I have made no secret of my deep affection for this artist, so her re-emergence as a record maker has me tossing my hat in the air. Alecia Nugent has a voice that was born to blend with fiddle and steel guitar. In fact, every note that comes from her throat sounds like country-music instrument. As if that weren’t enough, this song plucks at the heartstrings. Like all great country music, it springs from life. It’s honest and soulful and true. Alecia Nugent deserves your heartiest applause. She already has mine. Forever.
I have had the honor and pleasure of producing three of Alecia’s prior albums and now I’m equally honored to have written “They Don’t Make ‘em Like My Daddy Anymore” with her. My favorite type of songs are those that tell a story… and when it’s a true story, there’s an extra element of pride involved. Alecia’s Dad, Jimmy, was a truly good man, just like my own, who loved his family and treated everyone with dignity and respect. The words and rhymes we put down on paper telling the true story of the special Father/Daughter bond they shared brings tears to my eyes… you see, I was there the night he got to play the Opry with her too!”
“Real Country Music Alert - The pure, angelic voice of Louisiana born and bred Alecia Nugent is BACK with an emotional tribute to her late Daddy, Jimmy. “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like My Daddy Anymore”, co-written by Alecia and close friend Carl Jackson, is as equally moving melodically as the heartfelt lyrics which portray many details of her beloved Father’s life, including the fact that he was able to perform with Alecia on the Grand Ole Opry stage before he passed away. Alecia Nugent is the definition of “real” country music and sings it the way it was intended - with honest songs about genuine people in a time when we are all aching for something “authentic.”
