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Too much of throwback, old school country feels the need to be hokey. It's less of a musical style than a costume or gimmick. This is why Chicago via Missouri's Jodee Lewis is such a refreshing artist. With her new single, "It Ain't Killed Me Yet," she's not rewriting the script for a great old time country song. She's not trying to sound old fashioned or dirty it up. If anything, "It Ain't Killed Me Yet" has a sheen to its sound. But it's the lack of gimmick that makes it feel unique and vital. It's like a Dolly Parton or Dusty Springfield song from the 70's if they weren't trying to be pop. You can listen to "It Ain't Killed Me Yet" below. Buzzard's Bluff , the new album from Jodee Lewis, will be out on April 6. For more on Jodee Lewis check out her website . Tour dates are below the song. It Ain't Killed Me Yet by Jodee Lewis 3/9/18 House Concert St. Charles, MO 3/10/18 The Bridge Jefferson City...

Photo by Heather Hornbeak As what is considered country gets more and more popular in the mainstream, there is also a resurgence of throwback country that harkens back to the roots of how country started. Jodee Lewis will be considered that, but she truly has a unique sound. Her latest single, "Buzzard's Bluff," has the feel of old school country in the vein of Merle Hagard and Dolly Parton, but is just a bit too pop to be old school. That's not to say that Lewis is the modern definition of pop country, since she actually sounds like, you know, country. The song ends with a killer fiddle solo, so it can't truly be pop. "Buzzard's Bluff" is one of the few songs that new and traditional country fans might be able to agree on. You can listen to "Buzzard's Bluff" below. The album Buzzard's Bluff  will be out in April. For more on Jodee Lewis, check out her website. Buzzard's Bluff by Jodee Lewis