Honkytonk Hollywood
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| Released | April 11, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 59:23 | |||
| Label | Capitol Nashville | |||
| Producer | Jay Joyce | |||
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Honkytonk Hollywood is the fifth studio album by American neotraditional country artist Jon Pardi. The album is was released on April 11, 2025, via Capitol Nashville. It is Pardi's first album to be produced by Jay Joyce.
Background
[edit]Honkytonk Hollywood was initially announced in September 2024 with the release of the album's lead single "Friday Night Heartbreaker."[1] In December 2024, Pardi announced his Honkytonk Hollywood tour to promote his upcoming album.[2] The tour will span 16 shows across 13 states/territories across the United States and Canada.[3] On January 17, 2025, he officially announced the album with a release date of April 11, 2025.[4] The album's title track was released as a promotional single alongside the announcement.[5] It is Pardi's first album with producer Jay Joyce after co-producing his previous albums with Bart Butler and Ryan Gore.[6]
Pardi describes the album as his "most grown-up record I've ever made."[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Boots Off" |
| 2:41 |
| 2. | "Friday Night Heartbreaker" |
| 3:25 |
| 3. | "She Gets to Drinking" | 4:15 | |
| 4. | "Gamblin' Man" |
| 2:49 |
| 5. | "Hey California" |
| 3:52 |
| 6. | "Rush" | 4:03 | |
| 7. | "She Drives Away" |
| 3:09 |
| 8. | "He Went to Work" |
| 3:04 |
| 9. | "Last Call Thing" |
| 2:44 |
| 10. | "Honkytonk Hollywood" |
| 3:28 |
| 11. | "Love the Lights Out" |
| 3:18 |
| 12. | "Nice Place to Visit" |
| 3:18 |
| 13. | "Hard Knocks" |
| 3:04 |
| 14. | "Don't You Wanna Know" |
| 3:47 |
| 15. | "Bar Room Blue" |
| 3:23 |
| 16. | "Who I Don't Wanna Be" |
| 3:19 |
| 17. | "Kinda Wanna Keep it That Way" |
| 2:52 |
| Total length: | 59:23 | ||
Reception
[edit]Honkytonk Hollywood was met with mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Entertainment Focus called it his most "adventurous album yet", blending his honky-tonk roots with Southern rock, 80s anthems, and California country influences to showcase a bold evolution in his sound.[8] Get Ready to ROCK called it ambitious and original within a narrow genre, and one of the year’s better country albums.[9]
Honkytonk Hollywood debuted at number 145 on the US Billboard 200 and number 27 on Top Country Albums chart, the lowest sales week in his career.[10]
Personnel
[edit]- Jon Pardi – vocals (all tracks), acoustic guitar (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8–10, 12, 15, 16), electric guitar (5)
- Jay Joyce – production, mixing (all tracks); synthesizer (tracks 1, 2, 4–6, 8–17), programming (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17), acoustic guitar (2, 4, 5, 17), electric guitar (2, 3, 7–9, 11), Hammond B3 (3, 9, 12, 15, 16), percussion (6, 10, 11, 16), tambourine (7), keyboards (12, 15, 16)
- Kevin Murphy – drums (all tracks), bongos (17)
- Rob McNelley – electric guitar
- Terry Palmer – electric guitar (tracks 1–6, 8–16), background vocals (1, 2, 4–6, 8, 10–12, 15, 17)
- Lee Francis – bass (tracks 1–6, 8–16), upright bass (7, 17)
- Derek Bahr – electric guitar (tracks 1–6, 8–11, 15, 16), background vocals (4–6, 9, 10, 15, 17), acoustic guitar (7, 13), banjo (14)
- Jeff Hyde – acoustic guitar (tracks 1, 3–5, 7, 8, 10–17), banjo (9), background vocals (13)
- Matt Heasley – keyboards (tracks 1, 2, 7), piano (1, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15), Hammond B3 (1, 6, 8–11, 13, 14, 16), Rhodes (3, 5, 11), synthesizer (4, 9, 14, 16), Mellotron (4), Wurlitzer electric piano (10–12, 17)
- Billy McClaran – mandolin (tracks 1, 11), fiddle (2–17), background vocals (4–7, 8, 11, 13–15)
- Alex Cordell – steel guitar (tracks 2–4, 6–17)
- Hailey Whitters – background vocals (track 3)
- Hillary Lindsey – background vocals (track 3)
- Sarah Buxton – background vocals (track 12)
- Ryan Tyndell – electric guitar (track 13)
- Andrew Mendelson – mastering
- Jason Hall – mixing, engineering
- Bobby Louden – recording, engineering assistance
- Jimmy Mansfield – recording, engineering assistance
- Court Blankenship – production coordination
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[11] | 71 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 145 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[13] | 27 |
References
[edit]- ^ Fisher, Kelly (September 3, 2024). "Jon Pardi Reveals Details About A 'Heartbreaker' After Smoldering Teasers". iHeart Country. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (December 4, 2024). "Jon Pardi Goes 'Honkytonk Hollywood' On New Tour Set For Spring". MusicRow. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Pardi Paves the Road to 2025 Honkytonk Hollywood Tour". Live Nation Entertainment. December 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Delahoussaye, Adam (January 17, 2025). "Jon Pardi Announces New Album "Honkytonk Hollywood"". Country Central. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Malleus, Leigh; Parrish, Tyne (January 17, 2025). "Jon Pardi Announces Fifth Studio Album Honkytonk Hollywood – Out April 11, Drops Title Track (Audio)". Universal Music Group Nashville. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Daykin, James (January 17, 2025). "Jon Pardi announces new album 'Honkytonk Hollywood'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (January 17, 2025). "'Honkytonk Hollywood,' Jon Pardi's Most 'Grown-Up' Album Yet, Arrives This Spring". Country Now. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Daykin, James (April 10, 2025). "Review: Jon Pardi evolves on new album 'Honkytonk Hollywood'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ brianmc. "Album review : JON PARDI – Honkytonk Hollywood". Get Ready to ROCK!. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ https://x.com/billboardcharts/status/1914708007440572619 [bare URL]
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Pardi Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Pardi Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
