We first interviewed Curtis Grimes last fall and we immediately loved his songs and the fact that he’s so strong in his faith and willing to share that with the world. We’re incredibly excited to premiere “Cowboy Constitution” from his self-titled album, releasing tomorrow. Fans have already been getting a taste of what the singer has in store with five singles from the upcoming record snagging #1 spots on Texas Regional Radio charts.
As Grimes prepares for a highly-anticipated release, he’s not letting up when it comes to impressing listeners both old and new alike: “Friends” reached Number One recently, and we expect more success with the upcoming singles.
Curtis Grimes: “Cowboy Constitution”
Written with Ronny Vines, “Cowboy Constitution” describes the cowboy way of life and the code that they abide by in order to do what’s right. Being a gentleman, having respect, and being grateful what you have — it’s a state of mind.
Grimes is a huge rodeo fan and a fan of that lifestyle, which inspired him to write this song. “I always enjoyed being around that environment,” he said, adding that his first job was a ranch hand.
When Vines came to him with the start of a song, he was ecstatic. “I just kind of picked it up and ran with it,” he shared. The song also tells a story of a grandfather giving advice and passing it down to his son. It’s a way of life that’s passed down from generation to generation. “I always say this is one that I wrote for my boy, but there’s a lot more to it than just that,” he said, thinking of his grandfather as well.
Self-Titled Album
Grimes’ process for making the album differed than what he’d done in the past. Previously, he would write a bunch of songs all at once and select the ones that would make the album. This time, he wrote the songs in groups of four and eventually narrowed them down to ten. He also structured the vinyl and cassette in a way that one side is more uptempo and the other contains ballads.
Additionally, he released half the album as singles before putting out the album as a whole.
Track Listing
- “Friends” (# 1 on Texas Regional Radio)
- “Still A Little Country Left” (# 1 on Texas Regional Radio)
- “Little Bit” (# 1 on Texas Regional Radio)
- “River Road Dream” (# 1 on Texas Regional Radio)
- “Still” (# 1 on Texas Regional Radio)
- “Cowboy Constitution”
- “Noah Built A Boat”
- ”Miles Don’t Matter”
- “The Ground She Walked On”
- “Ain’t Worth The Heartache”
Faith-Based Country
You may have noticed that Grimes weaves his faith throughout his songs and performances. He strives to put out uplifting, positive songs and experiences at his shows. He even started 10 Finger Ministry, where people can request a free Bible. They’ve given out over 6,000 Bibles in three years!
Grimes’ music career began with more secular topics to his songs with a partying and drinking lifestyle, found in a lot of country music today. He reflected on his songs’ topics, and felt like they didn’t match the artist he needed to be.
A few things went into his decision, including the fact that his athletic director’s daughter was killed by a drunk driver. Grimes wondered how he’d feel if the driver had been listening to his song and questioned whether this was how he wanted to move forward.
He decided to use his platform for good and positivity, which resonated with fans and Texas radio alike. Grimes shared, “We have the opportunity to, every Friday and Saturday night, reach the people that might need that hope, that just might need someone shining a light in a dark place.”
Newest Radio Single: “Noah Built a Boat”
Grimes’ newest radio single “Noah Built a Boat,” is a song with a message of hope. He was approached with the song and the catchy hook resonated with him. However, he wanted to take things a step further and add in more faith-based elements. Ultimately, the song is about staying true to God’s will.
Get the Album
Preorder the album here: : https://smithmusic.ffm.to/curtisgrimes_selftitled For more information on Curtis Grimes, visit https://www.curtisgrimes.com/home.
