Jennie Wynn - Layin' Out
Country, Pop Country , Modern Country
Florida, United States
Overall Impression: Undeniably catchy, feel-good in nature, and brimming with positive vibes all around, "Layin Out" is an invigorating combination of country and modern pop styles that perfectly captures the essence of summer with its great energy and upbeat characteristics. Jennie Wynn gives a brilliant performance, filled with both passion and purpose, she does a marvelous job of bringing the fun-loving and wonderfully quirky lyrics to life. As I write this the sun is shining and the weekend is fast approaching, if a song can put me in the type of mood that makes me want to throw caution to the wind and go outside, sit in the sun, and crack open a beer at 11:30 am in the morning, then this is obviously a song to take note of, great job!
Strongest Point(s): The lead vocal performance is superb, perfectly capturing the tone and general feel of the song and filled to the brim with positive energy, it encapsulates the essence of the track brilliantly. Jessie has sublime dynamic and tonal control, expressing the lyrics effortlessly and showcasing plenty of heart whilst she does it. In terms of melody and the general harmonic approach the song takes, this is a straightforward yet solid arrangement, it works brilliantly for this style of track, by keeping the melody and rhythm simple, it can prove to be extremely effective in ensuring as wide an audience as possible are able to follow and connect with it, the most important thing is that every element of the track is done very well and each individual piece fits together perfectly, resulting in both a cohesive and impactful end product.
Target Audience Appeal: This will certainly appeal to fans of modern pop, as well as the country-pop crowd, it strikes a great balance between the two.
Artist target suggestions: Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Lady A, Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Jana Kramer, Maddie & Tae, Jessie James Decker, The Band Perry
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About the Reviewer:
ndre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.