Kent Blazy is an American country music songwriter living in Nashville, TN.
His new album is available now.
KENT BLAZY’S “AMERICAN DREAMERS” A TRIBUTE TO LIFERS WHO STILL BELIEVE OFF HIS UPCOMING ALBUM, WHERE I AM NOW
From Chasing The American Dream On The Road To Celebrating Life’s Milestones, Blazy’s Latest Work Captures The Heart Of His Journey
From The Beatles to The Bluebird Tracklist
1. February 9th, 1964 (Kent Blazy, Steve Allen)
2. Beatles to the Bluebird Cafe (Kent Blazy)
3. Just Writing Songs (Kent Blazy)
4. Die Young (Kent Blazy)
5. Birds on a High Line (Kent Blazy)
6. Stay Wild (Kent Blazy)
7. Young Man Living In An Old Man’s Town (Kent Blazy)
8. Not Really Living (Kent Blazy)
9. Love to Love You (Kent Blazy)
10. The Gift She Is (Kent Blazy)
11. Deeper Into You (Kent Blazy, Steve Allen)
An American country songwriter born in Lexington, Kentucky, Kent Blazy is a proven hitmaker and proud member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, celebrated for his enduring melodies and straight-from-life lyrics has announced the release of the second single, “American Dreamers,” off the long awaited album, Where I Am Now. “American Dreamers,” written solely by Blazy, narrates two six-string strummers from a garage-born rock & roll dream to life on the road, writing songs and chasing the horizon. Fueled by the Byrds, the Beatles, Dylan, and the Eagles, they run full throttle through summer heat and winter cold, crammed in a Chevy van. It’s a heartfelt salute to believers with no backup plan, still chasing the song that can change the world. The new music is available everywhere on music streaming and download platforms HERE.
Kent Blazy shared, “American Dreamers was born from those early days when we were brave enough to hit the road with no backup plan, just our guitars in the backseat, the sky feeling limitless. We believed in the promise of a promised land not on a map, but in the instant a verse and a chorus click and a room leans in, the feeling that a song could change our world. Years later, I’m still out here looking for a stage, grateful the dream didn’t leave just because some of us did, this song is my love letter to that belief and to everyone who keeps playing when the miles get long.”
The new single showcases the talents of an exceptional team of musicians and engineers who helped bring Kent Blazy’s vision to life. Studio musicians include Steve Allen (guitars), Kevin Murphy (drums), Lee Francis (bass), and Blazy himself on guitars and vocals. Engineering was handled by Chris Utley and James Viega, with mastering by Utley, ensuring the project’s warm, dynamic sound that perfectly complements the heartfelt storytelling throughout.
Stay current with Kent Blazy on his website, www.kentblazy.com. You can also follow him on Facebook and Instagram and watch videos on the official artist's YouTube channel. Music can be found on all digital music platforms, including iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and Pandora for streaming and download HERE.
Hitmaker and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, Kent Blazy released his highly-anticipated new album, From The Beatles to The Bluebird.
From The Beatles to The Bluebird Tracklist
1. February 9th, 1964 (Kent Blazy, Steve Allen)
2. Beatles to the Bluebird Cafe (Kent Blazy)
3. Just Writing Songs (Kent Blazy)
4. Die Young (Kent Blazy)
5. Birds on a High Line (Kent Blazy)
6. Stay Wild (Kent Blazy)
7. Young Man Living In An Old Man’s Town (Kent Blazy)
8. Not Really Living (Kent Blazy)
9. Love to Love You (Kent Blazy)
10. The Gift She Is (Kent Blazy)
11. Deeper Into You (Kent Blazy, Steve Allen)
Hitmaker and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member, Kent Blazy released his highly-anticipated new album, From The Beatles to The Bluebird. This record was born from Kent Blazy’s visit to Liverpool and visiting all the Beatles' sites. It brought it all home to him about how the Beatles changed the world starting February 9, 1964, and the impact they still have. Nearly 73 million people were watching when The Ed Sullivan Show went on the air and The Beatles took over music forever. The record is a celebration of them, of life and living.
“The songs honor lots of people who have inspired me through the years,” shared Kent Blazy, “and as the Beatles said, ‘Some are dead and some are living.’ I had a great band and engineers and it was a joy to make this record.”
“WOW, the songwriting, the deeply personal nature of it, the guitars, the bass player, Kent’s voice, the sound, the production, the memories and feelings these great songs invoke… simply outstanding. Thank you to Steve and all so much for this treasure,” exclaimed Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s Director of Customer Service, Don Wiggins. “I have to believe that John and George are quite pleased with Kent’s heartfelt tribute, and he even got the words ‘Fender Stratocaster’ in there. Freakin’ awesome!”
Co-writer and vocalist on the album, Steve Allen expressed, “Kent Blazy’s new album, From The Beatles to The Bluebird, is a musical journey from the 60s English invasion, winding through decades up till today. From first inspirations to endless gigs in bars to writing hit songs in Nashville, Tennessee on Music Row, it’s all in there. Kent Blazy wrote all the songs except two co-writes with me. We rehearsed with the band once with Lee Francis on bass and Kevin Murphy on drums, and then we went into one of Nashville’s coolest old-school studios, Sound Emporium. We recorded all the basic tracks live in one day, feeling optimistic! The next day a few vocal and guitar overdubs were included, with a bit of keys added later by Dennis Matkosky. It was recorded and mixed by local hero Chris Utley. All this makes a record that sounds both immediate and alive in the moment, and I believe it rocks and rolls and tells its stories with an energy you can’t help but feel. It’s an honest album about music and love. Optimism still rules. You can hear it in the sounds and the grooves of the songs. Hope you dig it!”
"It was such a pleasure being the "home" for long-time studio family member Kent Blazy's new recording project,” said Sound Emporium Studios President/COO/GM Juanita Copeland. She went on to say, “As with other projects Kent has done here over the years, you have a collection of some of the most well-written songs that are the kind that has made Nashville the amazing recording mecca that it is today. Kent is truly an Icon and treasure and we are so proud to call him family."
From The Beatles to The Bluebird was mixed and engineered by Chris Utley. Mastering was done by John Mayfield of Mayfield Mastering. Studio musicians included Lee Francis (bass), Kevin Murphy (drums), Steve Allen (vocals on tracks 1 and 11), Kent Blazy (guitars, vocals) and Dennis Matkosky (keys).
Hall of Fame Songwriter Kent Blazy Releases New Album ‘For The Byrds’
The title was chosen because after hearing the Byrds song “Mr. Tambourine Man,” Blazy first decided he wanted to play guitar. The sound of Roger McGuinn‘s Rickenbacker 12-string captivated Blazy, and a picture of a Rickenbacker 12-string graces the cover of the album.
Mega hit songwriter, Kent Blazy, inducted to Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
“Getting inducted into the NSHOF seems like a distant dream for a new songwriter in Music City. You see all the names of the legends and heroes who have been inducted, and you use them as an inspiration to write, write, write,” exclaimed Kent Blazy,“then one day you get the call that says you will be one of the new inductees. It’s the highest honor a Nashville songwriter can have, and I am grateful for all the writers who helped me get there. At the same time, I keep pinching myself that the distant dream is truly a reality. This night will be a dream come true.”
