RFD TV Premiere: Behind the Scenes of Sarahbeth Taite’s “First Rodeo” with Experienced Country Songwriters

Rising country singer-songwriter Sarahbeth Taite debuted her latest single, “First Rodeo,” which she co-wrote with SMACKSONGS’ Scott Stepakoff (featuring Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Walker Hayes) and CCMA nominee Grant Vogel on July 12. RDF-TV has an exclusive first look behind the scenes with the co-writers of this single.

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Produced by the renowned Nathan Chapman (3x Grammy award-winning producer for Taylor Swift) and Parker Welling (nominated for ACM Song of the Year), “First Rodeo” continues Taite’s tradition of creating profound country music that speaks to fans around the world.

“What started out as a simple, somewhat clichéd title evolved into a very special song that tells a universal story in a unique way,” says Sarahbeth. “It took us a few days to get ‘First Rodeo’ right, but I knew from the first verse that we had something good. I was so intrigued by the idea; everyone was talking about what wasn’t their ‘first rodeo’… what was it?”

“First Rodeo” is a traditional country song with a beautifully simple production. The song paints a vivid and nostalgic picture of young, blind love, capturing the experience of investing everything in a relationship only to have that love turn to heartbreak.

Sarahbeth Taite burst onto the music scene in 2020 with her single “Long Way,” which garnered over 8 million streams and reached #1 on the iTunes all-genre charts. The single also secured her a #1 spot on the Billboard charts. Her soulful lyrics and unique sound caught the attention of industry star and country icon Bobby Bones, who featured her on his show, podcast, and music festival. The Women of iHeartCountry have also supported Taite, featuring her final ten songs on Amy Brown’s show. Taite’s previous single “Diamond And A Baby” also received support from CMT and ACM, with the music video premiering exclusively on People Magazine.

This new single is the third release from her upcoming EP, The Way We Started, which is set to be released on August 23rd. The EP also includes the previously released tracks “Pretty Good Living” and “Diamond And A Baby.” With “First Rodeo,” Sarahbeth Taite continues to build on her success, delivering songs that resonate with fans and showcase her talent for authentic, soulful storytelling.

July 22, 2024, 11:42 am

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