Unpacking Kaylee Bell’s Fearless New Album “Cowboy Up” (Review)

Kaylee Bell, the global rising country artist, has once again brought a powerful album to the charts. This project is a musical tribute to motherhood and artistry. This record is a blend of boldness, upbeat melodies, and heartfelt moments. These songs explore the strength, resilience, and discovery of motherhood and hard work that have helped shape Bell’s journey so far.  

LISTEN TO “COWBOY UP” HERE.

The recording process spanned from the Country capital, Nashville, to her home soil of New Zealand, bringing elements of Music City to the comfort of her homeland into the bold, upbeat album. The album comprises eight tracks, each with a distinctive name. Each song brings a unique element to make the compelling record. 

‘COWBOY UP’ TRACK LISTING

  1. Cowboy Up (Brooke Singer, Jol Mullholland, Kaylee Bell)
  2. Ring On It (Zack Zadek, Michel Heyeca, Kaylee Bell)
  3. Red Dirt Romeo (Riley Bria, Trey Gust, Kaylee Bell)
  4. The Thing About Us (Melanie Dyer, MSquared, Kaylee Bell)
  5. Torn (Natalie Imbruglia)
  6. Song For Shania (Ava Suppelsa, Brandon Hood, Kaylee Bell)
  7. Walk In Tennessee Tonight (Phil Barton, Lindsay Rimes, Kaylee Bell)
  8. Heartbeat (Ben Horsley, Tyler Bank, Kaylee Bell)

 

Bell’s captivating storytelling and lyrics shine in the tracks like “Song for Shania,” which celebrates global pop star Shania Twain on how the pop star helped guide and shape Bell’s determination and hard work in her music. Bell honors Twain in lyrics, “Showed me I could be a mother, I could be a wife, or be a rockstar.” Bell acknowledges Twain’s guidance in her musical and personal journey, paving the way to be anything you want to be and to chase your dreams. 

Then, Bell brings a light, airy romance track called “The Thing About Us” that touches on an unshakeable bond that feels rare and familiar at the same time. “’Cause, you’re reading my mind when I’ve lost it, you keep me on track when I’m off it, what everybody’s looking for we got it,” Bell sings. 

“Cowboy Up” is a powerhouse album that is a blend of meaning and happiness touching on the high and low’s of life. This album shows Bell’s strong lyrical songwriting with a mix of upbeat melodies to get the attention of any listener. This record is filled with sweetness but has an undertow of the underlying feelings and heartfelt moments of life as a mother, wife, and performer.