You might know Cheyenne Goss from her cover/re-write of Sam Hunt's song "Drinkin' Too Much" that has amassed over 130,000 views on her YouTube Channel. Or maybe you've never heard her name before. If you haven't, it's a good thing you're reading this article. Cheyenne Goss's brand new single, "Done," which was released to iTunes in early June, is a new, interesting take on country music. It proves that she knows her sound and she's ready to see where it takes her.
From the start, it's obvious that this isn't your typical country song. Goss has a soulful, but twangy voice that has more in common with the vocals of Tori Kelly than Loretta Lynn. Her gentle, but skillful vocal riffs throughout the song add a soulful edge to what would otherwise be a pretty straightforward country breakup song. The descending melody of the chorus is atypical for country songs, and it shows off Goss's ear and talent for creating specific and interesting melodies.
The format of "Done" also isn't typical. It doesn't follow the two verses-three choruses-one bridge formula of most pop and country songs, but instead veers off on its own variation of that. Instead of having the bridge to build up the song even more between the second and third choruses, Goss inserts the bridge at the end of the song, having an instrumental section fill the hole of a bridge. It actually ends up being an effective choice, as it leaves the song on a high note, with the triumphant, "You still pop up / in my head but / now I'm stronger / I don't have to cry any longer."
Goss is definitely one to watch. She's not the country singer we used to see 20 years ago, but she's got talent, and if she chooses to pursue that talent in the country music industry, then we're lucky to have her.
Overall rating: 4 crowns
The format of "Done" also isn't typical. It doesn't follow the two verses-three choruses-one bridge formula of most pop and country songs, but instead veers off on its own variation of that. Instead of having the bridge to build up the song even more between the second and third choruses, Goss inserts the bridge at the end of the song, having an instrumental section fill the hole of a bridge. It actually ends up being an effective choice, as it leaves the song on a high note, with the triumphant, "You still pop up / in my head but / now I'm stronger / I don't have to cry any longer."
Goss is definitely one to watch. She's not the country singer we used to see 20 years ago, but she's got talent, and if she chooses to pursue that talent in the country music industry, then we're lucky to have her.
Overall rating: 4 crowns
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