Terri Clark has always been one of those artists in the country music world that you know is great, love her songs, and would hold your lighter up proud if you were at her show. The problem is, Terri Clark is so true to her country roots that when her songs aren't pushing you down the highway or rocking a lazy afternoon in the backyard away, she often gets overshadowed but arguably less "country" artists. (Don't believe me? Ask any ten people at a Taylor Swift concert to name a Terri Clark song.)
Fortunately, because of her true country roots, Clark will always be relevant, even if for only criminally brief moments. Her newest album, The Long Way Home, released earlier this month, features the heartbreaking "The One You Love" with friend and occasional collaborator, Vince Gill. The blending of their voices, as they feel every lyric about the trials and pains of love is like a masters class in 3 minutes time.
Together they sing, "You hit your knees, you shake your fist, it's the deepest wound there is, when you can't help the one you love." As most country songs worth their weight in honesty and tears, this one rings true about the flip side of this complicated emotion. Let's hope that country fans remember that Clark is the one we love because of beautiful songs like these.
Sergio del Limónar
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