Album Notes

JOHNNY BULFORD NAMED THE “BEST NEW
ACT IN COUNTRY MUSIC” AT THE 27TH ANNUAL
COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN!

Just Released Livin It Up, His Third
Independent Recording, The Charismatic Orlando Based
Singer/Songwriter—Who Secured A Highly Coveted Endorsement
Deal With Taylor Guitars--Has Opened For
Collin Raye, Josh Turner, Trick Pony, Emerson Drive,
Chris Cagle, Diamond Rio and Tracy Lawrence
This whirlwind of activity is leading up to the highly anticipated release of Livin It Up, which features tracks written or co-written and produced by the singer and collaborations with renowned Nashville songwriting heavyweights, the Grammy nominated Charlie Craig (Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton) and Robert Arthur (Brad Paisley, Mark Chesnutt). “Even though there are a lot of strong ballads on the new album, it’s definitely a happier, more upbeat set than What Happens Here Stays Here and my (2005) debut Southern Thing,” Bulford says. “As a songwriter, I would say that I write based on experiences in my own life as well as being observational—I even write love songs based on observing the relationships of people around me. The title track ‘Livin It Up’ started with my idea of a hook that said, ‘I’ve been livin it up, now I’m trying to live it down. But it’s not a reckless party song, more about mischievous small town things like stealing the mascot and pouring soapsuds in the fountain by city hall.”
“Then,” he adds, “there’s ‘Real World’ which was inspired by my experiences and those of my friends during our college years. I wonder what we all have to show for our time then. We spent a lot of time partying, but did we really learn anything? On a more reflective, inspirational note, I really like the ballad ‘Remember The Brave,’ which is a song dedicated to our troops.”