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Red Clay Strays & Zach Top Team Up At The Georgia Rodeo To Cover “Where Corn Don’t Grow”
Need more of this ASAP.
The Red Clay Strays and Zach Top teaming up is something that dreams are made of. The Red Clay Strays and Zach Top are arguably two of the biggest acts that came out of country music last year.
The Mobile, Alabama band is shaking up the scene with their rhythm and blues-inspired southern rock and roll sound. Frontman Brandon Coleman captures fans each night on stage with his Elvis-inspired dance moves and impressive vocals. Although they might not consider themselves a country band, they’ve captured the hearts of country fans.
“I don’t think we’re country. I love country music. That’s what I was raised on. If anything, we’re Americana. And it’s funny, because actual country music like Sturgill and Tyler Childers get lumped into Americana.”
On the other hand, you have Zach Top, who is turning back time and resurging the classic country sound of the ’90s. The Washington native has captured country fans with his jukebox jams, which are much different from the Red Clay Strays’ sound.
While different, both acts are bringing some of the best talent to the table. So what happens when you pair them together? Pure magic.
During the Georgia Rodeo, the two graced the stage together, and before they even got word out, fans were going nuts.
“So we’ve been trying to figure out what to sing together, and we’re still thinking about it. But we are going to do this one for the night. We’ve never practiced it. I don’t really know if he knows it, really. We’re going to give it a shot, right?
Now that I’ve said that, I’m going to be the one to mess up.”
Brandon Coleman tells the crowd. With that, he begins strumming his guitar before singing the first lines of “Where Corn Don’t Grow,” which was first recorded by Waylon Jennings in 1990, before it went on to become a hit for Travis Tritt in 1996. Riley Green recently recorded a version as well.
Coleman leads the first verse, with Zach Top supporting him on the electric guitar. Top joins in on the chorus, providing backup vocals before taking the reins from Coleman, leading the second verse. When these two men are harmonizing, it’s unreal. And for not practicing a lick, Top perfectly hits the note to complement Coleman’s vocals.
After Top’s verse, the two men bring it home, nailing every aspect of this song.
“I remember feeling guilty when daddy turned and walked back in the house
I was only 17 back then, but I thought that I knew more than I know now
I can’t say he didn’t warn me, this city life’s a hard row to hoe
Ain’t it funny how a dream can turn around where corn don’t grow?”
I need more from the Red Clay Strays and Zach Top immediately. This pairing is a match made in heaven.
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@brandihrose Where Corn Don’t Grow @Georgia Rodeo #zachtop #redclaystrays #brandoncoleman @Zach Top ♬ original sound – brandihrose
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