When Tyler Reese Tritt steps up to the mic, she is doing more than singing a song. She is carrying on a massive country music legacy. Her cover, named after a line in the hit “Friends in Low Places,” shows she has the same spirit as her famous father, Travis Tritt. The original Garth Brooks song spent an impressive four weeks at number one on the charts, underscoring the power of this kind of fan favourite song.
The song’s story is all about choosing your simple, honest friends over a fake high-society life. It is a bold, defiant choice that Travis Tritt often sang about in his own career. When Tyler sings it, she channels that same strong, authentic voice her dad used to become a star. The “Blame It On My Roots” spirit runs deep in the family.
Tyler Reese Tritt: “Blame It On My Roots”
The comments show that listeners are loving her cover. One viewer called it one of the best cover videos they have ever heard. Another commenter noted how amazing it is to see the next generation keeping this classic country sound alive. One fan said that she’s drawn to her voice. Whereas other fans loved that she is perfectly carrying the torch of his father’s legendary Southern country rock sound.
Tyler’s ability to be both emotional and tough is a lot like her father’s style, especially in his solo work. Travis Tritt’s own defiant voice is on display in his iconic song, Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares), which people not only loved but the song became one of the reasons why country music became viral.
Travis Tritt: “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)”
The whole point of that song is to deliver a cutting, witty rejection to an ex-lover who wants to come back. When he says, “Well, here’s a quarter, call someone who cares,” he is telling them to get lost brilliantly. It became so famous that fans would throw quarters onto the stage when he played. This single is considered one of Tritt’s definitive “career songs”.
Travis Tritt’s music, whether it is a tough “kiss-off” or a heartfelt ballad, is always full of honest emotion. If you love artists who are real and hold nothing back, you need to hear more from them. Follow Travis Tritt and his daughter, Tyler Reese Tritt on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.