Raised in the Ozarks, Kimberly Atwood’s core is rooted in her small-town, close-knit family upbringing. With a blue collar heritage and unshakable dream, Atwood relocated to Nashville determined to add dimension to her distinctive classic country sound. Atwood’s new song, “Hi Lonesome,” is a shining example of her recreation of golden age country.
“Hi Lonesome” begins with a firmly-strummed, slightly-flat guitar — setting the stage for a classic tear-in-your bear song. Atwood croons to a former lover. As Atwood spins her tale of heartache, it becomes clear that her sadness is not from the initial breakup, necessarily, but the inevitable conclusion that the doomed pair can’t stay away from each other for long. It’s a tale as old as time, and the song has some beautiful classic country touches, but Atwood’s smoky voice gives the song a contemporary edge.
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