InformationThe tapestry of Southern music in America is rich, vivid, and diverse, and Adam Hood is an artist who embodies this substantial musical lineage each time he straps on his Telecaster or picks up his pen. Rooted in his Opelika, Alabama upbringing, Hoods musicality and soul- stirring lyrics are guided by the wisdom earned from thousands of miles spent on the road chasing musical adventures from coast to coast.Adam Hoods deep yearning to share his take on country music has led him to craft a sound uniquely his own, what he calls Southern songs. Its a soulful and profound version of the genre that blends elements of assorted styles, reflecting the authenticity of Southern culture and the way he grew up. Its Southern music, Hood relates. The soulful side of Southern music, the country side of Southern music, the genuineness of Southern culture, its what Ive always done.Though Hood initially made waves as a performer, its his songwriting that has truly set him apart over the past decade. An impressive roster of artists, including Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks, Travis Tritt, and Riley Green, have recorded Hoods songs, adding a new layer to his formidable career. Yet, his own recorded and touring output remains a vital part of the broader country music landscape.Hoods 2022 album Bad Days Better was recorded at the famed Capricorn Studios in Macon, Georgia, with Brent Cobb at the helm. The historic studios halls, once inhabited by legends like Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band, and Charlie Daniels, helped Cobb and Hood guide this project. Released independently by Hood, Bad Days Better weaves his present day among the echoes of his heroes and biggest influences, creating a sound, style, and moment that is all his own.The album features an exceptional cast of collaborators, including Brit Turner, Richard Turner, and Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, with background vocals singularly provided by Miranda Lambert. This deeply personal collection of songs reflects Hoods journey through lifes hills and valleys, with lyrics that are raw, honest, and vulnerable. I speak more than I want to sometimes, he admits. It makes me nervous to play it because I know its a vulnerable moment. But its this vulnerability that adds another layer to the Southern musical story Hood continues to write. ...more
