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About the Artist
Born and raised in rural Gilchrist County, Fla., Easton spent much of his time on his grandparents' cattle farm after his parents divorced when he was young. A member of FFA and 4-H, Easton showed cattle at the local livestock fair. While no one in his family played a musical instrument, music was a big part of his upbringing.
"My grandparents liked to watch the Opry," Easton remembers. "We'd start Saturday night off with `Hee Haw' and then `Opry Backstage' and then `Opry Live'." When Easton was 15 years old he began taking guitar lessons; every day when he got home from school, Easton would practice guitar for hours, sometimes until his fingers were raw, then help his grandfather around the farm.
After earning a business degree through the College of Agriculture at the University of Florida, Easton took two important steps. "My wife and I got married on September 2, 2006, and on October 14 we moved to Nashville," he says. "I always knew I wanted to move up here. There was never any question about it. I didn't want to wake up one day and wish I would have tried it, but I had to get my education first so I had something to fall back on."
Like his heroes Strait and Whitley, Easton is unapologetically country. His songs, while rooted in the present, call to mind simpler times when the back porch was where folks gathered to network. His first single, "A Little More Country Than That," paints a picture of rural life that speaks to Easton's small town sensibilities. "This song identifies who I am," he says. "It shows character and that's important where I'm from. You learn to say `yes, ma'am' and `no, sir,' and to open the door for the ladies."
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2010 release from the Country singer/songwriter. Like his heroes George Strait and Ketih Whitley, Easton is unapologetically Country. His songs, while rooted in the present, call to mind simpler times when the back porch was where folks gathered to network. His first single, 'A Little More Country Than That,' paints a picture of rural life that speaks to Easton's small town sensibilities. ''This song identifies who I am,'' he says. ''It shows character and that's important where I'm from. You learn to say 'yes, ma'am' and 'no, sir,' and to open the door for the ladies.''
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Prime Cuts: This Far From Memphis, Leaving a Lonely Town, Don't Ask Me About A Woman
Behind a great record stands a great producer. Just when country music has been hijacked by the derivative rock of the 70s and the drivel of adult contemporary shtick of the 90s, this record is the avatar that there's still hope for fans of the traditional persuasion. This album's raison detre is to a large measure due to presence of producer Carson Chamberlain. Being the man who wrote some of country music's cornerstone pieces such as George Strait's chart topper "The Best Day," Alan Jackson's "Love's Got a Hold on You" and Tanya Tucker's classic tearjerker "(Without You) What Do I Do With Me," Chamberlain has given this disc a traditional push that sets this release apart from the current radio fare with nary a cacophonous chorus of noise or screeching electric guitar riffs. Rather, listening to this CD calls to mind an amalgam of the countrified sounds of George Strait, the mournful cries of Keith Whitley and the tropical escapism of Kenny Chesney. Vocally, Easton Corbin does have a southern drawled tenor that calls to mind the aforementioned Chesney without sounding too distinctive. Nevertheless, it's the songs that make this record a stand out.
First and foremost, Easton Corbin is to be congratulated for his hard work in learning from the best country music in town. You could almost hear Alan Jackson singing "Don't Ask Me About a Woman." This is the type of record that made Alan Jackson such a superstar: clever use of words over a humorous take on the gender divide all over an infectious melody. And Easton Corbin is wizened to take this a signature hit to come and make it his very own. The carefree "A Lot to Learn About Leavin'" calls to mind Kenny Chesney with its Cuban-island relaxing feel. Tony Lane and Johnny Park's "Roll with It" has an uncanny resemblance to George Strait's mega hit "Run" except that it is set at a faster pace with pronounced fiddling. The jaunty "The Way Love Looks" triumphs on its sunny disposition over some Diamond Rio-esque guitar and Corbin's Brad- Paisley type excitement.
Despite Easton Corbin's tipping his hat to his sonic heroes, it doesn't mean he is bereft of his own signature authenticity. The saccharine "Someday When I'm Old" has a bluesy feel that is riverting piece to listen to. One of the best road songs this year has to be "This Far From Memphis," which scores the record's best original line "Now I've run out of road/So I guess my only hope is to trade this truck for a boat." If you want to hear Corbin bear out his soul, take a listen to the mournful "Leavin' a Lonely Town" and prepare for some tearful moments as Corbin bids his parents goodbye as he leaves home. Lead single "A Little More Country Than That" may not chart new grounds with its picturesque reference about Corbin's own self identification with everything rural, but it has such a gorgeous melody that it stays etched into the memory for the long haul.
For a debut record, Easton Corbin's self titled release is a winner. It doesn't yield to the temptation to crossover to the pop market nor does it endeavour to be sound hip without regards to the album's depth. Rather rifle with clever and catchy tunes over a backing which is afraid to let the steel guitar and fiddles take the lead, this is a bona fide country record. And producer Carson Chamberlain is to be congratulated together with Corbin for a job well done.
Behind a great record stands a great producer. Just when country music has been hijacked by the derivative rock of the 70s and the drivel of adult contemporary shtick of the 90s, this record is the avatar that there's still hope for fans of the traditional persuasion. This album's raison detre is to a large measure due to presence of producer Carson Chamberlain. Being the man who wrote some of country music's cornerstone pieces such as George Strait's chart topper "The Best Day," Alan Jackson's "Love's Got a Hold on You" and Tanya Tucker's classic tearjerker "(Without You) What Do I Do With Me," Chamberlain has given this disc a traditional push that sets this release apart from the current radio fare with nary a cacophonous chorus of noise or screeching electric guitar riffs. Rather, listening to this CD calls to mind an amalgam of the countrified sounds of George Strait, the mournful cries of Keith Whitley and the tropical escapism of Kenny Chesney. Vocally, Easton Corbin does have a southern drawled tenor that calls to mind the aforementioned Chesney without sounding too distinctive. Nevertheless, it's the songs that make this record a stand out.
First and foremost, Easton Corbin is to be congratulated for his hard work in learning from the best country music in town. You could almost hear Alan Jackson singing "Don't Ask Me About a Woman." This is the type of record that made Alan Jackson such a superstar: clever use of words over a humorous take on the gender divide all over an infectious melody. And Easton Corbin is wizened to take this a signature hit to come and make it his very own. The carefree "A Lot to Learn About Leavin'" calls to mind Kenny Chesney with its Cuban-island relaxing feel. Tony Lane and Johnny Park's "Roll with It" has an uncanny resemblance to George Strait's mega hit "Run" except that it is set at a faster pace with pronounced fiddling. The jaunty "The Way Love Looks" triumphs on its sunny disposition over some Diamond Rio-esque guitar and Corbin's Brad- Paisley type excitement.
Despite Easton Corbin's tipping his hat to his sonic heroes, it doesn't mean he is bereft of his own signature authenticity. The saccharine "Someday When I'm Old" has a bluesy feel that is riverting piece to listen to. One of the best road songs this year has to be "This Far From Memphis," which scores the record's best original line "Now I've run out of road/So I guess my only hope is to trade this truck for a boat." If you want to hear Corbin bear out his soul, take a listen to the mournful "Leavin' a Lonely Town" and prepare for some tearful moments as Corbin bids his parents goodbye as he leaves home. Lead single "A Little More Country Than That" may not chart new grounds with its picturesque reference about Corbin's own self identification with everything rural, but it has such a gorgeous melody that it stays etched into the memory for the long haul.
For a debut record, Easton Corbin's self titled release is a winner. It doesn't yield to the temptation to crossover to the pop market nor does it endeavour to be sound hip without regards to the album's depth. Rather rifle with clever and catchy tunes over a backing which is afraid to let the steel guitar and fiddles take the lead, this is a bona fide country record. And producer Carson Chamberlain is to be congratulated together with Corbin for a job well done.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A most impressive debut album. It seems country music may have found an artist worthy of carrying the torch. A true country album from start to finish. It is in my opinion the best release since George Strait's It Just Comes Natural. I've listened straight through the cd at least 20 times by now. Not a bit of filler on this record. The stand outs are Someday when im old, This far from memphis, I cant love you back, leavin a lonely town, and roll with it.
If you want a true country record that you wont want to take out of your cd player, buy Easton Corbin. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!
If you want a true country record that you wont want to take out of your cd player, buy Easton Corbin. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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WOW I never take the time to do this....BUT this the best Rookie country cd IMO.. well I think Garth in 1991
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as it gets
No one in this world who like good music will dislike Easton. This is a great album. he is a rising star.
Published 1 month ago by D. Griffin
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok CD
Some of the songs as with any CD are good but some are just so so... Doubt if will buy anymore of his CD's.
Published 1 month ago by 70still swinging
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Most of the songs are good. Did not like all of the songs on it, but most of them are good.
Published 2 months ago by June
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
It's ok but just a huge fan. Do enjoy his music just not enough to buy anymore CDs oh well
Published 3 months ago by Dawn M. Defosses
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved it
I have his other cd and just had to get this one, also went to see him in concert and tha was fantastic!!!
Published 4 months ago by Brenda Reid
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just great sounding country music with great lyrics
I heard a few songs from Easton on one of Slacker Radio's Country Music channels and just had to buy the album. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DealerDan'71
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great dance songs
love the songs great songs to dance to. He is great in concert and great on his album too you'll enjoy this cd
Published 6 months ago by jmwest
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Everything was great except CD case was cracked...which is no big deal. All tracks play just fine and is a great album.
Published 6 months ago by J. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars
:)
This album is worth adding to your collection. I have listened to the entire album dozens of times, and there's not a song I dislike. Read more
Published 6 months ago by stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easton Corbin
This CD is one of the best I've heard in a long time. Every song sounds great and Easton's voice is amazing - reminds me of the old time country music. Read more
Published 8 months ago by CM Ranch
