California Sunrise (2016)

“California Sunrise” is the second studio album by American country artist Jon Pardi, released on June 17, 2016, via Capitol Nashville. The album marked a significant milestone in Pardi’s career, blending traditional country elements with modern production to create a sound that resonated with both classic and contemporary country music fans.

Album Overview

• Recording Approach: Pardi emphasized a traditional country feel by recording the album live with a seven-piece band, aiming to capture the energy and authenticity of classic country music.

• Musical Style: The album showcases a fusion of honky-tonk rhythms, fiddle, steel guitar, and modern storytelling, reflecting Pardi’s influences from country legends like George Strait and Merle Haggard.

• Chart Performance: “California Sunrise” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200.

• Certifications: The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in August 2017, signifying over 500,000 units sold

• Track Listing

  1. Out of Style

  2. Cowboy Hat

  3. Head Over Boots

  4. Night Shift

  5. Can’t Turn You Down

  6. Dirt on My Boots

  7. She Ain’t in It

  8. All Time High

  9. Heartache on the Dance Floor

  10. Paycheck

  11. Lucky Tonight

  12. California Sunrise

The success of “California Sunrise” elevated Jon Pardi’s status in the country music scene, leading to his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year and an ACM nomination for Album of the Year. The album’s popularity also opened doors for Pardi to tour with major artists like Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan.