The Texas artist debuts his live performance of “Brand New Whiskey,” from his upcoming album, Live at Billy Bob's Texas.
The song: “Brand New Whiskey,” off of Josh Ward’s forthcoming album, Live at Billy Bob’s Texas.
About the track: Originally written and recorded by Gary Stewart for his 1988 album, Brand New, “Brand New Whiskey” tells the tale of a man washing down heartbreak with alcohol.
About the artist: Bronc rider turned songster Josh Ward stuns crowds with his rich baritone voice and tireless songwriting work ethic. Like many Texas artists before him, Ward’s traditional twang and classic honky-tonk style are reflections of his roots, where is fan base continues to expand.
For fans of: Chris Stapleton, Chris LeDoux, and George Strait.
About the recording: "Recording 'Brand New Whiskey' on the Billy Bob's Texas stage was something I had to do. The last Gary Stewart album ever recorded was Live at Billy Bob's Texas, and we chose that song because we knew the fans would love it, and I personally wanted to pay homage to one of my honky-tonk heroes. Being the 50th artist to record and release a 'Live at Billy Bob's Texas' album is an honor I never thought I'd get, but here we are. It's been one of the highlights of my career so far, and can't wait for everyone to hear the whole album."
Why we like it: Nothing is more Texan than the world’s largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob’s. At that Fort Worth Stockyards institution, you can gather with cowboys, cowgirls, and other good country folks for music, drinks, and line dancing. Pair that hat-and-boot atmosphere with Ward’s pure country vocals and you’ve got yourself a performance worth watching.
For more information on Josh Ward, visit his website.