Canadian Country Star Shawn Oates Offers A Fresh Take on David Lee Murphy’s “Dust On the Bottle”
Canadian country star Shawn Oates returns with an homage to the country greats with his rendition of David Lee Murphy’s 90s hit, “Dust On the Bottle.” Oates puts his distinctive touch on this timeless piece, offering audiences a brand-new and captivating listening experience.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Oates attributes his resilience and strength to the transformative power of music. His work consistently explores themes of love, life, and happiness; his mission is to spread positivity and inject his blend of soul and emotion into the heart of country music.
After opening for Jess Moskaluke and The Trews, Oates has established his name in the country genre. He continues collaborating with successful songwriters and producers to craft his unique sound. Oates’ recent single, “Spend It On You,” released in August 2023, garnered a significant following and further showcased his ability to connect with listeners.
Expertly breathing new life into this legendary country gem, Oates continues to showcase his artistry and triumphantly solidifies his position as a rising star in the country music scene. He successfully honors the song’s original sound while incorporating his style into the song. Oates shared his excitement after expressing a personal connection to the song, “I had the desire to create my own rendition of what I believe to be one of the finest country songs ever penned. It’s a personal favorite of mine in the genre, and I’ve always harbored the aspiration to produce a recording of it, which I finally did.”
As Oates steps into the spotlight, he invites audiences to join him for a captivating journey of positivity and soul. Whether collaborating with industry heavyweights or opening for established artists, Oates is on a mission to carve out a place in country infamy with his infectious hooks, upbeat honky-tonk, and classic country nods.
Care to introduce yourself?
My Name is Shawn Oates and I’m a country artist, songwriter, and producer west of Edmonton Alberta!
Tell us about the process of recording “Dust On The Bottle”? Why did you choose this song to cover?
Me and my producer Jeff Johnson thought this would be a great song vocally for me, and it fits my style of country music! It also happens to be one of my favourite older country tunes and always wanted to put my own spin on a killer penned track and see what people thought of a new modern version of the great song.
What makes a great cover song?
When you can take an old classic and make it modern and relevant and it’s still a killer tune or even better, it’s a great cover song…
What cover song (besides yours) is better than the original?
Luke Combs’ cover of “ Fast Car” is a pretty stellar rendition!!
You’ve been making music for a bit of time now, what do you want to achieve or do in 2024 that you haven’t done before?
I’m still just trying to get my music out to new audiences, write with new writers, and spend a little more time on my social media presence..
I’m also dying to write and release a country ballad, so let’s see what happens there!
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