon Pardi has just never clicked with me and I don't know why. Maybe it's his voice, maybe it's that fact that I'm sick of drinking songs. After seeing this I'll give the album a chance though, keep up the good work Grady

[@beniveyv7849]

b I completely agree his voice is just too nasally I think but still way better than most stuff out of Nashville

[@steveeggsnham2152]

b I don’t love his voice either, I’ve listened to a couple songs from the album and it definitely sounds better musically/instrumentally than your typical modern country song. I have struggled to find modern country that I like. I’ve recently been digging into to outlaw country in Waylon Jennings, Merle, and other various highwaymen songs. Always stuck to the traditional Strait, Randy Travis, Clint Black sort of crowd but they (outlaws) are legendary.

[@wewantyourblo0d]

I feel the same way about Pardi but you should check out the version of "My Next Broken Heart" he did with Brooks & Dunn, he brought a real Bakersfield sound to it that I LOVE and I keep thinking I'd listen to Pardi more if all his songs sounded like that lol

[@jd4uproductions404]

I like the song writing and the music on his songs, but I hate his voice. Maybe i'll warm up to it, but I don't know.

[@beniveyv7849]

Jacob Andersson the original B&D version is still better Dunn’s voice is just so much richer

[@heatherrue2655]

I love everything I've heard from him. He's what true country fans have been waiting for. Now, hearing that he actually contacted you, I think he's even better.

[@RandyBadour]

This record never gets off track. I had either a smile pinned to my face or chills head to toes nearly the whole record first listen. You nailed it on the fact I also almost forgot how great this music can sound, with great production, great players and fantastic songs. Just a work of art man!

[@jonahchadwick9951]

Tbh I think Luke Combs is overhyped he’s got some good stuff, but I think Jon should take the crown for King of Country rn

[@MrLanGT]

Neither of them have are respected enough to have that title. It still belongs to George Strait. Off of that point, I don't think Jon Pardi's voice is awesome. That's one defining factor that, for me, allows Luke Combs to surpass Jon Pardi. That and the fact that most of his music is solemn or depressing. Luke Combs has a nice medium where he has deep, meaningful songs, but he also puts out a fair bit of music that you just wanna get up, dance, and sing along to. He also is a fantastic songwriter. Just like with "When It Rains It Pours." He was able to take a terrible situation, make a breakup song, but put the twist on it to make it something happier. As opposed to being depressed and sad over a breakup, he puts a twist that maybe it had been the best thing that could've happened, things are going right, and put the song into a light where it doesn't have to be sad. Both good artists, but Luke Combs definitely isn't overhyped. He's a great artist and songwriter.

[@thomascoburn5481]

No Midland Should

[@cartergray4693]

I think Jon and Luke and midland are at the same level

[@jonahchadwick9951]

@@MrLanGT Pardi has a lot more upbeat than Combs. For example Heartache Medication is the perfect example of turning something sad to a fun dance along song. Combs problem to me is everything he writes sounds about the same

[@DogBrainDingus]

Listened to the album “Heartache Medication” once and immediately thought album of the year. Really came at a great time after Zac Brown Band took such a large leap away from their country sound.

[@DLEE09]

Eric Aaro Ur high

[@DogBrainDingus]

Dlee09 Maybe you’re just low.

[@linger2001]

Love Her Like She’s Leavin has to be one of the best country songs I’ve heard in awhile.

[@macoyreiber4482]

"Me and Jack" reminded me of the song "In the Jailhouse Now" by Webb Pierce through the step by step naritive, then suddenly the artist is in jail for doing what he's talked about the whole song. The instrumentals on this album are beautiful, and make me think of the late eighties country. This is not quite Bakersfield, but real country. Country that is cool.

[@jackdutcher6451]

I accidentally listened to this album on shuffle, so I didn’t even realize how these songs so flow well together. Thanks for pointing that out

[@JSanders]

Really great review of what is becoming my country record of the year! As always Grady thanks and look forward to your musings and insights on music!

[@chw14556]

I saw Jon Pardi live several years ago and I was like WOW this guy is gonna go crazy in the industry and.... he never really reached his full potential. Even with California Sunrise I just felt like he had more in the tank... well now I know what it was for. This album is a 10/10 for me. Finally my man reaches his potential.

[@keendinosaur]

Sorry Grady, had to pause the video to listen to this album for the millionth time.

[@andrewstevens2154]

Keen Dinosaur same

[@tedrussell5189]

Listened to this for the first time today after watching this, gotta say i've been dancing in my chair to "Tequila Little Time", and every time "Don't Blame It On the Whiskey" starts I just sit back and close my eyes and stop what I'm doing. Fantastic Album.

[@eloramaxwell7020]

This and Aaron Watson's album are my favorites this year for sure.

[@ShaneShepherd]

Agreed! I would even say the last two albums by both artists are my four favorite albums of recent times!

[@ryanurban1588]

Elora Maxwell mannnn ghost of guy clark and to be the moon were so underrated. im so happy all these traditional artists are finally shining. such a perfect time to pick up an instrument and start releasing music haha.

[@ShaneShepherd]

@@ryanurban1588 to be the moon is awesome!

[@josephdaniels7489]

For sure!

[@igorcampos3762]

"Call me country", it's the most beautiful song I've ever heard. This album just sounds good as hell ! Pardi and Combs are the best country singers, kinda tough to say who's better. Can't wait to hear the newest Combs which is coming up November!!!!

[@andrearivas8605]

Grady, I love when you get really excited about an album. It’s fun to watch and really makes me want to check it out.

[@SeanSpanierMusic]

Saw Jon Pardi live at Country Fest Cadott Wisc 2023 and OH MY GOD HE IS AMAZING!!! Such a great performer. My new favorite country artist hands down!

[@ryanwalker9842]

I love your channel and it’s a lot of fun to hear you describe these albums. Heartache Medication is a masterpiece

[@gabrielwalski5788]

The album cover reminds me of George Straits “Cold Beer Conversation”

[@briantrovato4300]

YESSSS I love Jon Pardi ! He's been my favorite artist since 2014 and I love love love every one of his songs. I met him in late July at a concert and it was amazing. So excited for this album and already ready for the next one !

[@brianluttrell]

I loved Starlight. Probably my favorite song on the album and no one I talked to has said anything about it.

[@isaacstocks8207]

We’ve been waiting! Thank you!

[@jaimeharris2569]

I've been around while and I'm so grateful to you Grady for pretty much demanding the return of traditional country music. I love Jon Pardi (California Sunrise) and can't wait to hear "Heartache Medication". Thanks again...…..ole guy.

[@coltoncroskey9769]

100% agree that this album will go down in history as the first album to really bring traditional country music back to the mainstream. That’s the first thing I said when I listened to it. We’ve gotten glimpses before, but this will be the one that really sets the tone for years to come. The songwriting is brilliant and all that steel guitar is exactly what my soul craves. I want more of this sound. This album is just phenomenal.

[@InvictusAeterna]

I think we're looking at a round 2 of the outlaw vs the urban country scene. For a few years overly produced, pop music has been claiming to be country, and country listeners have about had it again. I thought it would just be Texas musicians but as we're seeing, Jon Pardi, Midland, Luke Combs, and a few others are joining bringing back traditional country sounds. Definitely exciting and refreshing. Love Pardi's new album!

[@emilygardner]

It's awesome how excited you are during this review. Super passionate and descriptive video! I definitely want to listen to the whole album now.

[@elissajohnson]

Anyone else get the Heartache Medication ad before the vid?! 😂

[@thegreatgambeeno]

I got an ad for Kids Say the Darndest Things. I now wonder if Cosby ever drugged those kids for ratings.

[@mitchellb4551]

me

[@nathanschmitz4775]

Hell yeah man I've been preachin Jon as much as I can he's my guy and ain't always the cowboy might be my favorite right now. Love the channel man

[@taelok]

I was just listening to this album on Spotify last week. Love it. Thanks for spotlighting a great performing artist!

[@anngrace5050]

Jon Pardi is giving me hope for country music!! Great video. Great album.

[@richardwheeler3768]

Grady, I'm just here to to enjoy your intricate vocabulary and expressive presentation!!!

[@justinsanchez5020]

I’ve been waiting for this album for months! Every song that was pre-released I learned right away! Thank you for sharing your review of this great artist!

[@rosaenriquez6261]

as a girl from northern California who loves old school country, I agree with you .. I am so happy that country music is coming out with less pop sound more country instruments. Jon Pardi is definitely bringing a lot to the table. always been a bias fan since he is from here too!!

[@bethanydroullard6278]

been following jon pardi since he sang with northern comfort, used to follow them in bars around northern CA when I was in college! he is super awesome and was ecstatic the first time I heard him on country radio!

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

Stopped four minutes into your video, and listened to it straight through... Then sent it to three friends. Thanks, bro.

[@bethanybeverly2181]

I downloaded this album, because of your suggestion. I was a teenager in the 90s, and this album is amazing!!!! It took me back to 90s country, high school, living in California. I loved every bit of it and it’s on repeat! And, yes, “Tequila Little Time” is FUN!

[@geoffreyverkade8760]

Bought this album based on the title track on radio, and then listening to your review. Excellent album, love it. Hasn't left my CD tray yet. Thanks!

[@robclem8407]

Going to see him next Friday night 8/11/19 in Houston. Looking forward to it. I been singing Old Hat to myself all day today.

[@chriswhitejr1689]

2:37 that veiled shot at Zac Brown 😂😂. Love your videos Grady. Keep it up 👍

[@ShaneGrenertMusic]

My hometown boy! I live the next town over from where he’s from

[@masonminnium2818]

Came back to this video a year later because I was listening and realized there are ZERO skips. ZERO. Jon Pardi just does not miss.

[@twostepz4982]

I’m gonna go buy this vinyl. Ty Jon Pardi for your great work! Ty Grady for this video otherwise, I never get to see Pardi!

[@dldave1978]

Had never heard of him until now. Just listened to some of his stuff. WOW! Awesome. Head Over Boots is my new fav song....thanks for the recommendation.

[@4literfandaniel373]

I love the song “ain’t always the cowboy”. Soooo good

[@elmoslayer144]

I’ve been waiting for you to make a video on his this. Been jamming out all week

[@chrisdownum4374]

Pardi is the REAL country thing! Saw him open for Dierks Bentley to a California audience! AMAZING performance to his hometown crowd! Kudos to Dierks for letting Pardi bring it, ALL OF IT!

[@jimmiehahn4560]

One of the best albums to be released in country music in a LONG time! Amazing👏

[@ryangodschalk1876]

I can't get over the storytelling in this album. The entire thing flows so well telling the story of the woman of his dreams. A+++++

[@AlrightAndy]

Zac Brown wasnt afraid to give old hat the boot...

[@soccerchick9841]

Yes he is & I’m here for it!!! 😍😍 He hasn’t came out with something I haven’t liked. A breathe of fresh air from bro country

[@MilesHoppus]

I've loved Pardi since before California Sunrise and I'm still there

[@abbyhernandez5058]

I’m in love with Jon Pardi and you talking about him made My day so much better💕💕

[@brucecrossley1571]

Jon pardi is real stuff down to his music cowboy hot, boots and tight jeans

[@burtcarvalho611]

Got this a few weeks ago. love it. Found Jon Pardi through my Midland blog friends. Also grabbed the 2nd album. So many great tunes. As a kid I was raised on Buck Owens living in Massachusetts, it was such a gas to see him. Enjoy your reviews, and agree 100%. Saw Midland in Boston 2 weeks ago, and they were amazing. Looking to catch him next.

[@caseyleez2477]

Seeing him live on Friday night!! Awesome review

[@MuzikkJunkiee]

I agree with everything. This album is amazing. Also really digging the editing and visuals of the review! awesome job Grady

[@345dane]

Great review Grady I loved this album as well =)

[@kaylaallison5471]

Thanks for posting this video Grady! I just listened to the album and it sounds good!😊 I like how the album hss a 1990s country vibe to it. It was refreshing to hear that sound in this album!😊

[@williamroloson2553]

Jon is my number one bro! He allows me to enjoy country music again like I did when I was a kid. His music is just perfect.

[@thomasanderson6508]

“Starlight” and “Buy that man a Beer” are the best 2 songs in the Album. Coming from a retired 11b and combat veteran they really hit home. Great job Jon.

[@willthorson4543]

Thomas Anderson I second that...from a retired 11M.

[@brennenrichards2585]

Thank you for your service, Thomas

[@brennenrichards2585]

Will Thorson thank you for your service, Will

[@thomasanderson6508]

Brennen Richards appreciate it. I loved every minute.

[@JebusMatoi]

One thing I am LOVING about Pardi is he's bringing back traditional country music to Nashville radio. Where we're getting suffocated by these songs from Boyfriend Country artists (Dan and Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett), we're getting back to country roots with Pardi and Combs, and of course Texas radio like Watson, Turnpike and Cody Jo.

[@beniveyv7849]

Just running through the album and love the song “me and jack” and love how the very next song is “don’t blame it on the whiskey”

[@iwrin]

Been listening to this album front to back since I heard u mention it!

[@PHILLYPHILable]

“It’s music industry medication . “ Preach!

[@ashclarke9696]

love the way you do your thing mate

[@dragonkfg]

One of the best album reviewers right here ladies and gentlemen!

[@bama18ful]

Checked out the documentary by ken burns, good stuff. Like he said "in the documentary " country will eventually come back to its roots

[@jakekohnmusic2334]

Its doing it right now. Tyler childers recently got a number 1, and jon pardi and midland are pretty popular. In gradys words, its a great time to be a country fan!

[@JohnnyRebKy]

John Pardi can absolutely nail a traditional country song. He’s got “ it”. Tonight the bottle let me down and prop me up beside the jukebox on his live album are pure gold. Merle and Joe Diffie would be proud.

[@donnawatson9722]

An album is never too long!!!!

[@lukesteward3979]

Great review and I really agree, its great to see a lot more artists going back to a traditional sound but with new flavour, I love Whiskey Myers at the moment too!

[@109367]

Oh wow I just heard the Heartache Medication song on the radio on the way home lol had no idea who it was and I don't really listen to country but that traditional sound stopped me dead as I was switching through stations and I was like ... I think I like this? xD

[@Andy-vi3fq]

When he doesn’t have any criticism he’d just say “it’s a little too long”😂

[@zackschmidt4381]

Cannot remember a country album that I’ll actually leave on and play through start to finish! Great album

[@mckynajohnson7013]

Agree completely. I loved the whole album! We need more of this!

[@thewrongsideofnaplesflorid9907]

I have loved this boy since "Head Over Boots", I literally couldn't get enough of that song. And also "Heartache On The Dancefloor", that song just did something to me. Every time I heard it, I just wanted to literally dance through the streets!!!

[@kevinbuback]

8:52 Grady for American Idol 2020

[@beckk7291]

Everything about this video is so spot on and refreshing to watch because Jon doesn’t get enough recognition! other then the three songs you mentioned could be cut.... those are some of the best on the record!!(even though I could say that about every single song on the record) has your mind changed at all since recording this video on your favourite songs off the album?

[@Crashme222]

Amazing video! :'D Jon Pardi is easily my favourite modern Country artist, while Waylon Jennings is my overall favourite. I just pray to God that Jon stays true to himself because he blends modern and old Country better than anyone else

[@DustyPellman]

After I listened to the album on Friday, I was definitely waiting for your video on this. I knew you would absolutely love this album. Definitely an AOTY contender.

[@davehilton1613]

Congratulations to Jenee Fleenor on winning the 2019 CMA Musician of the Year. She made a potentially good album sound totally and utterly awesome. Truly this is what God created you to do. Blessings

[@claytondierschke2991]

He makes a reference to Folsom Prison Blues in Call Me Country

[@tyman1014]

Jon Pardi and Luke Combs are going to carry this generation of country music.

[@loganbolton8148]

Tyman101 luke combs is pop country

[@tyman1014]

Is that what you think... That’s Sad

[@loganbolton8148]

When luke first came in he made solid country music that you could enjoy.Thr more he puts out the closer he gets to pop country each time.

[@ericibarra123]

Luke Combs... lol

[@easybreezy9666]

Logan Bolton is 1,2 many a pop country song?

[@Dogonatree]

Really enjoy your videos

[@Amy_hinke]

I love like every song Jon pardi puts out . His covers of George strait is bloody amazing!!

[@Quwichison]

It’s SO refreshing to just love an album because you love it, not because it’s better than what the rest of Nashville is putting out but because it’s just great on its own merit. He killed it this time around.