This track caught my ear because of the passion with which it’s sung, especially in the chorus. The chorus name checks Reba, Aretha, and Dolly, and you feel their influence in this because the vocals can be delicate as well as powerful and I love it! This track mixes country, with a slight sprinkle of gospel but the country vibe is there. There is some great guitar work on this too, which counters Brittney’s voice! I want to quote from the lyrics here:
“Makes you feel wanna be fancy like Reba,
A queen like Aretha,
In love like Johnny and June (A reference to Johnny Cash!)
Get mad like Alanis (love this)
Scream like Janet,
Do it all like Dolly would do…”
What a track!
This is a track from Brittney’s forthcoming album due out on 9th January – “My Stupid Life”.
According to her Spotify bio:
As a Baltimore native, Brittney Spencer is known for her free spirit and standout ability to mold life, truth, and wild imagination into songs. She has earned praise by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and others, and she’s appeared on CBS Mornings with Anthony Mason, as well as performed on NBC’s Today Show, The Late Show (After Dark), the CMA Awards, ACM Awards and more. Spencer was featured as part of Victoria’s Secret Global “UNDEFINABLE” campaign, and she appeared in Amazon’s “For Love & Country” Documentary. Deemed a “one to watch” by PEOPLE Magazine, Spencer has shared stages with Jason Isbell, The Highwomen, Willie Nelson, Reba, Bobby Weir, and Maren Morris to name a few. She’s also performed the National Anthem at The 148th Kentucky Derby, the Preakness in 2022 alongside Megan Thee Stallion and Lauryn Hill, and the 2023 NFL Draft. As an outspoken advocate for her community and the planet, Brittney is an active supporter of many causes, including Habitat for Humanity, the Women’s March, CARE, and more. She was recently named in Rolling Stone’s “25 Artists To Watch,” and ahead in 2023, Brittney will continue touring globally and is slated to release her debut album, My Stupid Life, on January 19, 2024.
