CHEAPEST MOTEL - TRACY BYRD
The driver for any new album is a strong single, and Byrd delivers a hit for his forthcoming set, “Different Things,” with this well-written cheatin’ song. The lyric paints a picture of a rendezvous in a seedy hotel that, when discovered, ultimately costs the guy his wife, kids and everything he values most, fostering the great hook, “The cheapest motel in town cost him everything.” Byrd’s warm, rich baritone has always been one of the best voices in country music, equally capable of delivering frisky uptempos and poignant ballads. This fine single signals an exciting new chapter in the career of one of country music’s most talented performers. Billboard
