Clancy Pye Releases Summer Country Anthem, ‘Drink About’.
Australian singer-songwriter Clancy Pye is set to captivate country music fans with the release of her highly anticipated single, ‘Drink About,’ scheduled to hit the airwaves on February 16.
Hailing from Orange, NSW, Clancy Pye is a two-time Toyota Star Maker grand finalist, with ‘Drink About’ the second single from her upcoming album.
Growing up immersed in the rich tradition of playing and singing drinking songs in local pubs, Clancy draws inspiration from iconic artists such as Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, and Slim Dusty. With a desire to infuse a feel-good, uplifting anthem into her album, Clancy said ‘Drink About’ was a summer song that radiated a playful and light-hearted vibe.
“When I was writing this song, it was the idea of catching up with someone you haven’t seen in a while and having a lot to talk about and inevitably, a lot of things to drink about,” Clancy said.
‘Drink About’ is a throwback to the classic drinking songs that have shaped Clancy’s musical journey. The track serves as a celebration of camaraderie and shared experiences, embodying the spirit of a feel-good country drinking anthem that fans of the genre are sure to gravitate towards.
“Over the last couple of years, I’ve been writing and experimenting with different styles,” she said.
“‘Drink About’ is a result of my time in Sam Hawkley’s Song Club, where I wrote about 150 songs during the COVID years. The joy and excitement I experienced during that creative process gave me the freedom to write without overthinking or having any sense of limitation which has really shaped my song writing.”
The song, produced by Sean Rudd, features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Mickey Pye on guitars, Sean Rudd on bass, Nick Woodford on backing vocals, Pete Drummond on drums, Casper Tromp on keyboards/synthesizer and, of course, Clancy Pye herself on vocals. The mastering of ‘Drink About’ was expertly handled by Paul Blakey.
With an infectious melody, fun lyrics, and a line-up of talented musicians, ‘Drink About’ is poised to be a standout track that showcases the diversity and depth of Clancy’s songwriting. Having received an overwhelmingly positive response during her live performances, ‘Drink About’ is sure to have listeners up and dancing and maybe even reaching for the phone to catch up with friends they haven’t seen in a while.