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UPCOMING DIGITAL RELEASE: THE GAMBLER
UPCOMING DIGITAL RELEASE: THE GAMBLER
A TRIBUTE TO KENNY ROGERS.
MUSIC VIDEO: MARCH 6, 2025.
DSP RELEASE: MARCH 20, 2025.
HONORING 5 YEARS SINCE KENNY ROGERS PASSED AWAY.
LATEST DIGITAL RELEASE: FOLSOM PRISON BLUES
LATEST DIGITAL RELEASE: FOLSOM PRISON BLUES
PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MAN IN BLACK.
Nashville, TN – January 13, 2025 – On January 13, 2025, Samoan Country Singer Taulia Lave releaseD his rendition of Johnny Cash’s legendary “Folsom Prison Blues,” exactly 57 years after Cash’s historic live performance at Folsom State Prison.
For Taulia Laveʻ, a former college football player turned country musician, this recording marks a pivotal moment in his artistic journey.
“Johnny Cash’s music has always been about truth and storytelling,” said Taulia. “I wanted this recording to reflect the respect I have for his artistry. ‘Folsom Prison Blues’ is not just a song—it’s a piece of American history, and I hope my version reflects that.”
NEW MUSIC & MORE HERE
NEW MUSIC & MORE HERE
DEBUT album RELEASED: oct 4, 2024
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‘ME & YOU’: RELEASED JULY 26, 2024
Fans of Gary Allan will appreciate the velvety vibes of this modern day country ballad - like a smooth glass of fine bourbon at the end of a long day, this song celebrates those stolen moments of calm with your partner in crime.
Taulia recorded “Me & You” at Station West Studios in Nashville, a place known for recording hits with the likes of Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, and Dustin Lynch. After the session players recorded this track, there was unanimous agreement in the mixing booth that it was worthy of being released as a single.
‘Me & You’ IS THE SECOND SINGLE RELEASED from his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Modern Day Cowboy’.
‘HURRICANE’: RELEASED JUNE 21, 2024
TAULIA IS STIRRING UP THE SCENE W/ HIS rendition of the Country/Americana classic “Hurricane” by Band of Heathens.
“Hurricane” has a storied history, originally recorded by Levon Helm for his 1980 album *American Son*. Leon Everette’s 1981 version hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
The song is known for breaking the usual country music moUlds, and Taulia’s version is sure to add another layer to its rich legacy. It’s already a crowd favorite at his shows.
RecordED In Nashville
Taulia recorded the album at Station West Studios in Nashville, a place known recording hits with the likes of Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, and Dustin Lynch.
Producer Austin Stanley assembled an impressive group of veteran Nashville session players including James Mitchell, Scotty Sanders, Tim Galloway, Mike Rojas, Brent Rader, and Jacob Filer.
Studio owner Luke Wooten was so taken by the project that he decided to lend his expertise as the Mastering Engineer.
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Taulia’s journey into music began five years ago after the passing of his father.
In a heartfelt tribute, Taulia rented a historic home in the Waverly district and brought a dozen of his family members to Nashville so they could be included in the album’s creation.
Picture this: twelve Samoans in a Nashville studio, cheering on Taulia as he honors THEIR father through his music. It’s a warm, joyful and raucous affair - and you can feel that energy in every track.
meet taulia’s family
taulia recorded FLEW his family
OUT TO nashville SO THEY COULD BE A PART OF
MAKING HIS DEBUT ALBUM.
Get to know them here: