Gary Pratt – Sounds Like Whiskey To Me (2022)
With over a decade in the music industry, renowned country singer Gary Pratt is sharing his unique country sound with the masses. While this is my introduction to Pratt, he has already established a name in the US music scene. Performing with artists like Pam Tillis, Ronnie Milsap and Crystal Gale, as well as playing notable festivals like the Rocky Gap Music Festival and Tennessee State Fair, Pratt has built a loyal following – a following that continues to grow. Along with his gigging experience, the US-based singer-songwriter has received several accolades being a Josie Music Awards nominee (2021) and an International Singer-Songwriters Association award winner (2021). Come with me as we dive into this talented artist’s discography. Ready?
Featured in The Hollywood Digest, Skope Magazine, Music Update Central, and New Music Weekly (to name a few publications), Pratt is described as good-natured, anthemic and “…setting the world on fire” (New Music Weekly). Coming off his 2021 album Something Worth Remembering, ‘Sounds Like Whisky To Me’ is a toe-tapping mishmash of blues-rock and country. I’m not the greatest fan of country music, but this melodic arrangement of guitars, drums and, I think, a banjo could change my mind. The interspersed piano is an interesting underlying element that seems to go perfectly within the track.
The melody is already something you could love on its own, but Pratt’s gruff vocals add an extra edge to ‘Sounds Like Whiskey To Me’. Unlike the earnest longing you hear in ‘When It’s Our Love That’s Lost’ or hopeful joy in ‘Number One Fan’, the vocal execution in ‘Sounds Like Whiskey To Me’ is pure anthemic country. Chilled out, laidback and soothing in its upbeat, danceable way, this single can easily be heard at a sold-out festival or local pub.
For more from Gary Pratt, check out his official website, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
