Born
in
Alabama,
raised
in
Texas,
and
now
living
in
rural
central
Tennessee,
JD
Darling
has
been
writing
music
his
entire
life.His
new
album,
Looking
Forward
Thinking
Back,
reflects
on
this
lifelong
immersion,
while
also
showcasing
an
unwavering
dedication
to
his
craft
and
commitment
to
carrying
the
canon
forward.
The
album’s
title
is
not
just
a
clever
phrase,
but
a
statement
of
purpose.
While
the
music
within
may
contain
elements
of
traditional
country,
it’s
far
from
a
passive
nostalgia
trip.
Darling's
work
is
a
modern
expression
of
his
love
for
90s-era
country
radio
—
quite
literally
at
times,
as
on
the
track
“1995”.
He
channels
familiar
country
themes
through
a
genuine
and
authentic
voice,
complemented
by
a
live-band
energy
that
imbues
each
song
with
immediacy
and
intimacy.
While
listeners
will
certainly
find
plenty
of
tried-and-true
country
subject
matter
on
Looking
Forward
Thinking
Back
,
Darling's
approach
to
storytelling
is
deeply
personal.
His
lyrics
and
melodies
are
crafted
to
evoke
a
range
of
emotions
—
from
the
wistful
longing
of
“All
I
Ever
Wanted”
to
the
hopeful
existentialism
of
“You
Can
Feel
It”
and
“Ashes
to
Ashes”
— giving
equal
attention
to
the
contrasts
of
life’s
daily
struggles
as
well
as
peak
experiences
we
all
aspire
to. With
Looking
Forward
Thinking
Back
,
JD
Darling
has
crafted
a
record
that
is
deeply
rooted
in
the
human
experience.
This
is
an
album
that
feels
both
timeless
and
relevant,
a
tribute
to
country
music's
rich
history
and
a
nod
to
its
promising
future.
Through
it
all,
this
thirteen-song
collection
reminds
us
that
even
the
simplest
aspects
of
life
can
make
a
lasting
impact,
and
the
honest,
raw
emotions
within
it
are
testament
to
the
power
of
storytelling.