If you pay attention to country music, you know Maren Morris. The country songwriter burst onto the scene last year with her Grammy nominated record Hero, and has since then had success critically and commercially. But if you pay attention to country music, you may not know newcomer Jillian Cardarelli, an aspiring artist and songwriter from Massachusetts. But these two artists have something in common: they both played a part in the release of this song, "Rerun."
"Rerun" was written by Maren Morris, Tina Parol and Jordan Reynolds, and now it has a new life, as the jumpstarter for Jillian Cardarelli's career.
Morris was a songwriter before she became an artist, and because of that, she has an extensive catalog of songs she's written over the years. A part of that list can be found over on the BMI Repertoire, but that's only a part. To think of all of the songs Morris must have written over the years is a daunting task. But to think of all of the incredible music that's hidden in an old computer somewhere, never to be heard by the public? That's a tragedy.
"Rerun" is not only a chance for us to discover an unheard Maren Morris co-write, but it's also a chance for Cardarelli to re-define her sound. This is her first release since her 2016 single, "Lipstick" and there's a definite shift in sound and direction from that release.
Morris was a songwriter before she became an artist, and because of that, she has an extensive catalog of songs she's written over the years. A part of that list can be found over on the BMI Repertoire, but that's only a part. To think of all of the songs Morris must have written over the years is a daunting task. But to think of all of the incredible music that's hidden in an old computer somewhere, never to be heard by the public? That's a tragedy.
"Rerun" is not only a chance for us to discover an unheard Maren Morris co-write, but it's also a chance for Cardarelli to re-define her sound. This is her first release since her 2016 single, "Lipstick" and there's a definite shift in sound and direction from that release.
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Cardarelli's vocals are sweet and beautiful on this track, and her voice brings the story to life. There's something undeniably organic about "Rerun", whether it be the generally rootsy instrumentals, or her convincing and compelling vocal delivery. Looking past the first few seconds of programmed drum beats, you'll find an acoustic based pop-country track that tells an interesting story, but is also very pleasing to the ear.
When asked about why she cut the song, Cardarelli spoke immediately about the lyrics. "We all tend to romanticize past relationships only remembering the highlight reel," she said, "and 'Rerun' captures the emotions a lot of us feel when look back on a lost love."
People can be pretty critical of artists who don't write their own music, but cutting other people's songs is not a bad thing. If all artists were writing their own music, there wouldn't be a need for songwriters, people who get in a room everyday and bring their own unique perspective to the genre. This song was written by Morris, but it doesn't quite fit her vibe and sound as an artist. Cardarelli, who is a songwriter in her own right, recorded this song and gave this song a second chance, a new life.
"I think this song truly captures who I am as an artist," Cardarelli said. "I'm so excited for everyone to hear it and hopefully fall in love with it as I have."
Listen to 'Rerun' below.
When asked about why she cut the song, Cardarelli spoke immediately about the lyrics. "We all tend to romanticize past relationships only remembering the highlight reel," she said, "and 'Rerun' captures the emotions a lot of us feel when look back on a lost love."
People can be pretty critical of artists who don't write their own music, but cutting other people's songs is not a bad thing. If all artists were writing their own music, there wouldn't be a need for songwriters, people who get in a room everyday and bring their own unique perspective to the genre. This song was written by Morris, but it doesn't quite fit her vibe and sound as an artist. Cardarelli, who is a songwriter in her own right, recorded this song and gave this song a second chance, a new life.
"I think this song truly captures who I am as an artist," Cardarelli said. "I'm so excited for everyone to hear it and hopefully fall in love with it as I have."
Listen to 'Rerun' below.
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