Joe Nichols CD Old Things New in Stores October 26th

Joe Nichols CD Old Things New in Stores October 26th

Collection Reflects Artist's Approach To Traditional Country

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Records South will release the newest collection of music from Joe Nichols on October 26th, 2009. Old Things New is the latest CD from an artist whose voice has been compared to some of country music's all-time best vocalists. Old Things New is also the highly anticipated follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2007 release, Real Things. That CD landed on many music critics' Best of The Year lists, including the prestigious New York Times, whose critic named Real Things one of the best releases of the year -- ALL musical genres.

Old Things New carries on the quality and style established by Real Things in both Nichols' song selection and vocals. Country Weekly's Four-Star Review agrees. "Joe Nichols truly hit his stride with 2007's Real Things. His latest deftly demonstrates that the consistency of its predecessor was no accident -- Old Things New is the sound of an artist brimming with confidence and eager to prove his mettle."

Music lovers have already been exposed to the well-crafted songs through first single "Believers," and "An Old Friend Of Mine," the CD's closing track. This song in particular has been singled out by fans and critics alike as possibly one of Nichols' most honest song choices of his career. The song deals with the struggles of addiction and recovery and has inspired a website designed to assist those facing similar issues (anoldfriendofmine.com).

And while he didn't write this particular song, noted songwriter Bill Anderson gives it his seal of approval, saying, "Well, it's a very honest song, because the outline in the song is 'Today I said goodbye to an old friend of mine,' and you don't really get it until halfway through the song. He's putting the bottle down and walking away from it, and he's discovered there's more important things in life than that. It's just Joe and a piano, and it's absolutely incredible. It will give goose bumps to your goose bumps. It's that good."

Nichols has said of "An Old Friend Of Mine" that it is a personal favorite because of his own public struggles with addiction and recovery the past several years. While he considers the topic an intensely personal thing, he knew when he heard this song that he needed to bring it to light, and hoped his ability to discuss the subject might help others. In addition to the website, Nichols and his label also partnered on making a music video of the song.

"When I first heard 'Old Friend,' I knew it was a song I had to record," Nichols said. "I also knew including it on the new CD would force me to talk about a portion of my life that I wanted to keep private. At first, I told everyone to let the song speak for itself, and that I didn't want to talk about my own personal struggles. But the more I performed the song, the more people opened up to me. I finally came to the conclusion that discussing my situation might inspire others to take that first step toward recovery. While it's still a little difficult for me to be so public about my life, I know it's the right thing to do."

A Nichols CD will always contain a good dose of up-tempo and lighthearted material, and Old Things New is no exception. The latest single, "Gimmie That Girl," and songs like "Cheaper Than A Shrink" and "Man, Woman," maintain the style and sense of humor fans have come to expect from Nichols.

And always one to give the music lover a little bit more, this CD contains not one but two bonus tracks: the dance remix of Nichols' 2005 #1 hit "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" featuring Colt Ford and a live version of "Let's Get Drunk and Fight," a track from 2007's Real Things and a song Nichols feels didn't necessarily get the attention it deserved at the time.

"People may think it's peculiar that I still record drinking songs, considering my newfound sobriety," Nichols said. "But I haven't lost my sense of humor. County music is full of great drinkin' songs, and I'm not going to walk away from one just because I no longer drink."

Old Things New will be available in stores October 26th. To order early and for more information on Nichols, please visit www.joenichols.com.

   CONTACTS:   Jennifer Bohler/Alliance               615 292 5804               jenny@jb-alliance.com                Natalie Moore/Universal Records South               615 259-5390               Natalie.moore@umusic.com  

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Source: Universal Records South

CONTACT: Jennifer Bohler, Alliance, +1-615-292-5804,
jenny@jb-alliance.com; or Natalie Moore, Universal Records South,
+1-615-259-5390, Natalie.moore@umusic.com

Web Site: http://www.joenichols.com/

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