Sawyer Brown Releases “Nashville Cat,” a Toe-Tapping Ode to Music City

Country-rock trailblazers Sawyer Brown are back with another foot-tapping track from their upcoming album. On Friday (January 5), the band released “Nashville Cat,” a honky-tonk ode to all things music city. Check it out below.

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“Nashville Cat” is the third single from the band’s Blake Shelton-produced album Desperado Troubadours. They introduced the album back in late September with “Under This Ole Hat.” Then, about a month later, they released “Get Me to the Stage on Time” as the second look at the record.

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If the first two singles from the album left any doubt about Sawyer Brown’s staying power, “Nashville Cat” erased them. It is clear that the band hasn’t lost a step since they got their start four decades ago.

Frontman Mark Miller penned the song. In a statement, he said, “This song is a fun trip around Music City with a local musician.” It’s packed with all the boot-stomping honky-tonkin’ that fans have come to expect from Sawyer Brown over the years. At the same time, it paints a vivid picture of the Nashville scene. Miller touches on Nudie Suits, Stetson hats, hot chicken, the Grand Ole Opry, and plenty more.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Music

This year marks the 40th since Sawyer Brown got their start on Star Search. Later this year, they’ll celebrate with a new album, Miller’s memoir, and a documentary.

Miller’s The Boys and Me: My Life in the Country Music Supergroup Sawyer Brown hits bookstore shelves on February 8. A month later, on March 8, the album Desperado Troubadours comes to record stores and streaming platforms. Additionally, the career-spanning documentary Get Me to the Stage on Time premiered at the 2023 Nashville Film Festival and will likely be available to the public later this year.

2024 Tour Dates

Sawyer Brown is currently on tour. The band will be on the road until August. Tickets for their shows are currently available on StubHub. Check out the full list of dates below.

  • 01/18—Mayetta, Kansas @ Prairie Band Casino & Resort
  • 01/19—Marion, Illinois @ Marion Cultural Civic Center
  • 01/20—Hot Springs, Arkansas @ Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
  • 01/26—Bensalem, Pennsylvania @ Parx Xcite Center
  • 01/27—Uncasville, Connecticut @ Wolf Den
  • 02/16—Visalia, California @ Visalia Fox Theatre
  • 02/17—Yuma Indian Homesteads, Arizona @ Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
  • 02/23—Larchwood, Iowa @ Grand Falls Casino Resort
  • 02/23—Davenport, Iowa @ Rhythm City Casino Resort
  • 03/07—Arlington, Texas @ Arlington Music Hall
  • 03/15—Ashland, Kentucky @ Paramount Arts Center
  • 03/16—Greeneville, Tennessee @ Niswonger Performing Arts Center
  • 03/31—Batesville, Georgia @ Batesville Civic Center
  • 06/08—Franklin, Ohio @ JD Legends
  • 06/20—Mack, Colorado @ Jam Ranch
  • 06/22—Mack, Colorado @ Country Jam Grand Junction
  • 06/26—Cadott, Wisconsin @ Country Fest
  • 06/29—Redwood Falls, Minnesota @ Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam
  • 07/03—Quarryville, Pennsylvania @ Country Freedom Fest
  • 07/05—Hays, Kansas @ Wild West Festival
  • 07/13—Columbus, Nebraska @ Platte County Fair
  • 08/09—John Day, Oregon @ Grand County Fairgrounds
  • 08/14—Aberdeen, South Dakota @ Brown County Fairgrounds

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