King for a day

Anderson East’s new song, “King For A Day,” premiered yesterday at NPR Music. Watch the song’s official music video HERE. Of the song, NPR Music’s Ann Powers praises, “…exemplifies what’s most exciting about Encore. East carefully lays down his vocal lines, going from tender to urgent, as the horns and Chris Stapleton’s guitar form a double helix around them. The particular rhythms of Southern soul—aggression tempered by a commitment to staying in the pocket—are ideally realized, conveying the song’s message that love is always worth it, no matter how long it lasts.”

Written by East along with Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton, “King For A Day” is the second song unveiled from East’s highly anticipated new album, Encore, out January 12 on Low Country Sound/Elektra Records (pre-order). Both “King For A Day” and the album’s first single, “All On My Mind” (which is currently Top 10 and climbing at radio), are available as instant downloads with each digital pre-order.

Already receiving widespread notice, East recently performed “All On My Mind” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Additionally, East is currently featured as a SiriusXM “Spectrum Certified” artist. Previous artists featured in the music discovery series include Hozier, Kaleo, Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

The release of Encore culminates a breakout series of years for East following his widely praised debut album, Delilah, which NPR Music called “an eclectic, fully formed debut…” Additional critical praise included The Wall Street Journal who described, “…highlighted by Mr. East’s raw and raspy vocals and a backing band that channels the urgent rhythms and gospel-flavored sounds of ‘60s R&B and Southern soul music,” while American Songwriter asserted, “New artist debuts don’t come with much more industry buzz than the first release from singer/songwriter Anderson East…For better or worse, that sets expectations higher than those of most new artists. Thankfully, East meets them in 10 tracks and 33 minutes.”

In addition to “Ellen” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” East has previously performed on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “CBS This Morning Saturday” and Daryl Hall’s “Live from Daryl’s House” and has lent his talents to several notable projects. He’s been featured on Dave Cobb’s Southern Family compilation, contributed a song to Brandi Carlile’s Cover Stories LP and crafted the original song “What Would It Take” for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.

ENCORE TRACK LIST:

1. King For A Day (Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton)

2. This Too Shall Last (Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere) 

3. House Is A Building (Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere) 

4. Sorry You’re Sick (Ted Hawkins)

5. If You Keep Leaving Me (Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Aaron Raitiere) 

6. Girlfriend (Anderson East, Dave Cobb, Aaron Raitiere, Tim Bergling) 

7. Surrender (Anderson East, Aaron Raitiere, Adam Hood) 

8. All On My Mind (Anderson East, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Aaron Raitiere)

9. Without You (Anderson East, Steve McEwan) 

10. Somebody Pick Up My Pieces (Willie Nelson)

11. Cabinet Door (Anderson East, Jillia Jackson) 

January 11—New York, NY—Bowery Ballroom

January 12—Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of Williamsburg

January 19—Nashville, TN—3rd & Lindsley (SOLD-OUT)

January 20—Nashville, TN—3rd & Lindsley (SOLD-OUT)

February 8—Dallas, TX—Trees

February 9—Austin, TX—The Parish

February 10—Houston, TX—Studio at Warehouse Live

February 13—Jackson, MS—Duling Hall

February 15—Atlanta, GA—Terminal West

February 16—Athens, GA—Georgia Theatre

February 17—Birmingham, AL—Iron City Birmingham

March 1—Los Angeles, CA—El Rey Theatre

March 2—San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore

March 3—Solana Beach, CA—Belly Up

March 4—Phoenix, AZ—TBD Venue

March 6—Crystal Bay, NV—Crystal Bay Club Casino

March 7—Sacramento, CA—Harlow’s

March 9—Portland, OR—Revolution Hall

March 10—Seattle, WA—Neumos

March 11—Vancouver, BC—Imperial

March 13 - Boise, ID—The Olympic

March 14—Salt Lake City, UT—The State Room

March 16—Denver, CO—Bluebird Theater

March 20—Kansas City, MO—The Madrid Theatre

April 3—South Burlington, VT—Higher Ground

April 5—Boston, MA—Paradise Rock Club

April 6—Washington, DC—9:30 Club

April 7—Philadelphia, PA—Theatre of Living Arts

April 10—Toronto, ON—Horseshoe Tavern

April 11—Syracuse, NY—Westcott Theater

April 13—Columbus, OH—A&R Music Bar

April 14—Cleveland, OH—Beachland Ballroom

April 15—Cincinnati, OH—20th Century Theater

April 17—Lexington, KY—Manchester Music Hall

April 18—Asheville, NC—Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall