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Music City Media
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
February 06, 2025

SINGER-SONGWRITER & INDIE RECORDING ARTIST 
JOE HERMES
RELEASES 
"BURY ME WITH MY BOOTS ON"
Hard-hitting Country Rock Anthem 
Celebrates The Spirit And Legacy Of The Blue-Collar Class & Creed
Due March 7, 2025
PREVIEW TRACK

NASHVILLE, Tenn - Indie country rock recording artist Joe Hermes (OTM Productions), a rising name in the country rock scene, is proud to announce the release of his upcoming single, "Bury Me With My Boots On."* Written by Hermes alongside Dale Oliver and Dan Couch, and produced by Oliver
(Carrie Underwood, Billy Currington, LOCASH, Sawyer Brown, Blackhawk), the song stands as a brand of Hermes' personal and artistic character, and passion. Driven by swampy electric guitar, twangy banjo and raw, edgy vocals, the dynamic production blends Southern fortitude with a powerful rock edge. The storyline boasts American pride and entrepreneurial spirit. The original tune will be available worldwide via all major digital retail and streaming platforms on Friday, March 7, 2025. (Presale/pre-save event begins Friday, February 21, 2025. Distribution by Ed Gertler/Digital Streaming Services.)

Akin to the sentiment of  "A Country Boy Will Survive," the high-energy country rock anthem,
"Bury Me With My Boot On," is an impassioned tribute to the working class and blue-collar creed. Hermes' rugged, commanding tone and dynamic delivery boldly embody the grit, determination, and resilience of the hardworking mentality and salt-of-the-earth drive. With evocative lines like "still be working when I'm dead and gone," lyrics celebrate a legacy of pride, unyielding commitment, and living unapologetically on one's own terms. Hermes' fervid performance deepens the portrayal, capturing the unbreakable stride and relentless tenacity of the strong-willed with unwavering resolve.

"The storyline is straight-up; it's an ode to the blue-collar working class…the guys who never quit and never say die," introduced Hermes. 

The track is a highlight from his sophomore album BLACK LABEL COUNTRY, featuring 12 tracks with six tunes spotlighted as part of Hermes' 2024 Double-shot Waterfall series garnering more than 706K cumulative streams to date. The new recording project is expected in late Spring 2025.
TRACK INFO
Label: OTM Productions
Written by Joe Hermes/Dale Oliver/Dan Couch
Produced by Dale Oliver
Distributed by Digital Retail Services
Presale/Pre-save Event: Friday, February 21, 2025
Digital/Streaming Release: Friday, March 7, 2025
Run Time: 2:41
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ABOUT
Joe Hermes (h•e•r•m•i•s•s), one of the hottest new acts in the Rock Country scene, is a bonafide ‘battle-tested’ entertainer. Dedicated to his pursuit and driven by his commitment to his faith, family, and belief in working for the American Dream, the Illinois native beams with pride he stands behind. 
 
The good-hearted, fun-loving former defensive lineman packs a big punch with edgy vocal textures and hard-hitting musical storylines (both intimate and boldly straight-up) that sift between the angel and devil as a stand-out signature. His raucous sound and high-energy stage performances (self-described as “gunpowder country”) originate from his earliest influences (Metallica, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aerosmith, Pantera and Bon Jovi). Hermes strings together intense, soulful vocals, with raw, honest lyrics and his “Heart of Illinois” roots sound to rev a captivating listening experience. 
 
With the encouragement and lending hand of renowned music producer Buddy Hyatt (TOTO, George Jones, Lee Greenwood, Mickey Gilley, Tracy Lawrence), Joe recorded the EP titled SOULS WITH STONES to make his official introduction in 2020. Unintimidated by the adversity and challenges of both the music industry and the COVID shutdown, Hermes pointed his concentration toward songwriting working alongside Grammy-award-winning songwriter/producer/manager Dale Oliver. In 2023, Joe released his full-length CD, ROCKIN’ A COUNTRY TOWN co-produced with Oliver behind the board. The project spotlights, original tunes penned alongside Oliver, Dan Couch (Kip Moore/Cody Johnson), and Big Vinny Hickerson (of the trio Trailor Choir) including “Stronger Than Whiskey'' and “Used To Be Me” which landed at No. 46 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart. Joe’s released the singles “Baptized By The South” (March 2024) and “Walk Away Whiskey” (June 2024) and rolled out his Double-shot Waterfall Series (spotlighting "Hey Son," "Outlaw's Gospel," "Devil's In The Details," "Black Label Country," "American Muscle" and "Outgun The Outlaw") which are approaching more than 706K Spotify streams cumulatively.  

Reinforcing his conviction, dedication, and talents, Hermes garnered early welcome and support from country radio, country music fans, and his peers. In three short years, he’s shared the stage with some of the biggest names in country music entertainment [including David Nail, Ward Davis, Craig Campbell, Kolby Cooper, Myron Elkins, and Kinsey Rose (The Voice) among others]. Establishing a foothold in the Rock ‘n Roll arena, Hermes has opened for Uncle Kracker, Black Stone Cherry, Head East, Hinder, Jackyl and Lita Ford.   


Connect:
https://www.joehermesmusic.com 
https://www.facebook.com/JoeHermesMusic/ 
https://www.instagram.com/joehermesmusic/ 
PR CONTACT
Music City Media
K. Atwood | KATwood@musiccitynews.com | 615.770.2994
*To request a review copy of the track, please hit “reply.”
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