Zach Bryan, Pink Skies | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter Zach Bryan continues his upward trajectory with his memorable, memorializing single, “Pink Skies.”

“The kids are in town for a funeral…” Thus begins “Pink Skies” by Grammy-nominated country singer/songwriter, Zach Bryan.  “Pink Skies” is set to appear on his 2024 album, Great American Bar Scene. From the beginning, “Pink Skies” is country to the core.  The instrumentation includes harmonica – a stellar touch. Bryan penned this memorializing funeral tune. He continues singing in the first verse, “So, pack the car and dry your eyes / I know they got plenty of young blood left in them / And plenty nights under pink skies / You taught ‘em to enjoy.”

Throughout “Pink Skies,” Bryan delivers expressive, gritty, and compelling ‘rough around the edges’ vocals.  His artistry is impressive.  The songwriting is intriguing.  He constructs a great narrative where someone influential has passed away. The memories are vivid, including one that paints a portrait of a nonjudgmental soul: “You bailed him out, never said a thing about Jesus or the way he’s living.” That takes a special person.  The most memorable lines occur in the chorus, where Bryan concludes, “Your funeral was beautiful / I bet you heard God coming.” All in all, Zach Bryan continues his upward trajectory with “Pink Skies”. Great American Bar Scene here we come!

Zach Bryan // Great American Bar Scene // Belting Bronco / Warner // 2024

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