Where I Am Now
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The Nashville Songwriter Hall Of Famer Kent Blazy is joined by some excellent studio musicians for these reflective and autobiographical songs.
“Once Upon a Rhyme” opens with Blazy’s warm voice alongside cozy acoustic guitar, and “On Any Given Day” follows with much attention to atmosphere, as the expressive storytelling is met with Kevin Murphy’s thumping drums.
In the middle, “A Breeze” showcases Billy McClaran’s animated sax that suits the melodic climate, while “The America I Grew Up In” brings grit into the equation via Lee Francis’ precise bass and Steve Allen’s rugged guitar amid Blazy’s firm pipes.
Near the end, the dense “My Wrecking Ball” uses sing-alongs to its advantage with a bit more muscle, and “Where I Am Now” exits with cozy guitar playing and a harmonic demeanor that you could dance to.
Blazy’s been quite prolific in recent years, and this body of work continues his country template with heartfelt singing that balances melodies, raw moments and timeless songwriting.
Travels well with: Kent Blazy- My Life So Far; Kent Blazy- Me & My Guitar