Sounds So Good (song) explained

Sounds So Good
Cover:Ashton Shepherd--Sounds So Good--single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Ashton Shepherd
Album:Sounds So Good
Genre:Country
Length:3:27
Label:MCA Nashville
Producer:Buddy Cannon
Prev Title:Takin' Off This Pain
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Look It Up
Next Year:2011

"Sounds So Good" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Ashton Shepherd. It was released in May 2008 as the second single and title track from her debut album Sounds So Good.

Critical reception

Leeann Ward of Country Universe gave the song an A− grade, calling it "a more mainstream sounding song that relies more heavily on strong melody than lyrical strength."[1] Matt C. of Engine 145 gave the song a "thumbs up," writing that "Shepherd lovingly sings her life’s soundtrack in a voice imbued with honest, lived experiences" and "her Alabama drawl makes every bent syllable even easier to believe."[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Roman White and premiered in June 2008.[3]

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 56 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of May 31, 2008.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ward. Leeann. Ashton Shepherd, "Sounds So Good". May 4, 2012. Country Universe. May 11, 2008.
  2. News: C.. Matt. Ashton Shepherd – "Sounds So Good". May 4, 2012. Engine 145. May 11, 2008.
  3. Web site: 2009 CMT Music Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20100125142619/http://www.cmt.com/microsites/cmt-music-awards/archives/2009.jhtml. dead. January 25, 2010. Country Music Television. May 4, 2012.
  4. News: Morris. Edward. Has Eddy Arnold Made His Final Chart Bow?. https://web.archive.org/web/20080527072205/http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1588018/has-eddy-arnold-made-his-final-chart-bow.jhtml. dead. May 27, 2008. May 4, 2012. Country Music Television. May 24, 2008.
  5. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Top Pop Singles 1955–2010. Record Research, Inc. 2011. 978-0-89820-188-8.