TRACY LAWRENCE THE ROCK
Tracy L awrence is one of the premiere voices of his generation. A mature, sensitive and intelligent singer who strives to push the limits to be the best that he can be, as an artist and as a person, Tracy's dedication to honesty and respect for country music and its heritage have enabled him to build one of the most esteemed careers in recent country music history.
An integral player in country music tradition, Tracy is among the most successful and relevant country singers in the business. His voice is his instrument; his message and accomplishments are distinctively clear.
Tracy stepped onto the stage and into the spotlight in 1991. Over the course of his career, he’s scored 17 No. 1 country singles including his signature song, “Sticks and Stones,” the all-time fan favorites “Time Marches On,” “If The Good Die Young” and “Alibis,” and his most recent, “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.”
Throughout the 1990s, Tracy Lawrence was among the most-played artists in all genres. His introductory CD, S T I C K S A N D S T O N E S (1991), launched him to the forefront as the decade's most formidable young talent. Boasting four Top 10 country hits, the album was certified platinum. His sophomore album, A L I B I S (1993), went double-platinum, spawning four No. 1 smashes--the title cut, "Can't Break It To My Heart," "My Second Home" and "If The Good Die Young."    He followed with the platinum-selling CD, I S E E I T N O W (released in 1994), whichfeaturedhistrademarkedsongs"IfTheWorldHadAFrontPorch"and"TexasTornado." Tracysecuredhis stature as an award-winning country music hitmaker with "Time Marches On," which led the 1996 album, by the samename,todouble-platinumstatus. Thesummitoftheten-yearrunwasLawrence’s LESSONS LEARNED and the title cut went to No. 3 on the charts.
In the new millennium, with a front porch perspective, “Paint Me a Birmingham” (S T R O N G /2003), was a Top 10, and with a little help from his friends Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney, he hit a home run No. 1 with “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” (FOR THE LOVE/2006).
...And today, Tracy Lawrence is set to speak his voice with his latest collection of musical stories entitled
THE ROCK.
A powerful, emotional overview of spiritual consciousness, T H E R O C K takes stock in life’s blessings and the need to be more grateful, recognizes that life is hard, and not always good, but through it all, the strength of faith and hope reign triumphant.
His motivation and objective to record this inspirational compilation is pure and simple; he’s a man of his word.
“My mom and dad have been coaxing me for years to record an inspirational country CD. I promised them I would, but kept pushing it off because it just didn’t ‘feel’ like the right time. I had to grow, personally and artistically to get here.” Now at 41, with two young daughters, Tracy is in the right place and in the right time, in his heart and in his life, to deliver what is a passionate, powerful and moving musical offering.
“In a time when our social and political climate is in disbelief and the overall mood of the country in despair, the music is hopeful and bright. In life, timing is everything. This project came along at the perfect time in my life; it was the right time for me to record it and it’s the right time for the music to be heard.”
Filled with pulsing energy and dynamic sensibility, T H E R O C K is vintage Tracy Lawrence warmed with a more passionate and thoughtful take on life. It’s about relationships (personal and spiritual), learning to give up control and believing in something.
“Throughout life, relationships are the tapestry of our make-up. From high school to work-related relationships, casual relationships or the relationships you have with loved ones, they all shape and mold who we are. In the meantime, ‘belief,’ ‘encouragement’ and ‘desire’ carry us and give us the strength to get to where we’re meant to be.”
The music itself is meant to be and isn’t any different than “Tracy Lawrence” as we’ve come to know him. The message, however, is more lifelike in emotion and spirit.    “It hits close to home and some of the songs may cut to the bone.”
Admittedly not focused on the commercialism of the song or the music industry, Tracy’s set his own path and it is his journey that has led him here.    “You learn about life by living it, and my music, today, is more mature and intellectual. I’ve learned you have to be true to yourself and true to your craft. One day, I just woke up, took a deep breath and let it out.” The result is...THE ROCK.
Highlighting the new single “Up To Him,” (written by David Kent & Kim Johnson), the song titles contained on the CD tell-all at-a-glance including “I’m Done,” Somebody Who Would Die For You,” and “The Book You Never Read.”    The up-tempo “Carry Me” and “Jesus Come Talk To Your Children” talk to the listener and carry them to a state of celebration to ask for a helping hand from a higher power.
Co-produced with the help of Julian King, the CD features, for the first time, Tracy’s road band.
“This is the first time I’ve recorded with my band in the studio. The more you play together, the more you know how to approach the song. We recorded the entire CD in two days. It’s the most ‘comfortable’ project I’ve ever recorded. ...and working with Julian, we were able to put our finger on the pulse of each and every song from the structure, to the arrangement, to the dynamics.”
For the inquiring minds who might ask if this is a new direction in his musical career, Tracy’s answer is unequivocal, “This is a new element that is part of my life, part of me. It does not take the place of the foundation that has been laid before me; it tempers it. I believe people are meant to try to make a difference and I feel blessed to be in the unique position to move people. That’s what this project is all about.”
Tracy Lawrence’s mission has been, and always will be, to move people with his music. An eclectic country recording artist who has evolved with confidence in his faith, family and conviction, his legacy will inspire listeners to live life one day at a time, one song at a time, with THE ROCK.
Tracy Lawrence—a man of his word, with words to live by.