Old Dominion, the country music collective known for their infectious energy and hit-making prowess, is set to release their new compilation album ‘Odies But Goodies' on October 4th. This 31-track collection spans the band's journey from playing for fun to becoming headliners and award-winning superstars. Pre-order & pre-saves available now.
Originally formed by songwriters and musicians Matthew Ramsey, Brad Tursi, Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, and Whit Sellers, Old Dominion started as a group of friends who just wanted to play music and have a good time. They had no grand plan for sold-out arena tours or multiple Vocal Group of the Year awards from the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association. Their initial goal was simple: write songs, play for people, and ensure everyone had a great night.
Despite their unassuming beginnings, the band members were no strangers to success. Collectively, Ramsey, Tursi, and Rosen had written hits for some of country music's biggest names, including Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Blake Shelton, and The Band Perry. As a group, they created a vibe that resonated with fans, leading to tours supporting major acts and eventually headlining their own arena tours.
‘Odies But Goodies' captures the essence of Old Dominion's musical journey. The compilation features beloved hits like ‘Written In The Sand,' ‘Song for Another Time,' ‘Break Up With Him,' ‘Hotel Key' and ‘Snapback.' It also includes deep cuts such as ‘Nowhere Fast,' ‘Hawaii,' ‘Some Horses' and ‘Still Writing Songs About You.' The album opens with ‘Coming Home,' a heartfelt song about returning to a loved one.
One special highlight is Old Dominion's rendition of Johnny Lee's classic ‘Lookin' For Love,' which they performed at the 2020 CMA Awards to honor the movie Urban Cowboy.
“We all believe in the power of the song,” says Matthew Ramsey. “And taking that song out to where people could hear it, feel it, maybe even be in it. We did it for the fun, and then we realized that an awful lot of people were loving the songs. And not just the ones on the radio, but the songs that were never gonna be singles. That’s when you know you’ve hit something.”
Ramsey also reflects on the band's connection with their fans, noting, “We love that the people who love our music love all of it. Obviously we love the songs on the radio, but some of the deeper dive stuff, that Johnny Lee song we got to perform to honor him, Mickey Gilley, and Urban Cowboy, all those things are as much a part of who we are as the hits. So when you listen to ‘Odies But Goodies,' I think you get a very good sense of who we are as a band, but also as individuals – and even a sense of the people who show up for this music.”
With their euphoric live shows, multi-platinum hits, and a positive outlook on life, love, and adventure, Old Dominion has quietly become one of country music's stealth superstars. ‘Odies But Goodies' marks the end of a remarkable chapter in their career, hinting at even more exciting developments on the horizon.
For more information and to pre-order ‘Odies But Goodies,' visit Old Dominion's official website and follow them on social media.
