Steve Azar has been on the outskirts of country music since the mid-’90s.
In 2001, Azar broke out with his biggest hit to date I Don’t Have To Be Me (‘Til Monday)
Since that time, Steve has been hanging around the top edge of the top 40 on the country charts. He left his major label, Mercury Nashville, and is now releasing music on his own. I’m a big fan of artists releasing music without major labels. I respect Steve Azar for making music and surviving as a successful act without the power of a big, traditional record label. Steve Azar makes his own music.
Today, Steve Azar is coming off his first top 40 hit since 2002’s Waitin’ On Joe. The first single off his latest album was Moo La Moo
Steve’s career may have slowed some for the time being since his major record deal, but he’s been having success touring and releasing new music. People seem to be taking a liking to Sunshine
What do you think?
Is Sunshine
Sunshine – Steve Azar
Bonus – Here are exclusive photos from Steve Azar’s Sunshine video shoot. And thanks to 99.5 WYCD in Detroit for this video of Steve Azar discussing everything from his new music to his golf game (he’s really good and I’m fresh off a 93 today…).
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Great article. Steve is my favorite entertainer. It’s sad country doesn’t embrace him but his sound can’t be labeled country – he’s a blues rocker. Thankfully he still tours and I can follow him on the road and hear him live. He is a true artist and I love the fact that he sounds the same live or recorded – he doesnt need any of those fancy gadgets to “fix” his sound. He is not to be missed if he comes to a town near you.
Thanks for your thoughts. I think it’s true that it’s hard to put Steve Azar in country. I will need to see him the next time he’s around Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Steve Azar is a terrific artist.
Yes!!!! Sunshine is a hit. Steve Azar and Jason Young wrote a wonderful love song and it has risen through the charts!!!! Just saw the band at a show in Alabama and they rocked the place!!!! I agree with BIEB – they sound the same with just two of them, three piece, the entire band, live or recorded. A sign of a true talent!!!!