Bri Bagwell Releases Election Heater “Don’t Tell Daddy” Out Today
Straight to the polls children in tow, Pull the curtain closed and cast my votes, but Don’t Tell Daddy…
NASHVILLE, TN November 1, 2024…Texas Country & Americana artist Bri Bagwell comes out swinging with her uptempo, gritty, playful take on an election song with “Don’t Tell Daddy” out today. Laced with swelling slide guitar, playful acoustic riffs, boot-stomping drums, and Bri’s bold vocals front and center, it is a timely message encouraging listeners to get to the polls for the upcoming November 5th election, with a Texas twist.
Broaching a topic that most artists will gladly shy away from, Bri hits it head on taking on the fictional role of a “wife and mother” in another decade who exercises her right to vote regardless of her partner’s opposing views. The result is a fun uptempo show-opening song with a meaty message woven through storytelling lyrics; a combo that Bri blends effortlessly.
“The song paints a picture of a woman who has different political opinions than her husband, although it's clear she isn't ‘allowed’ to express them in their home. By the chorus, she runs out of the house with ‘children in tow’ to cast her vote,” Bri shares. “To me, this feels like a story song set in a former decade with a timeless message about being able to form our own political opinions as individuals and exercise our rights as American citizens to vote, with the larger moral issue of a woman setting an example to her children that she can and should have her own opinion.”
Recorded at the Smoakstack in Nashville, TN the single is produced by Rachel Loy (credits include Adam Hood and William Clark Green) and features an A-list cast of musicians including Fred Eltringham (drums), Rachel Loy (bass, background vocals), Sam Hunter (electric guitar), Paul Eason (acoustic guitar), Sol Philcox-Littlefield (slide guitar), and Wendy Moten (background vocals).
“Don’t Tell Daddy” is already a fan-favorite at live shows as Bri continues on her impressive fall tour with over 35 shows across 15 states including TX, CO, AZ, NM, OH, MI, NC, SC, GA, MA, MD, NY, and PA, which included opening slots for Eli Young Band, Will Hoge, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers. Bri continues to host her hilarious podcast Only Vans straight from her RV, which partnered with The Bluegrass Situation for their Good Country Network. She also recently launched her own curated fall clothing collection with Texas boutique The Glam Wagon which sold out in a matter of days.
To listen to “Don’t Tell Daddy” please visit: https://vyd.co/DontTellDaddy
ABOUT BRI BAGWELL
Texas Female Artist of the Decade and reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Bri Bagwell, is a force to be reckoned with from her rousingly fun live performances to trailblazing recordings garnering her thirteen #1 singles on Texas Country Radio and counting. People Magazine raves, “Bagwell increasingly finds her name being mentioned amongst country music truth-tellers such as Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wade.” Her latest album, Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head), spawned three #1 singles, “Trenches,” “Free Man,” and “Hello Highway.” The video for "Trenches" was awarded Music Video of The Year in the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards. Her latest #1 release, “The Rescue” is a heartfelt dedication to her dog Whiskey that garnered over 200 video and photo submissions from fans for the music video in addition to raising over $5,500 for local charities in need. Performing 100 shows a year, Bri has shared the stage with a long list of esteemed artists, including Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Robert Earl Keen, Kacey Musgraves, Reckless Kelly, and Dwight Yoakam. Catch Bri Bagwell live on tour or listen to her podcast, ONLY VANS, at bribagwell.com
