Chris Janson serves as country music’s pulse point. Whether it’s feel good vibes of ‘Buy Me A Boat’ or the cautionary ballad ‘Drunk Girl’, few artists tap into the tides that pull everyday people. This hell-raising performer with a heart of gold has also written and played on songs for Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Cody Johnson, and Hank Williams Jr.
Beyond the certified gold and multi-platinum #1s, Janson is a big believer in mixing things up. With ‘All I Need Is You‘ Janson embraces all things good ole boy but acknowledges it’s nothing compared to the woman he loves. It’s Janson’s Big Machine debut, out now via BMLG Records in partnership with his own Harpeth 60 Records.
Working with Oscar-nominated and GRAMMY-winning producer Julian Raymond (Glen Campbell, Cheap Trick, Insane Clown Posse), Janson’s easy baritone unravels what really matters in the breezy song co-written with Ashley Gorley, Brad Clawson, and Mitch Oglesby.
“There are so many things we all want,” says the harmonica-playing virtuoso. “We’ve all gotten caught up in the biggest buck of the season, the newest Chevrolet, or whatever’s caught our eye. That’s half the fun of living. But when you strip it back, when you look at what really matters, it comes down to that one ride-or-die person who believes in you and your dream, no matter what happens. I’m blessed because my person is my wife, my manager, and my best friend.”
Executive produced by Janson and Scott Borchetta, “All I Need Is You” employs the best of Nashville’s musical community. Award-winning electric guitarist Tom Bukovac and the legendary Paul Franklin on steel populate a band that also includes Sam Hunter (electric guitar), George Doering (acoustic guitar), Jimmie Lee Sloas (bass), Tim Lauer (Keyboards), Victor Indrizzo (drums), and Blake Bollinger (vocals). Kristen Wilkinson was the string contractor; Lauer orchestrated the string parts. Noted rock engineer Chris Lord-Alge also mixed the track.
“Fun songs feel good, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t great musicianship underneath,” says the Bass Pro Shop brand ambassador. “Working with Scott and Julian, they understand how seriously I take the music and the writing, and they believe in bringing the best of the best into the studio. Recording this was a blast— and there’s so much more music coming this year!”
