Toby Keith to release new album “Clancy’s Tavern” on Oct. 25
Toby Keith (AP file)
Oklahoma country music star Toby Keith announced this morning that he will release his next studio album, “Clancy’s Tavern,” in the U.S. and worldwide on Oct. 25.
The album’s lead single, “Made In America,” already has become Keith’s fastest-rising song in five years. The Norman resident penned the patriotic anthem with frequent songwriting partner Bobby Pinson.
The Billboard country songs chart has “Made in America” marked as a “Greatest Gainer,” having moved up from No. 16 to No. 13 this week. It has been on the Billboard chart for seven weeks.
“It’s not really political statement, but it’s just about a couple that raised this boy who’s in the song and it just talks about all of the ways they support their country and how patriotic they are with the way they live every day,” he told me in a recent phone interview. “They’re not prejudiced, they’re just made in America.”
Keith also released today the official music video for “Made in America.” To see it, click here.
The album takes its name from the title track, a tribute to his grandmother’s nightclub, which he famously referenced in his biographical hit “Honky Tonk U.” With its “Irish waltz” vibe, Keith told me he anticipates “Clancy’s Tavern” will be a big hit for him internationally, and he is looking forward to playing it overseas when he embarks on the second European tour of his career in October.
“We’ve only been there once, and we sold every show out, so they’re gonna expand it this time and get a few more venues on the board,” he said. “We were real excited. We didn’t know what to expect (in 2009).”
“Clancy’s Tavern” will be the follow-up to Keith’s 2010 album “Bullets in the Gun,” which debuted last October at the top of both the cross-genre Billboard 200 and the Billboard country albums charts. “Clancy’s Tavern” will be one of the most eagerly anticipated country music releases for the fall.
See a sampling of the lyrics from the closely-guarded title track after the break:
“Clancy’s Tavern” lyrics sample:
She knows all their faces, she practically raised ‘em
And that’s why they’re loyal and true
They’ll pay their tabs, and that pays the light bill
And she keeps their glass full of brew
(chorus)
And the welders and the drivers
And the old nine to fivers and the regular Joe’s of the world
Are singing here’s to you Clancy in my neighborhood tavern
Pour me another my girl
-BAM
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Brandy, I always enjoy your blogs about Toby. Already eagerly anticipating another Toby album in my collection. Toby has knocked another one out of the park with “Made in America,” and “Clancy’s Tavern” is bound to be exceptional. Thanks for giving us a peak at the lyrics.
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
Im excited for toby’s new album to come out.. I have all of his C.D’s and i can add this one to my collection..I know that his new album is gonna be great because all of his C.D’s are.. I love his new single, “Made In America” it’s awesome.. and the video is just GREAT!! My dad loves it a lot.. He is a veteran.. I can listen to that song and watch the video 100 times and not get old.. it is just so great.. Love oyu toby, Someday ima meet you.. your the greatest.. i am your biggest fan ever!!!! love you toby
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel [...]
[...] a recent interview with The Oklahoman, Keith discussed the title track from the album, saying it has an “Irish waltz” feel and [...]
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