Heidi Newfield Learns Some New Tricks
Once the lead singer of Trick Pony, Heidi Newfield is out on her own now and looking ready for the challenge. Her album, What Am I Waiting For, comes out in August and her first single, "Johnny and June," is in rotation on CMT. Those famous names are obviously a reference to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, as is just about everything else in the lyrics. Nearly every line calls out a song title or famous exploit of the Man in Black, which can get slightly irritating after a while, but I don't think she's trying to cash in on the reference. I think it's more about a girl inspired by the famous couple, wishing for a fairy tale love story. Plus, that black Cadillac in the video is sweeeeeet. I wonder if you could make that into a hybrid?
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JW says:
You know I’d always been a fan of Trick Pony—or more specifically of Heidi Newfield and her voice, personality, etc. And as much as I enjoyed the music that she made with the band (”It’s a Heartache” is one of my all-time favorites) I’m enjoying her even MORE as a solo artist now! “Johnny and June” is a song that I LOVED from the VERY FIRST LISTEN! Can’t wait to buy her album and hear even more TERRIFIC music from her!
Great job Heidi!
DB says:
I agree w/ JW. I LOVED this song the first time I heard it. I’m rather new to country music. I had heard of Trick Pony before, but couldn’t tell you one of their songs. “Johnny and June” is a terrific song, and Heidi has an amazing voice!
HT says:
Johnny & June is an AMAZING song & Heidi sings it so well! She’s one of the best voices country music has! She’s genuine country! I loved the song the first time I heard it (still love it) & think she deserves a #1! Way to go Heidi!
kate e. says:
i was instantly in love with this song the first time i heard it. that led me to her website where you can preview other songs and i learned that she is by no means a one hit wonder, shes great! my favorite new act in country music for sure, not too pop-y but still catchy. at first i was skeptical about using johnny and june’s names to gain publicity but after listening to the lyrics more closely i believe that it is an earnest song about a love as deep and special as johnny and junes…i cant stop listening to it!
Beverly Gastgeb says:
I liked the video and the song Johnny and June. They were great in a lot of ways from singing to a wonderful marriage and to have a song about them is truly wonderful. The best of luck being on your own Heidi-you’ll do great!!
Nathan says:
Love Heidi, don’t care for the song at all.
Dana says:
First time I heard this song, I stopped whatever I was doing and stood still to listen. It captured me. We ALL want to love like Johnny and June. This will be my new favorite song for a long time!
Jimmie Lee says:
The first time I heard Johnny and June- it was all I could hum in my head all day. I love Heidi’s voice with the song. They go together like hamburgers and french fries. Songs like Johnny and June is what country music needs.
Kelsey says:
i think heidi has a VERY unique voice!
i know if i could pick a talent to have and succeed in then it would deffinatly be singing.
Heidi is such an insperation!
and this song is great..it never gets old!