Tony Jacksonis reflecting on country music’s legacy — and teaming up withRandy Travisto do so.
PEOPLE is exclusively premiering the country singer’s music video for his new track “Do You Remember Country Music,” which features the country icon, 64, on Thursday. The song and video are a nostalgic tribute to the power of the genre, and come ahead of the Friday release of his new albumI’ve Got Songs to Sing.
Tony Jackson and Randy Travis.Courtesy of Absolute Publicity
Courtesy of Absolute Publicity
Jackson shared an exclusive statement with PEOPLE about the track and what it was like to film the touching video. “‘Do You Remember Country Music’ speaks to my love for traditional country music,” the recording artist said. “This song was born out of a desire to pay homage to the golden era of country, to reignite the memories of its soulful melodies, and to remind the world of the rich storytelling that defines the genre.”
“Filming the music video at Johnny Cash’s farm added an extra layer of magic to the project,” Jackson said, calling the “I Walk the Line” singer “an icon whose legacy is inseparable from the essence of country music.”
The singer-songwriter also shared why it was special that the Country Hall of Famer could make a cameo — which he does just before the end of the visual, appearing to sing one final “amen.” Jackson said, “This song is a tribute to the greats who paved the way for country music, and having Randy Travis join me in the video was like a dream come true.”
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“Do You Remember Country Music” is the latest collaboration between Jackson and Travis. Jackson hascoveredthe “Forever and Ever, Amen” singer in the past, and they performed“Deeper Than the Holler”on theCountry Rebel YouTube channel.
Jackson’s new albumI’ve Got Songs to Songis out on Friday via Bob Frank Distribution (BFD)/Audium Nashville.
source: people.com
