“On his brilliant new release, Just Like Medicine, A.J. draws upon
the smoldering, slow-dance brass of the heralded Muscle Shoals Horns,
the unmistakable vocals of the McCrary Sisters, Nashville’s own
Vince Gill, and legendary guitarists Colin Linden and Steve Cropper to
deliver perhaps his most soulful album to date.” – Nashville Scene
A.J. Croce has been inextricably linked to a version of his own story
by virtue of his name. He’s experienced a lifetime of comparisons to
a father he lost at age two, whose music bears little resemblance to
his own output yet still serves as a reference point despite the years
that have passed and the many iconic mentors who have stepped in to
offer their counsel, creativity, and endorsement throughout his long
career. His gritty and accomplished ninth studio album, produced by
legendary soul singer-songwriter and producer Dan Penn, is the latest
and arguably greatest effort yet. Penn, of course, is writer of such
hits as “The Dark End of the Street,” “Cry Like a Baby,”
“I’m Your Puppet” and “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and
producer of the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” as well as songs and
recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Blue Bland, Clarence Carter,
andAlex Chilton. Also making appearances are Grammy Award-winning
country artist Vince Gill, Steve Cropper (Booker T. & the MGs, Blues
Brothers, author of many Stax hits), the McCrary Sisters and the
Muscle Shoals Horns. Croce has lived longer now than his father did -
at 45, he is 15 years beyond the age his father was when he died. With
Just Like Medicine (released August 11, 2017 on Compass Records) an
authentic version of his story, which contains both unimaginable
sorrow and many blessings, can be felt and understood. A.J. Croce’s
nine albums have been released via both major and independent labels,
and have charted 17 Top 20 singles and all nine albums on the radio
including on Top 40, Americana, Independent, Blues, and Jazz. A
virtuoso piano player, he has performed at a TED Talk and gave a
master class at the University of Barcelona. Croce has also performed
on major talk shows and news programs including The Late Show, The
Tonight Show, The Today Show, CNN, MTV, and VH1. Sponsored by Jackson
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