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Review: Drake Milligan charms on his new country album ‘Dallas/Fort Worth’

Country singer-songwriter Drake Milligan (and “America’s Got Talent” finalist) charms on his superb country album “Dallas/Fort Worth.”

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Drake Milligan. Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes
Drake Milligan. Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes

Country singer-songwriter Drake Milligan (and “America’s Got Talent” finalist) charms on his superb country album “Dallas/Fort Worth.”

It is an exceptional breakthrough musical effort. Milligan allows his rich, resonant voice to shine, which is reminiscent of Josh Turner meets Chris Young.

The record opens with “Sounds Like Something I’d Do” and it is followed by the mid-tempo and nonchalant “Kiss Goodbye All Night” and “Hating Everything She Tries On.”

Other highlights from the first disc include the glorious ballad “She,” as well as the liberating, uptempo, and fun “Bad Day to Be a Beer.” It closes on a fitting note with the love ballad “Dance of a Lifetime,” which is bound to become a future wedding staple for fans (the lyrics have vivid imagery).

The second disc features two soaring duets: one with Vince Gill “Goin’ Down Swingin’) and “Long Haul” featuring James Burton, the latter of which has an Elvis vibe to it.

This album is a must for fans of neo-traditional country music. It is filled with twang, baritone vocals, as well as relatable country storytelling. Equally noteworthy is “Cowboy Kind of Way.”

“Dallas/Fort Worth” is available on digital service providers by clicking here. It garners an A rating.

To learn more about Drake Milligan and his new music, follow him on Facebook,  TikTok, and Instagram

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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