The prolific Jim Lauderdale makes songwriting seem so easy. but he is not resting on his laurels. Game Changer is his 35th release since 1991 when he first broke on the scene. Lauderdale, however, feels that he is still evolving, still trying to write better songs and make better records.
As one views this project, co-produced with his longstanding colleague Jay Weaver, and released on Lauderdale’s Sky Crunch Records, one can’t help but notice the different co-writers that speak to Lauderdale’s storied willingness to collaborate. New blood seems vital to his process. He does adhere to certain constants though, as a telecaster and pedal steel is present in almost every song – key elements to that classic country sound. Also, the rhythm section of the core band is almost intact through these dozen tunes with Micah Hulscher on keys, Weaver on bass, and Dave Racine on drums. It’s the guitarists and pedal steel players that rotate through. Background vocalists Lillie Mae and Frank Rische are also present on most of the tunes… Read More…