Photo: Drew Green by Matthew Berinato
We are pleased to premiere the video “She Got That (Stripped)” by Drew Green, Sony Nashville hit artist and songwriter, from his new EP, Dirt Boy Vol. 1 out Sept. 18, 2020 via Sony Music Nashville. Internationally praised by outlets Taste of Country, Sounds Like Nashville and MusicRow, Green’s song “Little More Alright” from his new EP is receiving heavy air play on SiriusXM‘s The Highway.
Acoustic guitar played by Brent Anderson, opens the video as Drew Green sings with his rich, baritone voice, “Whatever she wants, whatever she needs, whatever it is, she gonna get it from me.” A soulful, acoustic country tune, the video was shot in the recording studio and directed by Nathan Corn.
Rock and Blues Muse asks Green, “How does performing ‘She Got That’ acoustically bring new energy to the song?”
Drew Green says, “’She Got That’ has that stripped down vibe. This was actually the first time we’ve played this song due to COVID. I can’t wait to get out on the road to jam this one.”
Rock and Blues Muse asks, “The track is doing really well right now with fans and playlisting. What do you think it is about the song that fans connect to the most?”
Green adds, “Watching ‘She Got That’ go from a melody to a record to playlisting has been so surreal and rewarding as a new artist in 2020. SGT says what being in a relationship should feel like when they think about their partner and for me it’s my heart, my soul, my back and she got that. I’m so glad it’s connecting with country music fans and digital service providers and I can’t thank them enough for the support they’re giving me!
As a McMinnville, Tennessee, native, Drew Green grew up just beyond earshot of Nashville’s storied country music industry. Now, after years of thriving as one of Music Row’s most prolific songwriters, the singer is poised for an equally fruitful artist career. With his debut track, “Little More Be Alright,” Green counts the blessings of his well-earned success. Lyrically, it’s a prayer of sorts — he gives thanks for what he has, while acknowledging that there’s always room for more when it comes to time spent with loved ones.
The sentiment hits home for Green, a family man whose work as a songwriter has notched high positions on four Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts. He’s had to dedicate long hours, years at a time to honing his songwriting craft, but in the end, he wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I’ve realized over my years of songwriting,” he says, “that it’s not just about luck. For me, it’s about working hard and staying passionate. Sometimes I feel like I really couldn’t live without writing songs.”
Like many country artists, Green pulls inspiration from his small-town formative years. The son of a tree farm owner back in McMinnville, he thought briefly about going into the family business. While he did assist at his father’s company from time to time, his interest veered more toward music.
During a trivia night at a bar he frequented, patrons were invited to play songs as an interlude. Through a short set of covers, Green put country treatment on tunes by Matchbox 20 and Goo Goo Dolls with his rich baritone and commanding stage presence. As he returned to his seat, a listener approached him.
“He turned out to be the owner of Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville,” Green recalls. “He said, my son’s going to call you tomorrow morning.’ I was thinking, ‘yeah, right,’ but sure enough, my phone rang.”
That night, he performed at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and, in a twist of fate, landed a part-time job as a house band singer. The gig reignited Green’s passion for playing music live, but it also demanded an hours-long commute from his home in Cookeville, Tennessee, to Nashville and back. The young singer powered through for six months, driven by his lifelong love of country music.
He immediately got to work, co-writing songs and reclaiming his previous job at Tootsie’s Nashville. At the five-year mark, and with a child on the way, he beat the clock when Florida Georgia Line recorded a song he penned with Hunter Phelps and Michael Hardy for their fourth studio album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country. The track, “Colorado,” helped land him his first publishing deal, a contract with Warner/Chappell Nashville and Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James’ company, Cornman Music, which he inked in November 2018. In 2020, he submitted over 120 songs to the publisher.
For the first time, with a collection of masterfully-crafted songs in the pipeline, he doesn’t have to worry about landing the next big country hits as a songwriter. He’ll be singing them.
Spotify link to Dirt Boy Vol. 1
Drew Green Online
Informative review. New to me. Like his voice!
Very nice song I like it.
Loving the vocals and the “stripped down” vibes on this song! Another new artist for me to check out. Thanks, Martine!
Made me love this song even more ❤️