A Lone Star Story Explained

A Lone Star Story
Type:studio
Artist:Austin Mahone
Cover:A Lone Star Story album.jpg
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Released:June 23, 2023
Genre:Country
Length:46:41
Label:A.M. Music
Producer:Jim Jonsin
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A Lone Star Story is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Austin Mahone. It was released independently on June 23, 2023, via A.M. Music. The album spawned three singles: "Sundress", "Withdrawal" and "Kuntry" and marks a departure away from the teen pop, dance-pop and R&B sound Mahone originally became known for in favor of a more country style sound.

Background

Mahone began working on the album at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Mahone stated that the album has been "a long time coming."[1] The album was recorded at the 808 Farm and Darkhorse Studio in Nashville, Tennessee and was produced by Jim Jonsin.[2] [3] The album title comes from him growing up in San Antonio, Texas.[3]

Composition

The first single, "Sundress" is an acoustic track with R&B influences. The album also features up-tempo tracks "Dirty Martini", "Ride of My Life" and "Cruise". Other songs such as "Coming Home", "Holes in the Wall" and "Wings" showcase Mahone's vulnerable side. He stated that "Wings" was the most personal track off the album; "It explains the way I grew up. 'Wings' is just one of those special records that hits people in the heart."[4]

Release

"Sundress" was released on October 21, 2022, as the first single from the album.[5] A music video for the song premiered on October 24.[6]

"Withdrawal" was released as the album's second single on February 24, 2023.[7] A music video for the song premiered the same day as the single's release.[8]

"Kuntry" was released as the third single from the album on May 23, 2023.[9] The music video for the song was released on June 5, 2023, and was filmed in his home state of Texas.[3] The video describes Mahone's childhood, showcasing the things he likes to do with family and friends.[3]

"Cruise" was released as the 4th and final single from the album on September 1, 2023 along with a music video.

Critical reception

Peter Gonzaga of Front Row Features stated, "Mahone solidifies his status as a versatile and boundary-pushing artist, effortlessly blending genres and defying expectations."[10]

Release history

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DateFormatLabel
VariousJune 23, 2023A.M. Music[11]

Notes and References

  1. Austin Mahone Sings a Snippet of Kuntry, Talks A Lone Star Story Album & More. Billboard. Rania Aniftos. June 27, 2023. June 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Pop to Country: Austin Mahone Announces New Country Album Lone Star Story. American Songwriter. Peter Burditt. 15 June 2023 . September 13, 2023.
  3. Web site: Austin Mahone's Kuntry Video is Pure, Down-Home Texas Fun [Watch]]. Taste of Country. Carena Liptak. June 5, 2023. September 11, 2023.
  4. Web site: Austin Mahone Talks Going Country and 'A Lone Star Story'. The Nash News. Jena Fowler. June 30, 2023. September 13, 2023.
  5. Web site: Sundress - Single by Austin Mahone. Apple Music. June 28, 2023.
  6. Web site: Austin Mahone - Sundress (Official Music Video). YouTube. June 28, 2023.
  7. Web site: Withdrawal - Single by Austin Mahone. Apple Music. June 28, 2023.
  8. Web site: Austin Mahone - Withdrawal (Official Video). YouTube. June 28, 2023.
  9. Web site: Kuntry - Single by Austin Mahone. Apple Music. June 28, 2023.
  10. Web site: Austin Mahone Explores A Lone Star Story. Front Row Features. Peter Gonzaga. June 23, 2023. September 13, 2023.
  11. Web site: A Lone Star Story - Album by Austin Mahone. Apple Music. June 28, 2023.

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