Sun & Vine: Jaret Ray Reddick

Jaret Ray Reddick’s debut, “Just Woke Up,” is a sincere love letter to Texas, and pays homage to the greats that came before him, while giving a refreshing, unique spin on the genre. 

The album features some special guests, most notably one of Jaret’s favorite musicians and good friend Frank Turner who lends his vocals on “Drunk As It Takes.” There’s also a cameo by Uncle Kracker on the album opener “Way More Country,” Descendents guitarist Stephen Egerton performs on “Natalie” and Cody Canada of The Departed appears on “You And Beer.”

Other highlights include the home state anthem “Songs About Texas,” the family tribute “Royal Family” and “One Of The Good Ones.” There are also country re-workings of two of BOWLING FOR SOUP’s most popular songs, “Ohio (Come Back To Texas)” and “The Bitch Song,” which are likely to please fans old and new alike.