Country singer-songwriter Andrew Beam has released his latest single, “Selma by Sundown,” now available on all streaming platforms. “Selma By Sundown” tells the story of a narrator driving a rig on a long journey returning to his home down South. As he completes the drive alone, he has time to reflect on life as well as love. The mid-tempo, classically country track features Beam’s deep, traditional voice. With lyrics such as “I’ll be in Selma by Sundown been gone too long, I’ll be in Selma by Sundown and back to you by dawn,” the single paints a vivid picture for the listener.
Beam’s producer and guitarist, Joe Taylor, was inspired to write the song after listening to CB radio chatter from truckers as he drove from New York to South Carolina. Beam explained, “Joe said they would always say ‘if I can make it to Selma, NC by sundown, then I will be home by morning.’ The perfect ‘long run on the road’ driving song was born. This song is solid country truckin’ gold.”
The release of “Selma By Sundown” comes on the heels of Beam’s debut single, “You Should See The Other Guy.” Co-written and produced by Joe Taylor at Salt Creek Recording in Bennetts Point, South Carolina, “You Should See The Other Guy” shares the tale of heartbreak and regret after seeing a former lover moving on and happy. With lyrics, “You should see the other guy, he ain’t nothin’ like me, she done found her the kind of man that I couldn’t be,” the song offers a quintessential sentimental appeal with the production of a classic country song. “You Should See The Other Guy” can be streamed here.
In addition to these single releases, Beam has been in the studio working on his upcoming LP, which will be available April 16.
Raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Andrew Beam didn’t appreciate the simplicity of the one-stoplight town that’s since graduated to two. Growing up in that one-stoplight town shaped his outlook on life and continues to influence his songwriting. That country state of mind has woven the trail of Beam’s life from his career in law enforcement to inevitable country music singer.
Andrew Beam grew up surrounded by the culture that gave rise to so many great artists, from Don Gibson to Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Daniels to Randy Travis, from Chet Atkins all the way up through Eric Church. The son of a bluegrass picking preacher, Beam learned about roots music at its actual roots: bluegrass festivals, church socials, and front porch get-togethers.
An avid fisherman and serious bowhunter, Clemson University alum Beam was serving as a game warden with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources when a mutual friend introduced him to RCA Victor/Moonwatcher Records producer Joe Taylor. As a result of this meeting, the two became friends and musical partners, and Beam became a full-time writer and artist.
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