Jon Pardi Announces Sophomore Album, ‘California Sunrise’

“I always want to have the traditional country soul while meeting the new standards of country music,” explained the California native.

Written by Lauren Laffer
Jon Pardi Announces Sophomore Album, ‘California Sunrise’
Jon Pardi; Photo by Jim Wright

“Head Over Boots” singer Jon Pardi has announced his highly-anticiplated sophomore album, California Sunrise.

Pardi opened up about sticking to his traditional country roots for the record, which will be available June 17. “I always want to have the traditional country soul while meeting the new standards of country music,” explained the California native. “As a songwriter, we’re looking for a good story and we’re always looking to push the limits. I love having those lyrics that at first make you think it’s about one thing, but it’s really about something so much more.”

Jon Pardi

Pardi also recorded each song with a full band in the studio. “I’m a big fan of a live band recording and it was really important for me to get that sound on my record,” he added. “The heart of this record comes across with a live band. We used seven guys – one band, and there’s something special about that.”

Currently, Pardi’s lead single from California Sunrise, “Head Over Boots,” is climbing the Top 20 in country radio.

California Sunrise 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