Meghan Patrick continues to demonstrate her ability to be vulnerable and craft soulful songs with “Golden Child”.
For those unfamiliar with the Nashville-based singer/songwriter and “back-to-back CCMA Female Artist of the Year” (PR team), she’s the artist behind easy favourites such as “Other Side of 25”, “God and a Good Man” and “Bad Guy”. She’s also shared the stage with fellow country stars such as Dwight Yoakam, Kip Moore and Old Dominion.
On September 6th, Patrick released her latest single, “Golden Child”. Speaking about the track in a press release, she shares,
“What if it was like writing a letter to my younger self, sharing lessons learned?” Patrick proposes, “So we included bits of wisdom, like realizing that things we once wanted might lose their appeal once we get closer or that easy money often comes with a high cost.” (Patrick, PR team).
Penned by Aaron Eshuis, Joey Hyde and Patrick herself, “Golden Child” is well-written, with a strong chorus in which she shares some life lessons learned that many can benefit from. There’s also a clever play on the song’s title within the chorus where Patrick sings, “‘Cause everything that glitters ain’t golden, child” (1:09 – 1:14). Here, she she serves up a powerful reminder instead of mentioning a ‘golden child’, like the song’s title at first glance suggests.
The song also captures what it means to be young well. When you’re young, you think you have it all figured out. Then, the years go by, and you look back and realize that wasn’t the case. An experience many fans will be able to relate to.
As for the song’s production, Patrick’s co-writers, Eshuis & Hyde, also played a hand in producing the track. Sonically, it’s beautiful– blending contemporary country with a pop flair. Additionally, the track features an alluring fiddle instrumental opener that draws the listener in from the very first note and paves the way for Patrick’s mesmerizing, lustrous vocals.
THE VERDICT
Overall, “Golden Child” is yet another solid release from the singer/songwriter. The song can also easily fit on diverse playlists. It’s very easy to love this song.
The single also comes in advance of her upcoming record by the same name, which is set for an October 11th release. Fans are encouraged to pre-save the record on their preferred streaming platform HERE.
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Stay up to Date with Meghan Patrick:
Meghan Patrick. Golden Child.” Spotify, Riser House Records. Sept 6 2024.<https://open.spotify.com/track/0DoAoxKQmd4sKnY1p2EAyC?si=3101b485c9d34d1e>.
PR team.“Meghan Patrick Shares a Letter To Her Younger Self In Her New Song “Golden Child””. Sept 6 2024. Press Release.
Fairchild, Ford. “Featured: Big Loud x Songs & Daughters singer-songwriter, Lauren Watkins.”. Courtesy of PR team. Accessed Sept 6 2024.
Unknown (graphic). Fairchild, Ford (photo). “Featured: Official cover art for Meghan Patrick’s latest single, “Golden Child”.”. Courtesy of PR team. Accessed Sept 6 2024.
